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War and Pakistan's 3rd front

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu.

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Actress Saiyami Kher gets ready to make her Telugu debut in this week's release, Rey.

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

Rediff.com25 May 2016

'What we are trying for is to make space travel easier like air travel.' 'We have already established ourselves... the fact that other countries are coming to seek our help shows our technology is mature.'

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

Should Sanskrit be forced down the throats?

Should Sanskrit be forced down the throats?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

What gets forgotten in the German vs Sanskrit debate is the poor standard of teaching in India.

Vajpayee, the war-time prime minister

Vajpayee, the war-time prime minister

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Vajpayee was the first prime minister to visit the battlefield at the height of conflict,' recalls Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

iPhone8, 8 Plus to cost Rs 64,000; X priced at Rs 89K

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

These will be available at Apple authorised retailers from September 29

Civilisation & barbarism: A perspective on the ISIS assault

Civilisation & barbarism: A perspective on the ISIS assault

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The Al-Qaeda and its patrons seems to have outsourced, for the time being, the achieving of that larger, civilisationally retrograde goal of establishing an Islamic Caliphate in the Middle-East, to the ISIS. The symptoms are all similar; the difference lies only in the expressions, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Surgical strike heroes honoured with Kirti, Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President has approved award of 398 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'Since India has to live next to Pakistan, it can't remain under permanent blackmail.' 'A predictable consequence of these fundamental shifts is the fraying of the principle of strategic restraint.' 'It hasn't been junked. But the threshold has been shifted to provide India much greater room for retaliatory action,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Why Kumble should be chairman of selectors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'He is someone who has interacted with Sachin (Tendulkar), Sourav (Ganguly) and Rahul (Dravid) as a player and with youngsters as a coach'

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The beauty queen turned actor talks about her new athleisure start-up.

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Who says feature phones have become a thing of past?

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday after battling cancer. He was 70.

#GadgetReview: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M laptop

#GadgetReview: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M laptop

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The Zephyrus M is a great option if you're looking for a smooth-as-silk portable gaming laptop, says Rahul Saha.

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Social media teams ensure there is something new around the movie every few days and as the release date nears, every few hours.

Stokes opens up about rivalry with West Indies' Samuels

Stokes opens up about rivalry with West Indies' Samuels

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

'I do not like him one bit'

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

With eight teams remaining at Euro 2016, a guide to the form of the quarter-finalists, looking at their strengths and weaknesses.

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

It might give Apple a boost in the fast-growing Indian, Middle East and African markets but also risks cutting its average phone prices and profit margins

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

An exceptional crossover SUV

An exceptional crossover SUV

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rich blend of technology and earthy materials giving the Lexus NX 300h a unique look.

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

India held to 2-2 draw by Britain in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

After having maximum possession till the 2nd quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute as Akashdeep Singh scored on rebound of a penalty corner.

India's surgical strikes ops: Just sufficient and right on time

India's surgical strikes ops: Just sufficient and right on time

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The current trans-LoC operations is a trailer projected to the Deep State that India can throw caution to the winds and calibrate its response.

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

iOS 7 readies Apple for a bigger bite

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

With its latest software update Apple breathes a new life into its iPhone and iPad.

Azlan Shah hockey: India get a thrashing from Australia

Azlan Shah hockey: India get a thrashing from Australia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Indian defence crumbled under the onslaught of a rampaging Australia as they were handed a 1-5 thrashing by the world champions in their second league fixture of the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia on Thursday. Australia, the eight-time winners of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, launched their campaign to reclaim the title they lost to New Zealand last year with a dominant performance against the Indian side seeking to provide exposure to several youngsters. Blake Govers (fifth minute), Jacob Whetton (13th), Eddie Okkenden (20th), Simon Orchard (25th) and Matt Ghodes (53rd) scored for Australia, who have brought virtually their full-strength squad to prepare for the Olympic Games. India's lone goal came through a penalty corner conversion by Rupinder Pal Singh in the eighth minute. This was Australia first outing in the round-robin league, while India prevailed 2-1 over Japan on Wednesday in an unimpressive campaign opener.

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Janhvi came into our lives thanks to Manish Malhotra.' 'He knew Janhvi for a long time and asked Karan to meet her.' 'He said, she has been doing natak from the age of four!' 'I made her do scenes from Badri just to see what she can do.' 'When I saw the scenes and how she responds to directions, I was convinced that I had found Parathvi.'

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Samsung versus Apple: The battle for supremacy continues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Samsung has reason to be worried.

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'Most of the measures the finance minister announced will take effect after the lockdown.' 'By that time, millions of people will be starving.'

Deepika Padukone: I don't expect to be a star all my life

Deepika Padukone: I don't expect to be a star all my life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

'Actors are the least confident people. I feel awkward when I go to parties and meet people. It's getting better but I am still not as confident as I'd like to be.' Deepika Padukone gets candid.

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood pleaded guilty to a dissent charge after launching an expletive-laden tirade when a decision went against him in the second Test versus New Zealand on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Kohli, Ashwin give India total control of 2nd Test

PHOTOS: Kohli, Ashwin give India total control of 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow hit half-centuries and combined in a sixth-wicket stand of 110 to launch England's fightback against India in the second Test on Saturday. - Scorecard: The pair kept the hosts at bay all morning on the third day before being separated 10 minutes before lunch as England reached 191 for six at the break, replying to India's first innings 455.

Why Steve Jobs' ex ad advisor dislikes Apple advertisements

Why Steve Jobs' ex ad advisor dislikes Apple advertisements

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Ken Segall says marketing campaigns should be simple.

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Buttler guides Rajasthan to victory

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Buttler guides Rajasthan to victory

Rediff.com12 May 2018

An incredible innings of 95 not out from Jos Buttler kept Rajasthan Royals's play-off hopes alive as they edged past Chennai Super Kings by four wickets.

PHOTOS: Pakistan thrash England at Lord's; lead series 1-0

PHOTOS: Pakistan thrash England at Lord's; lead series 1-0

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Pakistan's Rahat Ali removed England's top three batsmen as the first Test at Lord's hurtled towards an exciting climax on Sunday's fourth day. At lunch, England were 90 for three in their second innings, needing a further 193 runs to reach their victory target of 283. James Vince was a Test-best 41 not out and the recalled Gary Ballance 15 not out after Rahat had taken three wickets for 36 runs in eight overs. England captain Alastair Cook launched the chase with a four off the very first ball of the innings when he cut a loose Mohammad Amir delivery to the boundary.

Giving wings to startups

Giving wings to startups

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a recipe for creating 100,000 plus angel investors in India.

How the RSS plans to win Assam for the BJP

How the RSS plans to win Assam for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The real brilliance of this RSS campaign, therefore, lies in building a dominant power base with, and for, a mostly non-RSS leadership. That is why the rise of the BJP in Assam is their stand-out victory, says Shekhar Gupta.

'Shah Rukh Khan is the George Clooney of India'

'Shah Rukh Khan is the George Clooney of India'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'Aditya Chopra says the only time Shah Rukh acts is when he laughs' 'I never realised this, but when I see him, I realise that he has never laughed.' 'So I asked him why doesn't he laugh.' 'He said he didn't know, that he never thought about it.'

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The former India opener talks about tweeting, his batting and more...

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and take notice, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.