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Should child rapists be hanged?

Should child rapists be hanged?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'You want to create a law to give the death penalty to those who kill cows.' 'But you don't want to give the death penalty to the man who rapes an 8-month-old baby.'

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to go top of the table and heap pressure on title rivals Liverpool.

When Bollywood got jailed

When Bollywood got jailed

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood's many run-ins with the law.

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Returning to work after a career gap? Read this

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Accept imperfection. Be prepared for choppy waters. Be open to change.

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said that in WSJ article.

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Taking the stand after the Paralympic and Olympic star pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14 last year, neighbour Michelle Burger testified that she was woken in the middle of the night by a woman shouting for help.

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Indian Football Roundup: FC Goa seal play-off berth; Chennai in drivers' seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

FC Goa became the second Hero Indian Super League side to book their place in the play-offs after a convincing 3-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in Margao Monday.

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Will another 26/11 lead to war?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

A senior former Obama administration official said if another attack would have happened like that, it would 'quickly escalates into a regional war'.

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

'My mother is Modi's mother; he will punish his mother's killers'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Bereaved families on how they are coping with their tragedies after terrorists gunned down seven tourists from Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 10 in Kashmir

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Inside the thriving world of India's private detectives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

After his decision to return back to academia, there have been voices suggesting that his candid public speeches were one of the aspects which made the government uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term

PIX: City and Liverpool win; PSG humiliated at Lille

PIX: City and Liverpool win; PSG humiliated at Lille

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to stay within two points of leaders Liverpool.

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

10 days after Sri Lanka's Easter blasts, questions remain

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Even as the polity find ways and means to address the genuine concerns and fears of the society, the Sri Lankan State apparatus would have to unravel these mystery-questions with convincing answers, and a road-map to the future, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

It's time to send Pakistan's army back to the barracks

It's time to send Pakistan's army back to the barracks

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The US needs to do three things to help the newly elected Nawaz Sharif government in Pakistan, says Stanley A Weiss

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India shares a 4,096-km border with Bangladesh.

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Vishu invokes fond memories of childhood writes Divya Nair/Rediff.com

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The domestic currency had lost 63 paise to close at over four-month low of 61.18 against the dollar in Friday's trade on weakness in global stock markets and a strong US currency overseas.

Why Centre must now work towards a flawless GST

Why Centre must now work towards a flawless GST

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Fiscal federalism should not be sacrificed at the altar of GST.

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Putin said India was facing a serious problem on account of terrorism and it was not an "imaginary thing".

Cabinet nod for war memorial near India Gate

Cabinet nod for war memorial near India Gate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of National War Memorial and Museum near the famed India Gate in New Delhi.

What India needs to do in Kashmir

What India needs to do in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'India needs to learn in Kashmir how to spread development.' 'Pakistan needs to learn in Balochistan how to spread development.' 'China needs to learn in Xinjiang and Tibet.' 'And if they can show tangible benefits, there will be less terrorism.' 'No one wakes up in the morning saying 'I want to kill myself', right?'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

Both India, Pak underplay Dr Singh-Sharif summit in New York

Both India, Pak underplay Dr Singh-Sharif summit in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

However much one underplays the meeting between India and Pakistan's top leaders, it can never be undervalued, reports Sheela Bhatt.

'Drones will come back to haunt the US'

'Drones will come back to haunt the US'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Drones may have been used for non-lethal purposes but state-sponsored assassinations and semi-covert wars are fuelling their boom and not scientific missions or creative activists, says American political activist Medea Benjamin.

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the incident, which US President Donald Trump termed as an "act of pure evil", is unlikely to bridge the bitter differences between the pro- and anti-gun control law lobbies in the country.

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'As far as Kashmir is concerned, a 'solution' was very much in play, and had brought endemic violence across the Jammu and Kashmir regions very much under control before the disruptive adventurism of the present regime resulted in a limited and localised escalation.'

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The issue of lynchings resonated in the Rajya Sabha; while in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the government of not being sensitive towards farmers' issues.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

Will winter session surprise the markets?

Will winter session surprise the markets?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Participants will keenly watch fate of GST Bill in Parliament.

Devyani case: 'India's overreaction disappoints' US media

Devyani case: 'India's overreaction disappoints' US media

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The American media, which demanded action by the Obama administration when a junior consular staff was detained in Lahore for killing two men, has attacked the Indian government for siding with its diplomat after her arrest and ill-treatment.

'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

'Do you have to endanger your sovereignty for peanuts of foreign money?'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Is this the only way for India to become a $5 trillion economy?' 'When you have unused foreign exchange here, why borrow more dollars?'

Ban to cripple Maharashtra's Rs 10,000-crore beef economy

Ban to cripple Maharashtra's Rs 10,000-crore beef economy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

150,000 people are being rendered jobless.

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.

Hughes blow takes 'lucky' Chatfield back in time

Hughes blow takes 'lucky' Chatfield back in time

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes' fight for survival from a severe head injury has prompted a wave of sympathy across the globe, not least from former New Zealand cricketer Ewen Chatfield, who was nearly killed by a fast delivery in the 1970s.

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by