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PHOTOS: Boston Marathon ends in pain and tears

PHOTOS: Boston Marathon ends in pain and tears

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Some photos from the spot where the twin blasts went off

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The pilot wrote in his letter to airline's management that he was 'disheartened' to learn the carrier took action against the comedian without consulting him and solely on the basis of social media posts.

'Love the marriage between Bollywood and fashion'

'Love the marriage between Bollywood and fashion'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Monisha Jaising takes time off from the on-going Lakme Fashion Week to share some quick career tips with Anita Aikara/Rediff.com.

Pramila Jayapal arrested for protesting against Trump's border policy

Pramila Jayapal arrested for protesting against Trump's border policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Jayapal and her groups have planned 'a massive round of protests' across the country on Saturday.

How India, Iran plan to bypass US oil sanctions

How India, Iran plan to bypass US oil sanctions

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Indian and Iranian sources both confirmed to me that India and Iran are moving ahead to implement a payment system on buying oil from Iran and hope to finalise it very soon,' says Aveek Sen.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

10 things that will make 2021 different!

10 things that will make 2021 different!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

From 5G to Tesla to Covid vaccine, 10 things will shape India's future.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The rail ministry has fitted 7,000 bio-toilets and the target is to fix 30,000 for the year.

ASK AJIT: New Stocks To Buy?

ASK AJIT: New Stocks To Buy?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'Kindly advise about the following stocks. Can I hold or exit?'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Admiral Colombage said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have an India first approach as the key to strategic security.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

Reliance shareholders vote to demerge oil-to-chemicals business

Reliance shareholders vote to demerge oil-to-chemicals business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

With the O2C business outlook on the mend, the Street is also looking forward to news on RIL's proposal to sell up to 20 per cent of the O2C business to a strategic investor like Saudi Aramco.

Targeting Taliban: Does US Want India's Help?

Targeting Taliban: Does US Want India's Help?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked by US Congressmen if the US had explore the possibility of northwest India for counter terrorism capabilities in Afghanistan. Blinken's remarks on India assume great importance, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

For any airline to be eligible for restructuring, the current ratio has to be equal to or higher than 0.4, while 'debt to Ebitda' has to be equal to or less than 5.5.

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Buying a New Car? An 8-point Check-List

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Is it only about choosing the right model and manufacturer? No, there's more to it. Know how to select the ideal car.

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Why does Modi want more power?

Why does Modi want more power?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Power is held to effect change. Modi has shown himself incapable of affecting it in the positive sense. On the economy, on the border, on employment, on the epidemic, observes Aakar Patel.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

'We know whom Modi is batting for'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'We will resist it.' 'Farmers will not let that happen.'

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rs 3.03-lakh cr scheme to improve power discoms gets nod

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a five-year-long reform-based result-linked power distribution scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, for strengthening system of utilities to improve efficiency. Briefing after the CCEA meet here, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said, "We have done a lot for power distribution reforms. It needs to be strengthened. Today, the Cabinet has approved the new scheme worth Rs 3.03 lakh crore, including Rs 97,000 crore central outlay." He said the funds would be given to power distribution companies (discoms) to strengthen their system.

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'One man went berserk or rogue that does not mean the Mumbai police should be ashamed.'

FinMin steps in, tells Sebi to revoke 100-year maturity rule for AT1 bonds

FinMin steps in, tells Sebi to revoke 100-year maturity rule for AT1 bonds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Senior officials in the MF industry say while the finance ministry and regulators communicate regularly, this is one of the very few instances in many years where an issue between the two has come out into the open.

This isn't World War 3, but...: US expert on LAC face-off

This isn't World War 3, but...: US expert on LAC face-off

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'The killings are a worrisome escalation of tensions, but little is known about the immediate causes or results of the fight in Galwan and it is not possible, at this point, to assign blame'

Mahindra Holidays scouts for acquisitions despite pandemic

Mahindra Holidays scouts for acquisitions despite pandemic

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts plans to have close to 5,300 rooms in the next 3- 4 years from the current 3,700 rooms.

'Acting should be a turn-on every second'

'Acting should be a turn-on every second'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'Don't do it if you only want to wear good clothes and drive a flashy car. Get into banking, then.'

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

Key issues India will rake up with Pak Rangers in Sept 9 meet

Key issues India will rake up with Pak Rangers in Sept 9 meet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The Indian agenda for the talks has put extra stress on the "most important" issue of breach of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

BJP MLA not heard in UP House, Oppn backs him, unity forces adjournment

BJP MLA not heard in UP House, Oppn backs him, unity forces adjournment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Speaker refused to let Loni MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar discuss the alleged high-handedness of an official. Even after the Speaker called it a day, some members from both sides kept occupying their seats.

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As tensions between the armies of India and China at the LAC show no sign of ebbing, both sides have significantly ramped up the presence of their troops.

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Pakistani officials handed over Varthaman to Indian officials, including from the IAF, at the Attari-Wagah Border.

WINNERS of Valentine's Day SMS contest

WINNERS of Valentine's Day SMS contest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

These are the three winners of the Valentine's Day SMS Contest for the most original and creative chat-up lines by our readers!

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Chinese brutally attacked Indian troops

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Senior officers recounted extreme Chinese brutality to the Indian prisoners, with some of them being pushed over cliffs and soldiers' bodies being recovered from the Galwan River.

8th round of talks candid, constructive, say Indian, Chinese armies

8th round of talks candid, constructive, say Indian, Chinese armies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, the two armies said it was agreed to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and ensure that the frontline troops exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation.

A plus-size model's fight for body inclusivity

A plus-size model's fight for body inclusivity

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

She wants people to boycott Victoria's Secrets' annual lingerie show.

Army insists on China pulling back from all friction points in eastern Ladakh

Army insists on China pulling back from all friction points in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Indian Army on Friday strongly insisted on early disengagement of troops by China from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh at the eighth round of corps commander-level talks between the two sides that primarily focused on a roadmap for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the region, according to people familiar with the developments.

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'Mamata is an emotional person, she follows her heart.' 'We loved that Didi, we still love her, but she is a changed person.' 'Why and how the change happened, who is responsible, I can't say.'