News for 'Peace Haven'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His remarks come a day after Buckingham Palace announced Harry and Meghan, who had announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, will not use the "royal highness" titles as well as would no longer receive public funds for royal duties.

'No one in Washington wants to see another war, or near-war, between India and Pakistan'

'No one in Washington wants to see another war, or near-war, between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'While US officials understand and accept India's desire for retaliation, they still don't want to encourage steps that would likely lead to war.'

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

5 lessons Rajinikanth's Kaala teaches you about life

5 lessons Rajinikanth's Kaala teaches you about life

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

In many ways, Kaala sets a fine example of a leader who inspires his team and never gives up on them.

Dhoni's childhood coach has a theory for India's series loss to Bangladesh

Dhoni's childhood coach has a theory for India's series loss to Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Chanchal Bhattacharya suggests, problems in the dressing room environment and media pressure hampering the ODI skipper's performance

26 crucial points PM Modi made at Red Fort speech

26 crucial points PM Modi made at Red Fort speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation on the 68th Independence Day from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort for the first time.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Bengaluru executive behind IS Twitter ID arrested, confesses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The suspect behind a pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis has been arrested in Bengaluru, senior police officials said.

Bigg Boss 10: Lokesh is on fire!

Bigg Boss 10: Lokesh is on fire!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

She is upset with Navin, Manveer and Manu.

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

$300m blocked by US not aid, but reimbursements: Pak

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Qureshi said the matter will be taken up during Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the country on September 5.

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The two countries, among the very few fast growing large economies globally, also decided to boost bilateral trade and investment in areas of oil and gas, renewable energy, IT and pharmaceuticals, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Moving towards long-term military ties with India: US

Moving towards long-term military ties with India: US

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The United States is moving forward to develop a long-term strategic military partnership with India, a top American military commander said, noting that in the long run, India's role in security in a peaceful Indian Ocean is critical.

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hundreds of North and South Koreans were reunited with family members for the first time in 60 years.

Why Xi Jinping's fantasy will be crushed by reality

Why Xi Jinping's fantasy will be crushed by reality

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Ladakh is a tiny salami-slice issue.' 'The big one for China is Arunachal Pradesh, more than 83,000 sq km.' 'Do they imagine they can grab any of this by force?' 'In the 21st century, nursing those thoughts only means you need to get your heads examined.' 'It isn't going to happen,' declares Shekhar Gupta.

Maoists may attack political leaders in Jangalmahal

Maoists may attack political leaders in Jangalmahal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

There is a "high probability" of political leaders coming under a Chhatisgarh-type attack during their panchayat poll campaign in Maoist-hit Jangalmahal in West Bengal, intelligence sources here have indicated.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'He never went to the Bombay industry.'

'I am a big structured girl'

'I am a big structured girl'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'I am at peace with my body type, now people need to make peace with it.'

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj said India has made many efforts to have talks with Islamabad and the only reason they have stopped is because of Pakistan's behaviour.

War of words intensifies; India tells Pak to get out of denial mode over terror

War of words intensifies; India tells Pak to get out of denial mode over terror

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In his latest response to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry's fresh invitation of August 19 for talks, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar once again emphasised on the need for earliest possible vacation of Islamabad's illegal occupation of PoK and conveyed that not just India but the larger region is aware that Pakistan is actually a "prime perpetrator" of terrorism.

Don't need 4-points. We need one; give up terrorism: Sushma on Sharif's UN speech

Don't need 4-points. We need one; give up terrorism: Sushma on Sharif's UN speech

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

At the largest international stage -- the UN General Assembly-- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sent out a stern message to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying, "Talks and terror cannot go together".

The Kajol Interview You Must Read!

The Kajol Interview You Must Read!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Normally, I'm very sure about what I look like on screen and what I portray on screen. But, with Savitri, I was not so confident,' Kajol tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.

'I am in a happy space'

'I am in a happy space'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'I went to Kashmir for the first time during the shoot of The Final Call. It was stunning!' 'The people are amazing.'

A mother's battle to bring her daughter back from ISIS

A mother's battle to bring her daughter back from ISIS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Bindu Sampath from Thiruvananthapuram is the voice of all those mothers who have lost their children to ISIS. Her habeas corpus petition for her daughter Nimisha, who got married and converted to Islam, was turned down. Now the NIA has found daughter and family to be with ISIS in Afghanistan, but Bindu has not given up hope to bring her back to India.

Angelina Jolie to UN: 'We are failing to save lives in Syria'

Angelina Jolie to UN: 'We are failing to save lives in Syria'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Actress Angelina Jolie Pitt has strongly criticised the UN Security Council for its lack on unity and political will on resolving the Syrian crisis, stating that the powerful body has the power to address the dire situation but "those powers lie unused".

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

From baseball to WWE: Rinku Singh's inspiring story

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'I want people to know that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you have guts, no one can stop you.' Rinku Singh on why he made the switch from javelin to baseball and finally to WWE.

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Summit will strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looks forward to useful conversations with his fellow leaders from China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia on addressing pressing international and regional challenges that stand in the way of their goals.

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

It was Obama's eighth and final address to the UN General Assembly as the US President

Doval's Jaipur remarks: India is giving Pakistan a long rope

Doval's Jaipur remarks: India is giving Pakistan a long rope

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

This is the first time since the Pathankot terror attack that the country's top security czar has spoken about India's strategy in dealing with terror, says Rajeev Sharma.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

'IDs of people have been deliberately targetted'

'IDs of people have been deliberately targetted'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'A clear pattern is emerging in that most of those who we met are saying that their IDs have been burnt or stolen.' 'I clearly sense a pattern here.' 'It's not a very normal occurrence to happen during the riots.'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Love has made me a poet, Rahul thought. He could think about her all day long. Sometimes, she entertained his dreams. He did not wish to wait until after Ganesh Visarjan to see her again.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Is your bike monsoon ready?

Is your bike monsoon ready?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Here are a few tips and things to look out for to ensure that your bike is ride ready before and during the monsoons.

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Top diplomats from Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in verbal sparring during a discussion on cross-border terrorism and presence of terrorist safe havens, at the United Nations Security Council.

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The development comes after four of the eight member states -- India, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh -- decided to pull out.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

After Omar, power centre shifts in Afghanistan

After Omar, power centre shifts in Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Pakistan, which has propped up the new Taliban leadership, would be keen to use its influence over the group to neutralise India's presence in the region.

The struggle for Gorkhaland won't end soon

The struggle for Gorkhaland won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

'When I look at the faces of people around me, they have a certain energy, as if unemployment, food scarcity and infrastructural breakdown are small sacrifices for our agitation for Gorkhaland,' a Gorkha based in Delhi tells Geetanjali Krishna.