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Yuvan partially delivers in Yogi

Yuvan partially delivers in Yogi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Yogi would be considered good from any other composer, but from Yuvan, you've come to expect more. In that sense, it only partially delivers.

Rs 2,000,000,000,000! That's what India Inc mopped up

Rs 2,000,000,000,000! That's what India Inc mopped up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

The capital raised by Indian companies in the 2010 calendar year was over one-third more than the Rs 1,50,000-crore (Rs 1,500-billion) mop-up in the previous year and was a beacon of hope in a global economy that has been witnessing turbulence on account of the poor health of Western economies.

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Modi has visited all these three countries (the UAE more than once, inexplicably) but has left out Kuwait and Oman, the two Gulf countries that are closest to India in their political, cultural and civilisational ethos,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Heavy cross winds delay GSAT-18 launch by a day

Heavy cross winds delay GSAT-18 launch by a day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Arianespace launch vehicle Ariane-5 VA-231, carrying GSAT-18 along with co-passenger Sky Muster II for the Australian operator nbn (National Broadband Network) was scheduled for launch at 2am on Wednesday.

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

5 planes and 13 ships are out trying to track the aircraft, which was carrying 29 people on board.

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Bihar: Rudy, Pappu charged for poll code violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

First Investigation Reports have been filed against Bihar minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and four Members of Parliament including Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pappu Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and his wife for allegedly violating the model code of conduct for elections.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What Obama told the Muslim world

What Obama told the Muslim world

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Read United States President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world.

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The arduous hunt for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Friday entered a new phase with two hi-tech ships scouring a large area in the Indian Ocean for the black box of the jet before pings from it fall silent.

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Prez praises judiciary's efforts for gender justice

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Speaking at the International Judicial Conference 2020 'Judiciary and the Changing World', Kovind said the apex court has led 'progressive social transformation' and referred to the two decades old Vishaka guidelines for preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace and the recent direction that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings.

Goa rape case: Minister's son surrenders

Goa rape case: Minister's son surrenders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte's son Rohit, who allegedly raped a German minor girl, today surrendered before the Goa police.

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Scared of losing your job? 10 things to do

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Utilise this time to gain hands-on experience on newer skills or refine current ones.

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The vessel 'La Place', which is belonging to the French Naval forces and is participating in the search for the plane that crashed last month, has picked up signals coming from deep in the sea and believed to be from one of the black boxes of the plane, which crashed into the Mediterranean, a statement from the committee investigating the crash said.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Meet TIME's Person of the Year: The Guardians

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered at the GulfKingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October, and three other journalists were named TIME's Person of the Year, an honour that recognises them for "taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths" and "for speaking up and for speaking out". "For taking great risks in pursuit of greater truths, for the imperfect but essential quest for facts, for speaking up and for speaking out, the Guardians -- Jamal Khashoggi, the Capital Gazette, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo -- are TIME's Person of the Year," the magazine said on Tuesday. Here's all you need to know about TIME's Guardians.

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

PHOTOS: Snow, white and the Valley

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Umar Ganie/Rediff.com captures some wow moments from snow-bound Kashmir

EC slaps show cause notice on Himachal Pradesh CM

EC slaps show cause notice on Himachal Pradesh CM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The notice was issued to Singh after the Commission received a report that the chief minister had protested against the detention of a vehicle with beacon light and had said that it was illegal on part of the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police to do so. "You had cautioned the officials to behave properly as you had posted them to the district and had further remarked that the model code of conduct is not a law and I know what the law is," the EC said.

India set to become luxury retail destination

India set to become luxury retail destination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

The luxury retail market, which is currently in its nascent stage was roughly estimated to be around Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) and expected to grow at 20 per cent in next five years. The booming stock market and the recent news that India's leading industrialist, Mukesh Ambani, had even overtaken Bill Gates, to become the richest person in the world, is an indication that the country was ready for that ultimate 'haute couture' experience.

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa, Congress general secretary B K Hari Prasada and BJP leader Purshotam Rupalia for violating its model code in force in Gujarat.

Learn locally, Delhi Mayor tells the world

Learn locally, Delhi Mayor tells the world

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Local authorities, the Mayor said, have developed programmes, including for sustainable transport, waste management and environmental protection, which had led to an improvement in citizen's lives.

Why the world is worried about India

Why the world is worried about India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The feeling is growing that if India slips in the realms of liberal tenets, it will be a tragedy not only for the country, but also for the world because it will lose a remarkable role model,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

He is reportedly undergoing a four-day exercise with the 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Prince Harry joins Gurkhas: Report

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

He is reportedly undergoing a four-day exercise with the 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Experts believe human activities in the region make Great Wall protection extremely difficult.

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

My children asked if we have to leave after Trump win: Biswal

My children asked if we have to leave after Trump win: Biswal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Biswal, who is in her late 40s, said there is a lot of fear and anxiety in a lot of communities.

Landslides hamper restoration of Indo-Pak road

Landslides hamper restoration of Indo-Pak road

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Early restoration will not only restart the bus service but facilitate relief to border villages.

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

After refusing to take security cover, Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become the Delhi chief minister, has refused to shift to a government bungalow in line with his resolve to end the VIP culture.

The milch cow for Indian KPOs

The milch cow for Indian KPOs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Thiem through to Round 3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.

3 ultras killed near RSS headquarters

3 ultras killed near RSS headquarters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The identities of the three terrorists, who were in the age group of 20-22 and believed to be members of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, are yet to be established

Gadkari's allegations on 'Congress deal' are RUBBISH: Kejriwal

Gadkari's allegations on 'Congress deal' are RUBBISH: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

In keeping with its promise to end the VIP culture, the Aam Admi Party government in Delhi has decided that the red beacon will not be used by ministers and officials.

Ship begins profiling sea floor, Coast Guard plane search continues

Ship begins profiling sea floor, Coast Guard plane search continues

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The search for the missing Coast Guard Dornier aircraft and its three member crew continued for the seventh consecutive day on Monday with the involvement of multiple government agencies.

4.5-tonne heavy, bullet proof vehicle deployed at Parliament

4.5-tonne heavy, bullet proof vehicle deployed at Parliament

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The vehicle can attain a maximum speed limit of 25 km per hour and is the first of its kind in the small variants of bullet proof vehicles.

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.