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Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

What's the point talking to Pakistan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

'India had nothing to gain by the talks except for some brownie points from the US for being reasonable. Pakistan desperately needed the talks to get arms and money from the Americans,' says T P Sreenivasan.

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Wang arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh that began nearly two years ago.

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Crypto-currency, which is fast gaining popularity in the western market is now to enter cricketing space with 'Cricket Foundation', which claims to have 50,000 users even before its launch, and is complemented by over 60,000 followers on social media.

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

One Raj Shah has been the top Indian American in the Obama administration; the other Raj Shah is poised to play a key role in the Trump administration.

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Biden, the 80-year-old Democrat, made the announcement in a three-minute promotional video that begins with a one-word pitch: Freedom.

Talks for Kargil-Skardu road on: PM

Talks for Kargil-Skardu road on: PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Laying foundation stone for a 44 MW power project in Kargil, the prime minister said converting the Srinagar-Leh road into a national highway is also under consideration.

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

WPL PIX: Grace special helps Warriorz secure playoff berth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Images from the Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz WPL match at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.

Munde to be summoned to Delhi for talks

Munde to be summoned to Delhi for talks

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

"Some of the top party leaders, including party president Rajnath Singh have spoken to Munde on phone and asked him not to precipitate matters and come to Delhi to talk about his problems," a senior BJP leader told rediff.com on Monday morning. According to sources, others who spoke to Munde include Arun Jaitley and BJP vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

We need to talk more, say India and China at strategic dialogue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

China and India on Wednesday held their upgraded strategic dialogue to shore up bilateral ties amid hectic parleys to resolve differences over Beijing's reluctance to support India's bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership as well as a United Nations ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar.

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Modi said the new Parliament reflected the aspirations and resolve of the "new India" to set and work towards achieving new targets.

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action. Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.

What's next for Serena Williams?

What's next for Serena Williams?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Serena has backed early stage companies for nearly a decade.

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by the Booker Prize Foundation in London on Tuesday.

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'It's really about rolling up your sleeves and implementing exactly what we said that we were going to do.' 'Our mission was to leave no one behind and that's exactly what we look at the next four years.'

PM Modi holds talks with his Portuguese counterpart

PM Modi holds talks with his Portuguese counterpart

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Modi, who arrived on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said his brief visit will further strengthen relations between India and Portugal.

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Modern Love: How Parents Can Support Dating

Modern Love: How Parents Can Support Dating

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Your parents, especially your mum, could be the one to reach out to for advice grounded in experience, understanding and unconditional support.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Amid constant talk of his ABD-like playing style, Surya recently said there can only be one 'Mr 360', but de Villiers himself begged to differ.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

In turn, President Biden said that the US does not support 'Taiwan's independence'.

'FICCI is focusing on start-ups'

'FICCI is focusing on start-ups'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'For our traditional membership base, it would be an access to disruptive ideas,' FICCI President Subhrakant Panda tells Asit Mishra/Business Standard.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'The BJP talks about prosperity, but it doesn't want anybody to prosper.'

ED attaches Rs 68L deposits of PFI, front body for money laundering

ED attaches Rs 68L deposits of PFI, front body for money laundering

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued by the federal probe agency as part of which a total of 33 bank accounts of the two organisations have been attached.

Pawar can talk on cricket but not dying farmers: Modi

Pawar can talk on cricket but not dying farmers: Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Targeting Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar in the farmers' suicide belt of Amravati, Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Agriculture Minister has time to talk on cricket but has been "unable to save" farmers.

Kohli applauds foundation laid for bigger things in Indian cricket

Kohli applauds foundation laid for bigger things in Indian cricket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'We understand where we want to go and hopefully the guys can keep putting this kind of effort and take the team where it belongs' 'As a captain, I feel it's a complete series for us. Everyone contributed at different times, especially the lower-order's contribution is something that stands out for me in this series'

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Leaders Manchester City kept up their unbeaten run with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Manchester United salvaged a 2-2 draw at Southampton, who sacked manager Mark Hughes on Monday.

'Urban Naxals' trying to enter Gujarat: Modi targets AAP

'Urban Naxals' trying to enter Gujarat: Modi targets AAP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is trying to make inroads into BJP-ruled Gujarat where the assembly polls are due later this year.

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Nobody else needs to boycott Bollywood, they are doing a pretty good job of digging up their own foundation, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Does Lifting Weights Give You a Heart Attack?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you resume any form of physical training, advises Dr Aashish Contractor.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.

HDFC Bank to shift payments from core banking, ensure minimal downtime

HDFC Bank to shift payments from core banking, ensure minimal downtime

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The country's largest private lender HDFC Bank is planning to facilitate a shift in its payments module from the existing core banking platform. This would ensure minimal payments downtime, even if core banking is not available. "This 15-month project will be followed by hollowing the customer-master modules from its existing core systems. "It will ensure a single system of record for customers across various products," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO), in the annual report for 2021-22.