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How should India deal with Pakistan?

How should India deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We need to be in a perpetual state of aggression, and able to swiftly change the goal posts to keep Pakistan in a state of imbalance,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

Nitish wins trust vote; Tejashwi asks 'aren't you ashamed'

Nitish wins trust vote; Tejashwi asks 'aren't you ashamed'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

All the drama from inside Bihar's legislative assembly.

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

How Babus did during the Pandemic: A report card

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The Covid pandemic has left a question mark on how the central government manages its staff.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Goa, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya will initiate schemes to enable 24x7 power to consumers.

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Rediff.com16 May 2017

India's prolific film industry churns out scores of movies with plotlines bordering on the absurd every year but even Bollywood might have dismissed as too preposterous the story of the rise of soccer club Aizawl FC.

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Pathankot: 'Luck helped us'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Had they struck on the night of the 1st, there would have been hell to pay and had they been able to sneak further in, we would have had a greater problem,' says Lieutenant General H S Panag (retd), the former Northern Army Commander.

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Many important RSS people believe the 2014 result was the consequence of Hindutva and not just Modi's outstanding oratory, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

eBay sacks India product team on day Trump was elected

eBay sacks India product team on day Trump was elected

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

eBay says it has cut jobs at its centre in Bengaluru in favour of shifting them to other locations around the world.

This plane can fly faster than a speeding bullet

This plane can fly faster than a speeding bullet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

US-based firm is making a supersonic aircraft that is more efficient and practical than Concorde.

Why women engineers in India are unemployed, unhappy?

Why women engineers in India are unemployed, unhappy?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'When women act assertively, express anger or vocalise their accomplishments -- examples of characteristics that are seen among leaders in most organisations -- they often receive pushback because these behaviours do not align with traditionally feminine attributes.'

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A survey conducted by Business Standard reveals that a majority of the country's states are still firmly against the move, while a few are open to considering only conditionally.

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'The anti-Muslim discourse creates an atmosphere of fear.'

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Look carefully at any ad or pop up that tempts or attracts you with freebies and offers etc. It could be a scam, warns Niranjankumar Upadhye.

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Union Cabinet on Thursday night gave the go-ahead for the creation of a 10-district Telangana and outlined the blueprint for carving out the country's 29th state from the current Andhra Pradesh.

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Mukesh Ambani company gets loan restructuring package

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The company had a total debt of Rs 16,010 crore (Rs 160.1 billion).

5 signs your debit card is at risk

5 signs your debit card is at risk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Be careful if you find your postal mails/ bank and financial statements intercepted, pilfered or tampered with.

JK Assembly resolution asks Centre to probe VK Singh's charges

JK Assembly resolution asks Centre to probe VK Singh's charges

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution asking the Centre to conduct a thorough and time-bound probe into the charges levelled by former Army Chief V K Singh about political payoffs to mainstream politicians of the state.

Why Rajan's rate cut decision surprised top RBI officials

Why Rajan's rate cut decision surprised top RBI officials

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to cut rates last week surprised even top officials.

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Current army chief behind his woes, suspects Gen V K Singh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

In this conversation with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, former Army Chief V K Singh refutes the allegations made in the Indian Army's Secret Board of Officers Inquiry report, which accuses him of misusing of his position

Cancer resurfaces, Barca coach Vilanova steps down

Cancer resurfaces, Barca coach Vilanova steps down

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Barcelona's preparations for next season were thrown off course on Friday when the Spanish champions unexpectedly announced coach Tito Vilanova was stepping down due to ill health.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

Why India still hasn't built a combat vehicle

Why India still hasn't built a combat vehicle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Defence ministry incompetence hobbles development of battle-taxis for the Indian Army.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Customs dept needs major technological overhaul: Tax panel

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

The Parthasarathy Shome committee gives its second reform report to finance ministry.

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A round-up of all football-related news...

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Koreas target unified march at Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing a drop in diesel car sales.

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

Even Sushma, Advani sparred with Speaker over T-Bill

Even Sushma, Advani sparred with Speaker over T-Bill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The suspense over the controversial bill continues as the BJP insists that it was not introduced as Lok Sabha witnessed its stormiest proceedings ever.

Hawk aircraft proposals to feature in Modi's talks

Hawk aircraft proposals to feature in Modi's talks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

'The most ambitious part of the BAE-HAL agreement involves building an advanced version of the Hawk, which could be used as a light, manoeuvrable, fighter that could operate in the narrow valleys of India's Himalayan frontier, where high-performance fighters cannot turn,' reports Ajai Shukla.

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

'Kashmiris are not secessionists or terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The people of the state can be won over by love, and not by swords.'

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'We use the word "historic" perhaps too much, but the prime minister's visit certainly was historic in so many ways.'

Bears take a breather as Chinese markets stabilise

Bears take a breather as Chinese markets stabilise

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Markets across the globe gained after China Securities Regulator removed its four-day-old circuit-breaker system.

Why the Pathankot op has gone on for so long

Why the Pathankot op has gone on for so long

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Inept handling by the National Security Advisor transformed what should have been a short counter-terrorist operation in Pathankot into an apparent debacle.'