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Delhi riots: 'We can only get through this by smiling'

Delhi riots: 'We can only get through this by smiling'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A solitary patch of violet stands out in what are walls blackened high with soot, a reminder of a room that was once coloured with shades of content and is now littered with the detritus of a riot -- except for a bed on which sits Nazar Mohammad. His three-storey home in northeast Delhi's Shiv Vihar Phase 7, one of the worst-hit areas in the recent riots, tells the story of not just three days of clashes but also of hope rising from the ashes of violence.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

US bluntly tells Pak to act on terror safe havens

US bluntly tells Pak to act on terror safe havens

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

In a blunt message, the United States has asked Pakistan to intensify efforts to counter terrorist sanctuaries inside its borders and take concrete steps against the dreaded Haqqani network responsible for major attacks on American installations in Afghanistan.

Singapore riots: Indian to be caned for instigating crowd

Singapore riots: Indian to be caned for instigating crowd

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

An Indian national in Singapore was on Friday sentenced to receive three strokes of cane in addition to an earlier 25-month jail term for his involvement in Little India riots last December, the country's worst street violence in 40 years.

India's 'in-a-hurry' young generation

India's 'in-a-hurry' young generation

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Workers raised in an age of economic optimism want it all, and they want it now.

Kashmir Politics Stands Bereft Of Its Propellers

Kashmir Politics Stands Bereft Of Its Propellers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

At the moment, there appears to be no alternative political narrative to the one lying buried under the debris of havoc caused on this front by the fallout of 'August 5, 2019', asserts Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Wipro and the green buildings

Wipro and the green buildings

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

Pak releases 'tit-for-tat video' showing damaged Indian posts

Pak releases 'tit-for-tat video' showing damaged Indian posts

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Pakistan Army spokesman alleged that India on May 13 had 'targeted innocent civilians'.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

British citizen detained in Russia after incident on World Cup train: Embassy

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Thanks to monetary help from several people, we are comfortable and living with dignity.'

Bundesliga PICS: Eerie silence across stadiums on restart

Bundesliga PICS: Eerie silence across stadiums on restart

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The games sounded more like Sunday kickabouts or high-intensity training sessions than the return to action of highly-paid professionals in the world's best attended football league with normally an average of about 42,000 spectators per game.

Call cops, don't panic: New guidelines to schools after Peshawar massacre

Call cops, don't panic: New guidelines to schools after Peshawar massacre

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

A set of comprehensive guidelines on how to deal with any situation arising out of a terrorist attack has been sent to schools across the country in the wake of the Taliban massacre of 148 people, mostly children, in Peshawar.

Defence ministry, services squabble over cost of strengthening military bases

Defence ministry, services squabble over cost of strengthening military bases

Rediff.com13 May 2017

We sought Rs 2,000 crore from government to revamp security infrastructure at bases and installations. But it is yet to give a single rupee: Armed forces. The armed forces will have to spend money on revamping security infrastructure from funds allocated in defence budget: Defence ministry.

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

The fashion outsider making waves in Milan and New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The vibe of Vaishali Shadangule's flagship store in Kala Ghoda reminds you that she'll always be an outlier, says Abhishek Mande.

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sprawling Ashram founded by arrested self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raula in Odisha's Kendrapara district was officially evaluated at Rs 4.48 crore.

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).' 'This would mean that there has been no change in India's climate of doing business across two regimes.' 'This is exactly consistent with the reality on the ground,' observes Debashis Basu.

Mumbai gets its aquarium back, but don't expect a world-class one

Mumbai gets its aquarium back, but don't expect a world-class one

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Fish-lover Rajesh Karkera revisits Taraporevala Aquarium V.20 after decades and comes back with mixed feelings. Is this the new-look one the city was promised?

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The battle for Mosul, where the self-declared caliph of IS is believed to be hiding, is likely to end in a decisive defeat for the terrorist group, the Independent reported.

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The determination of over 150 soldiers helped by two canines and earth penetrating radars and special ice cutting equipment helped rescue Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad.

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Mirabai Chanu talks about training in lockdown and her plans to return to her old fitness regime.

Patna flooded due to incessant rains, 13 dead

Patna flooded due to incessant rains, 13 dead

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The three districts are among over a dozen in the state that were lashed by incessant rain for close to 48 hours bringing normal business to a grinding halt and disrupting rail and road traffic in most places.

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.

Street art: From the margins to mainstream

Street art: From the margins to mainstream

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Street art has emerged from its rebellious underground existence to a growing art genre in its own right. Ritika Bhatia maps the Indian leg of the movement.

Agencies ill prepared; intel ignored: Pathankot Parliamentary Panel report

Agencies ill prepared; intel ignored: Pathankot Parliamentary Panel report

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The Parliamentary Standing Committee said despite the fencing, floodlighting and patrolling by the Border Security Force personnel, Pakistani terrorists managed to sneak into India from across the border.

Why the NDRF finds rescue ops in Nepal difficult

Why the NDRF finds rescue ops in Nepal difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Salvage operations in the earthquake-hit Himalayan country is becoming a 'time consuming' affair

Inaction against attacks on UN peacekeepers dangerous: India

Inaction against attacks on UN peacekeepers dangerous: India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

India has criticised the UN over lack of any 'specific concrete action' by member states to penalise those who attack.

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

At a time when buyers are complaining about developers not sticking to delivery schedules and delays stretching for three-four years, these technologies have come as a boon.

I am proud of saving the American economy: Barack Obama

I am proud of saving the American economy: Barack Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

'I am very confident that America is stronger and more prosperous'

Pampore attack ends 56 hours later, 2 terrorists killed

Pampore attack ends 56 hours later, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Security forces pounded the building of Entrepreneurship Development Institute since Monday after three militants barged inside the complex with the aim of engaging the law enforcing agencies.

PHOTOS: Soldiers in Afghanistan play soccer in memory of World War One truce

PHOTOS: Soldiers in Afghanistan play soccer in memory of World War One truce

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

That moment in 1914 - when troops along Europe's Flanders front met after four months killing each other to sing carols, exchange gifts and play soccer in No Man's Land - is celebrated as a triumph of humanity over the savagery of war.