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10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.

MiG-29 fighter jets deployed in J-K to tackle Pak, China threats

MiG-29 fighter jets deployed in J-K to tackle Pak, China threats

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the "Defender of the North" has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat from Pakistan.

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Amarinder hosts Kashmiri students on Eid, says situation will improve in Valley soon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The invitation from the chief minister for lunch at Punjab Bhavan made it an occasion to cherish and feel at home, said many students.

AI to connect Silicon Valley with Bangalore

AI to connect Silicon Valley with Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The flight connecting the Silicon Valley and the Silicon City is expected to benefit software professionals traveling to the Silicon Valley.

Tri-Valley: TANA, consulate pitch in with help

Tri-Valley: TANA, consulate pitch in with help

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Ashok Kolla, chair, student committee, TANA, said last week that seven of the 18 students radio tagged had been relieved of their ankle irons. Peddibhotla said radio tags being removed is the first step in a long battle.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A massive search operation is underway to flush out the terrorists, who are believed to have recently infiltrated from Pakistan, they said.

Hope PM's visit energises people in Silicon Valley: Sundar Pichai

Hope PM's visit energises people in Silicon Valley: Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

On the Digital India initiative, Pichai said India was undergoing its own revolution

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The state government, state forces, commandos, police, they are all with the Meiteis in attacking Kuki tribals.'

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'My mother feels it will be tough and emotional for her to enter an assembly which has essentially been reduced to a municipality now.' 'My opinion is that even if it is a municipality one cannot cede that space to the BJP.'

CRPF vacates Firdous Cinema in Kashmir Valley

CRPF vacates Firdous Cinema in Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

After occupying it for over two decades, paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force vacated the Firdous Cinema located in the old city, thereby meeting a long pending demand of the locals.

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir valley; plains receive rains

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir overnight while the plains received rains, even as the mercury stayed above the freezing point at most places.

Govt open to bring any change in Agnipath scheme if...: Rajnath

Govt open to bring any change in Agnipath scheme if...: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday defended the Agnipath scheme underlining that the future of youths joining as Agniveers would not be impacted, even as he said the government was 'open' to bring any change in it 'if required'.

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

During his two-day stay in Silicon Valley, he would begin and conclude his engagements with the Indian-American community, the last one being an address to a crowd of over 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has established its writ in the scenic Tirah Valley in the troubled Khyber agency that had become a haven for Taliban militants.

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

In his first visit to the valley after becoming the prime minister for the third consecutive term, Modi emphasised the importance of enabling the people of Jammu and Kashmir to elect their representatives for the assembly.

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

PHOTOS: Welcome to the Valley of Tulips

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

You may be mistaken if you think this is Holland! This is Srinagar's beautiful tulip garden, the largest in Asia.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

Chidambaram to chair meeting on Valley security

Chidambaram to chair meeting on Valley security

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram will chair a high level meeting in Srinagar on Sunday to review the overall situation in the Kashmir Valley where the over four month long unrest has claimed 111 lives.

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The incident took place at Tumchi Nowpora of Pulwama district in South Kashmir when the labourer, Mukesh Kumar, was in the market to buy some vegetables.

Unrest ruining our education: Valley school kids

Unrest ruining our education: Valley school kids

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

A group of primary school students on Wednesday protested against the 80-day-long agitation in the Kashmir Valley, saying it was denying them the right to education.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

Curfew lifted in Sopore, Valley still tense

Curfew lifted in Sopore, Valley still tense

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Authorities today the curfew from Sopore town and restriction on movement of people across Kashmir Valley but life continued to remain disrupted due to a week-long shutdown called by the separatists. The situation in Batmaloo in central Srinagar was, however, tense following death of a youth in a road mishap involving a police vehicle in the locality on Monday morning.

People who acted as eyes, ears of 'enemy' queued up to vote: JK DGP

People who acted as eyes, ears of 'enemy' queued up to vote: JK DGP

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Director general of police Swain commended the security forces for their efforts in monitoring potential threats from external elements particularly "proxies of Pakistan" who intended to disrupt the democratic process.

Indian, Chinese troops clashed twice after Galwan

Indian, Chinese troops clashed twice after Galwan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards conferred on Indian Army personnel mentioning them.

Mercury dips across Valley; Kargil shivers at minus 11 deg C

Mercury dips across Valley; Kargil shivers at minus 11 deg C

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The bone-chilling cold returned as the night temperature plunged below the freezing point across Kashmir division after a brief respite owing to the rains in plains and snowfall in high altitude areas early this week.

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.

Fear returns to the Kashmir Valley

Fear returns to the Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'The situation is in real danger of swinging back to the fearful days of the 1990s, primarily for want of a well thought out action plan in New Delhi.'

PM, Sonia inaugurate first rail link to Kashmir Valley

PM, Sonia inaugurate first rail link to Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with United Progressive A Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday flagged off the first train connecting Banihal in Jammu region with Qazigund in the Kashmir Valley.

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has made a "solemn promise" for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.

Security forces recover warlike stores in violence-hit Manipur

Security forces recover warlike stores in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Stating that 35 weapons of different types, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered on the second day of joint combing operations on Thursday in the hills and valley sector, the official said that the security forces are adopting confidence building measure and a people centric approach to alleviate the hardships of the people, affected by the month-long ethnic strife in the northeastern state.

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Silicon Valley is the best model for driving growth and innovation. Meeting the right people who care about India is a fantastic step. India today stands out as the large potential global economy for growth.'

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

The Joy Of Freedom!

The Joy Of Freedom!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Released Palestinian prisoner Lamees Abu Arkoob kisses her mother outside her home near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Despite being 90% handicapped, suffering from multiple ailments and dependent on a wheelchair, the former Delhi University professor has not been able to step out of the anda cell of the Nagpur Jail at all since his conviction.

14 security personnel, 25 terrorists among 46 killed in Jammu region this year

14 security personnel, 25 terrorists among 46 killed in Jammu region this year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

According to officials, 46 deaths have been recorded in terrorism-related violence since January this year in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and nearby Reasi district.

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Silicon Valley gets an Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

With Ro Khanna defeating eight-term incumbent Mike Honda, for the first time in history the Indian Diaspora has three of its own in the US Congress.

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Article 370 Review: Get Your Patriotic Fix

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Article 370 is not as crude as some of the openly propagandist films made in recent times. It could at least open up a discussion on what is to be done to heal the wounds of the people of Kashmir, which years of shrieking TV debaters could not do, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Don't encroach upon properties of violence victims, Manipur govt tells people

Don't encroach upon properties of violence victims, Manipur govt tells people

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The state government order came amid reports that properties belonging to members of one of the warring communities are being burnt or razed to the ground by the other in various places.