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Indian scientist arrested in US for 'DNA theft'

Indian scientist arrested in US for 'DNA theft'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Singh Lakshman Meena, 33, a research scientist at the University of Central Florida, is also accused of taking disks with research information in them.

Exclusive interview with National Security Adviser

Exclusive interview with National Security Adviser

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

'We can fight our own battles. Let me make it clear that we are not asking America to help us.' National Security Adviser M K Narayanan in an exclusive interview.

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

'India even today leads in human values'

'India even today leads in human values'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

'In spite of enormous problems, there is still compassion, there is still the sense of serving the needy,' says His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

'Afghanistan couldn't be captured'

'Afghanistan couldn't be captured'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

'I told the Indian foreign office, whether you recognise Kabul or not, we will fight to the last and return to the gates of Kabul,' recalls Afghan Ambassador Masood Khalili.

Exclusive interview National Security Adviser

Exclusive interview National Security Adviser

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

'Not for somebody else.' National Security Adviser M K Narayanan on the Indo-US nuclear deal.

22 fail National Games dope test

22 fail National Games dope test

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

Out of those 13 won medals at the Games in Hyderabad.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

'There is a uniqueness about Kohli'

'There is a uniqueness about Kohli'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

What does Gideon Haigh, widely considered the finest cricket writer of our time, think of the man currently acclaimed as the finest cricketer on the planet?

Disputed Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign on Saturday

Disputed Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Rajapaksa was appointed as the premier on October 26 by President Maithripala Sirisena after sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe, plunging the nation into a constitutional crisis.

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Meena said political parties should be responsible enough to decide to what extent they should use the Sabarimala issue during the campaign.

Cricket Buzz: Jayawardene declines Sri Lanka's World Cup offer

Cricket Buzz: Jayawardene declines Sri Lanka's World Cup offer

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene, on Sunday, said he felt disillusioned with the state of cricket in the country and thus declined an offer to play a role in the team's World Cup campaign.

No sales tax from cell cos, SC tells states

No sales tax from cell cos, SC tells states

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

In a landmark verdict concerning telecom services, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the action of state governments to recover sales tax from all service providers including Bharat Sancahr Nigam Ltd.

New Tata Motors MD in few days

New Tata Motors MD in few days

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Slym, 51, died after falling from a high floor of the hotel in Yannawa district, Bangkok.

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Arrows were fired to set the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran ablaze at the Parade Ground on Saturday, an event that was attended by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among a host of other dignitaries.

Modi's minister Babu Bokhiria gets 3-year jail term

Modi's minister Babu Bokhiria gets 3-year jail term

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Bokhiria along with former Congress MP Bharat Odedara, alleged gangster Bhima Dula Odedara, who is behind the bars in a murder case, and his son Lakshman Dula Odedara, who is chairman of Porbandar marketing yard, were sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined Rs 5,000 each.

'People may get sick of T20s'

'People may get sick of T20s'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Where does Gideon Haigh see the future of the T20 game?

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'Open conflict would be a disaster for both China and India.'

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

Even Congress will back GST bill: Jaitley

Even Congress will back GST bill: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The finance minister is "reasonably confident" that when it comes to the crunch, "it would be extremely difficult even for the Congress party to take a contrarian view" on the GST Bill.

SP feud worsens: Pro-Akhilesh Yadav MLC expelled

SP feud worsens: Pro-Akhilesh Yadav MLC expelled

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Udayveer Singh, a Samajwadi Party MLC and one of the closest aides of Akhilesh Yadav, was on Saturday expelled from the party for "undignified" conduct days after he wrote to SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav suggesting him to elevate the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister as the party's national president.

Priyanka slams Varun, says LS poll not a family tea party

Priyanka slams Varun, says LS poll not a family tea party

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday fired yet another salvo at her cousin and BJP leader Varun Gandhi, saying the Lok Sabha elections is "an ideological war and not a family tea party".

Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you

Celeb-approved chocolate recipes for you

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

These lip-smacking recipes will make your mouth water.

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains, traffic halt Delhi

PHOTOS: Heavy rains, traffic halt Delhi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

People were seen wading through knee-deep water in several areas. Commuters, too, had a hard time as vehicular traffic crawled on the roads clogged with long tailbacks.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

Poll: Agree with Maneka? Is all violence male-generated?

Poll: Agree with Maneka? Is all violence "male-generated"?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Monday stoked a potential controversy with her remark that all the violence is "male-generated".

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Amit Shah now enters an unfamiliar and interesting phase of his political career. His success or failure will henceforth be assessed based on his performance as a key minister, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'The government should refrain from 'adventurism' and 'megalomania'.' 'But this should be true of reckless government action against every Indian, whether or not they are wealthy or have access to the finance minister even when he is in hospital,' says Aakar Patel.

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

Judicial appointments: CJI attacks Centre; law minister disagrees

Judicial appointments: CJI attacks Centre; law minister disagrees

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The CJI also said the tribunals 'are not equipped and are lying empty and today a situation has come that no retired Supreme Court judge wants to head the Tribunal'.

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Pakistan will continue to support terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The problem with India and Pakistan can be solved by Pakistan by ceasing its support for Islamist terrorists operating in India, letting go of its baseless demands upon Kashmir, ceasing its support for terrorists attacking India assets in Afghanistan.'

Give up 'ostrich-like' attitude in drought handling: SC tells states

Give up 'ostrich-like' attitude in drought handling: SC tells states

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The apex court urged the central government to update the drought management manual by December 31.

Review: Romeo Juliet has some good music

Review: Romeo Juliet has some good music

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Composer D Imman catches the mood really well in Romeo Juliet, writes Lakshmikanth Jaganmohan.