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Why there is little hope for Saradha revival

Why there is little hope for Saradha revival

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

It is difficult to re-enact the turnaround of Peerless.

Turkey hunts for gunman after New Year's Day attack

Turkey hunts for gunman after New Year's Day attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said he believes the attacker will be found soon.

Why India Needs Population Control

Why India Needs Population Control

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Will Prime Minister Modi start a conversation on the need for people to limit the size of their families, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the occasion of World Population Day, July 11.

Doob maro: Modi to Oppn over stance on Art 370

Doob maro: Modi to Oppn over stance on Art 370

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Modi said he was shocked that such voices are being raised for political gains in the land of Shivaji Maharaj.

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The promoter-brothers, distant cousins to IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia, are eyeing Air India's ground handling subsidiary to augment their aviation services business even as they make a big play in EVs.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

Wealth of 100 richest Indians grew by Rs 12,97,822 cr during Covid: Oxfam

Wealth of 100 richest Indians grew by Rs 12,97,822 cr during Covid: Oxfam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore poorest Indians a cheque for Rs 94,045 each.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

111 Tamil farmers to contest against Modi in Varanasi

111 Tamil farmers to contest against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Ayyakannu, who is also president of the National South Indian Rivers Inter-Linking Farmers Association, said the decision to contest the polls from Uttar Pradesh was to urge the Bharatiya Janata Party to include in their manifesto that their demands, including "profitable prices for farm produce," would be fulfilled.

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The suicide attack on a Muharram procession in Karachi on Monday, in which 40 people were killed and over 95 sustained injuries, has added to the Pakistan government's woes, as the attack may spell more trouble by igniting massive sectarian clashes.

Farmers must climb down

Farmers must climb down

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The government's predicament is a result of its own doing: That of not ensuring adequate buy-in by the stakeholders before passage of the laws, notes Vivek Gumaste.

PM is dreaming if he says economy is fine: Rahul

PM is dreaming if he says economy is fine: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Gandhi accused BJP of re-inaugurating projects launched by the UPA dispensation.

Hockey WC: How India came back after being a goal down in half-time

Hockey WC: How India came back after being a goal down in half-time

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

India gave away a goal in the eighth minute before bouncing back strongly after half time to lead 2-1. But Belgium struck four minutes from the hooter to snatch a 2-2 draw in an evenly-contested match.

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Mohammad Shami has started bowling full tilt at the nets with his brother facing him, Shami said he still can't gauge how an old red ball will behave without the application of saliva.

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.

Paes could be considered for tie vs Italy in new look Davis Cup

Paes could be considered for tie vs Italy in new look Davis Cup

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

India to host Italy on grass in Kolkata

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

When terror struck the media

When terror struck the media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is merely one in a long list of attacks on the media by extremist groups that would like to mandate what and how of free press. So, for the uninitiated, we take a stroll down recent times to see how the media and media persons have seen fearful responses to perceived transgressions.

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

Unable to sell cattle, farmers have a beef with Modi's BJP

Unable to sell cattle, farmers have a beef with Modi's BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Farmer suicides have nearly doubled in the drought-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Three-times champions Iran cruised into the 2015 Asian Cup finals after thrashing Lebanon 4-1 on Tuesday, but China missed the chance to join them and face a nerve-jangling final qualifier after being held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia.

2 arrested for London blasts

2 arrested for London blasts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

2 arrested for London blasts

2 arrested for London blasts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Umer Khalid was a A++ category top ranking terrorist and carried a cash reward of nearly Rs 7 lakh.

Islamic clergy must stop criminals from hijacking Islam

Islamic clergy must stop criminals from hijacking Islam

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'If religious scholars and preachers declare suicide attacks as un-Islamic and decree that suicide bombers will be denied an Islamic burial and funeral rites, it may dissuade some would-be terrorists who dream of an afterlife in heaven,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Modi's rural income promise leaves farmers, experts cold

Modi's rural income promise leaves farmers, experts cold

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

To meet the target, agriculture must grow at 15% compared to average of below 2% over the past four years

Why containment of Pakistan is better than war

Why containment of Pakistan is better than war

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'Terrorism is merely a symptom of a deeper disease in Pakistan's body politic,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'It is the politics of elections. Not the economic politics of farmers'

'It is the politics of elections. Not the economic politics of farmers'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'I want to ask Modiji is the support price announced by him good enough to make a farmer's sons to start farming in their villages?' 'Can he swear by Bharat Mata and say that is true?'

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart from addressing stress in the NBFC sector.

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

India must watch for signs after Peshawar that Pakistan is waking up to the dangers of Islamism, muses Ajai Shukla

Multiple blasts rock Syria, at least 48 killed

Multiple blasts rock Syria, at least 48 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

At least 43 people died in the blasts, and 45 were also wounded in the double bombing outside of Tartus city, which is home to a Russian naval base.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

'This government is not a game changer but name changer'

'This government is not a game changer but name changer'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad attacked the government for creating fear, alleging that it was just renaming the earlier policies without delivering their benefits to the poor and the needy.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The initiative would provide double the relief announced by the states of UP and Maharashtra, the Punjab CM said.

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.'

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

'I have done so many films but even today when I walk on the road, people call me Kaalia. I don't feel bad. I feel proud that people have seen me in Sholay and remember me.'