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26/11 terror attacks: 'Half of the cops weren't armed'

26/11 terror attacks: 'Half of the cops weren't armed'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Labelling the 26/11 terror attacks as 'deceptively simple and highly coordinated with little money expended', the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said the crippling flaw in the Mumbai police's defence against the initial assault was that its officers didn't even carry weapons.

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Pearl's father opposes mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Joining the debate on the controversy over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the father of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was beheaded by militants in Pakistan, has said the mosque should not be built there and should be moved to another location.

A Belgaumite's plea to all politicians

A Belgaumite's plea to all politicians

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

My request to all politicians is: Please don't make me choose between the two or burden me with an identity crises when I have none. More important, please don't make a mountain of a molehill. Our nation has more important issues to address, writes Vivek Gumaste

Will hold tricolour when J-K flag is restored: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour when J-K flag is restored: Mehbooba

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream political parties, including the National Conference and the PDP, formed the Gupkar alliance on October 15 for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state and also to initiate a dialogue between all the stakeholders on the issue.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The domestic crude oil producers will benefit from levy of customs duty at 5% on crude oil, and effective tax incidence will come down due to weighted deduction on R & D as well as cut in the surcharge on corporate taxes for domestic companies

Bharti to spend $800 mn on Zain Africa this fiscal

Bharti to spend $800 mn on Zain Africa this fiscal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Bharti Airtel will spend up to $800 million (about Rs 3,565 crore) this fiscal on setting up infrastructure network for its new acquisition Zain Africa.

BJP and resurgent India: Are they incompatible?

BJP and resurgent India: Are they incompatible?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Was this a clear-cut verdict with an unambiguous mandate? A cursory perusal would be in the affirmative but a meticulous dissection reveals otherwise.

Why the PM must focus on education reforms

Why the PM must focus on education reforms

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The Prime Minister should focus his energies now on reforming higher education.

IAF plane crunch worsens; Jaguar engine upgrade axed

IAF plane crunch worsens; Jaguar engine upgrade axed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

With Honeywell demanding what Indian Air Force sources term an "exorbitant" price for F-125IN engines, the IAF has told HAL that it has abandoned its plan to upgrade 80 Jaguar fighters with new Honeywell engines, reports Ajai Shukla.

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Muzammil Patel and Rahul Murthi will answer all your start-up queries.

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Tamil Nadu chief minister may have opened a Pandora's Box on the religion front with the appointment of qualified non-Brahmin temple priests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The prime minister has a point

The prime minister has a point

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The prime minister is right when he exhorts the corporate world to rethink its terms of engagement in a society as poor and in as much flux as India.

Boeing's space odyssey

Boeing's space odyssey

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

First Look: A Boeing Delta 4 rocket take off.

The present fills every corner of our cowering minds

The present fills every corner of our cowering minds

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Sometimes we remember our plans and preoccupations from early March.' 'They seem laughably unreal now,' says Shuma Raha.

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Why Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Grass has always suited Roger Federer's aggressive style, which is based on footwork, pace and ability to find sharp angles.

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Footfalls will invariably come down to a trickle even after lockdown restrictions go away, and the only way to prevent someone else from poaching your consumer is to go down to the consumer herself. Consumers will prefer products and services to be delivered to their doorstep, hygienically and safely.

Opinion: SC will score self-goal if Bhushan goes free

Opinion: SC will score self-goal if Bhushan goes free

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

If Prashant Bhushan were to be allowed to go scot-free, it would open the floodgates for abuse of the courts, argues Virendra Kapoor.

India asks Pak to stem 'terror rot'

India asks Pak to stem 'terror rot'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India on Thursday reacted strongly to reports of Pakistan setting up a special group to "expose" New Delhi's alleged atrocities in Kashmir, saying it should focus its energies on "stemming the rot of terrorism instead of expending its breath" in making baseless charges.

Bush for additional funding to countries like Pak

Bush for additional funding to countries like Pak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The Pentagon requisition for payments will have to be made by the secretary of defence in consultation with the secretary of state and the director of the office of management and budget.

'Mumbai is doing a good job'

'Mumbai is doing a good job'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'Safest' looks like a phone booth, but is a state-of-the-art mobile COVID-19 testing lab.

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Can Russia help resolve Ladakh stand-off?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Russia is the only country that can act as facilitator for any eventual Chinese-Indian rapprochement,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Stuck in corporate rut? Here's Grid help

Stuck in corporate rut? Here's Grid help

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Bruce Carlson, President and CEO of Grid Intl, a US-based HR firm, says a solution is available for organisations that want vibrant, creative, feisty employees.

CL Preview: Be optimistic, Pochettino urges depleted Spurs ahead of Barca clash

CL Preview: Be optimistic, Pochettino urges depleted Spurs ahead of Barca clash

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Tottenham Hotspur will be without five key players for at least two weeks due to injury, but manager Mauricio Pochettino was in upbeat mood ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday.

How telecom firms reap profits

How telecom firms reap profits

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

What US business wants from India

What US business wants from India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Lessons in telecom turnaround

Lessons in telecom turnaround

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

PIX: Can you flex and bend like Bhagyashree?

PIX: Can you flex and bend like Bhagyashree?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Maine Pyar Kiya actor is back in shape and how.

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Anushka, Sonam, Alia: Belle in Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Take a look at the Bollywood's beauty.

Isinbayeva sets world indoor best

Isinbayeva sets world indoor best

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Sell household gold, revive the economy

Sell household gold, revive the economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'There is a misconception that gold is a dead asset in India.' 'Around 30 per cent of agriculture loans are collateralised by gold, Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Saket Hishikar, economists at the SBI, point out.

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

For the second time in three days at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal fought off one of the game's rising powers but beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas proved in vain as his semi-final hopes vanished on Friday.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

Jet Airways to face prosecution for violation of C

Jet Airways to face prosecution for violation of C

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Government has ordered prosecution against Jet Airways for alleged violation of various sections of the Companies Act, 1956, on account of financial transactions, including dividend paid out of profits.

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

MFs' exit load, late payment charges on credit card attract GST

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

In a set of FAQs on applicability of Goods and Services Tax on banking, insurance and stock brokers sectors, the revenue department has clarified that transactions relating to securitisation, derivatives, future and forward contracts are exempt.

Rio 2016: UK's Peaty breaks own world record in 100m breaststroke

Rio 2016: UK's Peaty breaks own world record in 100m breaststroke

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Adam Peaty demolished his own world record in the heats of the 100 meters breaststroke on Saturday as he launched a bid to become the first British man to win an Olympic swimming gold medal for 28 years. Peaty set a new mark of 57.55 seconds - cutting 0.37 from his previous record, set in London last year - and said he hoped to shave off some more in Saturday's semi-finals.