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The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

Narsingh has left for Rio: WFI President

Narsingh has left for Rio: WFI President

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'WADA had never intervened in Narsingh's matter and no clearance is required.'

When Indian, French navies met off coast of Brittany

When Indian, French navies met off coast of Brittany

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Navies of India and France recently took part in a joint exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability between the two navies.

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

SRK denies 'Prophet' comment

SRK denies 'Prophet' comment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Shah Rukh Khan has clarified that he has never said anything against Prophet Mohammed in an interview.

Indians recall terror on flight to Detroit

Indians recall terror on flight to Detroit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

"About 30 minutes before landing, we were asked to fasten our seat belts after we heard a sudden bang, resembling a Diwali bomb kind of sound, but not a pataka (fire-cracker)," Shelly Kakar who along with her husband, was seated four rows ahead of the alleged terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, said.

Pakistan rules out cut in defence budget

Pakistan rules out cut in defence budget

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The Pakistan army has ruled out the possibility of a cut in the procurement of conventional and India- specific weapons purchase, despite a sharp increase in expenses due to operations against Taliban in the country's northwest."If you are suggesting that we should take something out of here and put it in another box that would not be a wise strategy. War on terror does require resources, but it should not be at the cost of something else," said a military spokesman.

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'So much resources go into guarding this territory. So much goes into policing the Line of Control. So many mouths can get fed, so many minds can be nourished, if India and Pakistan resolve the Kashmir issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process'

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Jet Airways on Monday announced India's first interline e-ticketing agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Northwest Airlines and British Airways.

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

"They should remember that there is no article 370 in Pakistan. Here in India they atleast enjoy democracy but they would not have the same freedom there," Prasad warned. He cautioned those journalists who were writing in favour of Kashmiris being allowed to seceed from India must answer if they would support similar response from other states demanding freedom like the ULFA in Assam," the BJP spokesperson said.

Hindu groups launch 'Save Ram Sethu' campaign

Hindu groups launch 'Save Ram Sethu' campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The Indian government had earlier said, there was no archaeological proof of the existence of such a bridge. But NASA satellite pictures have shown the presence of a land bridge on the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka.

5.2 intensity tremors rock Nepal

5.2 intensity tremors rock Nepal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The temblor was described as one of moderate intensity.

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He would never make fun of the person asking the question, however way-out the question may have been,' says Meenal Baghel, former editor, Mumbai Mirror.

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

UK: 15 Indian illegal immigrants held

UK: 15 Indian illegal immigrants held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Eight people were arrested on suspicion of making false instruments and facilitation of illegal immigrants into the UK while seven were arrested in connection with other immigration offences.

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

If El Nino condition affects the monsoons, as is being forecast by foreign agencies, it can slow down the economy to 5.2 per cent next fiscal from a projected 6 per cent.

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The driver of the private school van had his earphones on and was driving on the wrong side of the road. The milk tanker driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Invading Pakistan?

Invading Pakistan?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Chennai techie helped NASA find Vikram lander on moon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

On October 3, Subramanian, a Chennai-based mechanical engineer, had tagged the Twitter handles of NASA, LRO and ISRO in a tweet, asking, "Is this Vikram lander? (1 km from the landing spot) Lander might have been buried in Lunar sand?"

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

As the mid-day meal school tragedy in Bihar fuelled food safety concerns, more cases of children falling ill after consuming free food or contaminated water have come to light from Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi and Maharasthra.

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As the weather cleared in the morning, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Union Territory administration started a joint evacuation drive and brought back all stranded tourists to Port Blair from Havelock and Neil islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Swaraj on Sunday briefed family members of the abducted men, who are mostly from Punjab, about information gathered by the Minister of State for External Affairs, V K Singh, who was sent to the Gulf nation after its prime minister announced the liberation of Mosul from the dreaded terror group Islamic State.

El Nio effect: Govt expects below-normal rains

El Nio effect: Govt expects below-normal rains

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A minister said the country had 7% less rain than normal.

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The national capital has received the season's highest rainfall at 63.1 mm.

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The IMD has warned of squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to commence along and off Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh coasts from October 27 onwards.

Of a murder, an ad and cricket

Of a murder, an ad and cricket

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for April 12 in downtown Vancouver. Bhandal's society as well as the Akali Singh and Guru Nanak Sikh temples support his petition. Sangha earned a PhD in environmental science in Germany.

'Did Aman Varma unzip his pants?'

'Did Aman Varma unzip his pants?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Peshawar may not host Indo-Pak ODI

Peshawar may not host Indo-Pak ODI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

The Northwest Frontier Province government has expressed its inability to host the match in the wake of Moharram.

Five things every entrepreneur must know

Five things every entrepreneur must know

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

A entrepreneur, who recently set up her own store, shares what she has learnt about starting out on your own.

Sri Lanka in battle mode, again

Sri Lanka in battle mode, again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

The pitched battles follow two days of air raids by government troops triggered by the killing of 64 bus passengers in a suspected rebel landmine attack on Thursday in Anuradhapura.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

BCCI accepts changed schedule

BCCI accepts changed schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

The BCCI has agreed to a change in the schedule of one-day internationals as suggested by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian officials said Doval's visit will be rescheduled as he is preoccupied with the handling of the Pathankot incident.

What's Arjun Singh up to?

What's Arjun Singh up to?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Second day's play may be rained out

Second day's play may be rained out

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Second day's play may be rained out

Kapil contradicts BCCI

Kapil contradicts BCCI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004