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One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Navi Mumbai international airport's commercial launch expected in Dec 2024

Navi Mumbai international airport's commercial launch expected in Dec 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The outer structure of Navi Mumbai International Airport's first terminal building is almost ready. Exactly behind the under-construction building, stands a partially demolished hill. Executives from the airport company are now hopeful the hill will be flattened by mid-January, paving the way for the first commercial take-off by December next year.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The Indian Americans will be awarded the medal for theri contribution to strengthening of Indo-US relations and philanthropic work in both India and the US, at an award ceremony on May 10 at the historic Ellis Island in New York City.

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

What's so magical about this tiny island in Kerala?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

To be at Kakkathuruthu when the sun sets, according to National Geographic, is a surreal experience. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan tells us how the tiny island gradually charmed him.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The meeting between Jaishankar and Zameer in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala came amid an unease in the Maldives' bilateral ties with India.

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Britain's King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield, sources said on Wednesday.

'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'

'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'His hopes and dreams for India reach higher and higher and are unstoppable, and his execution has been exemplary.' 'It inspires all of us to do more.'

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

There was no immediate confirmation from India's defence ministry on the withdrawal of the first batch of Indian military personnel from the Maldives as reported by the media in Maldives.

Anti-Japan protest in China over disputed islands

Anti-Japan protest in China over disputed islands

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Thousands of Chinese protesters on Saturday pelted stones at Japan's embassy in Beijing amid growing tensions between the two sides over a group of islands in East China Sea, where surveillance ships dispatched by Beijing asked Japanese Coast Guard vessels to leave the disputed area or face consequences.

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

PIX: Mumbai City down Bagan to win maiden ISL title

PIX: Mumbai City down Bagan to win maiden ISL title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Bipin Singh's late strike helped Mumbai City FC win their maiden Indian Super League title with a 2-1 victory over ATK Mohun Bagan in the final, in Margao, on Saturday.

India has always...: Maldives tourism body amid row

India has always...: Maldives tourism body amid row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI noted that India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout the history of the island country.

Power outage hits Mumbai yet again, many pockets plunge into darkness

Power outage hits Mumbai yet again, many pockets plunge into darkness

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Suburbs like Bandra, Santacruz and Chembur, and pockets in central Mumbai such as Dadar reported the outage for over 15 minutes starting at 2130 hrs.

Durand Cup: Five-star Mumbai crush Jamshedpur

Durand Cup: Five-star Mumbai crush Jamshedpur

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mumbai City FC cruised to a second consecutive victory with a 5-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in a Group B fixture of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Tsunami alert as 7.5 magnitude tremor rocks Japan; 32K homes face power cut

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The intensity was measured 7 on the Japanese scale -- which ranges from zero to seven -- on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, according to NHK.

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

At 135 kmph, cyclone 'Remal' to make landfall in Bengal tonight

Rediff.com26 May 2024

This is the first cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season.

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it remains committed to take forward its development agenda with the Maldives, including implementation of various welfare projects in the island nation.

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

IIFA Awards, the three-day award gala, returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year and will be held from September 27 to 29.

Tsunami strikes Indonesian city after strong earthquake

Tsunami strikes Indonesian city after strong earthquake

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

A dramatic video footage of the tsunami hitting Palu shows the high waves sweeping away several buildings and then the large tilted mosque in the town, about 80km from the quake's epicentre.

ISL: Mumbai City end Chennaiyin's run, stay top of points table

ISL: Mumbai City end Chennaiyin's run, stay top of points table

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Chennaiyin were off to a good start, but in no time Mumbai were back to doing what they do best, keep the ball and dictate the tempo of the game.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC suffer shock defeat to Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

There was more misery for the league leaders after half time and Vazquez produced a moment of magic to start the fireworks.

ISL: Ibara's twin strike hands BFC win over Mumbai City FC

ISL: Ibara's twin strike hands BFC win over Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The loss meant Mumbai City FC missed the chance to regain the top spot

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Express which left on Thursday, derailed between Somanayakanpatti and Patchur in Tamil Nadu around 4.15 am where the 10 injured were rushed to the Tirupatur government hospital.

ISL: Mumbai's goal-fest leaves BFC in shambles

ISL: Mumbai's goal-fest leaves BFC in shambles

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Bengaluru FC go down 0-4 against Mumbai City FC

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Indian government sources said Muizzu, in the meeting, brought up the issue of Indian military personnel present in the Maldives for operating aircraft for medical evacuation and to counter drug trafficking.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The 44-year-old politician, who was among the final three contestants in the Labour Party's leadership contest against her boss in January 2020, has been serving in his shadow cabinet ever since.

86% of Mumbai-ites have Covid antibodies, shows sero survey

86% of Mumbai-ites have Covid antibodies, shows sero survey

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

As much as 86.64 per cent of Mumbai's population has developed antibodies against coronavirus as per the latest sero-survey, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claimed on Friday.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sunil Chhetri scored in the 57th and 90th minutes of his 200th game for the club

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The principal director of plans, policy, and resources management for the Maldives National Defence Force, Colonel Ahmed Mujuthaba Mohamed said that discussions are underway for withdrawing Indian troops from the Maldives.

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga lambasted the scheduling of their team's matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Madh island residents back police action in 'moral policing'

Madh island residents back police action in 'moral policing'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Coming out in support of police action in the 'moral policing' episode at Madh Island in Mumbai, residents of the area on Thursday threatened to 'gherao' the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis if senior police officers who led the raids were transferred.

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Bengaluru made just one change from their previous encounter as Deshorn Brown came in to replace Erik Paartalu while Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera named an unchanged XI from the 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters.

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Transfers: City defender Dias extends contract to 2027

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

All the summer transfer details right here...

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.