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'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'

Srinagar school denies entry to students wearing abaya

Srinagar school denies entry to students wearing abaya

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Several female students of Vishwa Bharti Higher Secondary School in Srinagar staged a protest against its administration on Thursday, alleging that they were denied entry to the institute for wearing abaya.

Supreme Court bar assn chief trashes predecessor's letter to CJI

Supreme Court bar assn chief trashes predecessor's letter to CJI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Adish C Aggarwala Thursday wrote to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud expressing "shock" at an open letter to the head of the judiciary by a senior member of the bar.

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American. I know why.' 'From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes. But if she says she's African American she gains about 20% votes.'

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.

India gets 5th set of Swiss bank account details

India gets 5th set of Swiss bank account details

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The details that have been shared include identification, account and financial information, including name, address, country of residence and tax identification number, as well as information concerning the reporting financial institution, account balance and capital income.

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

"Public outcry will not affect our judicial decisions," the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, as it began weighing the legality of the remission granted to all the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

'Don't Know What Will Happen In Manipur On April 19'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'I don't know whether on voting day there will be intimidation from some militant groups to vote for a particular person and then force them from voting for another in the stronghold of the candidate which does not favour them, or, force them not to come out for voting.' 'Anything is possible.'

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Alert: TISS courses

Alert: TISS courses

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

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Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC's suspension of the nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men's U19 World Cup in Colombo early next year.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had on May 11 reserved its verdict on the pleas after a marathon hearing of 10 days.

Check The Management Before Investing

Check The Management Before Investing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A lot depends upon the crucial decision-making skills of the management. If you have any doubts about the management then you always have the choice of selling your shares or not buying stocks of those companies at all.

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The last two I-T teams left the premises, one each in Odisha and Jharkhand, carrying with them a number of seized "incriminating documents" and data cloned from electronic gadgets in the early morning hours.

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Whether the age-old cry of kendrer banchana will be able to drown out pangs of Sandeshkhali, the EVM will tell.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

It also ordered prosecution of the returning officer for the poll, Anil Masih, a BJP leader, for his 'misdemeanour', after finding serious faults in the conduct of the January 30 election.

Govt, judiciary working as a team, but some are trying to create conflict, says Rijiju

Govt, judiciary working as a team, but some are trying to create conflict, says Rijiju

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The government and the judiciary are working as a team but some "actors in the society" are trying to portray that there is a misunderstanding or conflict between the two, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.

Former administrators hail SC verdict on IPL fixing probe

Former administrators hail SC verdict on IPL fixing probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former cricket administrators hailed the Supreme Court verdict of barring N Srinivasan from contesting any BCCI election on grounds of conflict of interest, saying that it will end malpractices while bringing transparency in the running of the game in the country.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Student suicide: Dalit faculty members threaten to step down from administrative posts

Student suicide: Dalit faculty members threaten to step down from administrative posts

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dalit faculty members on Thursday threatened to step down from administrative positions if their key demand of revocation of suspension of four other students is not met.

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

Will Siddaramaiah Be A Liability For Congress?

Will Siddaramaiah Be A Liability For Congress?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Siddaramaiah's anti-urban bias, which he does not bother to hide, may become the Congress government's biggest weakness unless it is corrected.

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

People must have tolerance for each other's opinion at a time when the tolerance level has gone down internationally, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Friday.

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The number of active terrorists in the valley is at its lowest in the last 34 years, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla said.

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The judiciary, the police, the lawyers and the public will have to know the new laws. It will also endanger settled jurisprudence on the old laws and open up all sorts of minor and major problems that currently do not exist. Whose then was asking for the change? Not the judges or police or lawyers or citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

J-K admin asks Mehbooba Mufti to vacate official bungalow

J-K admin asks Mehbooba Mufti to vacate official bungalow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has been served a notice to vacate her official bungalow in the high-security Gupkar area in Srinagar.

Cockpit breach: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30L, pilot's licence suspended

Cockpit breach: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30L, pilot's licence suspended

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The pilot of Air India AI-915 Delhi-Dubai flight on February 27 allowed a woman friend to enter the cockpit, according to a complaint filed by a cabin crew member on the same flight.

Destabilising to allow Delhi LG to name aldermen, observes SC

Destabilising to allow Delhi LG to name aldermen, observes SC

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that giving the lieutenant governor the power to nominate aldermen in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi would mean that he can destabilise an elected civic body.

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The former RBI deputy governor talked about the prospects of an economic revival, reforms in IMF, etc.