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'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cast his vote at a polling station in Ahmedabad during the second phase of the assembly elections in Gujarat and said the state's people listen to everybody, but it is their nature to accept what is true.

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A video showing author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy bowing before the leader of a right wing outfit in Maharashtra has gone viral, evoking sharp reactions.

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

We follow 10 principles inspired by Ram Rajya: Kejriwal

We follow 10 principles inspired by Ram Rajya: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government has been following 10 principles, inspired by the concept of "Ram Rajya", to serve the people in Delhi.

Guess who this star is!

Guess who this star is!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Arjun spends time with daughter ... Gul takes son to the museum...

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

3 held for theft at Satyarthi's house; Nobel citation found

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The three accused brothers, Rajan alias Natta, 25, Vinod, 35, and Sunil, 28, have had previous involvements in burglary and robbery cases.

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was suffering from some disease related to prostate. It was not him. The seating system was such that no one could go to her seat, Mishra's lawyer said.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

It's a tough task for elderly to get home loan

It's a tough task for elderly to get home loan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

However, a co-applicant with a steady income can be of help.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

These human interventions in nature, along with climate change, are responsible for the disaster faced by the pilgrim town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand, which is sinking, he said.

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

With the Sharif family set to return to power in Pakistan amid the fast-deteriorating economic situations and political instability, it is to be seen if Shehbaz Sharif infuses fresh energy into the system, or the much-tainted family continues to resort to its old ways.

Bigg Boss OTT: Why Is Everyone CRYING?

Bigg Boss OTT: Why Is Everyone CRYING?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Tuesday's episode is high on emotion as the contestants get to meet their loved ones.

'My son loves everyone'

'My son loves everyone'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'My son is not against anybody. For him Desh Prem is more important than anything else in life'

Rajapaksa to resign on July 13, announces Lankan parliament speaker

Rajapaksa to resign on July 13, announces Lankan parliament speaker

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would resign on Wednesday, Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced late on Saturday night, hours after thousands of protesters stormed the former's official residence, blaming his government for an unprecedented economic crisis that has brought the country to its knees.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Krunal Pandya resumes outdoor training after 3 months

Krunal Pandya resumes outdoor training after 3 months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Like all cricketers, Krunal had been confined to his house in Vadodara since March 25, when the centre enforced a nationwide lockdown to curb the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

'Drive against child marriage is very welcome, but...'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

"There was a knock on the door around 2 am on Thursday. We opened the door and found policemen outside. They took away my husband," Nimee told PTI in a feeble voice, as her one-and-half-month-old son cried in her arms just as he was when his father was being arrested.

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

No bail to Air India peeing accused, court says act utterly disgusting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The incident took place in the business class of the Air India flight from New York to Delhi on November 26 last year.

Family travels from Agra to let grandson see Noida demolition

Family travels from Agra to let grandson see Noida demolition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Riyaz and his wife have travelled 200 km from Agra in the heat to fulfil their five-year-old grandson's wish of witnessing the 'historic' demolition of Supertech twin towers in Noida on Sunday.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Soumya Santosh worked as a caregiver attending to an old woman at a house in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party MPs of subjecting Sonia Gandhi to "brutal heckling, verbal assault and physical intimidation", and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Guj: Families flee their homes in riot-hit Himmatnagar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Himmatnagar town witnessed communal clashes and arson during Ram Navami celebrations.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Our team met rape victims and their families. We went to their houses but were not allowed to ask too many questions. There would be disturbing silences.'

You cannot leave old people to die, vaccinate at home, HC tells Centre

You cannot leave old people to die, vaccinate at home, HC tells Centre

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Union government to reconsider its stand that door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination was not feasible, saying it must consider the plight of old people and the disabled.

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'It's like attending two months of laughing school when we are shooting.' 'If anyone is depressed and needs laughing yoga, they should come to our sets.'

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

'I lose confidence many times in the day'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'I get scared. I feel insecure. I lose confidence many times in the day. But that is why I keep going because the weaker you are, the stronger you get'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

PIX: Pandyas welcome Hardik Jr home

PIX: Pandyas welcome Hardik Jr home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Hardik Pandya thanked Natasa Stankovic for his 'best gift ever'.

Here Comes the Sun...

Here Comes the Sun...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

No plan for legislation on population control, govt tells RS

No plan for legislation on population control, govt tells RS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Efforts of the government have been successful in reining in the growth of population, she said in a written reply.

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

When Jiang Zemin traveled, as you can see in the photographs here, a Kodak Moment was never far away.