News for 'The Future of Freedom'

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The statement comes Days after Trump sought Imran Khan's help in the Afghan peace process.

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

SC refers Sabarimala review petitions to larger bench

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

A majority verdict by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra decided to keep pending the pleas seeking a review of its decision regarding the entry of women into the shrine, and said restrictions on women in religious places was not restricted to Sabarimala alone and was prevalent in other religions as well.

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The real reason is early marriage, which is prevalent in many parts of Tamil Nadu.' 'These girls are married off at 15 and by the age of 19 they have three children.' 'By the age of 21 they are separated and the children are abandoned.'

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The banned Chinese apps, which include TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser, earn revenue mainly from online advertisements, subscriptions, and commissions for selling products. India is the biggest driver of these Chinese apps due to the population. The ban on the 59 Chinese apps will negatively affect the valuations of the companies, especially those going for IPO.

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

On her first foreign trip since taking office, May told Merkel that her government would not ask to leave the EU before the end of 2016.

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Andreessen made a objectionable tweet about India after Trai ruled against Facebook's free but restricted internet programme

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

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

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

India is a stakeholder in Korean peace process: PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

PM indirectly referred to North Korea's proliferation linkages with Pakistan.

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

If not mother, would you salute Afzal Guru: Vice President Naidu

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Vande Mataram means praising the mother, the vice president further said while referring to the people who are seeking to define nationalism.

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

If the Ladakh episode has ended, this is the time to find the truth about all the aspects of it and inform the nation and the world, the time is here and now, advises Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned speech to the United States Congress.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'Now that the Ram mandir is done, we need to move on. And grapple with COVID-19, a sputtering economy, a belligerent China...' 'The temple may win a few more elections for the BJP, but by itself it won't solve the nation's growing problems of economic and social distress,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Former England skipper Ian Botham believes Alastair Cook's decision to relinquish the captaincy could see him surpass legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time leading Test run-scorer.

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

"I have decided to return the award. The minorities in the country are feeling unsafe and threatened. They feel their future is bleak," Khayal said.

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Several eminent officials and experts from both India and the United States have told American lawmakers that a Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre would be detrimental to the basic rights of the religious minorities in India.

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

'We are not fighting for sex, but for love'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'If people understand the love between boy-boy, girl-girl or transgenders, then that is the first great step for society to change.'

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to contain their impatience against the lockdown.

Controversy over Tipu Sultan Jayanti reignites

Controversy over Tipu Sultan Jayanti reignites

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The government's decision to celebrate the day on November 10 last year had drawn much criticism from the BJP and the RSS, who termed this act of the Congress as "minority appeasement".

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Facebook on Thursday announced that it has shut down Free Basics in India.

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

India must hold its nerve in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

There is a great danger of the government getting stampeded into actions in Kashmir that could result in long lasting damage, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, could be seizing upon "fear" and "anger" among American people for poll gains instead of hope and a promise for a better future, US envoy Richard Verma has said.

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"What is the sanctity of marriage?"

How to provide best healthcare to government staff

How to provide best healthcare to government staff

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

As a CGHS cardholder myself, frequently sharing experiences with many other beneficiaries, I can unhesitatingly testify to the sympathy and helpfulness with which the doctors and staff of dispensaries attend to patients.

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Modi reaches Argentina for G20, to hold 2 key trilateral meets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Modi will participate in the first-ever trilateral meeting between Japan, America and India and the 2nd Russia, India China trilateral, which is taking place after an interval of 12 years, on Friday.

'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

'BJP sweep is because of Congress's weakness'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'When real issues hit everybody, the frenzy of Hindutva will start fading.'

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The use of RBI capital to strengthen public sector banks will have many positive implications for the economy -- and a few manageable downsides, points out R Jagannathan.

'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

'Your sexuality isn't defined by who you have sex with'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'I was being pressurised to get married and I had to tell my family that I can't marry a guy and lead a normal life. I was gay.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Assam clerics issue 'fatwa' against teenage singer

Assam clerics issue 'fatwa' against teenage singer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal condemned the fatwa and directed police to provide security to the singer.

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment and vaccine available to everyone.

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

From Dharavi with love: Mc Altaf raps for you

From Dharavi with love: Mc Altaf raps for you

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'My parents have been teaching me that if I see something wrong happening, I need to take a stand and fight for the truth.' 'That's what I plan on continuing to do with my music.'

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

More than 19 million people in 38 countries have been connected through Facebook's different programmes.

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

#PadmavatiControversy: Shahid finally speaks up

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'I don't think you can make a film like Padmavati unless you give a part of your heart and soul to the film.'