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Trump's Muslim ban plan is 'full of hatred', says Malala

Trump's Muslim ban plan is 'full of hatred', says Malala

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Malala warned that anti-Muslim speech would only incite more terrorism.

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban, has been reunited with her friend who was injured in the same attack in Pakistan last year.

Malala wants to be prime minister of Pakistan

Malala wants to be prime minister of Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai says she wants to become the prime minister, following in the footsteps of her role model late Benazir Bhutto, and aspires to use that position to serve her nation.

Nobel Prizes 2014: Winners at a glance

Nobel Prizes 2014: Winners at a glance

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The Nobel Prizes were given away at a glittering ceremony in Oslo, Norway. Here is a look at this year's winners.

Chai pe charcha at Nobel banquet

Chai pe charcha at Nobel banquet

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

There is an Assam connection to this year's Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm with a special tea served at the grand banquet coming from the northeastern state of India.

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Six years after Taliban attack, Malala returns to Pak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Malala was dressed in Pakistani salwar kameez and dupatta. She was smiling and looked happy as he was greeted at the airport.

'The Taliban is very angry that Malala stood up to them'

'The Taliban is very angry that Malala stood up to them'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'Pakistan should evolve a common narrative. The country should have common position in combating all kinds of terrorism and not fight selectively.' 'The main motive was revenge, of course. But the Nobel Prize to Malala Yousufzai also contributed to the Taliban's anger' Bestselling Pakistani author and foreign policy expert Ahmed Rashid speaks exclusively on the Peshawar school attack with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

10 people who forced Modi's exit from Time's title

10 people who forced Modi's exit from Time's title

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who did not make it to the final eight selected by TIME for the annual 'Person of the Year' title, has been hailed as one by its readers in an online poll conducted by the publication. Let's take a look at the 10 names that forced Modi out of reckoning for the title.

When Malala was not impressed by TIME's magazine ranking

When Malala was not impressed by TIME's magazine ranking

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Her father Ziauddin Yousafzai talks about this interesting fact in his new book "Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey and the Fight for Equality".

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease.

Jihad, journalism: Taliban leader's skills on LinkedIn profile

Jihad, journalism: Taliban leader's skills on LinkedIn profile

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A senior Taliban commander, wanted in connection with an assassination bid on Malala Yousafzai's life, has been found using networking site LinkedIn, listing his skills as "jihad and journalism".

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

When Nobel laureate Satyarthi lost his speech midway through address

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, lost a page of his speech on Wednesday midway through his lecture and wondered whether this had happened before to any other Nobel laureate.

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Here are some little-known facts about Indian child activist Kailash Satyarthi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzay

Arjun Kapoor meets Malala

Arjun Kapoor meets Malala

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Malala, Obama girls on Time's most influential teens list

Malala, Obama girls on Time's most influential teens list

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai, Obama's daughters and Joshua Wong, the face of the Hong Kong protests against China have been named by Time magazine among its list of the 25 most influential teenagers of 2014.

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

When Pakistan announced that the ten gunmen behind the bloody assault on Malala Yousafzai, who spoke out against Taliban oppression of female education, had been sentenced to 25 years in jail, many thought justice had been served. But that wasn't the case.

Give us a chance to salute the woman in you!

Give us a chance to salute the woman in you!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Write to us if you're a woman who has broken stereotypes and share your experience with us!

It's true! Donald Trump nominated for Peace Nobel 2016:

It's true! Donald Trump nominated for Peace Nobel 2016:

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Controversial Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his "vigorous" ideology that counters radical Islam as a weapon of deterrence, according to media reports.

This Nobel is for all Indians: Satyarthi gifts medal to Rashtrapati Bhavan

This Nobel is for all Indians: Satyarthi gifts medal to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be able to get a glimpse of the Nobel Peace Prize received by child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi, who dedicated the honour to the nation by presenting his medal to President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday.

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

UN Secretary General to meet Satyarthi during India visit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will meet India's top leadership and Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi when he visits the country later this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama has written a profile for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Time magazine as it named the Indian leader among the 100 most influential people in the world.

We will attack Malala again, threaten Pak Taliban

We will attack Malala again, threaten Pak Taliban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Pakistani Taliban on Monday vowed they would again target teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt last year to become a frontrunner for the Nobel Peace prize.

Malala wants to be a politician to transform Pakistan's future

Malala wants to be a politician to transform Pakistan's future

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai on Monday said she wants to be a politician in future to ensure compulsory education in her country, an issue for which she was shot in the head by the Taliban.

Education is the best weapon against terrorism, says Nobel winner Malala

Education is the best weapon against terrorism, says Nobel winner Malala

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Pakistani teenager and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been conferred with the Liberty Medal, and the youngest recipient of the American award said this will encourage her to continue her campaign for child rights in countries including India.

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Elated over winning the Nobel Peace prize, renowned child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Friday dedicated the coveted award to people of India and vowed to work with renewed vigour against exploitation of children and to ensure their welfare.

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

It has been a year since Islamic militant group Boko Haram abducted 276 teenage girls from their school dormitories in northeastern Nigeria.

Modi writes for Economist: I intend to redeem the faith of Indians

Modi writes for Economist: I intend to redeem the faith of Indians

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

It was for the second time in recent days that Modi has touched upon issues relating to diversity and pluralism, as he faces criticism over the issue of intolerance in the country.

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who did not make it to the final eight selected by TIME for the annual 'Person of the Year' title, has been hailed as one by its readers in an online poll conducted by the publication.

'No power in the world can stop my fight for education'

'No power in the world can stop my fight for education'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Questioning the "silence" of Pakistani leaders on terrorism, 18-year-old Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Saturday said she harbours the hope of becoming the prime minister of her country.

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.

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

A bland remake of the Tamil hit Mouna Guru, girl power is merely a USP device in Akira, says Sukanya Verma.

Malala wins Anna Politkovskaya Award

Malala wins Anna Politkovskaya Award

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani school girl shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning in favour of women's education today won an award instituted in the name of Russian journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya.

Why India needs a Malala!

Why India needs a Malala!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Sherna Gandhy hopes Malala Yousafzai can convince the powers-that-be in New Delhi that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that our children get a decent education.

Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

They'll be increasingly define everything from products to politics of this country.

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

'Today, when Kailash Satyarthi is being honoured with the most prestigious global award, reports appear to the effect that many millions of Indian children are in 'slavery'. This is hardly the reputation that India should have when we are basking in the glory of 'Mangalyan',' says T P Sreenivasan.

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Make in India cannot be successful on the toil, miseries and abuses of young children in the manufacturing sector, the Nobel laureate wrote in a letter to PM

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The PM has been named second year running; other contenders include Google's Sundar Pichai, US President Barack Obama, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi.

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi is ranked fifth on the 2015 roster of 'World's Greatest Leaders' with Satyarthi coming in at the 28th spot.

Malala named youngest UN Messenger of Peace

Malala named youngest UN Messenger of Peace

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Men should not clip the "wings of women and let them fly", Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai said as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres designated her as the youngest-ever 'Messenger of Peace'.

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Protesters on Twitter have begun asking people to boycott Ola's service, as mark of disagreement with the company's views