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Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A police team investigating a case registered on May 30 by a woman at Ashok Vihar police station in north westDelhi, arrested accused Mohammad Khalid from his father's bag shop in Sadar Bazar area, said Vijay Singh, DCP (north west).

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Mayawati demolishes Modi's aura

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Mayawati is an experienced politician with a track record in national politics much longer than Modi's.' 'She must be sensing from the tremors in the Hindi heartland she crisscrossed in recent months that the prospect of another Modi-led government at the Centre is fast receding,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Oppn slams govt over Mallya-Jaitley meeting, demands FM's resignation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Jaitleysaid Mallya misused his position as an MP to accost him once in Parliament.

Ashes captains continue war of words on series eve

Ashes captains continue war of words on series eve

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

A temporary ceasefire was called on Wednesday as Australia captain Steve Smith and his England counterpart Joe Root paused for photos under a blinding blue sky at the Brisbane stadium, but both captains have been looking to land a psychological blow on the eve of the first Test.

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Why did PM punish/humiliate General Khanduri?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The standing committee on defence was flagging what the services had said.' 'As a soldier, General Khanduri might have felt that it was his duty to point this out in the greater good of India,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Rahul Gandhi has shown that he can field questions on the fly -- something the frontrunner in this election has failed to do in the last five years -- but does it mean he can survive another bout with a primed-up ArGo?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Bigg Boss 10: Toofani trouble in the house

Bigg Boss 10: Toofani trouble in the house

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Swami Om once ends up tricking people.

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Sebi will soon be selling 47 luxury cars, SUVs. Interested in buying?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The success of the auction may not be more than a little step in Pearls Agrotech Corp's recovery process of over a Rs 49,100 crore plus interest

CAG report not worth paper its written on: Rahul

CAG report not worth paper its written on: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The only reason for the new deal is to give Rs 30,000 crore to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Congress chief alleged.

Financial package to Bengal? Nonsense, says Mamata

Financial package to Bengal? Nonsense, says Mamata

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Banerjee had last week sought an appointment with Modi.

Talking terror to Pakistan only agenda of Sunday's meeting

Talking terror to Pakistan only agenda of Sunday's meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

If the talks fail to move forward -- as is most likely -- India has retained the option of unleashing a disproportionate response in the coming weeks on the border, reveals Nitin A Gokhale.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Even if your soldiers are Sunny Deol and Vicky Kaushal, Pakistanis are no Johnny Walkers.' 'The one lot who never takes them lightly is India's professional soldiers.' 'That's why they keep winning the real wars,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

An American dentist is identified to be the hunter of Zimbabwe's most famous lion, and he's now receiving death threats on the Internet

'Being a father won't stop me from doing a certain kind of film'

'Being a father won't stop me from doing a certain kind of film'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

'Working everyday gives me the most satisfaction. It really doesn't matter whether it is Housefull, Grand Masti, Ek Villain, Lai Bhari, Bluff Master or Tere Naal Love Hogaya. As long as I am working, and I am enjoying my work, that gives me satisfaction.' Riteish Deshmukh and his Bangistan co-star Pulkit Samrat discuss their upcoming film.

'I don't need to lie to create better expectations'

'I don't need to lie to create better expectations'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

One thing that has been consistent about Rafa Nadal's disappointing season so far has been his brutal honesty.

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

'Modi fears appointing Lokayukta may land him behind bars'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday charged BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi with having balked at appointing a RTI Commissioner and Lokayukta in Gujarat for fear of being booked for alleged irregularities in providing benefits to his favourite industrial group.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Abhinandan is a typically aggressive fighter pilot'

'Abhinandan is a typically aggressive fighter pilot'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Wing Commander Abhinandan would not have even worried if he was going to cross the LoC or not because he was not going to let go of a shot.'

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

BJP turns big brother in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

'The biggest loser is Raj Thackeray's MNS. The MNS may inspire fear, but fear doesn't fetch votes.'

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Pulwama must become the defining moment in our fight against terror, effecting a sea change in our mindset. The erratic, blow hot blow cold approach, the hallmark of our anti-terror-Pak-Kashmir policy must end. In its place is required a pragmatic, comprehensive, robust hard line course that is relentlessly pursued even in times of relative calm until the final objective is met, namely the eradication of separatism and the total annihilation of terror, says Vivek Gumaste.

Bigg Boss 10: Was Mona's kiss deliberate?

Bigg Boss 10: Was Mona's kiss deliberate?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Over the weekend, Akanksha was evicted. Good riddance.

Satyam's Raju: From a small spinning unit to spinning big lies

Satyam's Raju: From a small spinning unit to spinning big lies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Ramalinga Raju founded Satyam in 1987.

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.

Ex-army chief V K Singh slams Ilmi for remarks on age row

Ex-army chief V K Singh slams Ilmi for remarks on age row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Accusing Aam Aadmi Party rival Shazia Ilmi of making "irresponsible" statements on his age issue and that he had written an article lauding Arvind Kejriwal, BJP candidate V K Singh urged the Election Commission to take action against these "hit-and- run tactics".

Chidambaram admits to editorial changes in Ishrat Jahan affidavits

Chidambaram admits to editorial changes in Ishrat Jahan affidavits

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The Congress leader said he made the changes to improve the quality of the language as is any lawyer's wont in the second affidavit.

Why Chidambaram is a disaster as finance minister

Why Chidambaram is a disaster as finance minister

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'Chidambaram, lots of people argue not without justification, is all about bluff and bluster without any concrete achievement on the ground. His record in the finance ministry fully endorses that view,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

PM's Rs 1.25 lakh cr for Bihar is mere repackaging: Nitish

PM's Rs 1.25 lakh cr for Bihar is mere repackaging: Nitish

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

At the best, the so called Rs 1.25 lakh crore package will not provide anything more than Rs 10,368 crore as additional or incremental resource to the state, said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'Bolstering India's conventional military capability against China is in America's strategic interest,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'It is purely based on real-time hard intelligence.' 'Timing is important. When you are attacking at 3.30 am, then everybody will be in the academy of terrorists.' 'If you attack at 10 am then someone will be out, so timing is very important.' 'Therefore, 3.30 am is the time when every terrorist is sleeping.'

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Review: Airlift is taut, tense, terrific!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Oh what a beauty Akshay's performance is. Old-school gallantry, contemporary tone, his measured delivery is the soul of and savoir in Airlift,' says Sukanya Verma.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Why resorting to insolvency courts is not the best solution

Why resorting to insolvency courts is not the best solution

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has serious drawbacks, finds out Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why investing in stocks is so difficult!

Why investing in stocks is so difficult!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

No one is right all the times. Recognising the market signals is a very important part of your portfolio creation, says P V Subramanyam

Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission

Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

India cannot aspire for great power status unless our leaders truly understand the meaning of national security. Cricket can wait and so can people to people contacts, book launches and Bollywood camaraderie. Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Today we can't confirm whether Chau is dead or not.' 'What is the guarantee that the Sentinelese killed him?'