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BlackBerry can't provide access to data

BlackBerry can't provide access to data

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

RIM's statement comes at a time when Indian security agencies have warned the company to provide the technology to monitor contents or face a ban on its operations.

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Covid deaths at home, on the way to hospital or in private centres are not being counted in Bihar's official list of dead.

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

It emphasised that agricultural infrastructure needs considerable investments and hence Section 80IA benefits must be extended to all such investments like IT infrastructure, computers, VSAT, solar panels, water harvesting facilities, storage etc.

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'The voter thinks that the State is not going to impartially deliver services, provide justice, basic law and order, social insurance -- so as a voter it's very rational that I may choose a criminal who will help me navigate the State.' 'A weak State allows a criminal politician to be the person who provides that guarantee to mediate whatever problem the citizen has with the State.'

Oh Maggi! Big question mark over fate of India's most popular noodles

Oh Maggi! Big question mark over fate of India's most popular noodles

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Is India's most popular instant noodles banned in Uttar Pradesh?

11 food, pharma organisations seek CBI inquiry against FSSAI

11 food, pharma organisations seek CBI inquiry against FSSAI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

As many as 11 industry bodies related to food and pharma sectors on Thursday alleged that the food regulator FSSAI has become "den of corruption" and demanded a CBI inquiry into the functioning of the authority, which shot to limelight over the Maggi issue.

Asif likely to play against India

Asif likely to play against India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Pakistan team management is seriously considering playing dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif in the crucial Champions Trophy tie against India on Saturday in Centurion, South Africa.

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network leader

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Jalaluddin Haqqani was closely tied to Al Qaeda leaders and had played a key role in supporting the terror group in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.

UNSC not waiting with garlands for you: Pak Min on Kashmir

UNSC not waiting with garlands for you: Pak Min on Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Qureshi urged for unity among political parties in Pakistan on Kashmir and warned that doing politics on the issue would harm the cause.

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

'Are we in an Emergency-like situation again?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Two worthies were overheard mulling recent political developments

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Engineer-MBA quits 9 to 5 job to make music

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I knew one day I will explode if I don't get some sanity with making music.'

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

'The story ends at the end of this season; I don't know if they will extend it. It's a fairly solid conclusion (but) there is always scope for more.'

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Gracy Singh on Deshdrohi and about not being seen in any big movies in recent future.

Where's our freedom of expression?

Where's our freedom of expression?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Just because one can (so far) criticise the policies of the government, or expose a corruption scandal, or question bureaucrats, does not mean we have freedom of speech, says Sherna Gandhy.

Pakistan claims its fulfilling sanctions against JeM

Pakistan claims its fulfilling sanctions against JeM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

India has slammed Pakistan for stating that it had no role in the Pulwama attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror group JeM, saying Islamabad could not claim that it was unaware of the presence of terror groups on its soil as the links of such outfits to the country were there for everyone to see.

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Sports Shorts: Asian champ Arpinder wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

Tanmay Bhat got roasted for a bad joke

Tanmay Bhat got roasted for a bad joke

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bhat recently used the 'face-swap' feature on Snapchat to imitate cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and then singer Lata Mangeshkar.

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Special NIA judge Manoj Kumar Sinha held all the five accused -- Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui and Azharuddin Qureishi -- guilty in the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.

Your job is to govern, not to become our parents

Your job is to govern, not to become our parents

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

'What adult citizens do in the privacy of their home, what they eat or drink or watch, is not the government's concern.'

BCCI replies to ICC submission

BCCI replies to ICC submission

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

The BCCI sent a reply to arbitrator Justice Albie Sachs rebutting the ICC's contentions on the six-ODI ban slapped on Sourav Ganguly.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Shane Warne returned to Rajasthan Royals as team mentor, 10 years after he famously led the side to the Indian Premier League title in the inaugural edition.

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While FSSAI announced it would ban bromates in breads, it proposes to allow the very same in drinking water

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Beware of the TikTok app

Beware of the TikTok app

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.

Wendy Doniger is now under attack for 'On Hinduism'

Wendy Doniger is now under attack for 'On Hinduism'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Another book on Hinduism by American indologist Wendy Doniger has come under attack from the same Delhi-based group which had compelled the publishers of an earlier work by her to withdraw the title.

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Facebook on Thursday announced that it has shut down Free Basics in India.

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The peaks Prithvi Shaw scaled on the first day of his Test career in numbers, via Rajneesh Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Rankireddy-Shetty enter semis of Thailand Open

Sports Shorts: Rankireddy-Shetty enter semis of Thailand Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

FSSAI urges HC to recall its 'order' allowing exports of Maggi

FSSAI urges HC to recall its 'order' allowing exports of Maggi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The HC had earlier refused to grant relief to Nestle by rejecting its plea for stay of the orders of the food regulator banning nine variants of Maggi noodles.

Net neutrality: Netizens, Facebook in a war of words

Net neutrality: Netizens, Facebook in a war of words

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The comments drew sharp criticism from netizens with some calling Facebook's Free Basics plan as Internet colonialism.

IPL preview: Desperate for turnaround, Rajasthan return to home turf

IPL preview: Desperate for turnaround, Rajasthan return to home turf

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Three consecutive defeats have more or less sealed their fate and for things to turn around for the Royals, every aspect of their game needs to improve and click for them.

'Diet is a personal choice'

'Diet is a personal choice'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Where does Modi's Hindu nationalism go from here?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Will Muslims in large numbers react positively, especially in the context of the events of the last thirty years?' 'In the process, could Modi end up alienating his core supporters?' A fascinating excerpt from Jaithirth Rao's The Indian Conservative : A History of Indian Right-Wing Thought.

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.