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'Wow. The power of women'

'Wow. The power of women'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue.' Stirring speeches at the 75th Golden Globes.

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

The Hoo-Haa about Wuhan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'2019 is just a year away and Modi can do with some peace and tranquility on the external front.' 'There are risks, of course, but isn't Modi a risk taker?' asks Ambassador B S Prakash.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

In a new twist to the Lalit Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj row, newly-emerged documents show that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje agreed to secretly testify in the former's United Kingdom immigration application in 2011.

Focus on winning as Kohli-led India land in Bangladesh

Focus on winning as Kohli-led India land in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The 14-man side flew in from Kolkata, where it had assembled for a brief camp before the series.

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Congress takes on Modi over NSG, Swamy; to raise issues in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Trouble is brewing for government in the monsoon session of Parliament, which is expected to start next month, with the Congress on Monday hinting at stacking up ammunition on issues like failure at the Nuclear Suppliers Group, terror strikes and diatribes of Subramanian Swamy.

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

It is possible that the final Budget architecture may be at variance with the comments.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

Talk of religious nationalism is anti-national: Katju

Talk of religious nationalism is anti-national: Katju

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Indians ought to be all Indian nationalists first and those talking about Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian nationalisms are really anti-national, Press Council of India Chairman, Justice (retd) Markandey Katju said in Nagpur on Friday.

Juve's joy overshadows wage row at Singapore soccer school

Juve's joy overshadows wage row at Singapore soccer school

Rediff.com14 May 2015

While Juventus look forward to a first Champions League final in more than a decade and the riches that success brings, former employees at the Italian giants' Singapore-based soccer school push on with their fight for unpaid wages.

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Trump gets a double shot in the arm before 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Former White House contender Christie's endorsement to Trump just ahead of the 'Super Tuesday' -- in which primary elections would be held in 11 states -- is expected to what is supporters said "seal the deal" for the 69-year-old reality TV star-turned-politician.

The Sheena Bora case and the ugly face of Indian news

The Sheena Bora case and the ugly face of Indian news

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The voyeurism and poor taste on display in the reportage of the murder case involving Mukerjea's wife reflect the mindset of the society we live in and the media we are exposed to

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.

BJP defends 'best candidate' Sidhu

BJP defends 'best candidate' Sidhu

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday defended cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's prolong absence from party affairs for the past few months, saying the Amritsar member of Parliament is still the "favourite candidate" for them.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

The Jaya you didn't know

The Jaya you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

'We spoke of everything but politics.' 'She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.' Sunil Sethi recalls his memorable encounters with Jayalalithaa.

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

England start new era with Root the new master of Lord's

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

23 things Raj Thackeray says about Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2019

How has Raj Thackeray, who is as much a businessman as politician, been able to pull it off, when most Opposition politicians live in fear of IT and ED and CBI, asks Krishna Prasad after attending a Raj rally in Nashik.

Pakistan: Sikh politician killed by Hindu rival for party ticket

Pakistan: Sikh politician killed by Hindu rival for party ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

A prominent Sikh politician in Pakistan, who was gunned down last week, was killed by contract killers hired by his miffed Hindu rival after he failed to secure a ticket for elections, police said .

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi feels that resumption of bilateral Indo-Pak cricketing ties is solely dependant on India's will.

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

'Thrillers are attracted to me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Once you are a mother, you don't have time for yourself, especially if you are a first-time mother. You want to do everything for the child and then you realise that you don't have 10 hands.' Rakshanda Khan is back, and ready to thrill!

Former Bangladesh dictator Ershad led away from home

Former Bangladesh dictator Ershad led away from home

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's former military dictator HM Ershad was on Thursday led away from his home by security forces and admitted to a military facility in a dramatic move, days after he pulled out of the January 5 general elections.

18 years on, meet KBC's 1st Crorepati

18 years on, meet KBC's 1st Crorepati

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'I lived the life of a rockstar for a couple of months.'

Advani deserves to be President of India: Gadkari

Advani deserves to be President of India: Gadkari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Union minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari has said party patriarch L K Advani deserves to be the President of India, a post commensurate with his stature.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Kumaraswamy expands cabinet amid heartburn

Kumaraswamy expands cabinet amid heartburn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Fourteen ministers are from the Congress, nine from its ruling coalition partner Janata Dal-Secular and one each from the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janatha Party.

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Indian Police Service officer R B Sreekumar against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and two others for allegedly launching a malicious campaign against him in connection with the 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation spying case.

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

While a three-year tax holiday and relaxation of capital gains for funds have been received favourably, others argue that not enough has been announced.

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Shehla doesn't and has never shied away from talking the tough talk and walking the tough walk, says Gurmehar Kaur.

What does being pro-India mean?

What does being pro-India mean?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Those who feel the irresistible need to express strong sentiment for our nation and its contents must consider being pro-Indian, whether this Indian be jawan, cobbler, Kashmiri, lesbian, Dalit, protester, pujari, businessman or child.

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The dean of a Jabalpur Medical College, suspected of having links to some accused in the Vyapam scam, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a hotel in south-west Delhi's Dwarka on Sunday morning.

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Retired high court judge Justice Pandey will probe all aspects related to how SIMI activists escaped from the high security jail and the encounter that took place after that

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A gunman opened fire on Friday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport in Florida, causing multiple fatalities, officials said.

Afridi, Younis likely to make comeback

Afridi, Younis likely to make comeback

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi and senior batsman Younis Khan have emerged as strong contenders to make a comeback to the national team for the coming tours to West Indies and Zimbabwe after the selectors dumped them for the Champions Trophy.

Another round of talks on Indo-Pak cricket in coming weeks

Another round of talks on Indo-Pak cricket in coming weeks

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Amid intense speculation over the fate of the proposed India-Pakistan series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India indicated that a second round of talks between the two Boards could take place soon to work out the modalities for resumption of bilateral cricketing ties.

The man who wants Pakistani actors to leave India

The man who wants Pakistani actors to leave India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Ameya Khopkar, MNS chief Raj Thackeray's close friend, defending his stance, says, "When our soldiers are being killed on the borders by Pakistan, why should we host their actors here?"