News for 'Shillong'

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

What if the digital records of a food delivery service are leaked? What if a tech-savvy gaurakshak scans those records and discovers who the beef-eaters are? What happens next? Devangshu Datta highlights the risks posed by leaks of digital databases.

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

ADB to lend Rs 1170 crore for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

ADB would clear the amount by September 2005 and loans would be sanctioned by March 2006.

A test-drive gone wrong

A test-drive gone wrong

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Kishore Singh on delhi winter and visisting relatives.

Service chiefs in Northeast

Service chiefs in Northeast

Rediff.com7 May 2004

This may perhaps be the first instance of the service chiefs jointly reviewing the security scenario in the Northeast.

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

"There is no issue, no grievance that is so intractable that it cannot be resolved through a patient, constructive dialogue, free from pre-conditions," the prime minister said.

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Militants on Friday shot dead two BSF personnel at a remote border outpost along Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The tournament begins on April 10. One team from each of the three groups makes it to the final phase.\n\n

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

You may no longer have to rely on international size charts.

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Following the successful launch of mobile services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Centre said on Wednesday that it would expand cellular coverage in the north-eastern region within four months.

'Never intended to sell kidney': Indian squash player retracts threat

'Never intended to sell kidney': Indian squash player retracts threat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

An Indian squash player has backtracked on a threat to sell his kidney to raise funds ahead of next month's South Asian Games, saying it was a "spur of the moment" decision that he was now regretting.

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Readers tell us what can be done to make workplaces safe for all.

A hatke film fest!

A hatke film fest!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A large quantity of explosives was recovered on Thursday from a vehicle in the capital city where security has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on November 29.

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The human resources development ministry has decided to set up an Indian Institute of Management in the North East mainly to cater to the students of the region.

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-K leader S S Khaplang, whose outfit carried out the June 4 attack on the Army in Manipur, is believed to be ill and convalescing in a Yangon hospital.

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Rahul said a person having an experience of only six months in politics could not become a minister.

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Images: Mohun Bagan get massive reception.

Is this a chilled out life?

Is this a chilled out life?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'I am listing here what life in the city with a dependent (but grown up) family is really like,' says Kishore Singh.

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The BJP is taking a risk in Assam, but it may face a tough time in coming times,' says Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty.

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

AIFF's Club Licensing Committee decided that based on the reports all the fourteen License Applicants failed to clear the Licensing Test.

Navy, NDRF divers could not go down the Meghalaya mine on Day 21

Navy, NDRF divers could not go down the Meghalaya mine on Day 21

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A high-powered submersible pump from Coal India Ltd will be put into operation on Thursday.

Quake in Meghalaya, no loss to life or property

Quake in Meghalaya, no loss to life or property

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Its intensity surpassed that of other quakes in recent times and it was felt in the north Bengal region too.

Ex-minister got militants to kill wife: Cops

Ex-minister got militants to kill wife: Cops

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Kopin Chandra Boro, a senior Congress leader, is the second ex-minister from Meghalaya, after the NCP's Adolf Marak, to have been arrested for colluding with militants.

8 MLAs, including 5 from Congress, resign from Meghalaya assembly

8 MLAs, including 5 from Congress, resign from Meghalaya assembly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The 60-member Meghalaya assembly had 30 Congress MLAs. Friday's resignation comes days after another Congress MLA, P N Syiem, resigned from the party.

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Ranti Martins missed a penalty and the chance to score his 200th goal in the country's top league.

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Livid at being ignored for elections to put together a new federation on Sunday, two of Indian boxing's biggest stakeholders -- Railways and Services Sports Control Board -- have lodged a protest with the Sports Ministry. Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India even though they have a vote each.

Chhetri stars as Bengaluru down Mohammedan Sporting

Chhetri stars as Bengaluru down Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A third consecutive brace from India captain Sunil Chhetri inspired Bengaluru FC to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a Round 14 clash of the Airtel I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

ModelSpeak: I was willing to try anything!

ModelSpeak: I was willing to try anything!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Model Jessica Ruth Cunville Marbaniang from Shillong, Meghalaya on how she got a chance to debut at Lakme Fashion Week

Sporting Clube De Goa hold EB to goalless draw

Sporting Clube De Goa hold EB to goalless draw

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Sporting Clube de Goa held a lacklustre East Bengal to a goalless draw in their penultimate I-League fixture at the Vidyasagar Krirangan, in Barasat on Friday.

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi's second visit to Arunachal Pradesh was vehemently opposed by China which urged India to refrain from taking any action that may "complicate" the boundary question.

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named former Army Chief V K Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate from Ghaziabad, a seat represented by party chief Rajnath Singh earlier.

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If you thought Vajubhai Vala's invitation to BSY was a one-off, think again :))

BSF gives list of 66 terror camps to Bangladesh

BSF gives list of 66 terror camps to Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Border Security Force has handed over a list of 66 camps of north-east insurgents to the Border Guard Bangladesh, seeking actions against them.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India coach announces list of probables

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India coach announces list of probables

Rediff.com20 May 2015

India's football coach Stephen Constantine announced his preliminary squad of 38 probables for India's forthcoming back to back 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification matches against Oman and Guam respectively.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.