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Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 Olympic ceremonies to focus on rebirth

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 Olympic ceremonies to focus on rebirth

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Are masala movies dead?

Are masala movies dead?

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'What we have is 'masala redeemed' as opposed to just 'masala resurrected',' argues Sreehari Nair.

'India Post can apply again for bank licence under new norms'

'India Post can apply again for bank licence under new norms'

Rediff.com15 May 2014

India Post had applied for a bank licence under RBI guidelines issued on February 22, 2013.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The order said the NGO has transferred an amount of Rs 2.46 lakh from its foreign contribution designated account to Sabrang Trust domestic account, thus mixing of domestic and foreign funds and violating the rules.

DeMo: How much cash was deposited? 'Unprecedented challenge': Ex-RBI gov

DeMo: How much cash was deposited? 'Unprecedented challenge': Ex-RBI gov

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Normally, the system is geared towards counting notes -- it is equipped to do x amount of work and one day you are asking them to do 20 x.' 'The processes involved are very complex.'

RCoM crosses Rs 1 lakh cr in m-cap

RCoM crosses Rs 1 lakh cr in m-cap

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Anil Ambani group flagship Reliance Communications on Friday entered the elite club of companies with Rs 1 trillion market value on the back of robust quarterly results, joining the likes of ONGC and Reliance.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

India roped in as full member in SCO

India roped in as full member in SCO

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

India, which has an Observer status for the past 10 years, will technically become the member by next year.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

New face of 'social' advertising

New face of 'social' advertising

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Social concerns as an advertising strategy and creative execution is emerging as the latest trend among advertisers to sell their ware.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

'He was a daredevil'

'He was a daredevil'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Major Anuj Sood, scholar and daredevil soldier, had finished his Kashmir tenure and would have been home had COVID-19 not come in the way. He did not live to be old enough, but he lived the soldier's life to the fullest, reveals Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

India-Japan relations: Decoding the elephant in the room

India-Japan relations: Decoding the elephant in the room

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Although the India-Japan relationship has its own driving forces in terms of robust economic ties and shared values, China is the elephant in the room in the strategic parleys between the two countries, says Rup Narayan Das.

A babu shows how it can be done

A babu shows how it can be done

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The information and broadcasting ministry's business-like and result-oriented handling of several issues has set a template for other ministries to follow, says A K Bhattacharya.

Rs 4.17 lakh crore suspicious deposits post note ban!

Rs 4.17 lakh crore suspicious deposits post note ban!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Of the people whose data the income tax department now has, email and SMS queries have been sent to 13 lakh people.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Cong speaks in different voices over leadership issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Different voices emerged from Congress on Monday on the leadership issue with senior leader Ambika Soni insisting that the party needs Sonia Gandhi as president while party general secretary Digvijay Singh pitched for Rahul Gandhi, saying a "generational change has to take place".

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Discovering Unspunnen, the unknown Swiss festival

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's obviously not the Kumbh Mela.

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'From Doklam to Wuhan and the return of the India-China relationship to its previous equilibrium is indeed a major contribution of President Xi and PM Modi. Without any doubt they deserve the kudos for their sagacity and their wisdom,' says Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China during the Wuhan summit.

Cyclone Daye hits Odisha coast, triggers heavy downpour

Cyclone Daye hits Odisha coast, triggers heavy downpour

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The state government has instructed officials in coastal districts and various departments to be alert to tackle any emergency situation

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Mohanlal to promote Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The superstar will take the show down south, and spread awareness through it.

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The apex court had last week turned the alleged contemptuous letters written by Justice Karnan against the Madras HC Chief Justice, which were addressed to the CJI, prime minister and others, into contempt proceedings against him.

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

How to claim insurance for missing people

How to claim insurance for missing people

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

What happens to such a person's life insurance policy? Does the partner or beneficiary or assignee pay the premiums and continue the missing person's life policy in force?

Assam submerged: 12.5 lakh face floods across 18 districts

Assam submerged: 12.5 lakh face floods across 18 districts

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The army, SDRF and NDRF are assisting the district administrations in evacuating the affected population to safer places, the authority said.

Watching the watchmen

Watching the watchmen

Rediff.com2 May 2018

While it's important for the courts to enjoy public trust, says Mitali Saran, the only way to protect the institution is to scrupulously prove its credibility.

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Don't panic. Believe in yourself.' 'This is a preventable illness. Only you can prevent it.'

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Pidi tweets for me: Rahul Gandhi on his Twitter popularity

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Gandhi revealed that he reflected on issues and gave suggestions to his communication team of two or three members, which fine-tuned the content before posting it on the microblogging website.

Review: Oraalppokkam is disturbingly impressive

Review: Oraalppokkam is disturbingly impressive

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Oraalppokkam is open to interpretation and therein lies its appeal.'

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

World's first quantum computing machine built in China

World's first quantum computing machine built in China

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Last year, the researchers had developed the world's best single photon source based on semiconductor quantum dots.

India calls for a 'democratic' cyber space at the UN

India calls for a 'democratic' cyber space at the UN

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

India has told the United Nations that governance of cyber space should be democratic and transparent and cannot be managed as a "private property".

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

"We have always attempted to move ahead with the concept of sabka sath, sabka vikas," Modi said in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Court frames charges against 5 in Naval War Room leak case

Court frames charges against 5 in Naval War Room leak case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

A Delhi court on Friday framed charges against five persons, including three former naval officers and an ex-IAF Wing Commander, in the 2006 Naval War Room leak case.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The home ministry said exercising the powers conferred under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, the registration of Sabrang Trust has been suspended for a period of 180 days with effect from September 10, 2015.

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Arpi deserves to be complimented for the commitment and hard work that have gone into this production. The frustrations of seeking reliable documentation from the catacombs of the Indian bureaucracy did not deter him from going after the best information available, and the result is one that he can take much satisfaction in. Ambassador Prabhat P Shukla, Member Advisory Council, Vivekananda International Foundation, reviews Claude Arpi's The End of an Era: India Exits Tibet.

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A total of 23 tableaux would be on display at the ceremonial parade, with 17 of them belonging to various states and UnionTerritories.

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.