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Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

Manipur: Kukis hold rallies to demand separate administration

Manipur: Kukis hold rallies to demand separate administration

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

People belonging to the Kuki-Zo community on Saturday took out three rallies in parts of Manipur to press their demand for a separate administration and protested against the viral audio clips allegedly of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in which certain objectionable comments were made.

Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Describing the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah as the deadliest in decades, Biden said lasting security for the people of the two countries cannot be achieved only on the battlefield.

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Tamil Nadu is the celebrated home of the 'social justice' movement in the country, yet caste differences and violence has only been increasing in numbers and becoming more brutal in recent years, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,' asserts Aakar Patel.

'Bharat Dojo Yatra': Rahul Gandhi teaches martial arts

'Bharat Dojo Yatra': Rahul Gandhi teaches martial arts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a video on martial arts sessions held at campsites of his east to west Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year and said a 'Bharat Dojo Yatra' is coming soon.

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rao suggested changes should also be brought in the evaluation methods and pitched for introduction of an open-book examination system for competitive examinations designed to test the candidates' "competence, aptitude, attitude and Intelligence Quotient".

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

What You Can Now Expect Every Election

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute it with a bigger freebie, notes A K Bhattacharya.

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Some students of Jawaharlal Nehru University were injured in a clash between two groups over the selection of election committee members, following which Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit on Friday said strict action will be taken against those involved irrespective of their political affiliation.

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Thousands of agitators took part in the rally, during which violence between tribals and non-tribals was reported in Torbung area, a senior police officer said.

Withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters or...: Uddhav

Withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters or...: Uddhav

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Thackeray said the bandh should be "strictly" followed till 2 pm, ensuring that emergency services remain operational.

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar outlined his ideas to turn Thiruvananthapuram not only into a hub for higher education, but also a knowledge city, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Uddhav's 'abnormal' dig at Shinde over Badlapur protest

Uddhav's 'abnormal' dig at Shinde over Badlapur protest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Thackeray was referring to CM Shinde's claim that the protest was politically motivated and most of the protesters had come from outside.

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

An Indian-American boy was held in a chokehold and allegedly bullied by a white student in a school in the US state of Texas, according to a media report.

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Normalcy tiptoes into Bangladesh, death toll climbs to 440

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Over 100 people have been killed in the violence across Bangladesh as chaos reigned supreme hours after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on Monday, reports said on Tuesday amid signs of return to normalcy.

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Donald Trump: From convicted felon to 2nd term Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

From the time he left office after his loss in the 2020 presidential election to his nomination as the Republican candidate in the 2024 race, Trump continued to dominate the American news cycle and the country's psyche.

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Drama as Rahul visits Churachandpur relief camp, meets victims of violence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was on Thursday stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur, about 20 kilometres from Imphal, officials said.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The official order read, 'Kamal Pant, IPS, Commissioner of Police and Additional District Magistrate, Bengaluru City, hereby prohibit any gathering, agitation or protest of any type within the area of 200 metres radius from the gate(s) of the Schools, PU Colleges, Degree Colleges or other similar Educational Institutions in Bengaluru City, for a period of two weeks with immediate effect i.e. from 9-2-2022 to 22-2-2022.'

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that children who have lost their books and uniforms in the violence, will be provided the same free of cost.

Life returns to normalcy in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

Life returns to normalcy in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Two days on, regular activities were witnessed near the Lakhimpur railway station and other market places where vendors and shops were operating as usual.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

'India's greatest message is non-violence'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Every religion is sacred and beautiful. There's no reason for people to hate each other because they practise different faiths.'

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Last week, India asked its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following the incidents of violence.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The situation in the Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani, the epicentre of the mob violence last week, was normal on Monday as additional troops of paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain law and order, officials said.

'Rahul Gandhi Is Stabilising India With Caste Census Demand'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Stabilising India With Caste Census Demand'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is raising the issue of a caste census though his party has been doing injustice on this front from the 1950s.'

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Poet, writer and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, whose magic with words gained him national and international repute, has died at a Delhi hospital after prolonged illness and a spell of pneumonia. He was 87.

Kolkata doctor murder accused addicted to violent porn: Police

Kolkata doctor murder accused addicted to violent porn: Police

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

During the investigation, it was found that he had a history of physically abusing his wives, he said.

After bloodshed and violence, school bells finally ring in Kashmir

After bloodshed and violence, school bells finally ring in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The students were happy to reunite with their classmates after so long and wished that there are no further disruptions to their studies.

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat.

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The SERT, an autonomous body of the general education department, is considering a decision by its curriculum steering committee to include these deleted portions in the state syllabus.

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.

Debate over 'Bharat', 'India' useless: NCERT chief

Debate over 'Bharat', 'India' useless: NCERT chief

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

'You can see both being used in our textbooks already and that will continue in new textbooks'

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'If the government can conduct elections during such a time, I am sure they can find ways to bring peace and address the concerns of people. Everything that we had built over the years got burnt and now we are supposed to start our lives from scratch and we should also vote?'