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Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative also revealed about his training while he deposed in front of a Mumbai court via video link.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Supremely versatile and unique, Ravindra Jadeja is now an indispensable part of the Indian Test set-up.

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A classic example of a leader who has chosen to risk everything for his vision.

Jaitley, Dwivedi change the rules of political engagement

Jaitley, Dwivedi change the rules of political engagement

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Arun Jaitley and Janardan Dwivedi have rewritten the rules of politics in the Age of the Internet and its young and restless user base, reports Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

The secret behind Patanjali's success

The secret behind Patanjali's success

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Patanjali doesn't employ any fancy managers with MBA degrees.

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prices for the F-Pace start at Rs 68.4 lakh, for the base spec Pure model with the 2.0-litre diesel motor. For the top-spec R-Sport variant, you will have to shell out a whopping Rs 1.02 crore though, and that is before you get to the options list or pay for the insurance.

Nobody killed Rohith Vemula

Nobody killed Rohith Vemula

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

We need to question ourselves if we are to be implicated as well in the institutional murder of Rohith and many other Rohiths, if not bodily but in spirit, because of our complicity in naturalising this elitist, exclusionary, discriminatory-to-the-core conception of education, says Kishalaya Mukhopadhyay.

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

If the government seriously keeps out of business, the business world will know about it at a lightning speed; there would be no need for rock show-like events.

Rabindranath Tagore's Bangladesh legacy lives on

Rabindranath Tagore's Bangladesh legacy lives on

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Shahzadpur holds not only historical value but the potential to provide for the region's educational needs.

How to write a clear and professional email

How to write a clear and professional email

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

If not drafted well, there is a possibility of the message being misinterpreted by the receiver.

Is it the end of tolerance in India?

Is it the end of tolerance in India?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Bearing in mind how full India's pitcher is with ethnic and communal complexities, only the greatest circumspection can hold this country together in a willing union.

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

Rahul Gandhi and the Art of Vacationing

Rahul Gandhi and the Art of Vacationing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The party has tried to downplay its vice-president's sudden move, saying he is the leader and will come back soon to play a pro-active role in party affairs

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Noise levels began to climb and everyone else in the room stared agape as the fracas escalated, including the trio of accused at the back. Peter, Sanjeev and Indrani stood at the edge of their enclosure craning to see the spectacle.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Rajan's exit will have a great impact on the economy.'

The Yogi arrives: A warning for Narendra Modi

The Yogi arrives: A warning for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

'The Congresswallahs will hope that Arvind Kejriwal's oratory and confidence will be the anti-aircraft guns to Narendra Modi's airwave-capturing force. Both Kejriwal and Modi speak Hindi well. Both are supremely self-confident about their agenda and vision. Some of their catch-phrases -- 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' -- are identical. Both are inspiring figures for their cadres. Both are not hesitant at all to wear their faith in Bhagwan on their foreheads on public platforms.' Sheela Bhatt believes that the 2014 election will be a Kejriwal versus Modi battle.

35 days in jail for not standing up for the national anthem

35 days in jail for not standing up for the national anthem

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'The first thing they ask me and people like me is, are you a Pakistani spy? They don't call you an American or a Chinese spy; they only call you a Pakistani spy.' 'At first, a few inmates tried to attack me saying they would make me sing the national anthem, but another group rescued me from the assault. When I got out of jail, so many of them cried and asked me, "When will we see you again?"'

Troll of the year: The man who parodied Subramanian Swamy!

Troll of the year: The man who parodied Subramanian Swamy!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Subramanian Swamy is generally regarded as The Man You Don't Mess With. But an unnamed Indian software engineer -- or so he claims -- took on the redoubtable defender of Hindutva in cyberspace, and 'won.'

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Wait a minute! Are you saying I can attract good luck?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Author Ashwin Sanghi says it is possible to 'attract' good luck! Here's how!

When Hindus ate beef, India was NEVER conquered

When Hindus ate beef, India was NEVER conquered

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'There is a remarkable link between the eating of beef (or at the very least, tolerating the eating of beef) and India being a superpower.' 'In India, whenever an empire was strong, religion took a back seat.' 'Alternatively, whenever religion asserted itself, the main empire of India crumbled...'

Modi govt's real agenda: It's not economic reforms

Modi govt's real agenda: It's not economic reforms

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

It is time to reset expectations as government will move with alacrity on social policy, not on economic reforms.

The battle between secular India and Bharat

The battle between secular India and Bharat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A left-leaning centralised socialist model has created a shortage/entitlement economy. In fact one of the reasons for India's limited progress is that post-independent India is at odds with its true nature. It is something that educated right of centre Hindus are trying to correct, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Martin Crowe and the catch that stamped his commitment to cricket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Kapil Dev's running catch at the boundary, to dismiss Viv Richards, is widely remembered by fans and cricketers alike, but Martin Crowe's effort to pocket a lunging catch and dismiss Zimbawe's Dave Houghton in the 1987 Reliance World Cup will always be special, reckons Siva Sankar

Gujjubhai the great!

Gujjubhai the great!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Gujarat was among the earliest civilisations in the sub-continent, dating back four millennia.

Why can't we be friends?

Why can't we be friends?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Maintaining friendships at work can be tricky. Here's how you can play it smart.

Meet Shehla Rashid, the firebrand JNU leader

Meet Shehla Rashid, the firebrand JNU leader

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'When you come to Delhi, you see that there are many Kashmirs here -- the Dalits, Muslims, women, bonded labourers.'

What the BJP needs to know about Muslims

What the BJP needs to know about Muslims

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

How the BJP's politics plays out at the grass-roots level will determine its relationship with Muslims in the near future, says Sajid Bhombal

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Planet Earth's most brutal ruler

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Whom will North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un kill next, and how?

Why were we kept in dark, ask anguished families

Why were we kept in dark, ask anguished families

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Several relatives of the killed workers said they were not officially informed about their loved ones by any government authority.

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Sacred Games: The Gangster as Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'What would a composite of Dawood, Rajan, and Arun Gawli be like?' 'What if an absconding mafia boss were to land in Mumbai tomorrow, tired from all the running, and tender his final apology to the city by narrating his story and narrating it with brutal honesty?' Sreehari Nair watches Sacred Games.

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

The Hollywood awards season starring Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Every major awards ceremony in the West this year has seen celebrities talk about diversity, inclusion and politics, sometimes even mentioning US President Donald Trump and his policies by name.

Is Pulsar AS 200 a value-for-money bike?

Is Pulsar AS 200 a value-for-money bike?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Pulsar AS 200 addresses the shortcomings of the 200 NS with improved refinement and can be deemed as a worthy successor to the 220F, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

Be bold against Sri Lanka's 13th Amendment: Jaya to PM

Be bold against Sri Lanka's 13th Amendment: Jaya to PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Voicing concern over the fate of the 13th Amendment to Sri Lankan Constitution that agreed to devolve some authority to provinces, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday called for a "bold stand" by India, saying it cannot remain a "passive bystander."

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

We want to make Uber the safest place in the city: Travis Kalanick

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Competition makes us better. I lose a little bit of sleep because I have competition.'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Kashmir was indeed in need of a messiah that summer; 70 per cent of its population aged below 31 were up in arms against the Indian State. Every nook and corner of the land brought forth stories of youngsters with crushed bodies and an unfaltering spirit.