News for 'India Abroad Special'

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

'Arthur could tell Hrithik, Kajol they made him feel old...'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

P Rajendran looks back on the 11 plus years he worked with Arthur J Pais, the India Abroad and Rediff.com editor, who passed into the ages on January 8.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Revealed: ISI's Operation Andhra

Revealed: ISI's Operation Andhra

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the all-new Thar by Mahindra and Mahindra, says Rajesh Karkera.

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi high court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Judge Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan is the front-runner to replace the late Justice Anthony Scalia on the US Supreme Court.

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's French asset worth Rs 14-cr

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Businessman Vijay Mallya's property worth Rs 14 crore located in France has been seized under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate said on Friday. It said the action was undertaken by French authorities "on the request of the Enforcement Directorate" and the property bears the address: 32 Avenue FOCH in France.

Service for the Soul

Service for the Soul

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Officers sitting over untapped potential to make COVID-19 vaccines need to be charged with 'manslaughter' as it is leading to so many deaths, the Delhi high court said on Wednesday, observing that a lot of scope and infrastructure is available in India which is not being used.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

He knew what made India 'India'

He knew what made India 'India'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Martand Singh, the master of weaves, took India to the world.

YES Bank: Rs 5,500-crore kickback charge slapped on Rana Kapoor

YES Bank: Rs 5,500-crore kickback charge slapped on Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Other than Kapoor, the complaint, running into more than 10,000 pages, named his wife, Bindu; three daughters Rakhee, Roshini, and Radha; and three firms, Morgan Credits, RAB Enterprises, and Doit Urban Ventures, allegedly controlled by them.

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum -- the daughter of United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum -- was last seen publicly in March 2018 aboard a yacht off the coast of India before a raid by Indian and Emirati forces took her back to Dubai, according to two people who had helped plan her escape.

How social media helped Indian students stranded in Ukraine

How social media helped Indian students stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

A video of students stranded in the war-hit Ukrainian city of Sumy holding Indian flags and threatening to take up a journey to the Russian border on foot created an uproar in national and international media, which in turn, prompted the Indian authorities to fast-track their evacuation process.

Xmas recipe: How to make Banana Walnut Cake

Xmas recipe: How to make Banana Walnut Cake

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Food blogger Vishaka Rautela shares an easy and quick way to surprise guests on Christmas.

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

Aryan Khan procured, distributed drugs: NCB to court

Aryan Khan procured, distributed drugs: NCB to court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Senior counsel Amit Desai, appearing for Aryan Khan, termed the NCB's contention as 'inherently absurd' and argued that when there was no recovery of drugs from him, then he should not be penalised at the stage of granting bail.

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

An alert government in Delhi should have begun government-to-government discussions with Moscow the moment it came to know that Russians were developing a vaccine. That is to say, almost an year's time has been lost, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India registers spike of nearly 9,000 COVID-19 cases, 273 deaths

India registers spike of nearly 9,000 COVID-19 cases, 273 deaths

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

A PTI tally of figures announced by states and UTs, as of 9.30 pm, showed the total number of confirmed cases having risen to close to 2.1 lakh and the death toll to approximately 6,000, showing an increase of nearly 9,000 cases since Tuesday evening and at least 273 more fatalities in this time period.

India to seek info on Headley-Rana's role in 26/11

India to seek info on Headley-Rana's role in 26/11

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Wednesday said that a Letters Rogatory shall be obtained from the special Mumbai court -- where the 26/11 terror attack trial is currently going on -- seeking information about Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives David Headley and Tahawwur Rana and their involvement in the terror strike.Letters Rogatory is 'a customary method of obtaining judicial assistance from abroad in the absence of a treaty or executive agreement between two countries.

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Being a student of the game Ashwin wants to evolve as a cricketer and a person everyday.

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

When EATING Gave Nimrat SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'I am greedy to have my eggs in different baskets.'

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Economists in India: Endangered species?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The pipeline for well-qualified and experienced policy economists at senior levels of government has broken, leading to a growing dearth of suitable candidates for top economist positions.

'One of the best meals I had in my life'

'One of the best meals I had in my life'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Readers share their favourite food memories.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.25 pm, showed a higher number of 1,76,792 confirmed cases and at least 5,100 deaths. It also showed nearly 86,000 recoveries and close to 85,700 active cases.

How metaverse is going to make a big difference in our lives

How metaverse is going to make a big difference in our lives

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Move over 3D, 4D and 5D. Cinema is now eyeing the metaverse experience. On February 15, Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani's production company, Pooja Entertainment, forayed into the metaverse and bought its first piece of virtual land. The space, called Poojaverse, will be a virtual area where the company will create an immersive experience for moviegoers, starting with BadeMiyan ChoteMiyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Promotional events for the film, slated for release on Christmas 2023, will be held in the metaverse, says the company. The metaverse might still be in its infancy, but producers like Deepshikha Deshmukh say, "The ecosystem will only grow from here. "Metaverse will soon be the go-to place for everything virtual related to films."

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Why Tibetans are joining the PLA

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Tibetans don't have jobs, and the military provides a job offer.' 'But the issue is whether China really trusts Tibetans.'

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

FM asks I-T dept to unearth black money in India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

As government makes effort to bring illicit money stashed abroad, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asked the I-T department to focus its effort on unearthing 'quite large' black money within the country as well.

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Private Equity Funds toy with Exit via SPACs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Discussion has started between blank check companies in the US and Indian PEs on possible deals in certain key sectors.