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Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Top Sikh clerics on Tuesday met to decide the future course of action against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the wake of an apology tendered by him for dressing like Guru Gobind Singh.

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The conversion facilitated range enhancement and improvement in Pinaka's accuracy.

Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Reliance Industries will sell 20 per cent stake in its oil and chemicals business to Saudi oil giant Aramco for about $ 15 billion and nearly half of its fuel retail business to BP of UK for Rs 7,000 crore. Aramco, the world's biggest crude exporter, will also supply Reliance's twin-refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat with 7,00,000 barrels of oil a day on a long-term basis, Ambani said.

It's all about mindset: When Rahane's attitude matches Tendulkar's advice

It's all about mindset: When Rahane's attitude matches Tendulkar's advice

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

'It's completely mental (adjustment). The good thing in this team is anyone can bat at anywhere. We have that flexibility. I have batted at top, numbers 3,4 and 5. It's important to handle that situation and utilise that situation. If you adjust in mind, you can adapt anywhere' 'He did not say anything about my technique but spoke only on the mental aspect'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Some years ago, Rakesh Gangwal reportedly said his relationship with Rahul Bhatia evolved in an amazing friendship, which he termed 'blind trust'. The question is whether that is under scrutiny now.

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

On her 101st birth anniversary, November 19, four letters that reveal a different side to inarguably India's toughest prime minister.

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

"The major issue is the athletics stadium, whether to make a new stadium or renovate the present one," the IOA president said.

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The relationship between Victoria and Tagore was one of mutual admiration and respect.'

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

'This was not specifically a COVID package'

'This was not specifically a COVID package'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'It is a package for a new self-reliant India.'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

Bush, Musharraf discuss terrorism

Bush, Musharraf discuss terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Pawan Hans to Air India, 9 PSUs to be put on the block

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Sources said valuation of all these assets was an ongoing process, and the mode and manner of disposal would be decided on a case-by-case basis

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

'The state and paramilitary forces watched motionless'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The signals were clear. December 6 would not witness another show of "Hindu" strength staged periodically in Ayodhya. Something grave was afoot.' Radhika Ramaseshan's personal recollection of the events of December 6, 1992.

Modi plants Banyan tree sapling at SAARC retreat resort

Modi plants Banyan tree sapling at SAARC retreat resort

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday planted a sapling of a Banyan tree at a resort in Dhulikhel, a tourist paradise where the SAARC leaders held deliberations in an informal setting.

GST bone stuck in the Economy's Throat

GST bone stuck in the Economy's Throat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The problem is not GST itself, but the nature of an economy dominated by small businesses unable to cope with the complexities of the tax, points out T N Ninan.

'You're in such good shape!' Trump tells French First Lady

'You're in such good shape!' Trump tells French First Lady

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The awkward exchange came after France's President Emmanuel Macron and wife welcomed Trump and Melania to Paris on the eve of Bastille Day.

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Anand holds Nakamura to an easy draw

Rediff.com30 May 2018

After conceding a draw with white against Levon Aronian of Armenia, Anand got the favour returned although he had to work relatively harder to maintain parity against Nakamura, often termed his nemesis.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The sleek missile having 4000 km strike range is a two stage missile. It is 20 metre-long weighing 17 tonnes.

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Mumbai on tenterhooks as cyclone Nisarga approaches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

With the cyclone set to make landfall on Wednesday, Maharashtra and Gujarat activated their disaster response mechanism, deploying NDRF teams and evacuating people from areas likely to be hit.

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Ready to mediate if India and Pakistan agree: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The US president made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Jumbled seating 'new normal' as Parliament commences

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

While nearly 200 members were present in the Lok Sabha chamber, a little over 30 were seated in the visitors' gallery located above the main chamber.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'This was an unprecedented and tough situation.' 'I am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.'

Rajasthan minister's son, 3 others booked for eve-teasing

Rajasthan minister's son, 3 others booked for eve-teasing

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Four persons, including son of a state minister, have been booked for allegedly eve-teasing girls in Rajasthan's Alwar district, police said on Thursday.

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Mumbai Fables author Gyan Prakash stands by its cinematic outing, Bombay Velvet.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Doughty frontline workers say this is what they signed up for and that is what they do.

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Though the US has got together a number of vetted and potential Indian business partners, most of these companies say they haven't had much luck in stitching up deals to tap into India as an export market for their goods.

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

Campa Cola residents handed eviction notice

Campa Cola residents handed eviction notice

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Facing eviction notices by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, residents of Campa Cola Housing Society, who are set to lose their flats in demolition, on Friday received no concrete assurance of help from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.