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Terror bled these 10 nations; India 6th

Terror bled these 10 nations; India 6th

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

While Iraq and Afghanistan top the Global Terrorism Index 2014 as the most terror-affected nations, India has been ranked number six.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Cops are struggling to determine the motive, as they rule out sexual assault or a hate crime.

This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. What is it?

This model lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome. What is it?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Lauren Wesser who had her leg amputed due to a a rare tampon infection now educates girls about Toxic Shock Syndrome.

China drive on school safety

China drive on school safety

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The plan aims to comb out any "hidden troubles" menacing children's security in and around schools.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

2 Tamils shot in Lanka

2 Tamils shot in Lanka

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

The army attributed the killings to factional fighting within the LTTE.

Exclusive! When Indian forces went behind enemy lines

Exclusive! When Indian forces went behind enemy lines

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'This is what we train for: That one chance to deliver a blow so lethal that the enemy will constantly think about it when planning any misadventure.'

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

Modi@1: Disappointing record on security

Modi@1: Disappointing record on security

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'There is simply no evidence of any new or clear policy direction in internal security, and mounting evidence of policy incoherence.' 'Worse, the promise of giving the common man -- and, more importantly, woman -- a greater sense of security has been utterly belied. Indeed, with an escalation of communal posturing and rhetoric, there is a broader sense of uncertainty,' says Ajai Sahni.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

American atheist blogger Avijit Roy hacked to death in Bangladesh

American atheist blogger Avijit Roy hacked to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A prominent American blogger of Bangladeshi origin, known for his writing against religious fundamentalism, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Dhaka, according to the police.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

You will be missed, Mani Dixit

You will be missed, Mani Dixit

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

As India logged a world record of over four lakh coronavirus infections on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the entire world is shaken by what is happening here and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dropping the ball and throwing it to states" after prematurely taking credit for having "won against COVID-19" when the second wave was already underway. "Rely on yourself is the motto. No one will come to help you. Definitely, not the prime minister," Gandhi said, while alleging that the COVID-19 situation has gone completely out of control for the Modi government, and wondered whether it was their way of making the states and the citizens truly 'Aatmanirbhar'.

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Former welterweight champion Emile Griffith, best known for the brutal 1962 world title fight that claimed the life of bitter rival Benny Paret, died Tuesday. He was 75.

Tour de France: Froome demolishes rivals on first mountain test

Tour de France: Froome demolishes rivals on first mountain test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Overall leader Chris Froome put the hammer down on the Tour de France when the Briton humiliated his rivals in the first mountain test, winning the 10th stage in awe-inspiring fashion on Tuesday.

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The Game Of Thrones' actor reveals that she went through two life-threatening brain surgeries.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Southgate, and England, reap reward for faith in Pickford

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Everton's Pickford made his England debut seven months ago and had only three caps before the World Cup but Southgate let him know he would be his first-choice.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

Report sees India's coronavirus toll topping China's

Report sees India's coronavirus toll topping China's

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

India tops this list, with 3.7 million deaths, and China comes a close second with 2.8 million deaths. In all the four scenarios outlined, India tops China in the number of fatalities. Scenario 6 is the worst, and predicts more than 16 million deaths in India and 12 million in China.

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people marched through Times Square in New York City to protest the deaths this week of Philando Castile and Alton.

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A militant commander said five people were killed in the firefight and several were injured "including Mullah Mansoor."

Be careful, you're in South Kashmir now!

Be careful, you're in South Kashmir now!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'A war is being fought in South Kashmir.' 'Do not underestimate your enemy, be sensible and cautious and be prepared for the worst if you choose to move in the region unprotected,' advises Sanjeev Nayyar.

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The man, named as Micah Xavier Johnson, a 25-year-old Army reservist, was responsible for the deadliest attacks on law enforcers in America since 9/11 - shooting 12, killing 5.

Tension at Indo-Pak border disappointing, says peace-loving Malala

Tension at Indo-Pak border disappointing, says peace-loving Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai on Friday agreed to work jointly to build "strong relations" between their countries, amid growing tensions along the border.

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am proud of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, that this is a state which has done more number of tests than any state in India.' 'The more you test, the more number of cases you will pick up.' 'If you do not do the tests, then you are groping in the dark.'

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The shooting was the deadliest day for US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Use lighter bats to negotiate bouncers: Prasanna

Use lighter bats to negotiate bouncers: Prasanna

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Paying condolences to Phillip Hughes, who died two days after he was struck on the head during a domestic match in Sydney, Indian spin wizard Erapalli Prasanna advocated use of lighter bats to negotiate bouncers.

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

United are unbeaten in all competitions since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December and their improvement is down to the Norwegian's insistence on an attacking style of play, as opposed to the defensive fare served up by his predecessor.

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'India's policy makers need to pull their heads out of the sand and recognize the reality that Pakistan has supported and sponsored terrorism on Indian soil for more than three decades; a national counter-terrorism strategy must be evolved in the fullest consciousness of this fact, and of the continued hostility of the Pakistani nation-State to the very idea of India.'

Pakistan couple brutally killed by family over love marriage

Pakistan couple brutally killed by family over love marriage

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

A newly-wed couple was brutally killed in full public view by the family members of the girl for marrying a 'man of her choice' in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'A couple of hours before the H-Hour, the Kupwara division opened small arms and mortar fire on posts opposite its area of operation.' 'This was a diversionary tactic.' 'As Pakistani forces began to react to the firing, special forces teams began to slowly cross the LoC into PoK.' Nitin Gokhale reveals how planning for the surgical strikes began hours after the Uri attack.