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'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening and after changing course in a northeastward direction from northwest.

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

From rolling rotis to visiting Golden Temple: All in a day for the Trudeaus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

With a saffron-coloured cloth covering his head, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday offered prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where he was presented with a traditional robe of honour. The Punjab leg of Trudeau's visit comes after he mingled with Bollywood stars in Mumbai and a visit to the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and a trip to Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are glimpses from Day 4 of the Trudeau India visit.

China incompetent or did it for a reason: Trump on virus

China incompetent or did it for a reason: Trump on virus

Rediff.com4 May 2020

United States President Donald Trump, who has come under fierce criticism for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, has alleged that the Chinese government was either incompetent in preventing the deadly virus from spreading globally or did it for a reason.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Gandhi an inspiration for us too: US says after Obama slams 'intolerance'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Gandhi is inspiration in dealing with intolerance in the US, says White House

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Religious intolerance in India would have shocked Gandhi: Obama

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

He, however, did not name any particular religion

Thank you Modi & India, tweets Obama as he takes off

Thank you Modi & India, tweets Obama as he takes off

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Trump promises solution to gun violence after protests over Florida shooting

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

"You have gone through extraordinary pain, and we don't want others to go through the kind of pain that you've gone through. Wouldn't be right," said the president.

Heard of an airline's Chai Pe Charcha with its pilots?

Heard of an airline's Chai Pe Charcha with its pilots?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Most airlines lose 30 pilots a year. Vistara has lost only 2 in 18 months.

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi hopes to attract funds and skills from U.S. innovators to help India's burgeoning startup scene grow.

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

During his two-day stay in Silicon Valley, he would begin and conclude his engagements with the Indian-American community, the last one being an address to a crowd of over 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

Maha: Rain batters Konkan; several areas under water

Maha: Rain batters Konkan; several areas under water

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Major rivers in Ratnagiri district, including Jagbudi, Vashishti, Kodavali, Shastri, Bav are flowing above the danger level. As a result, Khed, Chiplun, Lanja, Rajapur, Sangameshwar towns and nearby areas have been affected and residents are being shifted to safer places.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Using the Jinnah portrait as an issue, and by demonising AMU and consequently Indian Muslims, the politics of communal polarisation is sought to be played out ahead of the Kairana Lok Sabha by-poll and to sustain it till the next Lok Sabha election, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Normal life in Karnataka is likely to be affected on Saturday as pro-Kannada outfits have called for a statewide dawn-to-dusk bandh to protest Tamil Nadu's opposition to Mekedatu drinking water project across the inter-state river Cauvery.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Zuckerberg is kicking off a tour of Europe on Monday.

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Leading Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz supported the FBI on the issue.

PHOTOS: FLOTUS has India floored

PHOTOS: FLOTUS has India floored

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Here's a look at Mrs Obama's style in photos

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'Donald Trump's ideas would result in a prolonged recession that would cost 3.4 million jobs'.

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu dies at 90

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon who won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in the country, died on Sunday. He was 90.

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

An agreement to expedite the Jaitapur nuclear plant was expected to be signed.

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Six years ago, a Mumbai college student stumped the most powerful man in the world stumped with her question. Today, after Obama departed office, Afsheen Irani looks back at that moment with a smile and says it will stay with her for the rest of her life.

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Retired Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who is out on bail in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, on Friday returned home after nine years and announced that he will enter public life.

Hot Trends from the Oscars

Hot Trends from the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

7 fashion lessons we learnt from the Oscars red carpet.

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The reduction of tension on the Chinese border may have reduced the urgency of a Biden-Modi meeting, but the sooner Modi starts a bromance with Biden the better as he had done with Obama and Trump, suggests Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The US Secretary of State said the two countries should find ways as to how they could work together to bring stability and peace to the whole region.

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Trump threatens to jail Clinton as he fights to keep campaign alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The second debate soon turned ugly with the Republican nominee going on the offensive with personal attacks, but Democratic rival accuses him of diverting attention from the lewd tapes.

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Is Modi Wooing Muslims?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

If Rahul's yatra makes a political statement from the other side of the aisle and Shah Rukh's success underlines a more relaxed popular mood, Mr Modi and Mr Bhagwat's cues to their followers are coming from another place, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said those who do not perform will have to leave.

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Although Walmart-Flipkart wholesale game-plan is to target about a $150 billion market out of a total pie of $700 billion in the country, the consolidation marks the end of the multi-brand dream of the American retail giant.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Murthy is the second Indian-American to be removed by the Trump administration from a senior position.

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Obama urges India to embrace cleaner fuels

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Obama said US is leading the efforts to combat carbon pollution

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Justin Trudeau's advice to India's top students

Justin Trudeau's advice to India's top students

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Here's what the Canadian PM said at IIM-Ahmedabad...