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Why Shah Rukh Khan did not attend Lara Dutta's wedding

Why Shah Rukh Khan did not attend Lara Dutta's wedding

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

He was at the wedding reception of Vivek Biyani, nephew of entrepreneur Kishore Biyani.

BRICS must intensify efforts against terror, its sponsors: Modi

BRICS must intensify efforts against terror, its sponsors: Modi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Modi in his address to the BRICS Leaders Meeting in Hangzhou said "terrorists in South Asia or any where for that matter do not own banks or weapons factories". "Clearly someone funds and arms them and BRICS must intensify joint efforts not just to fight terror but to coordinate actions to isolate those who are supporters and sponsors of terror," he said, without naming Pakistan which is a close ally of China.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

The new rail and road cargo service launched on Friday, linking Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, aims to boost trade with the South Asian neighbour as China pushes forward its Belt and Road (Silk Road) initiative, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Not everybody gets the opportunity of having a working desk inside a helicopter from where you can control torpedoes and weapons.'

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Maha, Guj hunker down as Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The two western states, already battling a raging pandemic, which has put their health infrastructure under severe strain, opened new fronts to tackle the fallout of the storm which is expected to make a landfall close to Mumbai on Wednesday. They are likely to be impacted most by the cyclone.

TV actor Ankit Gera holidays in Russia

TV actor Ankit Gera holidays in Russia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

A look at the cool travel pictures.

India to monitor mines via satellite after finding illegal limestone extraction

India to monitor mines via satellite after finding illegal limestone extraction

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the south, and Rajasthan and Gujarat in the west, are the country's top producers of limestone

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'I am learning good things and trying to avoid the bad. I am moving ahead with a positive attitude. That is my biggest achievement.'

So, where do you want to get married?

So, where do you want to get married?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

If you have the cash, the big fat Indian wedding just got bigger. (Psst! And the good folks at TripHobo.com have a few ideas!)

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Modi pitches for BRICS credit rating agency

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi said a separate rating agency would help the economies of the member countries as well as other developing nations.

India-China dynamic will decide BRICS' future

India-China dynamic will decide BRICS' future

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Both nations have to find ways to be sensitive to each other's politico-strategic and economic concerns, say Dr Rahul Mishra and Sana Hashmi.

India's top 10 states with lowest poverty

India's top 10 states with lowest poverty

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Amidst acute poverty across South Asia, the five states of Delhi, Kerala, Goa, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have the least number of poor people in India, according to a new measure of global poverty developed at the University of Oxford for the UNDP.

Mid-air collision: India's tangled airspace

Mid-air collision: India's tangled airspace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Inefficient diversions of civil flights at Hyderabad are caused because the airport is bordered by a vast swathe of restricted airspace belonging to the Indian Air Force flying academies of Hakimpeth and Bidar.

When China stole India's thunder

When China stole India's thunder

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The BRICS summit made clear that China's support for Pakistan is unwavering. China will continue to pressure India to ease tensions with Pakistan and resolve the Kashmir dispute.

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Virender Sehwag's wretched run in domestic cricket continued as the veteran opener failed to open his account but Delhi did manage to comfortably beat Punjab by four wickets to notch up their maiden win in the North Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Why India's reset of its Russian relationship is important

Why India's reset of its Russian relationship is important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'One lesson to emerge out of the Modi-Putin summit is that India can be more self-confident that it possesses inherent strengths to leverage its interlocutors to influence Pakistani policies,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Chinese foreign minister meets PM Modi, Swaraj; discuss NSG, Masood Azhar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Wang and Swaraj also discussed issues relating to annual BRICS summit which will be hosted by India in Goa in October.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

SC orders temporary closure of some Odisha iron ore mines

SC orders temporary closure of some Odisha iron ore mines

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The verdict could force steelmakers to cut output or import expensive iron ore.

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

If there's even the slightest chance of a laugh, its dummy cast ensures the joke doesn't land, feels Sukanya Verma.

ISL: Atletico beat Chennaiyin to jump to 2nd place

ISL: Atletico beat Chennaiyin to jump to 2nd place

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata came from a goal down to beat Chennaiyin FC 2-1 and jump to the second spot in the Indian Super League football tournament, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

India's terrorism narrative needs a rethink

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'The crux of the matter is that our narrative lacks credibility with world capitals,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Airtel starts 4G trial in Mumbai; partners Flipkart, Samsung.

India, Russia to sign deal for S-400 air defence missile systems at BRICS

India, Russia to sign deal for S-400 air defence missile systems at BRICS

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

If India signs the deal, it would be the second customer of the prized missile system after China which had struck a $3 billion contract last year.

Centre saves Karnala bird sanctuary

Centre saves Karnala bird sanctuary

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Bird watchers and conservationists can heave a sigh of relief as the Centre has shot down a road-widening proposal that would have caused death of the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, some 60 km South-west of Mumbai. The standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) of the environment ministry in a recent meeting rejected the state government's plan for diverting a chunk of land from the sanctuary for widening of Mumbai-Goa highway.

India must tell China it is playing with fire

India must tell China it is playing with fire

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'While China expressed reservations on the Indian role in the South China Sea, Beijing threw to the winds Indian concerns on Kashmir by announcing $46 billion in investments Pakistan occupied Kashmir,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While the brand did step into cities such as Delhi in the last few years, it is now stitching up an expansion strategy aimed at partaking of growth in areas where consumption of ice cream remains strong.

Global oceanic expedition set to cruise into India

Global oceanic expedition set to cruise into India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A 36-metre sailboat, on a three-year expedition across the world to study oceanic ecosystems and attempt to provide answers to climate issues, is on course to cruise into Indian shores this month.

BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Even as the BJP makes inroads into previously unfamiliar territories in eastern India, the party will have to be wary of losing out elsewhere, says Amulya Ganguli.

Kohli calls Chhetri's strike mind blowing, congratulates team

Kohli calls Chhetri's strike mind blowing, congratulates team

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian cricket's Test captain Virat Kohli has congratulated the national football team and lavished praise on skipper Sunil Chhetri for leading the side to a record seventh SAFF Cup triumph. India exacted sweet revenge of their last edition defeat as they beat defending champions Afghanistan 2-1 in the summit clash in a dominating display to lift the South Asian Football Federation Cup in Thiruvananthapuram last night.

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

COVID-19 and Masked Mankind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has accomplished what the UN failed to do in the last 75 years by making mankind rally around a mask of unity, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

'It is not difficult for me to play with quality players like Anelka'

'It is not difficult for me to play with quality players like Anelka'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Having missed out in the first season of the ISL, young Brendon Fernandes tells Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com he is determined to prove his worth with MumbaI City FC in Season-2.

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Brazil Under-17 football team coach Carlos Amadeu wants to reclaim the FIFA U-17 World Cup title after a hiatus of 14 years at the majestic Saltlake Stadium, Kolkata, on October 28.

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, Moritz says he wants to make football history in India, that he doesn't regret not having a vacation this season and how he gels with his Indian club mates.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.