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World's top guns compete in counterterrorism Olympics

World's top guns compete in counterterrorism Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A New York Times report reveals what went down as the Special Forces of 18 countries faced off in mock battle.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

4 more bodies recovered from landslide site in HP; toll rises to 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A Bolero car still could not be traced, he added.

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, a project which is spread over five lakh square feet and connects the temple premises to the River Ganga besides providing several facilities to devotees.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The modern world will not accommodate bigotry of the sort India is showing the world today, argues Aakar Patel.

Five-star Manchester City edge thriller with Monaco

Five-star Manchester City edge thriller with Monaco

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Manchester City came out on top in an epic Champions League battle against Monaco as late goals by John Stones and Leroy Sane secured a 5-3 victory in a last 16 first-leg thriller on Tuesday that had goals galore and a missed penalty.

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.

Inside Sangh Parivar's drive to recruit Gen Next

Inside Sangh Parivar's drive to recruit Gen Next

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

This doesn't mean the Sangh will do away with its trademark khakhi shorts, white shirt and black cap, or its core shakha-setup.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Govt seeks to 'bust myths' about Agnipath scheme amid protests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

As violent protests against the new recruitment scheme Agnipath raged across several states, the government on Thursday issued a clarification, asserting that not only the new model will bring in new capabilities to the armed forces but will also open up avenues for youth in the private sector as well as help them in becoming entrepreneurs with the aid of the financial package.

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Archway to history: India Gate turns 100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The 42-metre-high sandstone monument, sometimes compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was laid down by Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Bob Dylan's grandson makes his runway debut!

Bob Dylan's grandson makes his runway debut!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

He was joined by seven star kids who modelled Chanel's latest collection.

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

PM hands over 'Made-In-India' Arjun battle tank to army

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The tank, designed, developed, and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment and made in Tamil Nadu, will be used to protect northern borders.

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Amarinder's Price for joining BJP...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

If the BJP wants to recruit him, it needs to make the supreme sacrifice -- of rolling back the three farm laws, because without that, Amarinder Singh is unlikely to cross over.

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Modi said he was at a loss of words to describe what he felt while he was sitting before the statue.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

US Open PIX: Khachanov topples Kyrgios; Gauff ousted

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

Soon, 240-crore helicopter academy in Bangalore

Soon, 240-crore helicopter academy in Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Rs 240-crore worth Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) will become a reality in Bangalore by 2010.

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at celebrities who have gone naked for a good cause.

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Let's take a look at why:

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

A glimpse into the flamboyant life of Hugh Hefner.

How Modi Lost The Plot

How Modi Lost The Plot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Perhaps the BJP will win the UP elections, but that will be a political win and will leave the problems on the ground from the economy to national security to disaffected farmers and minorities intact, asserts Aakar Patel.

Photos: With royalty and rock, Britain opens its Olympics

Photos: With royalty and rock, Britain opens its Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Shaken and stirred. making her film-acting debut teamed on Friday to give London a wild Olympic opening like no other.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Walter Becker: The mathematical wizard of the scoresheet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The fandom of Walter Becker was rather obscure, but his death has left a huge void in the music industry.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Six more Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 67

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Six more Amarnath pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 67, officials said.

How I turned my internship into a full time job

How I turned my internship into a full time job

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Madhu shares the key lessons she learned from her first internship at Micron's Global Development Center in Hyderabad.

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!

Review: Grudge Match isn't worth it

Review: Grudge Match isn't worth it

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

You can afford to miss Grudge Match if you aren't a fan of its lead stars Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro, or a fan of boxing.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

'He moved like James Brown, played like Hendrix, sang like a soul singer and wrote great lyrics'

'He moved like James Brown, played like Hendrix, sang like a soul singer and wrote great lyrics'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Former minister Milind Deora who in his free time more than strums a guitar and belts out a few songs, pays tribute to Prince.

Bullion markets shut for 30th day protesting excise duty

Bullion markets shut for 30th day protesting excise duty

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Most of the bullion markets and jewellery showrooms remained closed in major cities.

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

When Fernandes was accused of planning to blow up key infrastructure

When Fernandes was accused of planning to blow up key infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'My fight against the dictatorship was born out of the conviction that evil should be fought, but it never entitled killing or what the prosecution say 'criminal force'