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Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba made an emotional appeal to the youth indulging in violence, telling them not to be misled by the "vested interests" who want to keep Kashmir burning, and prevent the beautiful valley from turning into another Syria or Afghanistan.

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The family of the late French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi are planning legal action against the sport's governing body, his former Marussia team and Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Group, they said in a statement on Thursday.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar passes away

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The central government has announced national mourning on Monday.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Capgemini to complete IGATE merger by June, rules out job cuts

Capgemini to complete IGATE merger by June, rules out job cuts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The first phase of integration is already over

'Boxers will not suffer due to IBF termination'

'Boxers will not suffer due to IBF termination'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Indian Boxing Federation might be in trouble following its termination by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), but Sports Minister Jitendra Singh assured the boxers that their training would not suffer and would be provided with all the required facilities.

Steely Edmund keeps it simple as final beckons

Steely Edmund keeps it simple as final beckons

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Edmund is no flash Harry, on or off the court

Curfew extended in Odisha's Bhadrak after communal violence

Curfew extended in Odisha's Bhadrak after communal violence

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The curfew, clamped in the arson-hit town on Friday, would continue till Sunday, while the prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC were imposed in nearby Dhamnagar and Basudevpur as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of violence, a police official said.

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a group who want to internally damage the Congress and they may be hand in glove with the BJP.'

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

BJP MP quits party, Lok Sabha; to share dais with Rahul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Patole accused the saffron party of failing to keep the promises it made to the people.

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

When Modi was the supporting actor to Salman's Prem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A six-minute video of the PM directed by Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani is being played during the interval of Salman's Sooraj Barjatya-directed film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in cinemas across the country.

'Why does the prime minister follow trolls?'

'Why does the prime minister follow trolls?'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'Which leader in the world follows people who make rape threat to their rivals?' 'Which prime minister in the world follows people who give death threats routinely?' 'It is shocking. There is no other world leader who does it.'

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

As per the guidelines, the assessing officer has to issue letter to the assessee within 15 days of the case being assigned in NMS, seeking information about the return of income flagged in the system.

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the night before that left 129 people dead and 352 wounded.

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur corridor was an excellent opportunity for the Congress to seize centre-stage in Sikh religious affairs. After all, the Akalis never achieved this in their years in power, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The father of French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi says he is "less optimistic" that his son will recover from the severe head injuries he suffered in a Japanese Grand Prix crash last October.

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Why TN turned its back on Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Thursday's protests across Tamil Nadu was less pro-Cauvery and more anti-Modi in character and content -- including in it various development projects in the state that are perceived as 'environmentally unfriendly' and hence 'anti-Tamil', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A global group of government anti-money-laundering agencies said that financial institutions have not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at soccer's global governing body FIFA.

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday for the first time since the formerly bitter Cold War foes split amid civil war 66 years ago.

From 0 to 100 in 8.19 seconds!

From 0 to 100 in 8.19 seconds!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

And the top speed of Benelli TNT 300 is 158 km/hr.

MHA cancels FCRA licence of Setalvad's NGOs after 'inadvertent' renewal

MHA cancels FCRA licence of Setalvad's NGOs after 'inadvertent' renewal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The home ministry also ordered a probe by the Computer Emergency Response Team-India to ascertain whether there was hacking of government software systems as there have been several instances where licences of NGOs under scrutiny were renewed automatically.

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

SEE: India to Nepal: Awesome Road Trip!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera made an 11-day road voyage across some of South Asia's most deserted, challenging, terrain, always under the gaze of the sacred, dazzling Himalaya.

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body, FIFA, is expected to pass wide-ranging reforms at a Congress in Zurich next Friday, when a new president will also be elected.

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

He said following the Law Commission's recommendation, the Supreme Court in 2002 had also supported increasing the strength of the judiciary. A Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committee on Law then headed by Pranab Mukherjee had also recommended taking the judge to people ratio to 50 from 10.

6 common interview questions and how to answer them

6 common interview questions and how to answer them

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The interviewer wants to know you beyond your resume and wants to gauge if you'd be an asset to the company.

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt

Rohingya a 'threat to national security': RSS chief

Rohingya a 'threat to national security': RSS chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Mohan Bhagwat flagged a number of issues like illegal immigrants, cow vigilantism, situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the economic scenario in his Vijayadashmi address.

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The success story of Adani's Mundra Port in Gujarat, in terms of efficiency, technology and management, should be replicated at Vizhinjam to ensure that this ambitious project does not fail, say Shehzad Poonawalla and Riya Sinha.

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The US military has around 2,200 service members and civilian employees in Turkey, which is a NATO member and a crucial regional partner for Washington.

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Govt resists pay panel suggestion on scrapping allowances for acting, bad climate, family planning, funeral, robe maintenance and even hair cutting.

Opposition meets President, press for political solution in Kashmir

Opposition meets President, press for political solution in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

He regretted that whatever measures governments in the state and Centre should be taking for normalisation of situation were being taken by the opposition parties.

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Giving this information at Chandigarh, a government spokesman said that more companies of the paramilitary forces have been demanded by the state.

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Bitcoin fails to gain currency with RBI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Central bank raises red flag, warns of potential risk

No regrets about Jan 12 presser: Justice(rtd) Kurian Joseph

No regrets about Jan 12 presser: Justice(rtd) Kurian Joseph

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

JUstice Kurian Joseph favoured setting up of an administrative committee to assist the office of Chief Justice of India in effectively handling the affairs of the top court.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'