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6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Here are six ways your online account can be hacked into, and some simple yet effective ways to protect your Internet avatar.

Those who support terror must pay a price: Sushma Swaraj

Those who support terror must pay a price: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

She said there was no bigger global challenge than "state-sponsored" and "state-protected terrorism, asserting those supporting terror networks must be made to pay the cost.

These babas have Z-category security

These babas have Z-category security

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Here are other controversial 'babas' who were given the Z-category security, though later, it was withdrawn from some.

When the South rose against Hindi

When the South rose against Hindi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'In the hands of a majoritarian government, with utter contempt for the cultural plurality and diversity of our great nation, the pipe dream of making Hindi the sole official language takes on nightmarish proportions.'

A date with nature

A date with nature

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A temple on the mountain top. A lake and a waterfall. All in one day!

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

With a shrinking fleet IAF has tough choices ahead

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The IAF has just 33 squadrons, 9 short of the 42 squadrons needed to tackle China and Pakistan together, says Ajai Shukla.

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Sharif to meet Khan as protesters threaten to storm PM House

Sharif to meet Khan as protesters threaten to storm PM House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to meet opposition leader Imran Khan in an effort to end the anti-government protests seeking his ouster, as Pakistan's powerful military called for calm and asked all stakeholders to resolve the impasse through meaningful talks.

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

RM took stock of progress in production of the fighter jets whose delivery to India will begin in September next year.

Shutdown in Kerala after police detain right-wing activist near Sabarimala

Shutdown in Kerala after police detain right-wing activist near Sabarimala

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

A 12-hour hartal is being observed against the preventive detention of a Hindu Aikya Vedi leader.

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Govt's land law revives lost order of sarkar raj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The ordinance has returned near absolute power of discretion in land acquisition, except in tribal areas, into the hands of the bureaucracy yet again

Threats keep people away from polls in Kashmir, heavy turnout in Jammu, Ladakh

Threats keep people away from polls in Kashmir, heavy turnout in Jammu, Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

A total of 3,372 nominations have been filed for 1,145 wards. The next phases take place on 10th, 13th and 16th October.

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

The British administration ignored the mounting evidence of violence between Hindus and Muslims... Military historian Barney White-Spunner traces the countdown to the tragedy in his book, Partition.

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

Has language war put BJP on back foot in Karnataka?

Has language war put BJP on back foot in Karnataka?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

With one year left for assembly elections in Karnataka, the last big bastion of the Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has found an emotive issue to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party as the latter prepares the ground for a fight to grab power. Raghu Krishnan and Nikita Puri report.

Drought-hit farmers are given sops to grow water-intensive crops!

Drought-hit farmers are given sops to grow water-intensive crops!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'It is quite natural for our farmers to go for rice and cane when both power and water are almost free.'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'The forces of good are on the run.' 'But dark times also challenge people to fight.' 'I believe Indians will rise against these dark times.'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

He helped capture Kasab. Now he detects nakli products

He helped capture Kasab. Now he detects nakli products

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

'26/11 taught us we have to be ready for a direct attack. Today if anyone launches a similar attack we are more than prepared.'

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'Our biggest problem has been keeping this country together.' 'Nation building is never easy. It is a very difficult task.' 'Even 70 years is not too long a time.'

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Modi also made a call for European Union unity and said India would play a positive role in enhancing that through Germany.

A good Budget, Mr Jaitley!

A good Budget, Mr Jaitley!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'On the tax front, most of the Budget proposals are sensible'.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

Beware! China's military games in Ladakh

Beware! China's military games in Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

'Intrusions by PLA troops in the Ladakh sector are more in number than elsewhere and this region is now likely to remain an area of enhanced Chinese interest,' warns China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Indian states seek easier land sales in reform challenge for Modi

Indian states seek easier land sales in reform challenge for Modi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

According to a confidential government paper seen by Reuters, several states want to do away with obtaining landowners' consent altogether in some cases and to cut through red tape which they say holds up development.

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Combined Commanders Conference on board the INS Vikramaditya at sea, off the coast of Kochi.

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair is *not* impressed by this lot of films at all.

The men who made history

The men who made history

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

A war hero looks back at the men and the moments that forged India's greatest military victory.

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

Terrorists in a way helped BJP, otherwise Patna rally was flop: Nitish

Terrorists in a way helped BJP, otherwise Patna rally was flop: Nitish

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Slamming Narendra Modi for his charge of 'criminal negligence of security' at his rally, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday dubbed his Gujarat counterpart as an "expert in cultivation of falsehood" and said terrorists in a way helped the Bharatiya Janata Party in its "otherwise flop" rally.

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'There is a joke that is cracked in hushed tones sometimes in Manipur, what would many of the insurgent outfits do if AFSPA is indeed taken away? What would they fight against?'

Being a woman in India is damn tough

Being a woman in India is damn tough

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

ndia is today in the grip of conservatism. This shows up in the way we treat our women, or murder those who question our beliefs. Or in the way women are getting raped with little fear of the law or society, says Amberish K Diwanji.