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Bengal BJP chief calls JU girl students 'shameless, below standard'

Bengal BJP chief calls JU girl students 'shameless, below standard'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The students of Jadavpur University said they don't expect anything better from a party like the BJP.

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The FBI will help Bangladesh probe the brutal killing of the prominent American blogger-writer

Key figures in Babri mosque demolition case

Key figures in Babri mosque demolition case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Here are the key figures among the 32 accused in the Babri mosque demolition case who were on Wednesday acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow of all charges.

PMC Bank depositor ends life, another dies of heart attack

PMC Bank depositor ends life, another dies of heart attack

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Sanjay Gulati, a resident of suburban Oshiwara, went to a protest march held outside a city court on Monday morning and had been under stress because of his deposit being stuck.

Special: India Inc's labour pains

Special: India Inc's labour pains

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The Pricol and Graziono cases are extreme ones, but there has been a steady rise in the number of worker disputes.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while and present a level of governance that the puppets of the richest and most advanced countries failed to provide, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Assembly elections in Bihar, where the Bharatiya Janata Party is set for a battle against a united Janata Parivar, are likely to be held sometime in September-October when extensive central forces and a reworked expenditure monitoring system will be deployed to curb money and muscle power.

Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The aircraft has to fly through five consecutive days.

Land acquisition: Govt must win public trust

Land acquisition: Govt must win public trust

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The nation wants an ex-ante body for endorsing "public purpose" during land acquistion process.

JNU arrest: Did 'over enthusiastic' Delhi Police officers goof up?

JNU arrest: Did 'over enthusiastic' Delhi Police officers goof up?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Home Ministry officials have suggested that slapping of the serious charge of sedition against Kumar could be an act of "over enthusiasm" on the part of some Delhi Police officers.

Nagrota attack as shameful as 26/11, says Chidambaram

Nagrota attack as shameful as 26/11, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The former home minister also "disproved" the belief that surgical strikes can end cross-border terrorism.

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Indian teen held for planning machete attacks on Singapore mosques

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A 16-year-old Singaporean boy, a Protestant Christian of Indian ethnicity, was detained last month under the Internal Security Act (ISA) after planning to use a machete to attack Muslims at two mosques in March, on the anniversary of New Zealand's Christchurch attacks.

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

After arrival of Rafales, Rajnath sends veiled warning to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Anyone who should be worried about or critical about this new capability of the Indian Air Force, it should be those who want to threaten our territorial integrity'

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

FIRST LOOK: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

All set for Mission Impossible 5?

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

A bird drone so realistic it gets attacked by hawks!

A bird drone so realistic it gets attacked by hawks!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The United States army has developed a realistic robot bird that has even tricked real flocks and hawks to attack it midair, making it a potential unsuspecting future war agent.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said.

PR stunt: EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

"PR stunt": EU MP after Kashmir invite was revoked

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament Chris Davies said the decision showed the Indian government was trying to hide the "reality of its actions" and blocking absolute freedom of the press.

'ISIS more ruthless than Al Qaeda, India needs to be cautious'

'ISIS more ruthless than Al Qaeda, India needs to be cautious'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Former RAW Additional Secretary Jayadeva Ranade tells Rediff.com's Upasna Pandey that India needs to be extremely cautious and watchful of the estimated 35-40 Indians who may have joined the ISIS in Iraq and may return to the country.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Bhaskaran praises midfield, defence

Bhaskaran praises midfield, defence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

India's coach expressed happiness about the defence not conceding a single penalty-corner against the Koreans.

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Dilip Vengsarkar believes that he was able to do justice to the chairman's post because of the time he spent as head of BCCI's now defunct Talent Research Development Wing (TRDW) which found the gem called MS Dhoni.

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Thirty-one army personnel too have been awarded the Sena (gallantry) medal.

Four key steps BJP should immediately take

Four key steps BJP should immediately take

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Two years is when the honeymoon surely starts to sour, so what should Prime Minister Narendra Modi focus on ahead of 2019? Devanik Saha offers some ideas.

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'But for Rajiv's bloopers, the Hindutva campaign would not have got off the ground,' Amulya Ganguli points out.

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Dubbing the next election a choice between governance and development on one side and chaos on the other, the prime minister cited the example of Karnataka, where the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance 'stole the mandate' to form government with 'development taking a back seat'.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Congress has kept quiet on the way the Union home ministry has handled innumerable blast cases under its rule. It has not openly condemned the bias that pervades within its government and the security agencies, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.