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After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Jaishankar described as a "reasonable supposition" to expect some improvement in the relations between India and China following the last round of disengagement but hesitated to say that there could be a reset of the ties.

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Dravid Refuses Bigger Bonus

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Dravid requested the BCCI to reduce his reward to match that of his colleagues. He felt it wouldn't be right to receive a larger sum than the batting, bowling, and fielding coaches who played a crucial role in the team's success.

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Can Kirana Stores Beat The Q-Com Threat?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian kiranas are agile enough to face the q-com challenge, but it's going to be a tough fight, notes Ambi Parameswaran.

Gambhir's Choices Face BCCI Roadblocks

Gambhir's Choices Face BCCI Roadblocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The head coach gets to pick the support staff, and Gambhir is no exception. However, the board has reportedly nixed his first choices for bowling and fielding coaches.

Who Is Anant Ambani Hugging With Such Love?

Who Is Anant Ambani Hugging With Such Love?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

She looked after him for 11 years.

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

As the CBI continues to probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case, career experts help us understand what the future holds for undergraduate medical aspirants.

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, is not just a batting icon but also a mentor to young talent.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

'Family comes first': Steyn defends Kohli's decision

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Steyn expressed his full support for Kohli's decision, emphasising the importance of family.

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

Situation complex: Jaishankar on Hamas-Israel conflict

Situation complex: Jaishankar on Hamas-Israel conflict

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Jaishankar described the October 7 strikes on Israeli cities by Hamas as "terrorism" but at the same time asserted India's long-standing support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Palestine issue.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Athiya, Rahul Party In Dubai

Athiya, Rahul Party In Dubai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The couple, who have been dating for the past few years, seem set to wed in 2023.

CJI Chandrachud opens up on retirement age of judges

CJI Chandrachud opens up on retirement age of judges

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

"What the legislature cannot do is to say that we think the judgment is wrong and therefore we overrule the judgment. The judgment of a court cannot be directly overruled by the legislature," the CJI said.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

What is Mahinda Rajapaksa Doing in Tirupati?

What is Mahinda Rajapaksa Doing in Tirupati?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Even though he is a Buddhist, Percy Mahinda Rajapaksa makes a pilgrimage to Tirupati every year to worship at the famous Hindu shrine.

'Babar Azam made one mistake...'

'Babar Azam made one mistake...'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'He should have had Nawaz bowl the 13th or 14th over...

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

Law can be an instrument of justice but...: CJI

Law can be an instrument of justice but...: CJI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What sustains judicial institutions in the long run is the sense of compassion, sense of empathy and ability to answer cries of citizens, he said.

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Rediff.com5 May 2023

It may sound bizarre, but incidents of public sector bankers dying by suicide could probably equal the number of such bankers quitting their jobs, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No normalcy with China without peace in border areas: Jaishankar

No normalcy with China without peace in border areas: Jaishankar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday asserted that India's relationship with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas and there is no ambiguity in New Delhi's signalling to that country.

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'I go to shoots on a cycle; it saves so much time!' confesses Saiyami Kher.

'Amritpal should not have run away'

'Amritpal should not have run away'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'All this while he has been maintaining that he is innocent and, if that is the case, why will he run away?'

Nations With Hindu Heads of Government

Nations With Hindu Heads of Government

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Right now there are five Hindus occupying the top job in the world. Rishi Sunak will be the sixth.

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from such convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice. One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life to see black solely as a badge of protest, points out Shyam G Menon.

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

'Adani affair overshadowed Budget's stability, prudence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'That is the one headline the world is reading about India this week, and it is a potentially damaging story...' 'I don't think a panic mentality has set in, but this story is one that investors and market watchers are absolutely seized with.'

Gorgeous! Tabu is the queen of casual style

Gorgeous! Tabu is the queen of casual style

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Her Hindustan Times Brunch cover is all the proof you need.

Worst days of Covid over, but pandemic will be with us for ever: US official

Worst days of Covid over, but pandemic will be with us for ever: US official

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

With variants cropping up at regular intervals, Jha acknowledged that they are a concern as a very rapid evolution of this virus is being seen over the time.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Gandhi claimed that authoritarian tendencies are becoming clearer, with the erosion of fundamental rights being accompanied by a narrow imposition of conformity and obedience from dutiful citizens. voters polarised for electoral gains

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mitra was the editor of The Pioneer newspaper and was considered a respected voice on a variety of issues, ranging from politics to popular music, before poor health kept him out of the public eye for some time.

Can't have tense border and great relations: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Can't have tense border and great relations: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The state of the relationship between India and China will reflect the state of the border, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, referring to the lingering standoff in eastern Ladakh.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Major Prafulla Menezes (retd), Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh's wife, and young daughter Preet Kaur pay homage to a husband and father, whose services to the motherland, will always be remembered, never forgotten.

Talks with Amarinder on: Shah on alliance for Punjab polls

Talks with Amarinder on: Shah on alliance for Punjab polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Shah asserted that the BJP will once again form the government in Uttar Pradesh with a comfortable majority.