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'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.'

Time to bury past and move ahead: Pak Army chief on ties with India

Time to bury past and move ahead: Pak Army chief on ties with India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that a stable relationship between India and Pakistan is key to unlocking the potential of South and Central Asia by ensuring connectivity between East and West Asia.

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

2 Israeli women cops of Indian origin killed in Hamas attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

At least two Israeli women security officers of Indian origin were killed in the unprecedented attack carried out by the Palestinian militant group Hamas earlier this month, official sources and people from the community confirmed on Sunday.

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

'There was no doubt Vicky will deliver what I want'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'He not only immerses himself into the character, but he wears it.' 'He does not let even a fragment of himself show while he's playing the part.'

Tunnel rescue: Plasma cutter flown in from Hyderabad

Tunnel rescue: Plasma cutter flown in from Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A plasma cutter was flown in from Hyderabad on Sunday to cut and remove parts of the auger machine stuck in the rubble inside the Silkyara tunnel where 41 labourers have been stranded for the last 14 days.

Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter': Stokes

Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter': Stokes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Dharamsala is colder than usual for this time of the year keeping the pacers interested but considering no grass has been left on the surface.

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.

Modi considering fresh leadership in Rajasthan, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Modi considering fresh leadership in Rajasthan, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Rathore also reacted to the protest in the constituency in support of former MLA Rajpal Singh Shekhawat, saying the BJP is the only party that gives everybody opportunity to move forward.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file reports elaborating on the status of probe and the charge sheets filed in cases of ethnic-violence to help it take a decision on whether the trials can commence in Assam or be undertaken in Manipur.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Six people hailing from different cities got together at a flat in Gurugram, a major satellite city of Delhi, after hatching a plan to intrude into Parliament on the anniversary of the December 13, 2001 attack on Wednesday.

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with their siblings over the weekend, and posted lovely pictures on Instagram.

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

Army first priority, shooting second, says Jitu Rai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Not content with bringing home sporting laurels, one of India's most accomplished shooters Jitu Rai has taken to serving the nation as a newly-promoted Subedar Major in the Indian Army in Manipur.

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Ex-Army official is 19th witness to turn hostile in 2009 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A witness who is a former army official turned hostile in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial in Mumbai on Thursday.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

'Rituraj was the life of the party'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'One day, just like that, without even saying goodbye, he was gone.'

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are always attempts from across the border to push in more terrorists before the onset of winter and closure of tracks due to heavy snowfall, but the security forces are alert and would foil any infiltration bids, Border Security Force Director General Nitin Agrawal said in Srinagar Thursday.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!'

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Ashish Dhonack, and Deputy Superintendent Humayun Bhat were killed in the gunfight with terrorists that ensued in Garol area of Anantnag district early Wednesday.

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

'It's insane the kind of love I got'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'Any flight I take, the crew write personal notes to me, saying how good I was as Soudamini or Seema or Bulbul.'

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

'Govt wakes up only when you come on the roads'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Had they agreed to our demands that we raised two years ago, we would have never started our agitation again.'

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).