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'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'

After Decades IPKF Set For Overdue Official Honour

After Decades IPKF Set For Overdue Official Honour

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Why are IPKF martyrs not being officially recognised and appropriately honoured? And is the government really changing its mind on this now?', asks Aditi Phadnis.

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava.

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar was Kashmir's leading venue for protests where fortified defences had been set up by security forces. Today a group of youngsters dances at the Chowk and makes reels.

India informs Pakistan why it suspended Indus Water Treaty

India informs Pakistan why it suspended Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with immediate effect, accusing Pakistan of breaching the pact by refusing to negotiate modifications and engaging in sustained cross-border terrorism. The decision follows a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. Pakistan has rejected India's move, calling it an "act of war."

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Our visa operations in Bangladesh constitute the largest visa operations India conducts worldwide. This has taken a hit after Sheikh Hasina's government was overthrown and India reduced its diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, notes Aakar Patel.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Reading India's OBOR boycott right

Reading India's OBOR boycott right

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

We must see New Delhi's position as a signal of competition to the Chinese grand design for the 21st century world, says Nitin Pai.

U'khand's Mana on Indo-China border now 'India's first village'

U'khand's Mana on Indo-China border now 'India's first village'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Mana is situated near Badrinath and devotees going to the Himalayan temple go up to the village for sightseeing.

NDA vs INDIA at Parliament over crimes against women

NDA vs INDIA at Parliament over crimes against women

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Holding placards and banners that read "INDIA for Manipur" and "INDIA demands PM's statement on Manipur", the opposition parties raised slogans against the government in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex.

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA: 'Biased, unjustified, against right of equality'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Several women wrestlers wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IOA and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting "fair trials" for Asian Games.

Logjam persists in Parliament; Rajnath reaches out to Opposition

Logjam persists in Parliament; Rajnath reaches out to Opposition

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the opposition on Monday to allow a debate on the Manipur issue to begin in Parliament but the deadlock persisted in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha as both sides refused to budge from their stand, with Congress and its allies insisting on a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi first.

'Two legends, one frame'

'Two legends, one frame'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The BCCI took to Twitter and shared a picture of Lara and Dravid standing next to each other.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha continue to take a hit

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Three others of Team India support staff to remain in isolation.

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

AAP protests targeted killings in Valley, says BJP can't handle Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Braving the heat, hundreds of protesters, including women and children, gathered at the Jantar Mantar to protest against the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

India fined for slow over-rate in 5th NZ T20I

India fined for slow over-rate in 5th NZ T20I

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Chris Broad of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Dhoni faces fans' wrath after slow knock vs Afghanistan

Dhoni faces fans' wrath after slow knock vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

After India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to display a convincing performance against Afghanistan in the World Cup, fans took no time to criticise the 37-year-old for his slow knock.

Love Deepika's international mag covers? Vote now!

Love Deepika's international mag covers? Vote now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Deepika Padukone has graced six international mag covers. Vote for your favourite!

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

Ahead of Cannes, Deepika scorches on French mag cover

Ahead of Cannes, Deepika scorches on French mag cover

Rediff.com16 May 2017

French magazine Indes' May issue features Deepika Padukone.

Arjun, the other Tendulkar, makes international debut

Arjun, the other Tendulkar, makes international debut

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Sachin Tendulkar's 18-year-old son announced his arrival in the international arena with a wicket in his first 12 balls for India U-19, and the significance of the game was not lost on the cricket fraternity.

India's BEST professional colleges 2013

India's BEST professional colleges 2013

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

In the fifth part of a series, we bring you the best colleges for fashion, fine arts and mass communication as per India Today's findings.

India's BEST engineering colleges 2013

India's BEST engineering colleges 2013

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

In the fourth part of a series, we bring you the best engineering colleges of 2013, as per India Today's findings.

India's BEST arts colleges 2013

India's BEST arts colleges 2013

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

In the third part of a series, we bring you the top 10 arts colleges, as per India Today's findings.

Rebels defend tough stand, remain unavailable for Davis Cup

Rebels defend tough stand, remain unavailable for Davis Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The rebel group, demanding better playing conditions from the All India Tennis Association, said they will continue to remain unavailable for Davis Cup selection until the federation engages with them in 'good faith'.

Stop killing Kashmiris: J&K MLA protest against civilian killings

Stop killing Kashmiris: J&K MLA protest against civilian killings

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

J&K MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid protest against civilian killings in the ongoing unrest in the valley.

PIX: Season's first rainy spell surprises Mumbai

PIX: Season's first rainy spell surprises Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Thursday evening brought a pleasant surprise for sweating Mumbaikars, as pre-monsoon showers lashed the entire periphery of the megacity.

Dhoni refuses to blame coach, says players responsible

Dhoni refuses to blame coach, says players responsible

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Duncan Fletcher's role may be under scanner following India's prolonged poor run of form but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday refused to blame the coach, saying the utmost responsibility for performance lies with the players.

Will Virender Sehwag get the boot?

Will Virender Sehwag get the boot?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

With speculation building over the likely axing of Virender Sehwag from India's ODI team for the home series against Engl#8743 selectors Vikram Rathore and Saba Karim had a long chat with the under-fire opener ahead of the third and final ODI against Pakistan in New Delhi on Sunday.

Dhoni doubtful for third ODI due to sore back

Dhoni doubtful for third ODI due to sore back

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Licking the wounds of yet another series defeat, India's struggling cricketers will seek to restore some pride when they go into the last One-dayer against arch rivals Pakistan in New Delhi, on Sunday with their captain M S Dhoni being a doubtful starter because of a sore back.

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

No viable alternative to Dhoni, says Dravid

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

The clamour for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as India's captain might be becoming shriller by the day but former skipper Rahul Dravid feels he is the man to take the team forward as there is no viable alternative in sight.

'It is not tax terrorism, it is tax jihadism'

'It is not tax terrorism, it is tax jihadism'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'The IAS officers are after the rich people, the IRS officers are after the middle class and the IPS officers are after the poor. This is the new varnashrama created by the bureaucracy.'

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The fate of the ministerial conference was sealed after assistant US trade representative Sharon Bomer Lauritsen said permanent solution to the food stockholding issue was not acceptable to America.

Britain in hockey semis for first time since 1988

Britain in hockey semis for first time since 1988

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Britain qualified for the Olympic field hockey semi-finals for the first time since it won the 1988 Seoul Games by surviving a dramatic finish to 1-1 draw with Spain on Tuesday. Britain will face the Netherlands in the semi-finals.

Navy girls reach home after travelling around globe on board INSV Tarini

Navy girls reach home after travelling around globe on board INSV Tarini

Rediff.com21 May 2018

It was the first-ever Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew, the Navy said.