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10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

JeM attacks BSF camp in Srinagar, ASI and 3 terrorists killed

JeM attacks BSF camp in Srinagar, ASI and 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Jaish-e-Mohammad, the Pakistan-based terror outfit, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

How India can return to higher growth rate

How India can return to higher growth rate

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'The slide in growth has arisen primarily because we have an NBFC crisis on top of a banking crisis,' points out T T Ram Mohan.

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Teams of National Disaster Response Force were trying to find out any person still trapped under the debris, officials said.

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Mumbai's 'Bhendi Bazaar' ready for a multi-million makeover

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

South Mumbai's Bhendi Bazaar is all set for a much-needed transformation.

'Chillai-Kalan' begins in Kashmir on a brrrrrrr note

'Chillai-Kalan' begins in Kashmir on a brrrrrrr note

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The 40-day period marks the harshest phase of the winter in the Kashmir valley.

Donald Trump: Russia hacking comments were 'sarcastic'

Donald Trump: Russia hacking comments were 'sarcastic'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

I'm being sarcastic," Trump said in an interview to Fox News.

What the Budget means for the NRI

What the Budget means for the NRI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

To provide similar extended time limit for payment of tax deducted from payments made to non-residents, it is proposed that the deductor shall be allowed to claim deduction for payments made to non-residents in the previous year of payment.

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Taliban militants on Tuesday attacked a training camp of the Airport Security Force near Karachi international airport in Karachi, but fled after Pakistani forces repulsed the assault, a day after an all-night siege at the facility left nearly 40 people dead.

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Three employees of a BSNL franchise were seriously wounded in a militant attack in Kashmir's Sopore town on Monday morning.

12 awesome photos that will leave you stunned

12 awesome photos that will leave you stunned

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Top moments from around the world in the week that was.

Chennai building collapse toll rises to 20; 2 rescued

Chennai building collapse toll rises to 20; 2 rescued

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Nine more bodies were recovered on Monday from debris of the under-construction multi-storeyed building in Chennai that collapsed on Friday, taking the toll in the tragedy to 20 while two persons were pulled out alive

Two killed, 9 injured as under construction building collapses in Chennai

Two killed, 9 injured as under construction building collapses in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Two persons were killed and nine injured when an 11-storeyed under construction building collapsed near suburban Porur on Saturday with rescue efforts on by multiple agencies, including National Disaster Response Force.

Nepal earthquake a lesson: Insure your property NOW!

Nepal earthquake a lesson: Insure your property NOW!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The cover will pay only for the construction cost of the building.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength across the Valley for strict implementation of the prohibitory orders.

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Unni swung up his MP5 and fired a burst across the atrium. The bullets hammered into the wall. Then he bounded up the stairs leading to the other set of doors opening into the Palm Lounge. It was a terribly risky move because he didn't have a buddy to cover him.'

'Where shall we go? Shall we die?'

'Where shall we go? Shall we die?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Damu Nagar -- a shanty colony built around a hillock in Mumbai's northern suburb of Kandivali, abutting the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, was engulfed in an inferno Monday, December 7, that left more than 2,000 homes gutted and thousands homeless. Residents displayed exemplary courage, camaraderie and chutzpah as they grappled with ways and means to overcome their personal catastrophes when Rediff.com visited them.

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Nalanda University is reborn with 12 students

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The ancient Nalanda University re-started its academic session on Monday in a low-key manner at its newly-established campus at Rajgir.

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

'Never imagined our families will be ripped apart'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Residents and families of the building collapse in Mumbai tell of their grief.

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

IN PHOTOS: 17 shades of India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These photographs show India in various colours and moods in 2015.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Scotland Yard has thwarted an Islamic State driven "significant" terror plot with the arrest of four men on suspicion of terror offences as part of an investigation into Islamist-related terrorism.

20 Things We Love About Satya

20 Things We Love About Satya

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Celebrating one of Bollywood's finest cult classics, as it turns 20.

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The plane crashed into the airport boundary wall and landed in a sewage treatment plant while returning back due to apparent technical problem.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The apex court imposed four conditions on the marine.

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

12 killed, 11 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Several people are feared trapped under the debris of the structure.

Odisha steps up relief work after Hudhud

Odisha steps up relief work after Hudhud

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Odisha government stepped up relief and restoration activities as cyclone Hudhud passed to neighbouring Chhattisgarh on Monday after claiming three lives, damaging about 50,000 thatched houses, electrical infrastructure and roads in four districts.

Modi, Sonia spar during election rallies

Modi, Sonia spar during election rallies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

As they kickstarted campaigning for the October 15 Assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi on Saturday traded fire with the former attacking the Congress regime for having done "little" in the last 60 years and she likening him to "empty vessels" making noise.

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Most technology companies such as Infosys and Wipro, multinationals such as Amazon and IBM, and start-ups such as Flipkart have made the city their home thanks to its salubrious climate, cosmopolitan culture, and the ability to get talent locally

Chennai building collapse: Death toll 61, rescue work over

Chennai building collapse: Death toll 61, rescue work over

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Seven days after a 11-storeyed under construction building collapsed in Chennai, rescuers called off their massive non-stop operations today as the death toll was put at 61 with no survivor or body being found during the day.

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in AP; 17 killed so far

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Heavy rains triggered by northeast monsoon and a low pressure area over Bay of Bengal lashed several parts of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate thousands of people from low-lying areas.

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

After 'Operation Calm down' in South Kashmir, Army is now focussing on another operation -- 'School Chalo', under which it identifies areas and provides students with free coaching and make them participate in extra-curricular activities.

SC to hear Italian marine's plea to go back home

SC to hear Italian marine's plea to go back home

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The Centre said it does not object if Grione's bail conditions are relaxed on the same lines as was done in the case of another marine Massimiliano Latorre.