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Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The window for the Asia Cup this year is between September 1-17.

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The Microsoft founder told lawmakers that the immigration system would have to be revamped in such a fashion so as to allow more number of people to get into America on H-1B visas and it did not make sense for a bright foreign student to be educated using American tax-payers money and then sent home on some immigration requirement. "It makes no sense to educate people in our universities, often subsidised by US taxpayers, and then insist they return home," Gates said.

Thousands of Anna supporters take out 'Maharally'

Thousands of Anna supporters take out 'Maharally'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Thousands of Delhiites today rallied behind Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption by thronging India Gate, from where they marched to Ramlila Maidan, where the Gandhian is on a fast demanding a strong Lokpal.

India celebrates 58th Republic Day

India celebrates 58th Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

India celebrates 58th Republic-Day.

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'You can attack and conspire to weaken us, but you cannot destroy the Congress permanently.'

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The three-year-old girl who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances last Sunday evening from India Gate was found a week later in West Delhi's Janakpuri area under equally dramatic sequence of events.

487 trees to make way for Central Vista's executive enclave housing PMO

487 trees to make way for Central Vista's executive enclave housing PMO

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The executive enclave will house the new Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, India House and the National Security Council Secretariat.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'The vaccine policy should be such that all people should get the vaccine free.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Can't stay Delhi civic polls, respond to pleas against ward delimitation: HC

Can't stay Delhi civic polls, respond to pleas against ward delimitation: HC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the State Election Commission has already issued a notification and it will remain unchanged.

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Amid dramatic scenes and vociferous demonstrations by the Film and Television Institute of India students, television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday took charge as chairman of the premiere institute in Pune, even as police detained nearly 40 protesters who were calling him a "political appointee".

PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial

PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The NWM pays tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation during India-China war in 1962, Indo-Pak wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Srilanka and in the Kargil conflict of 1999.

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

In the video clip, Gen Rawat paid glowing tributes to the Indian armed forces personnel killed in the 1971 war with Pakistan and appealed to the citizens to join the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the victory.

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The song Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's RRR has been nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th academy Awards. But that's not all.

Narayanan-Gates meet to untangle N-deal

Narayanan-Gates meet to untangle N-deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

While the precise nature of the Monday night talks was not divulged, sources said the two sides exchanged frank and candid views on bilateral defence cooperation and regional and other security issues.

PMO asks for project inauguration details for next 2 years from urban affairs ministry

PMO asks for project inauguration details for next 2 years from urban affairs ministry

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Prime Minister's Office has asked the Union housing and urban affairs ministry to furnish details of projects that will be ready for foundation stone laying and inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the next two years, according to an official document.

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Top officials from MotoGP's commercial rights holder Dorna had visited India earlier this month to sign a seven-year MoU

When Anna's men and cops shared the same dais

When Anna's men and cops shared the same dais

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

It is very rare when the police has to resort to take help from the leaders of the agitators to calm their supporters. The late evening of August 17 outside Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was one such moment that surprised one and all. Prasanna D Zore reports from New Delhi.

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Police heads of various units across Gujarat have been instructed to be on "alert mode" and keep a close watch on anti-social elements as well as sensitive areas to avoid any untoward incident.

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and Vice Chief of the Indian Navy Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P laid wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate, paying respect to the fallen heroes of the war.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

'You are not alone': People demand justice for Unnao rape survivor

'You are not alone': People demand justice for Unnao rape survivor

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

'The government is running a 'beti darao', not a 'beti bachao' drive'

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'

Nothing can stall Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong as march enters Delhi

Nothing can stall Bharat Jodo Yatra: Cong as march enters Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Congress leaders alleged the BJP has made and failed in its every attempt to defame Rahul Gandhi and derail the yatra somehow as people from across the country including Delhi are overwhelmingly extending their support.

'False narrative': Govt clarifies on Central Vista, PM house plan

'False narrative': Govt clarifies on Central Vista, PM house plan

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Talking about the new prime minister's residence, Puri said no design has been finalised for it and only two projects -- the Parliament building and Central Vista Avenue -- are currently being executed at a cost of around Rs 1,300 crore.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

Ciber, iGate Global form joint venture

Ciber, iGate Global form joint venture

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Ciber Inc and iGate Global Solutions Ltd, formerly Mascot Systems Ltd, on Tuesday announced an agreement to form an India-based joint venture to offer software services.

Tell us YOUR favourite patriotic movie scene!

Tell us YOUR favourite patriotic movie scene!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Share your favourite patriotic scene with us.

Waiting In The Wings: The Creator Economy

Waiting In The Wings: The Creator Economy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

...current industry models will soon fade out, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'

Bill Gates to inaugurate 'Digital Lifestyle 05'

Bill Gates to inaugurate 'Digital Lifestyle 05'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Microsoft chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates will inaugurate the Digital Lifestyle 2005 to be organised in Bangalore by MAIT, the apex body representing the hardware, training and R&D services sectors of the IT industry in India.

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

To demand justice for the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu and Kashmir and the teenager in UP's Unnao, the Congress party led a candelight vigil to India Gate in New Delhi.

1st Test: Pujara, Iyer lead India fightback vs B'desh

1st Test: Pujara, Iyer lead India fightback vs B'desh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Bangladesh and India, at Chattogram, on Wednesday.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Littering? Pay up on the spot

Littering? Pay up on the spot

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

First look on Delhi ant-littering drive.