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'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

ED raids BYJU's CEO, seizes 'incriminating material'

ED raids BYJU's CEO, seizes 'incriminating material'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has searched the Bengaluru-located office and residential premises of Edtech major BYJU's and its CEO and co-founder Raveendran Byju and seized 'incriminating' documents and digital data as part of a foreign exchange violation probe.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Indians want to study in Germany, Italy, Ireland...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

One in five Indian students now prefer new and unconventional study destinations like Ireland, Turkey and Spain. The number of Indian students in Germany grew by 20.85 per cent in the winter semester to stand at over 25,000.

Rediff.com columnist Ambassador T P Sreenivasan attacked in Kerala

Rediff.com columnist Ambassador T P Sreenivasan attacked in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marxist 'students' attack former diplomat.

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

At joint US Congress session, Modi's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi also made a veiled reference to China, saying the global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism issued on Thursday, said that regionally, terrorist groups continued to operate from Pakistan.

'BJP/RSS is trying to make JNU their laboratory'

'BJP/RSS is trying to make JNU their laboratory'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'Is the agenda of the RSS according to the Constitution of India? They talk of Hindu Raj, Hindutva. Is this Constitutional?'

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a complaint to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement Randolph Wills, the Hindu American Foundation has asked the Office of Civil Rights to investigate and determine whether the University of Pennsylvania and its Department of South Asia Studies, South Asia Center created a hostile environment for students and faculty of Indian and Hindu descent, and whether the same entities and individuals misused any federal funds.

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Describing the behaviour of the agitating students as "absolutely deplorable", he alleged that the protesters were trying to "disturb peace" at the institute by "instigating the students and seminar organisers to create a stampede-like situation".

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They are ABVP-phobic people. Tomorrow, they will say the US attack on Iran is because of the ABVP.'

SFI activist held for assaulting T P Sreenivasan

SFI activist held for assaulting T P Sreenivasan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The 'erring' policemen would be sent for intensive refresher training as part of the departmental action.

No going back on flag, Naga lands: NSCN-IM

No going back on flag, Naga lands: NSCN-IM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Both the NSCN-IM and the government representatives have agreed to resume their peace dialogue on Wednesday in New Delhi to find a permanent solution to the vexed issue.

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'Now, it feels like the darkness has descended again.'

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry.

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Global oil prices have slumped and India has access to larger amounts of discounted Russian crude oil, yet refiners are not passing on their savings to consumers

Don't paint JNU as anti-national: Sitaram Yechury to Rajnath

Don't paint JNU as anti-national: Sitaram Yechury to Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

We have demanded that Kanhaiya be released and the home minister has assured us that no action will be taken against any innocent student," the CPI-M leader added.

Indian convicted in Germany for espionage

Indian convicted in Germany for espionage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A 45-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to a nine-month jail by a German court for spying on the Indian community in the country. Ranjit S, an electrician, violated the German law by engaging in espionage operations, the high court in Koblenz said in its verdict delivered last week.

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

"Please do not call my son a terrorist," says JNUSU President Kanhaiya's mother.

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Explaining UNSC abstention, India bats for talks to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Tirumurti also said India is 'deeply concerned' about the welfare and security of the Indian community, including a large number of Indian students, in Ukraine.

AAP's Ashish Khetan booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments

AAP's Ashish Khetan booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A first information report has been registered against Khetan under Section 295 A (hurting religious sentiments).

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

India abstained from a procedural vote taken in the United Nations Security Council to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, even as New Delhi welcomed Moscow and Kyiv's decision to hold talks at the Belarus border.

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The persons nabbed have been identified as Perwez Ahmed, Mohd Ilias and Abdul Muqeet (arrested from Delhi) and Shafeeque Payeth who was taken into custody by the ED from Kerala.

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We will raise our voice against AFSPA,' the JNUSU president said at an event.

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Finally, four years after the Framework Agreement was signed with the main Naga rebel group, there are indications that a final peace agreement maybe signed in November this year, reports Sujit Kumar Chakraborty.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar is India's latest political rockstar. More so in Mumbai, where his address this evening gave Mumbaikars a glimpse of the heydays of the Communist movement in the city of textiles mills and mill workers.

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The two leaders discussed the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from the conflict areas.

Stalin comes into his own in a year, national role next?

Stalin comes into his own in a year, national role next?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Tamil Nadu government saw an increase in foreign direct investment by 41.5 per cent during the April-December period.

Sporadic Protests. Deserted Stations.

Sporadic Protests. Deserted Stations.

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Glimpses of the Bharat Bandh called to protest the Agnipath scheme, June 20, 2022.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

'If the Taliban needed men, we wanted to be available'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Safdar Nagori, SIMI's notorious face, told investigators how he trained his terrorists on the lines of the Taliban.