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Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Modi took on Gandhi for mocking him for chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at every meeting. The prime minister said he will continue to do so despite Gandhi's 'fatwa' on it.

India, US to enhance engagement on IPR

India, US to enhance engagement on IPR

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

India and the US on Sunday agreed to enhance their engagement on intellectual property rights, a vexed issue between the two countries.

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The United States is deploying up to 275 military personnel in Iraq to protect its citizens and property as the war-torn country battles a dramatic sweep by insurgents there.

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat...

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat from tourists who care less for the fragile environment and the Ladakhi culture

J&K polls: 'Poll analysis has nothing do with ground reality'

J&K polls: 'Poll analysis has nothing do with ground reality'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Election campaigning has picked up steam in Jammu and Kashmir which goes to polls on November 25.

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Climate deal in Lima: India talks tough

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The minister echoed the consistent message of the Indian delegation as well as other developing countries that the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions of all countries should include elements of adaptation, finance, technology and capacity building.

IT+IT= IT: PM Modi's formula for India's future

IT+IT= IT: PM Modi's formula for India's future

Rediff.com10 May 2017

PM urges lawyers to fight cases for the poor for free.

Beetle mania comes to a close

Beetle mania comes to a close

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Here's capturing the car's 80-year-old legacy, and popularity, in photographs.

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Republic Day celebrations end on a high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the 67th Republic Day celebrations, the military on Friday held the beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi with patriotic fervour.

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The last day of the campaigning in Lucknow brought all political rivals to converge on the streets of the state capital, throwing normal life out of gear.

Davis Cup: Paes eyes doubles world record

Davis Cup: Paes eyes doubles world record

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

All eyes will be on veteran Leander Paes, who is the on the cusp of a historic world record in perhaps his last appearance in Davis Cup.

President Trump, meet President Mallya :)

President Trump, meet President Mallya :)

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Could Ambassador B S Prakash's nightmare turn real?

Australia v India: Another high-scoring affair on the cards

Australia v India: Another high-scoring affair on the cards

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch will produce a high-scoring World Cup semi-final against India on Thursday.

Did Sharif know about Kargil before Atal's bus yatra?

Did Sharif know about Kargil before Atal's bus yatra?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The plan hinged on two critical assumptions: India would not be able to replenish supplies quickly to launch a counter-attack. India could not respond in enough strength to dislodge the Pakistanis. Both assumptions would be proved wrong due to the ferocity of the Indian response, reveals former RAW officer Tilak Devasher in his new book, Pakistan At The Helm.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Hamilton quickest in practice on Russian F1 debut

Hamilton quickest in practice on Russian F1 debut

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Mercedes are expected to wrap up the constructors' championship on Sunday with three races to spare, having won 12 of the 15 so far with eight one-two finishes.

Modi calls for revolution to take country forward

Modi calls for revolution to take country forward

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a "four-coloured" revolution signifying the colours of the Indian tricolour in the area of power and agriculture, marine sector and milk production to take the country forward.

'We are not film stars'

'We are not film stars'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

In the heat and dust of a Baramati rally with Supriya Sule.

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Dallas police say the gunman staged a furious ambush-style attack in Dallas at a rally held to protest this week's fatal shooting of two black men by police in other states.

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A round-up of results from the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Doha on Sunday

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Races in New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea were dropped from Formula One's official 2014 calendar on Wednesday, with the season remaining at 19 races instead of a record 22.

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The towering face of Kailash reminded us that we were but insignificant participants in a pilgrimage ritual that has played out over millennia for people of four major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, notes Sonia Trikha Shukla.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Dr Pinakin Shah visited the Land of the Thunder Dragon and returned mesmerized.

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Heading a PDP-BJP government formed with an alliance between two ideological extremes, Mehbooba faces a challenging task ahead as she will strive to carry forward her father's 'healing touch' legacy.

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

As the entire Australia mourned the death of Phillip Hughes, the front pages of all the national dailies on Friday paid rich tribute to the young batsman, who succumbed to his head injuries yesterday that he sustained during a domestic match.

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

World leaders in Paris for crucial UN climate summit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

A key UN climate change summit that will be attended by nearly 150 world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off on Monday under the shadow of the deadly Paris terror attack to try to craft a long-term deal to limit carbon emissions.

Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

India's political infighting is denting business confidence.

How the Rio Olympics ban has affected these Russian athletes

How the Rio Olympics ban has affected these Russian athletes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here is the current state of play among the 28 Olympic sports.

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'As the night wore on, we could hear insects, see fireflies and slowly, the stars took over the naked sky.' 'For those of us who spend the largest part of our lives in a cement jungle and wake up to machine sounds, this was music.'

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Why is an NRI banker with an MBA from MIT canvassing votes in Madurai?

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'Challenges will come but we will stay the course. No big step can be taken if one is afraid of criticism. We will not flinch from criticism,' says Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

Discover India's poshest homes

Discover India's poshest homes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

These exist in a unique world of by-invitation-only properties -- those that are never advertised and which money alone cannot buy. One cannot simply walk in for a tour of these apartments. A buyer must first meet the developer's targeted social criteria to get invited for a walkthrough of the property.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

We Indians changed our colours, just for the day!

We Indians changed our colours, just for the day!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'Amazingly, along with the yellow army, there was still a huge number of desis, who had flown in from various parts of the world. No, we didn't sell our tickets -- we just changed our colours, for the day,' says Swapna Mitter, who was at the World Cup Final.

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

He said Brexit was an "incredible opportunity" and "whatever" the UK did after it left the European Union was "OK with me".

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

He said he would kill 10 terrorists before he died and he did

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami met a hero's end battling Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the jungles of Kashmir. His valour earned him the nation's highest gallantry award in peacetime this Republic Day. Archana Masih/Rediff.com travelled to Lal Kuan, Haldwani, to find out who this hero was.

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Jayalalithaa sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM for the 6th time

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The AIADMK supremo retained 13 of her ministers, who were in the previous cabinet, besides inducting 17 new faces including four women.

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'