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DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photographer HariPrasad captures the quaint village through his lens.

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Over 2.52 lakh who were in close contacts with patients had been traced with over 1.85 lakh others still under medical observation.

British Airways woos Indian students

British Airways woos Indian students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

According to industry statistics, about 1,60,000 students from India go abroad for higher education every year.

IPL 2009: ED slaps Rs 121-crore penalty on BCCI

IPL 2009: ED slaps Rs 121-crore penalty on BCCI

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The ED was investigating the case for the alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Act (FEMA) in transferring over Rs 243 crore out of the country to host the 2009 IPL in South Africa.

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Terror attacks: 'India can be restrained for only so long'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Pakistan has to take responsibility and start cracking down on terrorists.'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

Why Mehul Choksi is not returning anytime soon

Why Mehul Choksi is not returning anytime soon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

It was perhaps over-enthusiasm that prompted the Indian investigative agencies to take a private jet to Dominica to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. Predictably, the eight-member team had to return empty-handed after almost a week-long wait. The agencies were banking too much on the "state-less" status of Mr Choksi, as Antigua, which had given him citizenship in 2017, wasn't willing to take him back. Thus, the calculation was that Mr Choksi would be whisked away from the Dominican courtroom to the waiting plane. The reason for the optimism was also because Antigua is friendly territory for India.

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

World leaders mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Many world leaders on Monday condoled the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, saying they have lost a true friend who made immense contributions to the strengthening of India's relations with their countries.

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

India's anti-corruption campaign makes quiet strides

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The government has made it much harder for tycoons to get special dispensations from Delhi

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The court also observed that it found substance in the allegations made by the NIA.

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Amitabh Bachchan?

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Amitabh Bachchan?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

We celebrate 50 years of Amitabh Bachchan by testing you on how well you actually know him!

Prez Pranab to be chief guest at Mauritius national day

Prez Pranab to be chief guest at Mauritius national day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at the national day celebrations of Mauritius on March 12 as part of his second state visit abroad.

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

106-yr-old who was a child during Spanish Flu survives COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The 106-year-old patient was discharged from the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (RGSSH) recently after recovering, where his wife, son and another family member also recuperated after contracting the novel coronavirus infection, they said.

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned speech to the United States Congress.

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.

Why does India struggle against England's bottom half?

Why does India struggle against England's bottom half?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

'Out of 7 innings England played before the Oval Test, their bottom half outscored the top-half in 4!' notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Contribute towards India's transformation: Sushma to Pravasis

Contribute towards India's transformation: Sushma to Pravasis

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The 13th edition of the flagship congregation of diaspora is coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi arriving back to India from South Africa in 1915, to eventually lead the country towards attaining freedom.

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The ecosystems of India and China today jostle against one another across Asia and much of the world.

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.

Does Modi really need this plane?

Does Modi really need this plane?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'What kind of insensitivity does it take to get taxpayers to cough up for an aircraft costing a few billion for your personal use, at a time when the country you head is in so much trouble?' asks Sherna Gandhy.

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Yummy-licious sweet potato recipes!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

What are you cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy! Send us your best Christmas recipes!

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Surat tops list of maximum number of shell firms in India

Surat tops list of maximum number of shell firms in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

2,138 firms deposited unaccounted Rs 5,000 cr in zero-balance accounts during the note ban

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

As the representative of his government in India, Abdul Basit runs a tight ship at the Pakistan High Commission.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

GVR, the man who put the bite in Sebi's orders

GVR, the man who put the bite in Sebi's orders

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

In a tribute to GVR, former Sebi chairman C B Bhave says, a brilliant mind, he delighted in hard work and meticulous preparation.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

NIA books 12 LeT cadres who plotted assassination bid

NIA books 12 LeT cadres who plotted assassination bid

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

In its chargesheet the NIA, which had taken over the investigation of the case from the Bengaluru police, states that the 12 Lashkar-e-Tayiba cadres had conspired to commit terrorist activities in India through a network of terrorists based abroad and associates in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Dravid, Shilpa to be questioned by Delhi police

Dravid, Shilpa to be questioned by Delhi police

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid and team owners Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty are likely to be questioned by the Delhi police in connection with the IPL spot-fixing sacndal on May 21.

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

'I feel at home in India,' Attenborough said

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his encounter with Richard Attenborough.

PIX: Aamir Khan gets US award for social making impact

PIX: Aamir Khan gets US award for social making impact

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Aamir Khan was among the few celebrities, who were honoured for making a major impact on social issues through television and cinema.

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Ivan Crasto offers his family's recipe for Goan semolina cake and Chocolate Fudge.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its joint secretary P V Shetty at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Special General Meeting in Mumbai on May 22 to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar from the post last week.

India-China border talks on Fri; Menon to meet Premier Li

India-China border talks on Fri; Menon to meet Premier Li

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Special Representatives of India and China will hold the 16th round of boundary talks in Beijing on Friday, the first such meeting under the new Chinese leadership, to make another bid to move forward on the resolution of the vexed dispute.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Christmas recipe: How to make Raan Roast

Christmas recipe: How to make Raan Roast

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Ronjita Kulkarni shares her mom Swati Das' recipe for a Christmas Raan Roast