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Journalists boycott Posco conference

Journalists boycott Posco conference

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

After signing a deal for Rs 52,000 crore (Rs 520 billion) steel project in Orissa, Korean steel major Posco on Thursday got into a public relations disaster when the entire national media waked out of its press conference.

Playing Ved Prakash Sharma's Keshav Pandit

Playing Ved Prakash Sharma's Keshav Pandit

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Sarwar Ahuja on playing the title character in the television adaptation of the bestselling novel by the famous writer.

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Schools in the Valley will reopen next week, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said.

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Drawing on his technological expertise, Hajela, who has a BTech degree in Electronics from IIT, Delhi, introduced an innovative mechanism for collecting and collating data of the family tree of every resident of Assam.

I'm sorry. I over-exaggerated what was happening to me: Lochte

I'm sorry. I over-exaggerated what was happening to me: Lochte

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

US gold medalist Ryan Lochte admitted to Brazil's largest broadcaster Saturday night that he had exaggerated his story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio -- but insisted he did not lie.

Bengal, Centre clash over central teams' visit amid pandemic

Bengal, Centre clash over central teams' visit amid pandemic

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The home ministry said the West Bengal government is not cooperating with the central teams visiting the state to assess the ground situation and are specifically restraining them from interacting with health workers and touring the affected areas.

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Zakir Naik cancels return; will not to return to India for 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Naik also cancelled his press conference scheduled in Mumbai on Tuesday but will address media through Skype.

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It is an aspirational smart-speaker with few rivals, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Pakistan Air Force begins production of drones

Pakistan Air Force begins production of drones

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The Pakistani Air Force has started the production of pilot-less drones, days after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani pressed the United States to transfer the sensitive technology for a more potent type, which is used by the American military to target the Taliban.According to details issued by the PAF, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra has commenced the production of pilot-less planes Falco Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Both India and Pakistan have already submitted their detailed pleas and responses in the world court.

Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The incident happened in the 50th over when TV cameras caught Shanaka picking the seam of the ball.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The leaders of non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties and the media bodies also demanded immediate withdrawal of the order imposing the blackout on November 9.

Shami's wife seeks CM Mamata's support in 'fight for truth'

Shami's wife seeks CM Mamata's support in 'fight for truth'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'Shami called me today saying 'Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You have framed me.' He further asked me to take back all the allegations for the sake of my and my daughter's lives'

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Lampard must re-energise the team to even hold onto Chelsea's tag as best of the rest behind Premier League champions Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool.

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Outrage over murder of Gauri Lankesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Journalists from across the country gathered and demanded justice amid call for standing up to "forces" trying to the "muzzle" the voices of dissent.

Sun Pictures to produce Rajni's Endhiran

Sun Pictures to produce Rajni's Endhiran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Earlier, the film was to be produced by London-based Aingaran Films International (P) Ltd. Now, a press release from Sun TV Network Ltd -- one of India's largest entertainment conglomerate -- says that the movie division of Sun Pictures will produce Endhiran.

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

BJP, Congress spar over 'fake' voter ID cards in K'taka

BJP, Congress spar over 'fake' voter ID cards in K'taka

Rediff.com9 May 2018

While the BJP demanded that the polls in the Raja Rajeshwari Nagar constituency are countermanded, the Congress alleged that the apartment belonged to a BJP leader.

Modi running a one-man Presidential government: Shourie

Modi running a one-man Presidential government: Shourie

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Arun Shourie on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of "narcissism" and of running a one-man "Presidential government" the direction of which was "dangerous" for India.

Sartaj Aziz will go to India if not stopped, says Pak minister

Sartaj Aziz will go to India if not stopped, says Pak minister

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistan Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said putting conditions on a guest was against traditions, as India first invited Pakistan and was now creating hurdles.

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women's tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.

Row erupts after Congress releases 'bribery' sting featuring Reddy aide; BJP scoffs

Row erupts after Congress releases 'bribery' sting featuring Reddy aide; BJP scoffs

Rediff.com11 May 2018

A video showing a Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party leader allegedly trying to bribe a kin of a former Chief Justice of India to get a favourable verdict for mining baron G Janardhana Reddy in an illegal mining case aired on the last day of campaigning before polling on May 12.

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The 94-year old former Tamil Nadu chief minister was under continuous monitoring and treated with active medical support, a press release by Kauvery Hospital said.

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The farmer representatives were unanimous in seeking repeal of the 3 laws.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is unhurt, the spokesman said.

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

From a ruling party's perspective, the BJP is in a sweet spot; editorial independence and analytical coverage of governance is rapidly declining

Our sport is alive and strong, says IOC chief Coe

Our sport is alive and strong, says IOC chief Coe

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

IAAF President Sebastian Coe gave a ringing endorsement to the Olympic athletics programme on Saturday, acclaiming a "remarkable week" that showed athletics is "alive and incredibly strong".

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Government sources had claimed on Tuesday that four persons have committed suicide in fear of NRC so far, while four others had died while waiting in queues to procure the requisite papers.

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

About 2,000 activists of Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah and the Sunni Tehreek Pakistan for more than two weeks have been blocking the Islamabad Expressway and Murree Road that connect Islamabad with its only airport and the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has agreed with the organization's lawyers that he will not use official FIFA platforms or personnel to issue statements in his defense in response to an investigation by Swiss prosecutors, two sources close to the matter said.

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

A mob attacked a police post at Hatmulla in north Kashmir's Kupwara district this afternoon following which the security personnel retaliated.

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Former Pakistan leggie Abdul Qadir, reacting to Indian head coach Ravi Shastri's comparing Kohli to cult cricketing figures like Sir Vivian Richards and the iconic former Pakistan captain, lists traits that are similar to both

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

How facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets helped Dhawan

How facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets helped Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan admits that he has been a direct beneficiary of facing Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan at the Sunrisers Hyderabad nets for the past two years.

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Masterchef George Calombaris shares food secrets, his love for Indian cuisine and more..