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A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Hasina, the president of the Awami League, won the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory even as the Opposition rejected the "farcical" polls marred by violence that claimed 17 lives, making it one of the deadliest polls in the country's history.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

3 Chinese defence personnel die in Jordan blasts

3 Chinese defence personnel die in Jordan blasts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The dead and wounded were members of a delegation from China's University of National Defence.

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Monday reacted sharply to India's assertion that terrorists from across the border were responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Kashmir and that Islamabad's support to Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was nothing short of "mainstreaming of terrorism".

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Syria has agreed with the Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons stocks under international control to "uproot US aggression", hours after President Barack Obama said he would "absolutely" put on hold any military strike on the country if it does so.

Unlike Vajpayee's, Modi's India has everything going for it

Unlike Vajpayee's, Modi's India has everything going for it

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'If Vajpayee's BJP saw a chance to redefine India's nuclear theology, Modi's BJP has scarcely paid any attention to it.'

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Bombed Brahma temple in Bangkok reopens

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Thailand's Erawan Brahma temple, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok, was reopened on Wednesday for worshippers and tourists three days after a blast at the shrine killed 20 people, as police intensified their hunt for a suspect believed to be the bomber.

4 Indians evacuated from Gaza on its deadliest day

4 Indians evacuated from Gaza on its deadliest day

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Four Indian tailors working in Gaza for the last two years have been evacuated unharmed with the help of the Representative Office of India in Ramallah, a top United Nations official said.

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said complete disengagement requires re-deployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and this can be done only through mutually agreed actions.

Was Reuters Pak bureau chief likely murdered?

Was Reuters Pak bureau chief likely murdered?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Reuters' Pakistan bureau chief Maria Golovnina, had three marks on her neck and had died due to blockage in her respiratory tract.

Boris Johnson leaves hospital, thanks NHS for saving his life

Boris Johnson leaves hospital, thanks NHS for saving his life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

On the advice of his medical team, he will not be returning to work immediately, with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to continue deputising as he recuperates.

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Bruce Riedel, now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who is being talked about as likely to be tapped for a senior position in an Obama Administration that deals with South Asia, said while the LeT's continuing relationship with the Pakistani intelligence services, the ISI, is much debated and the Pakistani authorities deny any such relationship, "The fact is that the organisation has been tolerated in Pakistan despite the 2002 ban."

B'desh denies reports of HuJI involvement in blast

B'desh denies reports of HuJI involvement in blast

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

Dismissing as "baseless" reports about suspected involvement of the Bangladesh-based outlawed HuJI militant group in the deadly Assam blasts, Dhaka has said it would never allow this country's territory to be used to aid attacks on other nations.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

Ecuador quake: Desperate kin search for survivors as toll mounts to 480

Ecuador quake: Desperate kin search for survivors as toll mounts to 480

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

On Monday, at least five survivors -- including a girl -- were pulled out from the rubble.

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The study noted that humans are not protected from the G4 virus by the immunity offered by other human influenza vaccine strains, indicating that there is no preexisting population immunity to the virus.

China completely withdraws from Hot Springs in Ladakh

China completely withdraws from Hot Springs in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

In the next few days, Indian Army will carry out a detailed verification to check actual implementation of the disengagement process, he said. It is learnt that the mutual disengagement in Gogra (patrolling point 17A) is expected to be completed by Thursday.

Karzai in India, to cement ties

Karzai in India, to cement ties

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is in India for talks. Sheela Bhatt reviews the relationship.

ISIS uses Indians for suicide attacks: Report

ISIS uses Indians for suicide attacks: Report

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The report said that a total of 23 Indians have so far joined the IS of which six were reportedly killed in different incidents.

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

COVID-19 may have hit Wuhan in Aug 2019, claims study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

China said the study was "ridiculous" and based on "superficial" information.

China 'not serious' in finding solution to LAC standoff

China 'not serious' in finding solution to LAC standoff

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The Chinese military is now desperately attempting to give "ex post facto strategic meaning" to its actions in eastern Ladakh.

Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Indian who hails from Bengaluru has been working with a Information Technology service company in Thailand and his record was found clear, official sources said on Wednesday.

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

"Terrorism is an enemy of the basic human rights: of life, peace and prosperity," Swaraj said.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India.

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Count of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The tally of 114 includes two fatalities and 17 foreigners as well as 13 people who were discharged after they recovered from the infection.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.