News for 'November 22 1963'

MAP: The real rape capital of India

MAP: The real rape capital of India

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise data from the National Crime Records Bureau into a constituency-wise listing.

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

What has gone wrong in the Northeast?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states, explains Shekhar Gupta.

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'I do spew poison against Modi and his communalism. I am deeply depressed that India is on the edge of reaching where Germany was in January 1937 when Hitler came to power through a democratic election,' Mani Shankar Aiyar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Finally it was S D Burman who brought us together.'

'Guru Dutt's death was a mystery -- no one knew for sure whether it was a suicide or an accident'

'Guru Dutt's death was a mystery -- no one knew for sure whether it was a suicide or an accident'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Nasreen Munni Kabir: The Berlin Film Festival was held between 21 June and 2 July 1963. So that means you did not meet him for a whole year, and then you heard he had passed away in October 1964. Is that right? Waheeda Rehman: Yes. The last time I saw him must have been in Berlin. We did not work together after Sahib Bibi...Waheeda Rehman on Guru Dutt, and the last time they worked together.

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

China pact means no-patrol zone between Finger 3 and Finger 8 for now

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Under the India-China agreement on the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese army will pull back its troops to east of Finger 8 areas in the northern bank of Pangong lake, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday, in what is seen as a significant step to dial down tensions in the key face-off site.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Nagaland brings Dimapur under Inner Line Permit regime

Nagaland brings Dimapur under Inner Line Permit regime

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The contentious citizenship bill is not applicable to areas under ILP regime. Dimapur was the only Nagaland district that was out of ILP so far.

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'China physically occupies about 45,000 sq km of J&K as claimed by India, including 3,000 sq km captured in the 1962 War and never returned; and 5,180 sq km ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963.' 'It is hard to justify remaining silent about the return of China occupied Ladakh,' observes Ajay Shukla.

PIX: German giants Hamburg relegated; fans chaos engulfs stadium

PIX: German giants Hamburg relegated; fans chaos engulfs stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Former European champions Hamburg SV were relegated for the first time on Saturday

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former Union minister C K Jaffer Shareif, in a letter to Mukherjee, expressed surprise over the move and said he like other secular people was 'stunned' to hear about his attending the RSS function.

'Don't ask pilots to fly MiG-21s, it's a threat to their lives'

'Don't ask pilots to fly MiG-21s, it's a threat to their lives'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Till date there have been 482 accidents on account of failure of this aircraft and 171 IAF pilots have lost their lives.'

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Thursday:

Down memory lane with the amazing Lamborghini

Down memory lane with the amazing Lamborghini

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Lamborghini is an Italian supercar. Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is headquartered in Sant'Agata Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy. There it manufactures some of the world's most sought-after super sports cars.

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Civil War II sees Tony Stark hang up his boots, to be replaced by Riri Williams.

Check out the fastest Bundesliga goal!

Check out the fastest Bundesliga goal!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Kevin Volland ties record for fastest Bundesliga goal.

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Why the US navy's actions must worry India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I do not agree that the intent was to send a political message to China that the US treats friends and foes alike.' 'In any case, such acts do not ruffle a feather in China,' observes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Hindi film 'Border', in which actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri, was also made in 1997 depicting the Indo-Pak war in Rajasthan.

10 Satyajit Ray films that should be re-released

10 Satyajit Ray films that should be re-released

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

This is a list of his films that would work wonders for any generation lucky enough to see them on the big screen.

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of his contract:

The Best Songs of Tamil Lyricist Vaali

The Best Songs of Tamil Lyricist Vaali

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Having started in the mid-1960s, Vaali went on to pen nearly 10,000 songs in his five-decade-long career.

50 years of Malayalam actor Madhu

50 years of Malayalam actor Madhu

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The 79 year old actor completes 50 years in the industry.

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man - I

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man - I

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The hit series reboot The Amazing Spiderman is all set to hit screens around the world.

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Earlier P K Sawant held the record of being the Maharashtra CM with the shortest term -- from November 25 to December 4, 1963. He was made the caretaker chief minister after the death of his predecessor Marotrao Kannamwar.

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

A glimpse at the life and career of new Man United manager Moyes

Rediff.com10 May 2013

David Moyes was appointed manager of Manchester United on Thursday and will take over from Alex Ferguson who is retiring at the end of this season. Here is a look at his life and career.

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Soccer PIX: Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Brighton

Soccer PIX: Chelsea held to 0-0 draw by Brighton

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Tuesday.

'Don't feel special about getting Padma Shri'

'Don't feel special about getting Padma Shri'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Veteran Malayalam actor Madhu states his reasons of not accepting the Padma Shri.

Baseball legend Yogi Berra dies aged 90

Baseball legend Yogi Berra dies aged 90

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career for the New York Yankees.

'Uncapped' Pretorius replaces Steyn for rest of Australia tour

'Uncapped' Pretorius replaces Steyn for rest of Australia tour

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Uncapped all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been named in the South Africa's squad as a replacement for injured Dale Steyn for the remaining Tests of the three-match series against Australia. The 33-year-old ruled out of the tour after fracturing his right shoulder during Australia's first innings of the opening Test, which the Proteas went on to win by massive 177 runs at the WACA Ground in Perth.

After 1962 war, US contemplated nuking China: Book

After 1962 war, US contemplated nuking China: Book

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Six months after the 1962 Chinese aggression on India, the United States had contemplated using nuclear weapons in the event of another attack from Beijing as it was determined to prevent an Indian defeat at the hands of the Communists.

The legend who built India's first radio telescope

The legend who built India's first radio telescope

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Even after five decades of use, the telescope at Ooty that Dr Govind Swarup designed and built continues to be the largest single frequency radio telescope in the world.

Clearly, India's 2nd Most Powerful Man

Clearly, India's 2nd Most Powerful Man

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'For half a century, Delhi has not seen a truly powerful ruling party president.' 'The Cabinet, chief ministers, and even the heads of the most powerful departments and agencies now acknowledge where power lies, besides the prime minister's office,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Why Pakistan isn't taking advantage of Ladakh standoff

Why Pakistan isn't taking advantage of Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

TheWhat led to Pakistan not taking advantage of India's difficulty is the hold that the US has over the Pakistani ruling elite, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Didn't know Ae mere watan ke logon would become a rage'

'Didn't know Ae mere watan ke logon would become a rage'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

As the iconic song Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon turned 50 years old on January 27, Lata Mangeshkar tells Subhash K Jha the truth about India's most beloved patriotic song.

Boundary row: Assam, Nagaland to abide by SC decision

Boundary row: Assam, Nagaland to abide by SC decision

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Assam and Nagaland governments have agreed to abide by the Supreme Court's decision on the border dispute in case the two states are unable to find a political settlement to the issue.

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Mr Modi has a huge opportunity before him.' 'Whether he grabs it the way Mrs Gandhi did in 1969 or squanders it as he did in 2014 will determine his economic legacy,' notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.