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Review: Exodus is a good time-pass film

Review: Exodus is a good time-pass film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Exodus: Gods And Kings doesn't exactly have the greatest screenplay of all time but what it lacks in the writing department, it makes up for with stunning visuals, says Paloma Sharma.

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Migrants are no longer sure if they would be able to live by Modi's mantra of "Jaan Bhi Jahaan Bhi".

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Spread of Delta variant will substantially up cases: WHO

Spread of Delta variant will substantially up cases: WHO

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As of July 13, at least 111 countries, territories and areas have reported detection of the Delta variant, and this is expected to continue to increase, becoming the dominant variant globally in the coming months.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

POLAR FREEZE: Here's a glimpse from the ice age

POLAR FREEZE: Here's a glimpse from the ice age

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The brutal Arctic blast threatens the coldest weather in the United States in two decades. Is the worst yet to come?

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Admiral Colombage said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have an India first approach as the key to strategic security.

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

In the fourth such incursion since March, two helicopters of the People's Liberation Army of China hovered for about five minutes in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and "could have carried out aerial photography of Indian ground troops," according to official sources in the government.

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

'They thought I was stark raving mad'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'I was about 27 at that point in time, and I knew that if I didn't take this leap then, I wouldn't take the leap ever.'

Priyanka gives cops a slip to reach activist's house

Priyanka gives cops a slip to reach activist's house

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Congress general secretary claimed that she was surrounded, held by the throat by a female cop and pushed by another female cop.

Obama names David Hale as ambassador to Pakistan

Obama names David Hale as ambassador to Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has nominated veteran diplomat David Hale as the next ambassador to Pakistan.

Two Chinese pilots killed in Su-27 fighter crash

Two Chinese pilots killed in Su-27 fighter crash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Two Chinese pilots were killed when a frontline Su-27 fighter jet crashed in China's eastern ShandongProvince, the defence ministry announced on Monday.

Black Tuesday: Why the rupee, shares plunged

Black Tuesday: Why the rupee, shares plunged

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The S&P warning was largely a repeat of comments made to Reuters in late August, and no missiles were reported to have landed in Syria, but Indian investors were so unnerved that the reports exacerbated a sell-off in the rupee and local stocks.

2020 was one of 3 warmest years on record

2020 was one of 3 warmest years on record

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The warmest six years have all been since 2015, with 2016, 2019 and 2020 being the top three. The differences in average global temperatures among the three warmest years are indistinguishably small. The average global temperature in 2020 was about 14.9C, 1.2 ( 0.1) C above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) level.

'My school days were filled with unnecessary quarrels'

'My school days were filled with unnecessary quarrels'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Prof Dr Ahmad K shares an experience from his formative years.

Sugarcane economy sets the tone for Uttar Pradesh's LS election

Sugarcane economy sets the tone for Uttar Pradesh's LS election

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The RLD has aligned with the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in UP and is attacking the state government on farm distress and the outstanding sugarcane dues.

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The magazine alleged that the mob physically assaulted the staffers, threatened to kill them and also used communal slurs.

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Putin, Obama discuss Islamic State, Ukraine in first phone call since February

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Obama and Putin discussed the necessity of countering the Islamic State and the situation in Ukraine, the White House said.

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

Rediff.com2 May 2021

She faced off against former disciple-turned-defector Suvendu Adhikari in a very different contest. It's not land acquisition, but an ego clash that has acquired, tragically, communal overtones, explains Kanika Datta.

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

What China's real game in Ladakh is

What China's real game in Ladakh is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chushul and Depsang are not vital in this game of Chinese checkers, the Indian Ocean Region is. Keeping our maritime prowess restricted has to be a key Chinese strategic interest and it would appear that the LAC affair has helped China achieve its aim, points out Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

20 cities with the longest working hours

20 cities with the longest working hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

In terms of working hours, Asian cities still lead the field with an average of 2,154 hours annually, followed by Africa with 2,138 hours, the Middle East with 2,023 hours and South America with 1,989 hours.

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Eastern Europe and Africa have the most favourable housing conditions.

Avoiding wardrobe malfunction a priority for this pair

Avoiding wardrobe malfunction a priority for this pair

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A pair of Turkish ice dancers on Tuesday said they take care to ensure their relatively conservative costumes are firmly in place when they compete but maintained it was not due to any pressure from their government.

'Market will stabilise after it absorbs shocks from the US lift-off'

'Market will stabilise after it absorbs shocks from the US lift-off'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India has been a core portfolio holding for emerging market funds.

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.' 'But it also continued to try to cut some kind of deal with China to reduce tensions.'

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Describing the order as a "matter most urgent", the director asked the oil marketing companies to make adequate stocks of LPG which can last up to two months both at bottling plants as well as godowns.

Rajnath announces Rs 1 crore aid to kin of martyred paramilitary jawans

Rajnath announces Rs 1 crore aid to kin of martyred paramilitary jawans

Rediff.com20 May 2017

He also declared that 34,000 posts of paramilitary constables were upgraded as head constables.

This is no way to run a modern military

This is no way to run a modern military

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The Chinese have just one commander for all the forces confronting India. Commanders of all these forces answer to one man, and one headquarter. India, on the other hand, offers a diversity of options that is a military embarrassment in the 21st century. In Arunachal and Sikkim-Bhutan, the Eastern Army Commander is in charge. In the Uttarakhand (central) sector, it will be the Central Army Commander. The Himachal-Tibet border is the domain of the Western Army Commander. And all of Kashmir and Ladakh further on, the Northern Army's. Effectively, an array of at least eight 'three-star' commanders will be arrayed against one Chinese, says Shekhar Gupta.

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Vistara plans to spread its wings beyond India skies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

By 2023, Vistara's hangars will house a total of 70 aircraft, up from the current 42.

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

When China protested strongly over the August decision on J&K -- not once but twice -- we ignored it. And to compound matters, we simply turned our back and walked over to the 'Quad' alliance with the US, upgrading it to ministerial level, and thereafter began following the American footfalls on Taiwan and COVID-19 to taunt and humiliate Beijing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

India looking to set up theatre command for J-K: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The air defence command is to be rolled out by the beginning of next year and the Peninsula command by the end of 2021, Gen Rawat told a select group of journalists. The Indian Air Force will helm the air defence command and all-long range missiles as well as air defence assets will come under it, he said.

Civil Services Mains: Tips to write better answers

Civil Services Mains: Tips to write better answers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Answer writing is an extremely important skill and a CSE aspirant cannot skip practicing answers.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Seattle man has been sentenced to over three years in prison and ordered to pay damages for brutally assaulting a Sikh taxi driver last year in a racially-motivated hate crime during which he used "the most disgusting and ugly" racist language against the victim.

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

10 Months in Afghanistan

10 Months in Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'The Afghans used to say that if there is any person whose name should be taken after Allah, it is Hindustani.'

Nagpur Nuggets: Rediscovery of the Orange City

Nagpur Nuggets: Rediscovery of the Orange City

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Our correspondent Bikash Mohapatra travels to the centre of the country -- trying to rediscover the country again.