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Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

British series to hit Indian theatres on May 18.

4' 8 Toshada Uma Breaks Beauty Barriers

4' 8" Toshada Uma Breaks Beauty Barriers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I'd like to see more diversity at fashion weeks.'

Shooters 'feeling the heat' in Tokyo

Shooters 'feeling the heat' in Tokyo

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The shooting events will be held at the Asaka Shooting Range, which is located in Saitama Prefecture, north west Tokyo, from July 24 to August 2.

India gets USDA nod to export mangoes to America

India gets USDA nod to export mangoes to America

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

India has secured approval of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the export of domestic mangoes to America in the new season, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. The export of Indian mangoes has been restricted by the US since 2020 as the USDA inspectors were unable to visit India for inspection of irradiation facilities due to restrictions imposed on international travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 23, 2021, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the USDA signed a framework agreement for implementing the "2 Vs 2" agri-market access issues.

India's Employment Rate Lower Than Pakistan, Bangladesh

India's Employment Rate Lower Than Pakistan, Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Only West Asia and North Africa have a lower employment rate than India, points out Mahesh Vyas.

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

'Switch off bulldozers of hate': Oppn slams demolition drive

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

'The fire burning on the streets because of BJP's hateful politics will not light up homes'

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

China represents the "largest threat" to Britain and the world's security and prosperity this century and there is evidence to suggest it has targeted countries from the US to India, UK prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said on Monday.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm weakened into a 'deep depression' at 11:30 pm on Friday over Southeast Pakistan.

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Washington Sundar has now set his eyes on rebuilding his red-ball career.

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.

Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan passes away

Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan passes away

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Veeru Devgan is survived by his wife Veena, son Ajay, daughter-in-law Kajol, daughters Kavita and Neelam and his grandchildren.

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

HDFC Bank goes for first major rejig after merger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

HDFC Bank has reshuffled the portfolios of its senior management team. This is the first major rejig after the amalgamation of HDFC Ltd on July 1. "The runway for our growth is large. This change is being done to bring in a very sharp focus on leveraging what we have built and for enhanced execution," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and chief executive of HDFC Bank, explaining the reason for this overhaul.

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

West Bengal was the second-most industrialised state in terms of value added and first in terms of number of factories and employment even in the mid-1960s. With a severe and long process of deindustrialisation, it lost its primacy.

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

'If you are alert, then you can scream for help'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'Being alert is the most important weapon in one's armoury when one is on her own or is venturing out in unknown territory.'

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call.

The Gujaratification Of India

The Gujaratification Of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Gujarati's intolerance for diversity can be seen in India's hard nationalism which is showing itself in Kashmir and the North East, observes Aakar Patel.

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.'

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Domestic will remain very much the core of what IndiGo is.' 'But the emphasis in our next growth phase is going to be on the international side.'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

At 7 days and 12 hrs, Biparjoy set to have longest lifespan in Arabian Sea

At 7 days and 12 hrs, Biparjoy set to have longest lifespan in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

It will also be the third cyclone to hit the western state in June since 1965, the meteorological office said.

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

vThe longest duration cyclone over the north Indian Ocean had developed over the Bay of Bengal and weakened over the Arabian Sea between November 8-23, 1977 with a life period of 14 days and six hours.

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water.

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Just what is keeping Salman busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Iulia Vantur and Jacqueline Fernandez are with Salman at the farm.

Kareena, Janhvi, Esha's day out...

Kareena, Janhvi, Esha's day out...

Rediff.com2 May 2018

What was Bollywood up to on Maharashtra Day?

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy', the first storm brewing in the Arabian Sea this year, has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, with meteorologists predicting a 'mild' monsoon onset over Kerala and 'weak' progress beyond southern peninsular under its influence.

The Stars celebrate Durga Puja

The Stars celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Shubho Bijoya!

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

Monsoon expected to be 'deficient' this year

Monsoon expected to be 'deficient' this year

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Monsoon will be insufficient this year.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Although India has sought inputs from the Myanmar army since most of those involved in Thursday's ambush would have sneaked across into Myanmar, the fresh operations would smoke out insurgents based in hideouts on the Indian side along the border.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.

Will shed my blood to stop Bengal's division: Mamata

Will shed my blood to stop Bengal's division: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Amid demands for a separate state carved out of Bengal by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her own blood, if need be, to thwart attempts to divide the state.

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Raging Asani likely to weaken into cyclonic storm on nearing coast

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The cyclone expected to weaken gradually over the next two days.

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.