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I don't lie: Dassault CEO responds to Rahul on Rafale deal

I don't lie: Dassault CEO responds to Rahul on Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

On the pricing issue, Eric Trappier said that the present aircraft are cheaper by 9 per cent.

The A to Z of 2016

The A to Z of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.

I am not running away from Pakistan: Musharraf

I am not running away from Pakistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Amid reports that the Pakistan government was under pressure to allow Pervez Musharraf to leave the country, the former military ruler on Sunday said he will not flee and defend himself in all cases.

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.

Rahul accuses Modi of being discourteous to his opponents

Rahul accuses Modi of being discourteous to his opponents

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Amid the bitter war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Narendra Modi of being discourteous to his opponents, adopting double standards on corruption and favouring select industrialists.

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.

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

In Delhi, the poor are pitted against the middle class, with the former led by Arvind Kejriwal and the latter by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Manmohan Singh checks in at new residence

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Immediately after Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Monday shifted to his retirement abode at Motilal Nehru Marg in the heart of the city after staying for 10 years at the official residence of prime minister at 7 Race Course Road.

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Naidu is acting behind the scenes to ensure a provocation from the TRS. The TRS, on the other hand, wants to give Naidu a bad name by provoking people and then making it look as though he could not protect the rights of his own people.

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

During the checks on the Cessna aircraft registered with Business Jets India, the DGCA found that the pilots in command did not have necessary training certificates.

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

World T20: Sri Lanka hold nerve to edge past South Africa

World T20: Sri Lanka hold nerve to edge past South Africa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Opener Kusal Perera stroked a fluent half-century before Sri Lanka's bowlers produced a brilliant display in the death overs to help their team pull off a thrilling five-run victory against South Africa.

Raja Bhaiya to be re-inducted in Akhilesh ministry

Raja Bhaiya to be re-inducted in Akhilesh ministry

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Controversial Uttar Pradesh politician Raghuraj Pratap Singh -- better known as Raja Bhaiya -- who was dropped from the Akhilesh Yadav ministry, is all set to be re-inducted into the government on Friday.

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Former Air India executive director Jitender Bhargava comes out with a book detailing what went wrong with the national carrier. According to him, India does not have a civil aviation policy, and that's just the beginning.

IPL PHOTOS: Lions win despite Kohli's maiden T20 ton

IPL PHOTOS: Lions win despite Kohli's maiden T20 ton

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Star batsman Virat Kohli's maiden T20 hundred went in vain as Gujarat Lions produced a clinical batting display to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an IPL match in Rajkot on Sunday.

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party claims it has over six lakh committed workers in Bihar, a team of 10 deployed for each of the 62,200 polling booths.

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

It is in Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi, officials in Washington believe, US President Barack Obama has found an Indian leader who is willing to walk the talk to realise the common goals of the two countries. Lalit K Jha reports

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Afghan beach volleyball team miss out on medal, car but attract attention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Afghanistan's beach volleyball teams have missed out on the reward of a new car after finishing out of the medals at the Asian Games, but they are happy with the experience, media exposure and ill-fitting sunglasses they found in South Korea.

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Kohli, Starc guide Bangalore to 9-wkt win over Rajasthan

Kohli, Starc guide Bangalore to 9-wkt win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Skipper Virat Kohli blasted his second successive fifty and pacer Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets as Royal Challengers Bangalore notched up a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL encounter in Ahmedabad.

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

A relaxed PM Modi bonds with Abe in Japan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Take a look at photographs of the two prime ministers during PM Modi's five-day visit to Japan.

Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The veteran politician's desire to quit politics may just be a new entry into the long list of occasions where he has gone back on his word, notes Neeta Kolhatkar.

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Greeks greeted news of a deal with creditors on Monday with a measure of relief mixed with much anger.

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Kanhaiya Kumar and others of his ilk are now out on bail. But what about the NIT 'anti-nationals'?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In an all Dalit village in Muzzaffarnagar, three girls who do mazdoori after finishing the day's chores, will cast their vote for the first time. Opening their home and heart to Archana Masih/Rediff.com, they say all they want is a high school, a vehicle to take them to the main road and a sewing machine.

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Those killed include 41 police officers, 47 civilians, 2 soldiers, 104 coup plotters.

Donald Trump a narcissist, egomaniacal madman: Jindal

Donald Trump a narcissist, egomaniacal madman: Jindal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Bobby Jindal's tirade against Donald Trump -- like his performance in the polls -- hardly got any traction

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'In her insecurity, she destroyed the institutions of democracy.' 'She packed Parliament with her supporters with loyalty being more important than ability; she superseded judges; she corrupted the civil service.' 'She knew how to use people against each other and was quite a master of that.' 'She would do this with calculated skill and in the bargain cause enmity between brothers, split up families.'

DGCA grounds Bajaj Auto and Sobha Purvankara's aircraft

DGCA grounds Bajaj Auto and Sobha Purvankara's aircraft

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Sobha Puravankara is yet to explain to the safety lapses found by the DGCA.

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Aaron Schock, who resigned as US Congressman on Tuesday night following media disclosures of his loose spending habits, met Narendra Modi thrice. These encounters were not free of controversy either.

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The Ganga must be kept above all divisive politics,' says Uma Bharti.

Markets end at record highs; Nifty ends above 7,000

Markets end at record highs; Nifty ends above 7,000

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Markets surged on hopes that the exit polls would show that the BJP winning majority in the general elections.

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Glimpses from the Commandante's colourful life.

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

'Still optimistic about the long-term India growth story'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

We dance on every small achievement and forget the long-term objectives: Ajit Gulabchand, MD, Hindustan Construction Company.

Ghost airports haunt Modi's infrastructure dreams

Ghost airports haunt Modi's infrastructure dreams

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

India's main hubs are bursting at the seams.

RBI vs the government: Who's the boss?

RBI vs the government: Who's the boss?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Reserve Bank of India is not a free agent. It never has been, nor should it ever be.

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

'Am I crazy to resign after working 11 years for the BJP?'

'Am I crazy to resign after working 11 years for the BJP?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'In Assam we have lost 2,358 sq km to erosion by the Brahmaputra river! Do you know how much area is 2,358 sq km is? This is four times the size of Bombay. But who is concerned?' 'Didn't the BJP say that as soon as we come to power the Bangladeshis will have to pack their bags? Go to Google and search for 'Modi + Bangladeshi' and see exactly the statement he made... I am asking what has happened to it.'

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.