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Pulwama-like attacks can happen: Imran Khan on scrapping of Art 370

Pulwama-like attacks can happen: Imran Khan on scrapping of Art 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The Pakistani PM explained how the war-like scenario could erupt in the middle of the current tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. He said Kashmiris would protest and India would launch a crackdown on them.

Boxing school in Rio slum shows sport's power before Olympics

Boxing school in Rio slum shows sport's power before Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Beneath a street lamp in one of Rio de Janeiro's slums, 19-year-old boxer Wanderson de Oliveira does pull-ups from a metal bar outside the Fight for Peace academy while two skinny young boys watch intently. Much of the Complexo da Mar, a teeming neighborhood of 140,000 people near Rio's international airport, remains in the grip of drug gangs despite efforts to break their hold on the city's poor districts ahead of the August Olympic Games. Gang members brandishing automatic weapons inspect vehicles that enter Mar at a checkpoint, watchful for raids by rival crews or the police. Youths with machine guns patrol the streets or loll in plastic chairs at corner bars.

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh paid a visit to English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in London, where he attempted the The Dare Skywalk.

Biden picks Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili in WH team

Biden picks Kashmiri-origin Sameera Fazili in WH team

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

In December, Aisha Shah was named as Partnerships Manager at the White House Office of Digital Strategy.

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with the apex court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommending names of the Chief Justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala for elevation to the apex court, sources said.

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Abe Shinzo's state funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan's slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday.

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Last night, the luxury wedding venue had lit up in red and yellow colours for the grand celebration.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

Rahul woos Tamil Nadu with push-ups, Aikido

Rahul woos Tamil Nadu with push-ups, Aikido

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

While interacting with students of St Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Mulagumoodubn, Tamil Nadu, Rahul Gandhi not only shook a leg with the students but also did push-ups and performed some Aikido martial arts. Rahul even went on to do a one-hand push-up leading to a loud cheer out from the students.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'His expression was like a million dollars!'

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Leaders Need Strong Sense Of Who They Are

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'I have always believed that life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we only get stronger and more resilient.'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based artiste Dev Mehta wants to use modern art to inspire people to think and see things differently. This is his story.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Xi's ascent to power and the quick consolidation of his leadership of the party with a shock anti-graft campaign securing the title of the "core leader" of the party bequeathed only to Mao has indeed forced his rivals in the party to submission and caught the attention of the world.

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Malik said the step will enable good governance, bring self-reliance and employment opportunities to people Jammu and Kashmir and most importantly the feeling of unity and equality with the rest of the country.

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

The man who taught Naseer, Om, Anupam acting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Alkazisaab trained innumerable actors to be good human beings.'

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Honoured at British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards, Ruchi Shah's illustrations are now part of children's books across nine Indian languages.

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'The Election Commission is in the process of updating electoral rolls.' 'Once that is done, the dates for elections will be announced by the ECI at an appropriate time.' 'What can be more democratic than this?'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

Byju's COO Mrinal Mohit may head India ops as Raveendran focuses on global

Byju's COO Mrinal Mohit may head India ops as Raveendran focuses on global

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Byju's is set to promote its chief operating officer (COO) Mrinal Mohit to a bigger role, including leading the India operations, according to people familiar with the matter. This is because Byju Raveendran, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the edtech giant - which is valued at $22 billion - is planning to focus on global expansion and acquisitions. Among the global regions, Raveendran may look at markets such as the US and the Middle East.

How much will this painting sell for?

How much will this painting sell for?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

This is the largest single-owner sale of Indian modern art, but it is for reasons other than this historicity that it will be remembered, says Kishore Singh.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'...and showcased in their original beauty.'