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India has biggest stake in a stable Pak: Obama

India has biggest stake in a stable Pak: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama on Sunday made it clear that the US 'cannot impose' itself on India-Pakistan relations and called for a 'military response' in a 'significant ongoing way' against those who perpetrated terror attacks in Mumbai and New York.

$1.7 trillion FDI created 5 mn jobs in US

$1.7 trillion FDI created 5 mn jobs in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the United States exceeding $1.7 trillion in the last one decade has created more than five million jobs in the US.

This is how beautiful South India looks from space

This is how beautiful South India looks from space

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Astronaut Scott Kelly, the commander of International Space Station's year-long space mission, tweeted a special image of south India on Monday.

Rape accused MLA vows revenge on oppn parties

Rape accused MLA vows revenge on oppn parties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Rape accused Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Legislative Assembly Purshottam Naresh Dwivedi has threatened to take revenge on opposition parties, accusing them of implicating him in a false case. Dwivedi, 48, who represents Naraini seat in Uttar Pradesh assembly, was on the run after orders for his arrest were issued on Thursday in connection with the alleged criminal assault on the 17-year-old girl. The MLA was later sent to 14 days of judicial remand.

EU's jobs-skills dilemma

EU's jobs-skills dilemma

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

As many European countries struggle with high unemployment, sluggish economic growth and sovereign debt crises, the issue of migrant workers and labour mobility is becoming more controversial than ever.

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.

Who will replace Rishi in The Intern remake?

Who will replace Rishi in The Intern remake?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

And why is Nawaz getting serious?

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

8 Reasons to see Kumbalangi Nights

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Kumbalangi Nights is one of those movies that will put you in a good mood every time you watch it, promises Anita Aikara.

Clear stand on defending Saeed: Pak court to govt

Clear stand on defending Saeed: Pak court to govt

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court on Thursday sought a "fresh and comprehensive" response from the foreign ministry to a petition by Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed asking it to direct the government to defend him in a United States lawsuit filed by relatives of victims of the 26/11 attacks.

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

You know you're watching Race when...

NASA to launch satellite in collaboration with ISRO

NASA to launch satellite in collaboration with ISRO

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

United States space agency NASA said it would launch a water-related satellite in collaboration with India's ISRO.

Nasscom asked to allow early campus recruitment

Nasscom asked to allow early campus recruitment

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Dean at Sastra University asks NASSCOM to allow campus recruitment by IT companies in the 7th semester instead of last.

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Life Lessons from Kader Khan

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Don't believe us? Take a look.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

Ministry pushing for deregulating fuel prices

Ministry pushing for deregulating fuel prices

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, is also believed to be in favour of decontrolling auto fuel prices to limit the government's subsidy outgo but a decision is unlikely in the next 7-10 days as United Progressive Alliance managers build political consensus on the issue, an oil ministry official said.

Pak court orders blocking of Facebook till May 31

Pak court orders blocking of Facebook till May 31

Rediff.com19 May 2010

A Pakistani court directed authorities to temporarily block Facebook till May 31 on Wednesday over the holding of a competition on blasphemous caricatures of Prophet Mohammed as protests against the social networking website were held across the country.

Time for reconciliation with Tamils, US tells SL

Time for reconciliation with Tamils, US tells SL

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

"The results of these elections really open the way for President Rajapaksa to take important action to unify the country and get it back on a path of growth. It's a particularly important opportunity now to make progress on these important issues of reconciliation, power-sharing and accountability," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake told media persons.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The film will be produced by the actor, and directed by Shootjit Sircar.

I wasn't told in time about Naxal meeting: Nitish

I wasn't told in time about Naxal meeting: Nitish

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Clarifying his stand on skipping Tuesday's meeting convened by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to help the four Naxal-affected states of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Jharkhand counter the Naxal problem, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said he had prior commitments and was not informed about the meeting in advance.

PF regulator to manage corporate pension funds?

PF regulator to manage corporate pension funds?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority will consider a proposal to manage the pension funds of companies at its board meeting on Wednesday, extending its role from being manager of individual pension plans.

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Gulzar's quirkiest songs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Celebrating the master lyricist's wacky writing.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

PGP in Architecture

PGP in Architecture

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Applications are invited for admission to the post graduate programme (full-time) for the session 2008-09 for the following courses in architectural conservation, industrial design and urban design.

Sajjan Kumar case: HS slams CBI's conduct

Sajjan Kumar case: HS slams CBI's conduct

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

A Delhi Court on Monday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for failing to issue a notice to the complainant before filing the closure report against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case.

When the village came calling

When the village came calling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Shows with rural setups highlighting issues like female infanticide, child marriage, caste system, poverty and forced marriages has found prominence on the small screen.

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

10 things Bollywood can teach you.

NGO protests Shah Rukh smoking during IPL

NGO protests Shah Rukh smoking during IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

Puffing away on a cigarette to absorb the tension of the Indian Premier League has put Bollywood super star and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders team Shah Rukh Khan in a spot with the anti-smoking lobby. The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), on Saturday protested against the filmstar who was shown on television smoking during an IPL match against Kings XI Punjab in Durban, on April 21.

'Mika and I have a love-hate relationship'

'Mika and I have a love-hate relationship'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Chitrashi Rawat on being evicted out of Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao and her tiff with the singer.

War of reality shows on TV

War of reality shows on TV

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Beginning Monday, a slew of new non-fiction shows will hit the idiot box.

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

'Calling Laila Paki was wrong'

'Calling Laila Paki was wrong'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Brit host Bruce Forsyth clarifies stand on Strictly Come Dancing race row.

Air India pilots' strike continues, talks on

Air India pilots' strike continues, talks on

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

Air India management is in talks with pilots to find a way out to end the ongoing strike.

Will encourage dialogue with India, Pak tells US

Will encourage dialogue with India, Pak tells US

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Pakistan has said it will encourage the process of composite dialogue with India 'to reduce tensions and resolve all outstanding issues' between the two neighbouring countries.In a joint statement issued at the end of formal talks between visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and United States President George W Bush on Monday, the two sides said that the Pakistan-India composite dialogue process will be encouraged "to reduce tensions and build trust".

'Drinking goat brain mixed with blood was tough'

'Drinking goat brain mixed with blood was tough'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Marc Robinson tells us about the toughest part of being on the reality TV show.

Pix: Television's Sexiest Stars

Pix: Television's Sexiest Stars

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

We asked, you voted. Now chack out the results!

Now on TV: Babes in the woods

Now on TV: Babes in the woods

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Coming up on television, a television show in which celebrities land up in Jungle

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

100 per cent pension hike for medal winners

100 per cent pension hike for medal winners

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The pension of medal winners in international competitions, like the Olympics and Asian Games, has been doubled with effect from July 1, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday. As per the revised rates of pension, medalists at the Olympic Games will get Rs 10,000 in place of Rs 5000 and gold medalists at the World Cup/World Championships in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines will draw Rs 8000 instead of Rs 4000 per month.