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No lowering of guard along LoC: New Army Chief

No lowering of guard along LoC: New Army Chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2003

He emphasised that priority would be on keeping the army in the highest state of preparedness to consolidate the gains of Operation Parakarma, the year-long forward deployment of troops on the Indo-Pak border.

Watch Aamir slip into a character he's *never* done before!

Watch Aamir slip into a character he's *never* done before!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

This is how Aamir Khan's look in Secret Superstar came alive.

Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7

Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The adventure show will be shot in Argentina.

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

'Telegrams gave us our bread and identity'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Memories of an era gone by are all that remains for telegraphists, considered the backbone of the historic 163-year-old telegram service, which bids its final adieu.

General Motors expects to double sales

General Motors expects to double sales

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

General Motors India expects to double sales of its vehicles to touch 16,000 units by December this year, Aditya Vij, the company's managing director, said in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Army chief promises stern action against rapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

A Delhi student has accused four soldiers of the Presidential Guards of gang-raping her.

Naxal ambush: Operation to evacuate STF personnel hits roadblocks

Naxal ambush: Operation to evacuate STF personnel hits roadblocks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Bad weather and hostile terrain have hampered the evacuation operation in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district where armed rebels had on Saturday ambushed a team of Special Task Force killing seven personnel.

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Lt Gen N C Vij sad men from the special forces, specialised units of the army and air force were to be involved in the attack, which was called off at the last moment.

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

I was lucky to have support from family and IAF, Saxena said.

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAS officer, who was posted for nearly 15 months in the sports and youth affairs department, headed by Minister Anil Vij, has been transferred over 45 times in his career so far.

Rajasthan lose to Chennai despite Watson's century

Rajasthan lose to Chennai despite Watson's century

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Michael Hussey played a gem of an innings to overshadow Shane Watson's brilliant century and help Chennai Super Kings clinch a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling Pepsi Indian Premier League match in Chennai, on Monday.

View: Why the Delhi rapists should not be hanged

View: Why the Delhi rapists should not be hanged

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

'I wonder how we can reduce violence in society by answering it with violence,' asks Shivam Vij. 'If instead we answer it with mercy, we will be a more humane society.'

Meet Karan Johar's new heroine

Meet Karan Johar's new heroine

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Riya Vij, 14, is all set to make her debut in Karan Johar's forthcoming production Gippi.

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Handling Pakistan: Dr Singh's only achievement

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Now if only Manmohan Singh showed such acumen in dealing with other crises his government is facing, says Shivam Vij.

India's skewed internet censorship debate

India's skewed internet censorship debate

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The current mechanisms of internet censorship in India are draconian and unconstitutional. They need to be replaced with a new set of rules that are fair, transparent and accessible for public scrutiny, says Shivam Vij

'We deserved to win Nach Baliye!'

'We deserved to win Nach Baliye!'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij talk about their big win at the dance reality show.

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Mewat gang rape victim says attackers were cow vigilantes; police refutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Police said the investigation in the case is still on and so far they have not found any link with cow vigilantes.

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The problem with the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India is that we don't debate what is "reasonable restriction" and what is censorship. We examine every cartoon, painting, film and book through our ideological prism, says Shivam Vij

PIX: Ameesha Patel watches film with Kapil Sharma

PIX: Ameesha Patel watches film with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The screening was held at Light Box preview theatre,Mumbai.

'Siachen: India must offer Pak a dignified solution'

'Siachen: India must offer Pak a dignified solution'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Amidst alarmist rumours that track-two parleys between India and Pakistan are urging India to 'give up Siachen', Myra MacDonald tells Shivam Vij in an e-mail interview why resolving Siachen without resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute may not be easy.

Don't pseudo-sentiments get hurt, not even pseudo-hurt?

Don't pseudo-sentiments get hurt, not even pseudo-hurt?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Right-wing politics all over the world seeks to victimise the weak and powerless by falsely claiming victimhood, says Shivam Vij

Why is the Indian media pro-internet censorship?

Why is the Indian media pro-internet censorship?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

There's so much internet censorship in India now that it is surprising that instead of outrage you find the Indian media actually building the case for censorship, writes Shivam Vij

Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The state government has decided to open the retail liquor vends throughout the state barring in coronavirus 'containment zones', Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said.

Kapil Sibal's Law: Tweet and go to jail

Kapil Sibal's Law: Tweet and go to jail

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

'Kapil Sibal has passed a law that anyone posting anything "offensive" on Twitter can be jailed for three years. That's section 66A of the IT Act amended by United Progressive Alliance II in 2008. It's a cognisable offence so you have to be arrested and apply for bail. As though you had committed murder!' notes Shivam Vij.

PIX: Parineeti, Raveena shine

PIX: Parineeti, Raveena shine

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Yet another awards show, but Bollywood isn't complaining!

When our government isn't ours anymore

When our government isn't ours anymore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

In Delhi this December, we understood how many others from Kashmir to Koodankulam have long felt, says Shivam Vij

Why do India, Pakistan treat their fishermen like fish?

Why do India, Pakistan treat their fishermen like fish?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

When a security force finds the vessel of another country within its maritime borders -- with no "objectionable materials apart from a large cache of fish" -- why can't they simply ask the vessel to return, asks Shivam Vij

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Malaika Arora Khan at 9th Zee Gold Awards

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Malaika Arora Khan at 9th Zee Gold Awards

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures of the gorgeous ladies.

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

SIT formed to probe Rohtak gang rape

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As part of the investigations, the DNA samples of the complainant and the accused will also be matched.

'I got my first film within five months of landing in Mumbai'

'I got my first film within five months of landing in Mumbai'

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Taaha Shah looks back at his experiences during the making of Gippi.

View: Why I am saddened by Kasab's hanging

View: Why I am saddened by Kasab's hanging

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

'I thought we were a legitimate democracy anyway, why do we have to prove it by hanging a terrorist we captured alive,' asks Shivam Vij

More stars than in the sky at Virushka's reception

More stars than in the sky at Virushka's reception

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Awesome Star Power was evident at *the* wedding reception of the year.

PIX: Priyanka, Katrina, Alia walk red carpet

PIX: Priyanka, Katrina, Alia walk red carpet

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

PeeCee returns to Mumbai and headlines the Zee Cine Awards.

What really led to the Vimeo blocking?

What really led to the Vimeo blocking?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

'Their action in asking for blocking of entire websites is a mis-representation of a judicial order to cause indiscriminate blocking of these web-services throughout the country.'

The Laal Kaptaan Review

The Laal Kaptaan Review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Laal Kaptaan deserves a watch just for Saif's spunk, raves Prasanna D Zore.

Kasab, Bajrangi and the case against the death penalty

Kasab, Bajrangi and the case against the death penalty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

We should put Ajmal Kasab in jail until he dies a natural death, just like Babu Bajrangi. Rotting in jail knowing you are never going to be a free man again is worse than the finality of death. The punishment for crimes against humanity should be in this world and not the next, says Shivam Vij.

Kasab, Bajrangi and the case against the death penalty

Kasab, Bajrangi and the case against the death penalty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

We should put Ajmal Kasab in jail until he dies a natural death, just like Babu Bajrangi. Rotting in jail knowing you are never going to be a free man again is worse than the finality of death. The punishment for crimes against humanity should be in this world and not the next, says Shivam Vij.

Why not other CMs instead of Modi as prime minister?

Why not other CMs instead of Modi as prime minister?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

If Bihar is clocking much higher growth than Gujarat, and Nitish Kumar enjoys the confidence of Hidus and Muslims alike, does it not make Nitish Kumar a much better contender for Prime Ministership than Narendra Modi, asks Shivam Vij

Why not other CMs instead of Modi as prime minister?

Why not other CMs instead of Modi as prime minister?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

If Bihar is clocking much higher growth than Gujarat, and Nitish Kumar enjoys the confidence of Hidus and Muslims alike, does it not make Nitish Kumar a much better contender for Prime Ministership than Narendra Modi, asks Shivam Vij

Hacker group Anonymous India warns: It will get worse

Hacker group Anonymous India warns: It will get worse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

In an interview with Shivam Vij in their IRC chat room, members of Anonymous India explain why they are doing what they are doing.