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Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said complete disengagement requires re-deployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and this can be done only through mutually agreed actions.

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The BJP hit back accusing the Congress of drawing the issue into political arena.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'The BJP is nervous'

'The BJP is nervous'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

'With the victory in Maharashtra and Haryana, the question which needs to be asked is why the government was reluctant to share names of these people, because there is a possibility that they may have been funding the BJP's election campaign.'

Modi wins Gates Foundation award for Swachh Bharat movement

Modi wins Gates Foundation award for Swachh Bharat movement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

"Getting the award in the year of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary is personally significant for me. When 130 crore people take a pledge, any challenge can be overcome," the prime minister said.

Why can't you apologise? SC asks Bhushan; reserves verdict

Why can't you apologise? SC asks Bhushan; reserves verdict

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

As the top court reserved its verdict on the sentence to be awarded to Bhushan, Justice Arun Mishra, who presided over a three-judge bench, at the fag end of the nearly three hour-long hearing also asked why he cannot seek an apology and what was wrong in using this word.

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

'Freedom of expression is not a freedom to abuse those who do not agree with you.' 'It is also about being liberated from prejudices and intolerance.' 'To me, freedom is the right to be who I am and what I am without hurting the same rights of others.'

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

There was a gap of more than two months between Prithvi Shaw's sample collection and the final report from National Dope Testing Laboratory.

World mourns India's beloved Sushma Swaraj

World mourns India's beloved Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Condolences continued to pour in from world dignitaries for former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj who breathed her last due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday night.

Cong to go alone in Delhi, talks with AAP fail

Cong to go alone in Delhi, talks with AAP fail

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The AAP said the tie-up can only be done on 33 Lok Sabha seats across four states and one Union Territory.

Review: Hunterrr is a waste of terrific actors

Review: Hunterrr is a waste of terrific actors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Hunterrr is a deeply problematic film, and fails rather miserably, warns Raja Sen.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

A high-voltage drama unfolded in Lucknow yesterday as Priyanka alleged she was manhandled by cops who grabbed her by the neck and pushed her when she resisted their attempts to stop her from visiting the residence of an ex-IPS officer arrested for anti-CAA protests.

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

Swamy blames Muslim bodies for no solution of Ayodhya issue

Swamy blames Muslim bodies for no solution of Ayodhya issue

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Swamy said the 'outer limit' to settle the issue is April 2018, without explaining further.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

JD(S)-Cong trying to lure BJP MLAs, will camp in Delhi: Yeddyurappa

JD(S)-Cong trying to lure BJP MLAs, will camp in Delhi: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The BJP is 'alert and careful' as the chief minister is trying to lure our MLAs using 'power and money', he said.

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Diana has sought legal opinion whether the duo can be banned. So, obviously a decision will be taken once she gives her nod. As far as I am concerned, the comments were crass, in bad taste and unacceptable'

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

If India Inc sincerely feels the separation of posts is not a good governance measure, it must spell out its doubts clearly to Sebi and give cogent arguments rather than mundane ones like India is different, argues J N Gupta, member, Kotak committee on corporate governance reforms.

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Sporadic violence marked the 'hartal' called by Hindu right groups in Kerala over Wednesday's police action against those opposing entry of women of menstrual age into the shrine.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

India's Topper: 'Life is too short to be defined by one exam'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

UPSC toppers -- Ira Singhal, Nidhi Gupta, Vandana Rao and Suharsha Bhagat -- tell Rediff.com how they cracked the tough national exam.

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

Mallya is a family friend, so what, asks Congress's Divya Spandana

Mallya is a family friend, so what, asks Congress's Divya Spandana

Rediff.com1 May 2018

I don't disown my past association with Vijay Mallya but that does not mean I endorse his monetary misdemeanours, a feisty Divya Spandana tells Subhash K Jha.

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Nobody can put back and seal what the movement has unleashed -- conversation, awareness and support.'

Over 1,000 passengers stranded at Leh airport due to bad weather

Over 1,000 passengers stranded at Leh airport due to bad weather

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

A large number of passengers, almost 2,000 of them, were stranded due to cancellation of flights owing to bad weather, on Thursday protested at the Leh airport.

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal

PHOTOS: Messi, Suarez rescue Barca in 4-4 draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the La Liga matches played on Tuesday

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Attend all classes. Take notes. Ask questions. Participate.

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

ICICI Bank says it blocked all UPI transactions made through PhonePe due to security concerns.

In first Mann ki Baat of 2019, PM encourages millennials to vote

In first Mann ki Baat of 2019, PM encourages millennials to vote

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

"For any reason, if one is not able to vote, it should pain one," he said.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Last year, McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour.

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.