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'Sensitivity should be a vital element of policing,' PM Modi tells police chiefs

'Sensitivity should be a vital element of policing,' PM Modi tells police chiefs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Amidst mounting concerns over radicalisation of youths by ISIS and other terror groups, PM Modi said sensitivity should be a vital element of policing.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

Will uphold the Constitution: Vice President-elect Naidu

Will uphold the Constitution: Vice President-elect Naidu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and opposition's vice-presidential nominee Gopalkrishna Gandhi extended their best wishes to Naidu.

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Stopping short of naming him, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi saying he goes around claiming to be a youth leader while being close to 50 years of age.

200 programmes in 125 days: PM's busy schedule

200 programmes in 125 days: PM's busy schedule

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It said there is no part of the country that he did not visit during the 125 days between December 25 and May 1 as he crisscrossed from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Jamnagar to Silchar, while speaking to students to scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs, foreign heads of state and political workers.

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The poll panel has given clean chit to PM Modi for two of his speeches.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

The COVID-19 challenges confronting a Mumbai hospital

The COVID-19 challenges confronting a Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Given the first-time healthcare emergency of this nature and scale, we don't have enough experienced hands to deal with the situation.' 'The models, policies and protocols keep changing everyday depending upon the evolving situation.' 'We are all in trial-and-error mode where we do some right things as well as wrong things.' 'We cannot have an ideal environment to fight this pandemic.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi named DMK youth wing chief

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi named DMK youth wing chief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Udhayanidhi's ascension in the party is seen as a precursor to him being given key roles in the DMK in future which is now helmed by his 66-year old father Stalin.

On Doklam, Rajnath says 'solution soon, China will make a positive move'

On Doklam, Rajnath says 'solution soon, China will make a positive move'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Singh also said that Indian security forces were capable of defending the country's territories.

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Indian Army on Monday celebrated the Infantry Day, marking the landing of first batch of troops in Kashmir 67 years back to push back Pakistani troops, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to the martyrs who dedicated their lives to protect unity of the country.

Happi Review

Happi Review

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Surely a person like Happi deserves to be treated with dignity.' 'But does he deserve a two hour movie dedicated to his daftness, and to the failure of the rest of the world to come round to the purity that shines behind that daftness?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Ranveer, AB, Salman: The Kooky cops of Bollywood

Ranveer, AB, Salman: The Kooky cops of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Sukanya Verma looks at all kinds of kooky khaki portrayals on the silver screen

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'How can the romance of Indian Cinema ever leave us? Never.'

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Why Veer Arjun Singh finds the MSI Prestige PS42 a confusing laptop.

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The memorial is the first-of-its-kind built by India in France after the country's Independence. The announcement to construct the memorial was made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her last visit to Paris in June 2018.

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

How a swanky Mumbai cultural venue was transformed into a contact-less facility to combat coronavirus.

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

3 useful tips to ace APPRAISALS in 2020

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Workplace mentoring helps young professionals understand their work, encourages them to perform more effectively and gives the motivation to do better work, says Ambrish Sinha.

PLA using Tibetans against India

PLA using Tibetans against India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Tibetans will participate in future conflicts with India (in all probability, some were already present in Galwan).' 'As nobody in India would like to have a deadly fight with Tibetan soldiers and officers, the issue needs to be closely followed,' observes Claude Arpi.

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Sadhvi also said "there is no such thing as saffron terrorism," adding that "saffron means dedicated life for the nation and dharma."

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on Thursday confirmed to be the next attorney general, after a historically tumultuous process that saw the senator come under fire for his views on race and civil rights.

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Ashok Chakra for militant-turned-solider Nazir Wani posthumously

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Wani laid down his life during an anti-terror operation at Shopian in Kashmir in November last year.

Modi govt refuses to take Pakistan to international court over Capt Kalia's death

Modi govt refuses to take Pakistan to international court over Capt Kalia's death

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The Narendra Modi government has refused to move the International Court of Justice against Pakistan in the death of Army Captain Saurabh Kalia.

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the past 10 years or more, the RBI has been turning down dozens of applications under the RTI Act that sought disclosing the list of wilful defaulters and the RBI's inspection reports. In fact, it is the only organisation that has a granular and complete view of the heist that has been going on for 25 years at least. But it has escaped any blame for the multiple rounds of bankruptcy and massive periodic recapitalisation of public sector banks caused by bad loans. In fact, they don't want anyone to know how incompetent and collusive they have been in handling bad loans, says Debashis Basu.

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The bodies of two terrorists had been recovered on Sunday.

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Modi said no regime had honoured Dr B R Ambedkar the way his government had.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Mauro Morandi, a 79-year-old, lives alone on the beautiful Isle of Budelli in Italy's Maddalena archipelago. He's called this slice of paradise his own since 1989, when he departed mainland Italy.

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

After driving autorickshaws and BMWs, Telangana native Vankadarath Saritha has become the first woman to hit the Delhi roads as a DTC driver.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Chouhan had earlier announced constitution of 'happiness ministry' on the lines of Bhutan, the only country to have the gross national happiness index.

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Poor and illiterate Indians are the main clients of justice system: CJI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The CJI said that absence of timely legal help to poor affects credibility.

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The blaze erupted around 7 am in the gas processing plant of the ONGC located in Uran area of neighbouring Navi Mumbai, an official said.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow, FIFA said on Tuesday.

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Dev, said that the poll panel has passed 'unreasoned' orders while dismissing complaints of MCC violations against Modi and Shah and moreover, there have been reports of dissent by one of the election commissioners in passing some of the decisions.

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

That she is no average teenager has been established time and again. As Malala Yousafzai turns 18, she opens a school for Syrian girls in a refugee camp.