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Quality of Indo-Pak ties reflects on J&K: Omar

Quality of Indo-Pak ties reflects on J&K: Omar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

In a teleconference with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who is presently on a visit to India, Omar said that the quality of Indo-Pak relations has great bearings on Jammu and Kashmir and its people as "they get positively or negatively impacted by the nature of the relations between the two neighbouring countries."

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Younger people have a very strong sense of what is wrong, and what is right, along with the opportunity to call out this kind of behaviour through mechanisms like social media.'

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

"We should make it clear to Pakistan that any LeT attack upon our homeland, they will bear responsibility for that because of their close relationship between ISI and LeT," Congressman Peter King said during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Arrest me if you can, Raj Thackeray

Arrest me if you can, Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray on Monday dared Maharashtra government to arrest him and warned the state will have to "regret" the consequences in the event of that.

JCT, Fransa draw goalless

JCT, Fransa draw goalless

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

The solitary point from the draw took JCT to sixth place in the National Football League table.

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The bomb that exploded in Pune last week was made by mixing ammonium nitrate with potassium chlorate and small ball bearings were used as shrapnels to inflict injuries, but there was no gelatin or RDX in it, Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Sqaud said on Thursday.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Indian Admirals say Malabar 2018 will involve unprecedented complexity, featuring enemy threats in all three dimensions, but especially underwater threats from submarines -- a key Chinese strength. For the first time, officers from all three navies will be posted on other navies' warships. That means Indian Navy officers will obtain the unprecedented benefits of operating on US nuclear attack submarines and Japan's highly regarded Soryu submarines.

Should he bat at No. 4 for India in 2019 World Cup?

Should he bat at No. 4 for India in 2019 World Cup?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Anointed as India's No. 4 in the batting line-up in ODIs with the World Cup in mind, Ambati Rayudu said the responsibility does not 'pressurise' him at all.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Will salute Modi if he apologises for note ban mistake: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

He, however, did not make it clear what aspects he wanted Modi to admit as the "mistake"

PM thanks people for showing maturity, patience after Ayodhya verdict

PM thanks people for showing maturity, patience after Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

He also said that after the "historic verdict", the country has moved ahead on a new path, with a new resolve.

High interest rates impacting industry, small biz: Minister

High interest rates impacting industry, small biz: Minister

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The minister said she has already taken up the matter with the Finance Ministry.

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma's 104 at Edgbaston helped India to secure the win they needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup.

Our troops will make Pakistan's adventurism unaffordable: Jaitley

Our troops will make Pakistan's adventurism unaffordable: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

In the strongest warning yet over unabated ceasefire violations from across the border, India on Thursday asserted that Pakistan will not be able to bear the cost of this "adventurism" if it persists with such "unprovoked" aggression.

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Rao's death triggered a political slugfest in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with the Telugu Desam Party holding the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government there responsible for the veteran leader's suspected suicide.

SRK, the real hero!

SRK, the real hero!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Two child victims of a grenade attack in Srinagar are undergoing treatment at the Nanavati hospital with the help of superstar Shah Rukh Khan who is bearing the entire cost of treatment.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

Taj Hotel memorial mourns terror victims

Taj Hotel memorial mourns terror victims

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

The Taj Mahal Tower hotel, when it reopened on Sunday evening, unveiled a poignant memorial to the victims of the terror attack in its lobby atrium among lit Christmas trees, candles for the victims, reindeers and fairy lights.

Five times VAR made a difference at the World Cup

Five times VAR made a difference at the World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The following factbox details five times a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an impact at the World Cup.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opens to average response

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi opens to average response

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Theatre and multiplex owners had a reason to smile today with the release of Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited Rab Ne Bana di Jodi. Cinema halls in the city that have been bearing a deserted look since the terror attack last month, came alive with some audiences.

Ceasefire and opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

Ceasefire and opportunity to save J&K from bloodshed: Mehbooba

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

She termed the unilateral ceasefire and the offer of dialogue by the Centre as an opportunity that does not come every day.

Outside the Trident: Some anxiety, some normalcy

Outside the Trident: Some anxiety, some normalcy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

As the rescue operations finally seemed to come to an end, they stood shoulder to shoulder to play their part. Forming a human chain, in tandem with the Mumbai police, the staff of the Trident (formerly Oberoi) Hotel kept the media and curious onlookers at bay as the rescued hostages walked out of the hotel.

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Experts said the tensions have added to a sense of apprehension in the United States, Europe and parts of Asia that China will engage in more aggressive behaviour in pursuit of its territorial interests, which in turn has raised the possibility of a serious and coordinated pushback by leading global players.

High alert in Pathankot after villager spots 6 suspicious men

High alert in Pathankot after villager spots 6 suspicious men

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The search operation was carried out on Friday evening after a farmer claimed to have seen six suspicious persons who were carrying backpacks

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Movies, their motives and time of release make me wonder if we'll ever be able to see India as India and not a reflection of its governments, notes Sukanya Verma.

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

We mourn the passing of Admiral J G Nadkarni, who passed into the ages on Monday. The admiral -- one of the finest officers to head the Indian Navy and a most remarkable human being -- was one of Rediff.com's earliest columnists. His assessment of why India won the 1971 War is a classic and we republish the column today to celebrate his brilliant mind and salute an office and gentleman, the likes of who we will not see again.

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.

England boss Allardyce defends decision to omit Barkley

England boss Allardyce defends decision to omit Barkley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

England manager Sam Allardyce has defended the decision to leave Everton midfielder Ross Barkley out of his first squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier in Slovakia at the weekend. The 22-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to the Premier League season and many observers felt he had done enough to deserve a place in the 23-man group named on Sunday.

ISIS chief Al-Baghdadi dead in US raid: Trump

ISIS chief Al-Baghdadi dead in US raid: Trump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

US President Trump said the IS leader spent his last moments "whimpering and crying and screaming" in a dead-end tunnel before he blew himself up, killing also his three children.

Politics and the power of hope

Politics and the power of hope

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

What Pakistani voters and Barack Obama have demonstrated is the power of hope, of hope that the democratic process offers the chance of enacting genuine change.

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Called Pakistan to ensure Lakhvi doesn't roam free: US reacts to 26/11 planner's release

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The United States said it wants more progress from Pakistan in tackling terrorism.

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Time to rise to save country and democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Addressing the party's mega "Bharat Bachao Rally" (Save India) at Ramlila Maidan, she also targeted the government over the economic situation and exhorted people to raise their voice to protect the country and its Constitution.