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Militants attack J&K deputy CM

Militants attack J&K deputy CM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Pakistan negotiating for 75 F-16s

Pakistan negotiating for 75 F-16s

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Pakistan, which is expected to get the first delivery of two F-16 fighters by the year-end, has said that it was negotiating with the US for 75 more aircraft.

Mulk Raj Anand passes away

Mulk Raj Anand passes away

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

He died in Pune on Tuesday morning. He was 99.

Wadia's airline to take off in 2005

Wadia's airline to take off in 2005

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Pakistan names envoy to India

Pakistan names envoy to India

Rediff.com18 May 2003

Riaz Mohammad Khan will replace Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, who was asked to leave India after the attack on Parliament.

All for a cause: 100,000 in six days

All for a cause: 100,000 in six days

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

When was JRD awarded Bharat Ratna?

When was JRD awarded Bharat Ratna?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

July 29, 2004 is the birth centenary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, a pioneer aviator and one of the most famous businessmen in India. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about JRD Tata.

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The country is all set for the second round of elections on April 18 in the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha polls that will elect 543 members to the lower house of Parliament. Going to polls in the second phase will be 95 seats in 12 states and one Union Territory. Here is a look at some of the big names contesting in phase two of Lok Sabha elections.

India accepts Khan as new Pakistan high commissi

India accepts Khan as new Pakistan high commissi

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The approval paves the way for the restoration of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.

'Angry' Bilawal stays away on mother Benazir's death anniversary

'Angry' Bilawal stays away on mother Benazir's death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stayed away from the country as his mother and former premier Benazir's death anniversary was observed on Saturday across the country, giving credence to reports that he is having serious differences with his father Asif Ali Zardari.

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Elections will also be held in 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

3 LeT terrorists killed outside Srinagar; jawan, civilians injured

3 LeT terrorists killed outside Srinagar; jawan, civilians injured

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The identities and affiliation of the terrorists were yet to be known. Arms and ammunition had been recovered from the site.

When stars were kids...

When stars were kids...

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.

'Bras and antiperspirants don't cause cancer'

'Bras and antiperspirants don't cause cancer'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Mumbai-based oncologist Dr Shona Nag dispels the myths surrounding cancer.

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Over two months after 74 people were killed in a building collapse, the police on Monday filed a charge sheet against 27 accused, which included real estate developers, civic officials and a local corporator.

Police stops separatist leaders' march to UN office

Police stops separatist leaders' march to UN office

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Geelani, chairman of hard-line Hurriyat Conference, also tried to defy the house arrest and lead a march towards the UNMOG.

How this customer won against a retailer

How this customer won against a retailer

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

John Aranha got an order from Central Mumbai District Consumer Forum that made Croma pay him Rs 26,300 for a fridge he had bought but was never delivered to him, says consumer activist Jehangir B Gai

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Can 5 star hotels charge Rs 8 for a 3 minute call?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

In this interesting case filed by the petitioner against the Taj Hotels, the National Commission gave an equally interesting judgment.

This painting sold for Rs 19 crore!

This painting sold for Rs 19 crore!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'Greek Landscape' is now the most expensive painting by Akbar Padamsee.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Pakistan politicians hail Modi's visit; Hafiz Saeed obviously doesn't

Pakistan politicians hail Modi's visit; Hafiz Saeed obviously doesn't

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Pakistan's major political parties on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Lahore, saying it was a "new beginning of relations" and will help improve ties between the two countries.

Are consumers always kings?

Are consumers always kings?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Goods and services provided without any consideration are out of ambit of Consumer Protection Act; investors, too, cannot approach a forum. Tinesh Bhasin reports

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LIC contested the insurance claim. Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai tells you how this claim was won.

Pak opposition says progress made in talks with govt

Pak opposition says progress made in talks with govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Negotiations between the embattled Pakistan government and protesters on Monday made "some progress" even as opposition leader Imran Khan stuck to his demand of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation to end the 26-day political impasse that has paralysed the nation.

She won a claim rejected by LIC

She won a claim rejected by LIC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The National Commission indicted LIC for working in cahoots with doctors for baseless certificates to repudiate claims and held this to be an unfair practice.

Indian treasure worth Rs 2 crore found on frozen French peak!

Indian treasure worth Rs 2 crore found on frozen French peak!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A French climber recently found a box full of precious stones while trekking at Mont Blanc, the highest mountain range in Western Europe, with jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore.

Army does not want PM Sharif to decide India policy, says Former-Pak envoy

Army does not want PM Sharif to decide India policy, says Former-Pak envoy

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Raising questions over the role of Pakistan's powerful military in the Pathankot terror attack, a former ambassador to India has said that the army does not appreciate Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's attempts to decide on the country's policy towards India.

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

Qadri suspends talks with Pakistan government

Qadri suspends talks with Pakistan government

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

One of the two anti-government protest leaders in Pakistan on Saturday said that he has suspended talks with the Pakistan Muslim League-N government following a crackdown in Islamabad on demonstrators demanding ouster of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Into the wild with Valmik Thapar

Into the wild with Valmik Thapar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Valmik Thapar's book -- Wildfire: The Splendours Of India's Animal Kingdom -- is a reminder of India's sumptuous wildlife wealth at a time when there is a steady dilution of conservation policies

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

'Nehru's policies are of enduring relevance'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a veiled attack on Narendra Modi-led dispensation, Rahul Gandhi slammed those who were trying to "rub out" Jawaharlal Nehru from history as an international conference on the country's first prime minister affirmed that democracy, inclusion and empowerment espoused by him were of "enduring relevance".