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Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Rediff.com31 May 2022

All the bodies have been sent to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

The DINOSAUR that had sharks for dinner

The DINOSAUR that had sharks for dinner

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It ate whole sharks, and came equipped with feet like paddles and sealable nostrils that allowed it to swim under water.

Not opposed to tri-services theaterisation but have some reservations: IAF chief

Not opposed to tri-services theaterisation but have some reservations: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday made it clear that the Indian Air Force is not opposed to the tri-services theaterisation plan but asserted that the doctrinal aspects of the force should not be compromised by the proposed structures.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

New bill includes digital media in press registration law's ambit

New bill includes digital media in press registration law's ambit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Centre has also listed 24 bills, including the Cantonment Bill, the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

'We can't expect the virus to disappear'

'We can't expect the virus to disappear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'Since the Covid virus has a tendency to mutate, we can continue to expect new variants of the virus to emerge and keep circulating and recirculating in the communities.'

When Joe And Xi Met

When Joe And Xi Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

United States President Joe Biden and Chinese's wannabe supreme leader Xi Jinping met virtually a few hours ago.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Cooch Behar killings were 'genocide', says Mamata

Cooch Behar killings were 'genocide', says Mamata

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Addressing the mediapersons, Mamata alleged, "It is genocide. We have decided to observe today as a black day. The forces fired on them directly. The Central Industrial Security Force is trained to provide security to industries and not to control a mob. I could not sleep last night but the prime minister was eating sweets. Such an incompetent government, incompetent prime minister, incompetent home minister."

Investors pushing back more on top executive pay hikes

Investors pushing back more on top executive pay hikes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Investors are pushing back more often against companies' resolutions on what is paid out to top executives. In the first four months of financial year 2022-23 (FY23), there have already been five such rejections, according to shareholder voting data from tracker Adrian, a platform maintained by the proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services India (IiAS). Two of these have been at multiplex chain PVR and direct-to-home company Dish TV India.

PHOTOS: These babies take the plunge

PHOTOS: These babies take the plunge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

These baby images swimming will surely induce an 'aww' from you. But other than the cuteness overload, the photographer also has a message.

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Govt releases National Cyber Security Policy 2013

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Kapil Sibal said there will be multiple places from where cyber war could take place, it will involve individuals, sections of society, businesses, terrorists, drug dealers and those who want to generate violence.

Can Azad Hope To Be J-K CM?

Can Azad Hope To Be J-K CM?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

As of now, Azad couldn't be in the BJP leadership's calculus. The BJP has been trying to drill into the J&K electorate that this time around the UT would most certainly have a Hindu chief minister, explains Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Leave IPL alone; water-guzzling sugarcane is the real culprit

Leave IPL alone; water-guzzling sugarcane is the real culprit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Of 650 billion cubic metres of water available for irrigation nationwide, 15 per cent, or 100 BCM of water, is used by sugarcane , which is planted on no more than 2.5 per cent of India's farmland

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

COVID-19's current strain is more infectious than original: Study

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The researchers said D614G has a small but effective change in the 'spike' protein that protrudes from the surface of the virus, which it uses to enter and infect human cells.

4.75 lakh rise in death registrations in 2020 not due to Covid: Niti member

4.75 lakh rise in death registrations in 2020 not due to Covid: Niti member

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The increase in death registration in 2020 compared to 2019 is not entirely due to Covid fatalities, Niti Aayog member VK Paul has said, asserting that "exorbitant" multiples of coronavirus deaths being published by some agencies with respect to India must stop.

In Modi's presence, Danish PM calls on India to stop Ukraine war

In Modi's presence, Danish PM calls on India to stop Ukraine war

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The two leaders discussed the Ukraine crisis and several regional and global issues including increasing trade relations and cooperation in the field of mitigating the impact of climate change during their bilateral talks at the Danish Prime Minister's official residence in Mareinborg near Copenhagen.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Chinese state-sponsored hackers had targeted India's power grids in Ladakh possibly for information on India's critical infrastructure or to prepare for sabotage in the future, according to the American cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

India has maintained communication with both Russia and Ukraine. It is time Narendra Modi steps up on the world stage and plays the role of peacemaker, suggests military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

In his final address, the president said that the soul of India resided in "pluralism and tolerance.

TCS, Infosys come to terms with reality of real-time recruiting

TCS, Infosys come to terms with reality of real-time recruiting

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest software exporter, hired 100,000 freshers in the financial year 2021-22, more than in any other year. That means an average of 8,300 trainees joining the company every month. This is not merely a mathematical calculation: hiring of freshers at the top IT companies is no longer a compressed affair confined to the campus season.

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A change in the name of the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine 'suggests a refocusing' of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmir, a United Nations report has said.

MH370 was deliberately steered towards Antarctica: experts

MH370 was deliberately steered towards Antarctica: experts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 that mysteriously disappeared with 239 people on board nearly a year ago was deliberately taken off course by someone in the cockpit and flown towards Antarctica, experts have claimed.

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

Rediff.com2 May 2022

India believes no country would emerge victorious in the Russia-Ukraine war as all will suffer losses and there will be a "more serious" impact on developing and poor countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as both leaders reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

'Covid vaccines are working against new variants'

'Covid vaccines are working against new variants'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'The key purpose of vaccination is to prevent hospitalisation, severe disease, and death.' 'All vaccines work equally, although mild disease cannot be prevented.'

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

China appoints new PLA commander for India border

China appoints new PLA commander for India border

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command after the eastern Ladakh standoff began in May last year.

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The US actions can be seen as a riposte to India's neutral position on the Ukraine crisis, its continuing import of Russian arms and oil thus undermining Western sanctions, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Avoid Zika-hit nations: IMA warns pregnant women

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries at risk of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission, which is strongly suspected of causing microcephaly, said Indian Medical Association.

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Renaming places doesn't alter status, AP is our integral part: India to China

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as South Tibet.