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Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Racing in India will be as special as it is in Germany: Sutil

Racing in India will be as special as it is in Germany: Sutil

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

His country and culture may be different from the fans who would be rooting for him at India's first-ever Formula One Grand Prix but Force India's lead driver Adrian Sutil says racing in New Delhi, would be as "special" as it is driving in his motherland, Germany.

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students of the Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut have been booked for sedition by the Uttar Pradesh government after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan cricket team against India in the Asia Cup match between the two sides.

'Hamid's return nothing short of Bakri Eid festivities'

'Hamid's return nothing short of Bakri Eid festivities'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The 33-year-old from Mumbai was reunited with his family after he returned to India through the Attari-Wagah border on Tuesday evening.

Won't let country bow down, says PM after India strikes terror camp in Pak

Won't let country bow down, says PM after India strikes terror camp in Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Modi on Tuesday said the country is in safe hands and nothing is above the nation.

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Rediff readers suggest interesting names for Baba Ramdev's new denim brand.

It's time to sack Mamata!

It's time to sack Mamata!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'If the Modi government doesn't act now, it will demoralise and hurt the people who voted in hope of a better times,' argues former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

China tried to alter status quo at LAC: Rajnath in LS

China tried to alter status quo at LAC: Rajnath in LS

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Singh also said the Indian Army has inflicted heavy costs including casualties on the Chinese side during the clash with the People's Liberation Army at the Galwan valley on June 15.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

FIFA not corrupt, England bad losers: Blatter

FIFA not corrupt, England bad losers: Blatter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected allegations of corruption at soccer's governing body after Russia and Qatar won the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, calling England "bad losers" for their reaction.

Pak test-fires missiles, torpedoes in Arabian Sea

Pak test-fires missiles, torpedoes in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

In what is being termed as a strong message to New Delhi, Pakistan Navy fired a range of missiles including anti-surface missiles from the recently acquired F-22P frigate, air-to-surface missiles from the P-3C aircraft and sub surface-to-surface missiles from Agosta 90B submarines.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

Visa woes lead Indian Americans to 24-hour fast

Visa woes lead Indian Americans to 24-hour fast

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

The difficulties to get a visa to India has forced several Indian Americans to go for a 24-hour fast at Houston, Texas ion the United States. It was covered on the front pages of mainstream newspapers, including The Houston Chronicle.

When Bollywood turned patriotic!

When Bollywood turned patriotic!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Stars take to social media to wish fan Independence Day!

Raja Sen reviews Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Raja Sen reviews Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey is a clumsily structured, unevenly paced film, with very few good moments.

Would have beheaded lakhs over 'Bharat mata ki jai': Ramdev

Would have beheaded lakhs over 'Bharat mata ki jai': Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Chanting Bharat mata ki jai is an affirmation of citizens' faith in their country, their motherland and if a religion preached otherwise, it was against national interest, he said.

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Modi congratulated the Indian Americans.

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'

'Netaji was like a god'

'Netaji was like a god'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

BJP never regarded dissenters as anti-national: Advani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The 91-year-old leader said, 'Right from its inception, the BJP has never regarded those who disagree with us politically as our 'enemies', but only as our adversaries.'

Don't need to stand up in movie halls to prove patriotism: SC

Don't need to stand up in movie halls to prove patriotism: SC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The top court also observed that it cannot be assumed that if a person does not stand up for the national anthem, then he is 'less patriotic'.

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A bench of justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said it is not inclined to entertain the plea of BJP spokesperson Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay after Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi submitted that the petitioner should file a proper application.

Leading NRI gets Asia Leadership Award

Leading NRI gets Asia Leadership Award

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Leading non-resident Indian entrepreneur Maneck Dalal, who has played a major role in promoting Indian art and culture in the UK, has been awarded the Asian Leadership Award for his contribution towards heritage.

Husain applies for Overseas Citizen of India card

Husain applies for Overseas Citizen of India card

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Famed painter M F Husain may have quit his Indian citizenship, but he does not want to snap all links with the country of his birth and has applied for an Overseas Citizenship identity."India is my motherland and I simply cannot leave that country. What I have surrendered is just a piece of paper," Husain said. "I will continue to travel to India and have applied for an Overseas Citizen of India card as Indian law does not permit citizens to hold dual citizenship," he said.

Commonwealth gold medalist Fateh Singh dies in Pathankot attack

Commonwealth gold medalist Fateh Singh dies in Pathankot attack

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Subedar Fateh Singh, a 51-year-old Army man who lost his life during combing operations at the Indian Air Force base near Punjab's Pathankot town on Saturday, had won a gold and a silver medal at the first Commonwealth Shooting Championships held in Delhi in 1995.

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sushil Kumar made a glorious return to the international arena by clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday.

Pak army chief warns India ahead of Jaishankar's visit

Pak army chief warns India ahead of Jaishankar's visit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday warned India of a 'befitting response' to alleged provocation along the LoC

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Vande Mataram means praising the mother, the vice president further said while referring to the people who are seeking to define nationalism.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

The unbeatable force, in both war and peace

The unbeatable force, in both war and peace

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The ties we fostered at NDA were borne out of enduring hardship together, ours are 24-carat bonds that would easily pass the test of time and trials. This camaraderie is the most perdurable gift of NDA.

JNU row: Lawyers hold protest against anti-nationals

JNU row: Lawyers hold protest against anti-nationals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Scores of lawyers, including those who allegedly assaulted journalists and Jawaharlal Nehru University students and teachers on two occasions, on Friday held a protest march demanding action against those "indulging" in "anti-India" activities.

So what is your Nationalism Quotient?

So what is your Nationalism Quotient?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Durba Dhyani gets lessons in patriotism from a retired general.

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the unfortunate tragedy where our brave soldiers die every week to prevent more lethal attacks on the nation.

Villagers bid adieu to Maharashtra soldier killed in Kashmir

Villagers bid adieu to Maharashtra soldier killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Thousands of villagers from Maharashtra's Nashik district and surrounding areas on Monday bid a tearful adieu to soldier Shankar Chandrabhan Shinde, who was killed while fighting highly-trained militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also paid their tributes.

Chiru's brother lends a hand to common man

Chiru's brother lends a hand to common man

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Telugu film industry's top star Pawan Kalyan and Chiranjeevi's brother has launched a non-governmental organisation named, rather aptly, the Common Man Protection Force

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Couples, brother-sister: Meet CRPF's anti-Naxal 'Bastariya' battalion

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The new battalion, numbered 241, was named Bastariya because it included recruits from Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, and Sukma districts.

'If India wants, it can sacrifice Tibet issue'

'If India wants, it can sacrifice Tibet issue'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

69-year-old Samdhong Rinpoche, who heads the administration of the Tibetan Diaspora, speaks out on the uprising in Lhasa, Chinese rule and India's role.