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Doha's 'gateway' to nowhere

Doha's 'gateway' to nowhere

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India has completely failed to uphold its key interests at climate talks, which have fallen short of their 20-year mission.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

How India must deal with an ascendant China

How India must deal with an ascendant China

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Former Indian foreign secretary Shyam Saran, while delivering the Second Annual K Subrahmanyam Memorial Lecture, speaks on what India needs to know about China's world view. The first of a two part series

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

One of the chapters in the document titled 'Asian Theatre' has quite elaborate comments on China, and opines that India's China strategy has to strike a careful balance between cooperation and competition, economic and political interests, bilateral and regional contexts. Rediff.com publishes verbatim a part of the chapter 'Asian Theatre'.

Pix: South stars hot up 2011 calendar

Pix: South stars hot up 2011 calendar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Check out the sizzling photographs.

Go, get out there with a placard

Go, get out there with a placard

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Mitali Saran believes that a little yelling in the streets can help the government to prioritise the work it does or facilitates on the ground

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Check out the celebrities in attendance on Day One of the fashion week.

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

In clear violation of rules, Satish Pandey, a notorious gangster who is currently lodged in Chapra jail, was allowed to visit his house on his way to a court by the escorting police team. M I Khan reports.

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Freedom of expression cannot be constrained when it comes to books and encouraged when it comes to violence, says Mitali Saran

India has voted for politics of empowerment NOT entitlement

India has voted for politics of empowerment NOT entitlement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

In foreign affairs, reform and the Kashmir valley, is New Delhi is ignoring chances for long-term advantage? Asks Shyam Saran

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

COVID-19: Centre asks these 4 states to pull up socks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

With these states imposing lockdowns anew, the health ministry emphasised that the restrictions should be utilised to focus on containment, surveillance and testing in the containment and buffer zones as the key strategy for early detection of cases and fatality management.

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Check out these hot showstoppers.

Pics: Kriti, Bhumi, Parineeti step out in style

Pics: Kriti, Bhumi, Parineeti step out in style

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Here's looking at the latest style outings of these B-town beauties. Do they impress you?

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

PIX: Chiranjeevi celebrates birthday with Bachchans, Sridevi, Kamal Haasan

PIX: Chiranjeevi celebrates birthday with Bachchans, Sridevi, Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

A look at the grand party pictures.

For Advani's rally, JP's birthplace finally gets electricity

For Advani's rally, JP's birthplace finally gets electricity

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Electricity has finally reached Sitabdiara village, the birth place of legendry socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, 64 years after independence. Thanks to Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani launching his anti-corruption 'rath yatra' from this village in Bihar's Saran district, it has finally received an electrical connection. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated a power project, barely two hours before he is scheduled to flag off Advani's yatra.

PIX: When Tamil actresses got the wet look right

PIX: When Tamil actresses got the wet look right

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

These women look sexy when wet!

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

Ignore the emotional blackmail, stand up for your choices

Ignore the emotional blackmail, stand up for your choices

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Unless you're happy with standing room only, you must learn to stand by your choices and ignore all the blackmail thrown at you says Mitali Saran.

PIL against transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse

PIL against transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response by July 16 on a plea seeking for directions to stop the transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse on various TV channels.

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals of the Lux Golden Rose Awards 2016.

Mohanlal's Casanovva gears up for release

Mohanlal's Casanovva gears up for release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Malyalam film Casanovva opens tomorrow in theatres.

India's economy is running out of POWER!

India's economy is running out of POWER!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

India's economy is running out of power. Separate the markets for base- and peak-load power consumption, says Shyam Saran.

Advani to start yatra from JP's birthplace in Bihar

Advani to start yatra from JP's birthplace in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani is set to start his anti-corruption rathyatra from veteran socialist leader Jaiprakash Narayan's birthplace Sitabdiara in Saran district of Bihar on his birth anniversary October 11, according to party sources.

PIX: Bipasha, Malaika, Neha glam up IIFA fashion show

PIX: Bipasha, Malaika, Neha glam up IIFA fashion show

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Vikram Kumar: Ishq is a romantic film

Vikram Kumar: Ishq is a romantic film

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The director talks about his experience of working with the cast and crew of the film.

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The announcement comes amid rumours that Tej Pratap would be causing a split in the party.

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Anushka's nude dress made us go wow!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

We can't take our eyes off the dress, what about you?

China's latest stand: Take down tensions with India

China's latest stand: Take down tensions with India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

It appears India and China have decided to step back and take a deep breath, writes Shyam Saran.

A behind the scenes look at Advani's rath yatra

A behind the scenes look at Advani's rath yatra

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Beyond the public rallies and welcome sabhas, Bhartiya Janta Party's senior leader Lal Krishna Advani holds en-route to his sixth rath yatra which started on October 11, there is much preparation that goes on the backstage that misses the immediate attention, says Priyanka.

Mid-day meal safety norms to be painted on walls of schools

Mid-day meal safety norms to be painted on walls of schools

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Facing the ire of people over the midday meal tragedy, the Bihar government plans to provide printed instructions to school principals about food quality and safety besides painting the norms on the schools walls.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

Nitish to flag off Advani's 'rath yatra'

Nitish to flag off Advani's 'rath yatra'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Putting at rest speculation over his participation in senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's 'rath yatra' in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced he would flag off the event from Sitab Diara in Saran district on October 11 to mark birth anniversary of Jay Prakash Narayan.

'Wearing a bikini won't guarantee a hit'

'Wearing a bikini won't guarantee a hit'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Actress Mugdha Godse is all set for her glamorous role in the anti-corruption film, Gali Gali Chor Hai.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Shatrughan Sinha return from New Year holiday!

PIX: Shah Rukh, Shatrughan Sinha return from New Year holiday!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

B-town stars back in city after celebrating New Year!