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When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

At least 16 people were killed as the building near the J J Hospital in south Mumbai caved in.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

'You cannot bring religion to school'

'You cannot bring religion to school'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'You can walk wearing the hijab on the street, but not in a school.'

Euro 2020: Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in opener

Euro 2020: Ambitious Italy face talented Turkey in opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Italy face a tough opening day task against a resilient and talented Turkey side that impressed in qualifying and has a penchant for big games.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

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.

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

From Bhopal to Bhilai: Major gas leak mishaps in India

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Here are other gas leaks that made headlines in the last few years:

Another black January 14 for Sabarimala pilgrims

Another black January 14 for Sabarimala pilgrims

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

It was another black January 14 for Sabarimala pilgrims with Friday night's stampede tragedy being the third in the history of the hill shrine. The first tragedy shook the shrine on January 14, 1952, when it was gutted in a fire caused by an explosion of fireworks, leaving 66 Ayyappa pilgrims dead. The present shrine was rebuilt in place of the older one. In 1998, 52 pilgrims died following a stampede at Pampa, which also occurred on January 14 after 'Makara Jyothi' darshan.

'Had it collapsed on railway tracks, a major disaster could have occurred'

'Had it collapsed on railway tracks, a major disaster could have occurred'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Had it collapsed on the railway tracks a major disaster could have occurred if a train arrived at that time'

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Why Succession reminds Ram Madhvani of Aarya

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Succession is a great show that inspires me to push the boundaries of creativity.'

13 US soldiers, 60 Afghans killed in ISIS attacks in Kabul

13 US soldiers, 60 Afghans killed in ISIS attacks in Kabul

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The terrorist attack was carried out by ISIS gunmen, General Kenneth Franklin McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command, told reporters at a Pentagon news conference on Thursday, hours after the terrorists opened gunfire at American soldiers standing outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Authorities take steps to decongest Vaishno Devi after stampede

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A high-powered probe committee set up by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the site and appealed to the general public to share videos, statements or any other evidence about the incident.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Thrissur Pooram festival concludes amid security, restrictions

Thrissur Pooram festival concludes amid security, restrictions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The famous Thrissur Pooram festival concluded on Monday without any incident.

Modi writes to Dutch PM, says saddened by MH17 crash

Modi writes to Dutch PM, says saddened by MH17 crash

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrote to his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte condoling the death of Dutch nationals in the Malaysian air tragedy.

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Army, the National Disaster Response Force, police and the fire force along with the locals began rescue operations on Sunday morning at Koottickal and Kokkayar panchayats where over a dozen people are listed to be missing due to numerous landslides accompanied by heavy downpour since Saturday.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Forgot what happened in the week gone by? Here's a quick recap of what took place in 10 images.

Building collapse: Man awaits word on whereabouts of wife, son

Building collapse: Man awaits word on whereabouts of wife, son

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

While resting on a bed in state-run J J Hospital, Shamani, who is in his 30s, said he could only recall that he was sleeping in a flat in the ill-fated building and suddenly heard a loud thud.

11 killed after giant crane collapses at Visakhapatnam shipyard

11 killed after giant crane collapses at Visakhapatnam shipyard

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

TV visuals showed the giant crane falling on the ground with a loud thud.

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The tanker exploded after fuel leaking from its damaged container caught fire.

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports'

ISIS gun down 14 Real Madrid fans in Iraq

ISIS gun down 14 Real Madrid fans in Iraq

Rediff.com13 May 2016

ISIS militants have killed at least 14 Real Madrid fans at a supporters club in northern Iraq.

The Importance of Ajit Doval

The Importance of Ajit Doval

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'Under Doval, foreign powers traditionally suspicious of India were wooed.' 'Enemies were embraced.'

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

Is India back to being 'Third World'?

Is India back to being 'Third World'?

Rediff.com13 May 2021

A feature of 'Third World-ism' is lack of accountability. Whether and how the Modi government is held to account politically is a matter for the future, observes T N Ninan.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The plane crashed in the suburbs of Mora Kalu village, killing 12 civilians and five crew members and destroying five to six houses, the Pakistan army said.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the unfortunate tragedy where our brave soldiers die every week to prevent more lethal attacks on the nation.

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Henry Bello, the shooter, was lying on a floor of the hospital dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had apparently tried to set himself on fire as during the incident, the hospital's fire alarm got activated.

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said, adding that the rescue operation was underway.

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.

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma's personal security officer, who was critically injured in the deadly Naxal attack in Bastar, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Raipur on Saturday, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 28.

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Earthen diyas dotted houses and fireworks illuminated the evening sky as people celebrated Diwali decorating their homes with colourful rangolis and twinkling electric bulbs and also exchanging sweets.

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Singh and Punjab Governor V P S Badnore led hundreds of people from all walks of life who took out a candle march to pay homage to the martyrs.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Dangerous bike stunts can be stopped -- WITHOUT bullets

Dangerous bike stunts can be stopped -- WITHOUT bullets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

An avid biker offers some practical measures that can help curb the dangerous biking menace without firing a single bullet.