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Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Pelosi said that she is in Taiwan to listen and learn from Taiwanese people as to how can they come together.

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The entire coastal region of Odisha has been experiencing rainfall since Friday night.

Private cos to generate 7 lakh jobs in 2020: Survey

Private cos to generate 7 lakh jobs in 2020: Survey

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In 2020, retail and e-commerce sector will lead the table and is expected to generate 112,000 jobs followed by IT & ITeS (105,500), FMCG (87,500), manufacturing (68,900), BFSI (59,700) and healthcare (98,300), the survey said.

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

ADB has often expressed its interest in promoting sub-regional integration in South Asia and perhaps could be involved as a facilitator.

Ready to meet with Ukraine, IAEA in a third country: Putin to Macron

Ready to meet with Ukraine, IAEA in a third country: Putin to Macron

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Putin also told his French counterpart that Kyiv does not comply with the agreements reached with Moscow on the evacuation of civilians from combat areas, the Kremlin said.

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The volunteering students are studying in China, Uzbekistan and Philippines.

How Nelson Mandela avoided the partition of South Africa!

How Nelson Mandela avoided the partition of South Africa!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

His other big achievement -- of avoiding a partition of South Africa against a determined bid by Zulu chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi has not received much attention. He was thus a Mahatma Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln rolled into one. Preserving a united South Africa against western intrigues was indeed a signal achievement, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Indian Railways has decided to not cancel any more passenger trains to accommodate more freight traffic for coal transport. It will also gradually restore the ones it cancelled recently. The national transporter is of the view that coal supply is now reaching normative levels and does not need any more special measures. "Early data suggests that coal supply has stepped up since the passenger trains were cancelled.

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Passengers in 200 railway stations across India will soon be able to recharge their mobiles, pay electricity bills, fill up Aadhaar and Pan card forms and even file taxes with help from Common Service Centre (CSC) kiosks to be set up by RailTel. The scheme has been operationalised in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited' (CSC-SPV) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, RailTel said in a statement. The kiosks will be run by village level entrepreneurs (VLEs).

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The incident occurred ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas for which security has been tightened.

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Military experts said the aim of constructing the bridge in the Khurnak area could be to ensure that the Chinese People's Liberation Army is able to quickly mobilise its troops in the region.

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said four police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in connection with the incident while an inspector has been put on wait.

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I search for characters that have a certain style, be it Ballu from Khal Nayak, Ajju from Kaante, Billa from Musafir or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath.'

Govt identifies 170 districts in India as COVID-19 hotspots

Govt identifies 170 districts in India as COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The govt said that states have been asked to classify districts which have reported a higher number of cases as hotspots, the districts where cases have been reported as non-hotspots, and green zones where no cases have been reported.

Srinivasan says 'going to stand' for BCCI president re-election

Srinivasan says 'going to stand' for BCCI president re-election

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

N Srinivasan will contest the election for presidentship of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in Chennai on September 29.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

50% of COVID-19 patients found in 4 Mumbai wards

50% of COVID-19 patients found in 4 Mumbai wards

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The latest infographic released by the BCMy suggests that 282 of the 590 positive cases were detected in D, E, G-South and K-West wards.

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Bhabanipur: BJP stopped from campaigning near Mamata's house

Bhabanipur: BJP stopped from campaigning near Mamata's house

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar claimed that they were prevented from campaigning on Harish Chatterjee Street that leads to the residence of Banerjee, who is also a candidate in the bypoll.

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The state has decided that from Monday it will allow the plying of private buses along with the opening of electronics, stationery, tea stalls, and paint and hardware stores, reports Avishek Rakshit

China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile into SCS amid US recce

China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile into SCS amid US recce

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

China is engaged in hotly contested territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas. Beijing has also made substantial progress in militarising its man-made islands in the past few years, which it says it has the right to defend.

Jaishankar warns China over 'unilateral attempt' to alter LAC

Jaishankar warns China over 'unilateral attempt' to alter LAC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday took a strong stance on the Indo-China border issue by saying that any unilateral attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) will not be 'countenanced' by India.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Indian Football Roundup: Arrows stun Minerva in I-League

Indian Football Roundup: Arrows stun Minerva in I-League

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Indian Arrows stunned defending champions Minerva Punjab FC 2-1 to notch-up their fifth win of the 12th I-League season and leapfrog to the seventh position on the points table, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

CNN reported citing a source at the scene saying, Grisham got in "an all-out brawl" with North Korean officials. Grisham was bruised a bit in the scuffle, the source added.

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

EPL PIX: Man City lose chance to go top of league

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

"The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually, you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

Why it is pointless trying to sledge Pujara

Why it is pointless trying to sledge Pujara

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada tried to disturb Cheteshwar Pujara's concentration on the opening day of the second Test in Pune.

India moves to T+1 settlement from Feb 25. Here's what it means

India moves to T+1 settlement from Feb 25. Here's what it means

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Currently, trades on the Indian stock exchanges are settled within two days, just like most major markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Indian exchanges, however, will be moving to T+1 settlement from February 25 in a phased manner.

Groundsmen use burning coal to dry match strip for 5th Test

Groundsmen use burning coal to dry match strip for 5th Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The groundstaff at the Chepauk were on Wednesday seen using burning coal to dry the pitch set to be used for the fifth and final cricket Test between India and England starting December 16. Cyclone 'Vardah' that lashed the city last Monday caused considerable damage to property and the iconic stadium has also not been spared. However the square and the outfield have not been damaged. But the downpour has certainly left a lot of dampness on the 22-yard strip.

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Tiwary's 151 guides East into Deodhar final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Skipper Manoj Tiwary continued his blazing form in domestic competitions with a magnificent 151 that powered East Zone to a comfortable 52-run win over North in the Deodhar Trophy semi-final in Mumbai.

India crush world No. 1 South Africa by 337 runs, win Test series 3-0

India crush world No. 1 South Africa by 337 runs, win Test series 3-0

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India's bowlers, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, displayed outstanding perseverance to end South Africa's dogged resistance and register a comprehensive 337-run victory in the final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla, in Delhi, on Monday.