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10 reasons why your student visa can be rejected

10 reasons why your student visa can be rejected

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Students, watch out for these mistakes!

Al-Badr's terror trail: Bangladesh, Kerala, Mumbai and Kashmir

Al-Badr's terror trail: Bangladesh, Kerala, Mumbai and Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Militant group Al-Badr has claimed responsibility for the twin suicide attack that rocked Samba sector in Jammu region on Thursday.

Taslima Nasreen's India resident permit expires, Centre yet to take call

Taslima Nasreen's India resident permit expires, Centre yet to take call

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The home ministry is said to be awaiting clearance from some security agencies on her plea for extension of the permit.

China can't silence the call for Free Tibet

China can't silence the call for Free Tibet

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The people who know Tibet will continue to fight the good fight. Long, hard, less than hopeful, but always peaceful.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

India slams Pak for compromising its HC official's security

India slams Pak for compromising its HC official's security

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

India on Thursday completely rejected as "baseless and unsubstantiated" allegations levelled by Pakistan against eight officials of the Indian high commission in Islamabad and strongly protested the manner in which their names and photos were published, compromising their security.

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'The top-most functionaries and destiny-makers of the nation have thrown away the pretensions of statesmanship.' 'They seem to have made a categorical announcement that the next general election will be fought on the solo plank of Hindutva, rather than on good governance, economic development, and employment to youth', says Mohammad Sajjad.

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The attacks that killed 130 people in Paris last November and 32 in Brussels in March forced a reassessment by Brazil's security forces. An anti-terrorism effort is now at the heart of their planning for the Olympics.

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

A bhakt decodes the Modi phenomenon

A bhakt decodes the Modi phenomenon

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'When Sachin Tendulkar bats, no one in India cares if he is from Mumbai or if he is a Hindu or a Brahmin or whatever.' 'We just want him to win it for India.' 'The same is with Modi and the people who voted across caste and regional lines for him.' We want him to win it for India,' says Madhu A K.

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has managed to sniff out over Rs 9,000 crore as suspected haul from money laundering in a decade, but it has yet to link those against anyone successfully in a court.

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The official twists and turns have raised questions on the government's credibility and its ability to pull the nation out of the demonetisation quagmire. To keep up with the new rules, the government has issued an updated FAQ on demonetisation.

A politician who means business

A politician who means business

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'She really doesn't care if she is called heartless.' 'For her, the job needs to be done. That's all that matters.'

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

He has played Chanakya 1,039 times

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

'Every time I step on stage, I feel like I'm performing the play for the first time,' Manoj Joshi tells Sadiya Updade.

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

At least 129 people were killed and 350 wounded -- of whom 99 were said to be in critical condition -- in a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium claimed by Islamic State jihadists.

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Fencing the border between Myanmar and Nagaland is expected to adversely affect the Naga tribals. Gautam Sen, an expert on Nagaland, explains why the Indian government needs a more comprehensive and long-term perspective on this issue and why it must take local tribal sensitivities and customs into account.

Inside the Forbidden Land

Inside the Forbidden Land

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The impression I get is bread and butter matters more than freedom and choice. And China is providing bread and butter in plenty.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com takes the road less travelled -- to Tibet.

Lights, camera... CUT!

Lights, camera... CUT!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the arrest of the film censor board's CEO on charges of demanding bribes to clear films, the regulatory role of the panel is in focus once again

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi, on how India has bewitched him.

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Pravasi Special: Bharat Mata and her children

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Over the years, pravasis have become a constituency, to be tapped, cultivated, and honoured, or at the very minimum to be listened to, says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'We have to find a way out of this confrontational politics.'

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Why Gorakhpur loves Adityanath

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Almost everyone in Gorakhpur has a story about an Adityanath intervention that helped push through a piece of work that would've been otherwise impossible.

'Saudi Arabia still offers lot of opportunities for Indians'

'Saudi Arabia still offers lot of opportunities for Indians'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

"Saudi Arabia continues to be a land of opportunity for Indians. Indians have benefited the most from the amnesty scheme as 1.4 million people got their residency and work status legalised," says Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, Consul-General of India, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.

'TN's finances are a mess, it's not going to be easy'

'TN's finances are a mess, it's not going to be easy'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

'We have about Rs 4 lakh crore debt on a state budget of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore.' 'We are in a debt two-and-a-half times our annual budget,' says the banker who would have been Tamil Nadu's finance minister had the DMK won.

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