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26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam says that while justice has been delivered to some victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, their conspirators are still hiding in Pakistan. He criticizes Pakistan's handling of the trials of those arrested and calls for action against masterminds like Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Vande Mataram, 1875-2025

Vande Mataram, 1875-2025

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

November 7 2025, marked the 150th year of India's revered national song, Vande Mataram.

Amazon VP's Warning After 14k Employees Were Sacked

Amazon VP's Warning After 14k Employees Were Sacked

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The future belongs to those who move fast, use AI deeply and focus relentlessly on customer impact.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of veteran Nepali politician K P Sharma Oli, detailing his rise to power, his various stints as prime minister, and his impact on Nepal's political landscape.

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

We had been hearing about the Amazon tablet for quite some time. The rumour mill has been put to rest after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launched the latest Kindle. Now, that the secret is out of the box, we take a look at the bells and whistles Fire has to offer.

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The glory of some of the tablets in the market will be stolen following the entrance of Amazon's Kindle Fire, not including Apple's iPad of course. Amazon and Kindle are trusted names which is exactly what other tablet computers lack. Still, let me point out top alternatives to Kindle Fire in this article.

Amazon's new Kindle with touchscreen, a delight for book lovers

Amazon's new Kindle with touchscreen, a delight for book lovers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A touchscreen in the new Amazon Kindle is a welcome upgrade.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD: What makes it rock

Amazon Kindle Fire HD: What makes it rock

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Both the 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tabs are built for people who consume media, and if one is looking for a tablet for doing just that, these are the devices.

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Amazon has announced two new tablets -- 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, at a special event in California, USA. Here's their stunning features that can give a tough run to Apple's iPad.

Kindle Fire HDX: An affordable tablet with great features

Kindle Fire HDX: An affordable tablet with great features

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Amazon's new 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX tablet packs a punch to keep users hooked to it.

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Now, read books on Amazon Kindle!

Now, read books on Amazon Kindle!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The $400 device, which can store up to 200 books in its memory is simple to use, it does not need a PC or cables.

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'Representing our country is a wonderful honour and a mighty task that we are all looking forward to.'

Kindle Fire: 4 reasons why it is HOT this holiday season

Kindle Fire: 4 reasons why it is HOT this holiday season

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Four reasons why the Kindle Fire is going to be HOT this holiday season and beat the blue out of Apple iPad.

Amazon Kindle Fire: Will it be an iPad-killer?

Amazon Kindle Fire: Will it be an iPad-killer?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Unveiled this week, and getting launched on November 15, the Kindle Fire from Amazon is said to be a premium product at a non-premium price and is anointed as an iPad-killer. Here's how the two tablet PCs stack against each other, spec-by-spec.

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Why Did Kiran Rao Struggle?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'I was very keen to make another film and I was dying to say action and cut and get back into creating characters and creating worlds.' 'But I just didn't have a script I was happy with.' 'I was working every day on the writing and I was struggling with that.'

Workers cheered loudly at the sight of NDRF team

Workers cheered loudly at the sight of NDRF team

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The moment four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel arrived on the other side of the rubble at the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand to rescue 41 labourers trapped inside, their hopes of a safe evacuation were kindled, team commander Manmohan said.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Licked water from rocks, ate puffed rice for 10 days, says rescued worker

Licked water from rocks, ate puffed rice for 10 days, says rescued worker

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Anil Bediya, one of the 41 labourers who were rescued from a collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel after 16 days, survived the ordeal by eating muri (puffed rice) and licking water dripping from rocks.

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

'Look for excuses or look to get better'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Kohli Hits The Gym!

Rescued tunnel worker reveals how they spent 17 days inside

Rescued tunnel worker reveals how they spent 17 days inside

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Sukhram, all of 22, reached his village at 1 am to a rousing welcome after staying trapped in the Silkyara tunnel for 17 days.

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

ICC WC: PIX: Kiwis cream butter-fingered Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Three days after stunning defending champions England in New Zealand, the plucky Afghans briefly kindled hopes of another upset when New Zealand's top order suffered a mini-collapse.

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The water crisis is so obvious that people see no point begging for it from politicians.'

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

Mother's Day: Gadget Gifts For Your Mom

Mother's Day: Gadget Gifts For Your Mom

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale handpicks some of the latest gadgets that are immensely useful.

Asian Champions Trophy: Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

Asian Champions Trophy: Tamil Nadu gears up with fan parks in every district

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Tamil Nadu leg of the 'Pass the Ball' Trophy Tour, a crucial part of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 build-up campaign, came to a successful conclusion on Monday.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Amazon India has decided to shut down 'Amazon Distribution', according to sources. This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and edtech offerings. The moves are part of the annual operating planning review process amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. The e-commerce giant is looking to focus on its core businesses, sources said.

Karunanidhi re-kindles SL Tamil issue, HC allows TESO meet

Karunanidhi re-kindles SL Tamil issue, HC allows TESO meet

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Seeking to inject life into the defunct Tamil Eelam Supporters' Organisation, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday charged the Sri Lankan army with running a "state of Emergency" in Tamil areas.

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This year saw no improvement in bilateral ties as India accused Pakistan of cross-border infiltration and re-activation of terror-launching pads near the LoC.

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Amazon also upgraded its 7-inch and 8.9 inch Fire tablets.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

Old rivals bid together to re-kindle faded glory

Old rivals bid together to re-kindle faded glory

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Gaining the 2008 Euro would represent the biggest success for soccer in Switzerland -- and Austria for that matter -- since the World Cup finals \n\n