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What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

Arunachal 'integral and inalienable' part of India, says govt

Arunachal 'integral and inalienable' part of India, says govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The MEA asserted that Arunachal Pradesh was territorially intergal and inalienable to India.

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'They were the leaders of my country and the children of Mother India, but they didn't die as martyrs.' 'They were killed, most unfortunately, by a well planned enemy plot, and they were victims of political violence,' states Sudhir Bisht.

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Andhra cop who died fighting Naxals honoured with Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

A sub-inspector of the Andhra Pradesh's counter-Maoist force was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award of the country, as India celebrated its 65th Republic Day on Sunday.

Modi, Fadnavis dictators, noise against Emergency a farce: Sena

Modi, Fadnavis dictators, noise against Emergency a farce: Sena

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sena also said that laying a brick for the $44 billion (Rs 3 lakh crore) mega refinery project at Nanar in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra would be akin to laying the foundation stone for a cancer hospital there.

Cauvery fallout: Bengaluru FC-Tampines AFC Cup tie to be played behind closed doors

Cauvery fallout: Bengaluru FC-Tampines AFC Cup tie to be played behind closed doors

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The AFC Cup quarter-final between Bengaluru FC and Singapore's Tampines Rovers will be played behind closed doors in Bengaluru on Wednesday after incidents of street violence and vandalism in the city owing to the Cauvery water dispute.

'Fate has forced us to grieve'

'Fate has forced us to grieve'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Barely weeks before he turned 22, a young fisherman was shot, allegedly by the Sri Lankan navy.

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A 51-year-old Uber cab driver was murdered allegedly by two juvenile passengers who dumped his body at an open field in west Delhi's Mundka area, the police said on Friday.

Judge in Pistorius case warns media over leaked photo

Judge in Pistorius case warns media over leaked photo

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The judge in the murder trial of South African track star Oscar Pistorius warned the media to behave on Tuesday after a local television station leaked a photo of the state's first witness, who had asked that her image not be broadcast.

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Modi tears into Congress over lack of war memorial

Modi tears into Congress over lack of war memorial

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the Congress-led UPA government over lack of a war memorial as he targeted the massive constituency in the armed forces, minutes after felicitating melody queen Lata Mangeshkar on the 51st anniversary of her memorable song 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon'.

If this is not anti-nationalism, what is?

If this is not anti-nationalism, what is?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'We in the Anglicised middle class are unconcerned about the vast majority of Indians. We insist on only our concerns and anxieties being debated. All other Indians are irrelevant,' says Aakar Patel.

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a guard of the Mathura jail, have been arrested in a firing incident, believed to be a fallout of gang war, that took place inside the jail premises two days ago.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

For the moment, Siwan is once again Shahabuddin's home.

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The death of 10 soldiers earlier this year in an avalanche in the critical Sonam post, located close to the Line of Control with Pakistan, was due to global warming.

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Pakistan called in the Army to restore order after violent clashes.

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Review: Malgudi Days fails to convey anything

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Paresh C Palicha wonders why Malgudi Days has so many subplots when the main idea itself was good enough for a film.

26/11: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says Trump

26/11: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says Trump

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!' he said.

Combing operations to 'sanitise' Pathankot air base still on

Combing operations to 'sanitise' Pathankot air base still on

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Security officials said on Wednesday that the combing operations may continue for a day or two at the forward base.

Mathura SP among 24 killed as 'satyagrahis' with grenades clash with cops

Mathura SP among 24 killed as 'satyagrahis' with grenades clash with cops

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

At least 24 people, including two policemen, were killed as police tried to evict around 3,000 encroachers from a park in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

'Still feel papa will return home'

'Still feel papa will return home'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Nine years after he sacrificed his life to capture 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, Tukaram Omble's daughter says that citizens must realise that losing security personnel is not only the family's loss but also that of the country.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Mrunal Thakur is just three films old in Bollywood and each one has been radically different from the other.

Meet the lesser-known Malalas

Meet the lesser-known Malalas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Who were the young women with Malala at the Nobel ceremony?

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

''You should never give the impression that the police force is malicious, vindictive and indulging in retribution,' says Dr Vikram Singh, former director general of police of Uttar Pradesh.

He survived ISIS massacre, faked death for 3 days

He survived ISIS massacre, faked death for 3 days

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Today, Ali Hussein Kadhim stands before the world as a rare eyewitness to the extreme brutality of the ISIS militants.

Assam: Naga rebels blindfolded and shot dead 9 youths

Assam: Naga rebels blindfolded and shot dead 9 youths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force has claimed responsibility for the killing of nine people of the Karbi community, all residents of Assam's Karbi Anglong district on December 28.

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

"I have decided to return the award. The minorities in the country are feeling unsafe and threatened. They feel their future is bleak," Khayal said.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Lone suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Shahzad Ahmad was today convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court for murdering a police inspector and assaulting other officers.

Asaram's former aide Amrut Prajapati dies

Asaram's former aide Amrut Prajapati dies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

More than two weeks after he was shot at from close range, jailed self-styled godman Asaram's former aide and Ayurveda doctor Amrut Prajapati died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday at his residence.

Does the world care about these children?

Does the world care about these children?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

How much longer will we see such tragic images of children ravaged by war?

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Cop injured in Nalgonda encounter succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A police sub-inspector, who was critically injured in exchange of fire with suspected SIMI cadres in Nalgonda district last week, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday even as combing operation to nab more members of the banned outfit continued for the fourth day.

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

'Some neighbours' don't understand issues can be resolved peacefully: Modi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a veiled dig at Pakistan, PM Modi said "some neighbours" don't understand that issues can be resolved peacefully by talks as he cited the example of Bangladesh.

Not afraid of terror threats, Malala tells UN

Not afraid of terror threats, Malala tells UN

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousafzai on Friday told the United Nations that she would not be silenced by terrorist threats, as she gave her first public speech since being shot in the head by the Taliban.