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Service chiefs in Northeast

Service chiefs in Northeast

Rediff.com7 May 2004

This may perhaps be the first instance of the service chiefs jointly reviewing the security scenario in the Northeast.

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Power flows from ballot box: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

"There is no issue, no grievance that is so intractable that it cannot be resolved through a patient, constructive dialogue, free from pre-conditions," the prime minister said.

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

TopperSpeak: How to crack CAT 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Tanay Aggarwal who is currently pursuing his post graduation in management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Powai tells us how he secured 99.80 in the Common Admission Test last year.

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The 81-year-old Liezietsu along with 11 ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Acharya at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima.

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The tournament begins on April 10. One team from each of the three groups makes it to the final phase.\n\n

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Govt keen to grow cell base in N-E

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Following the successful launch of mobile services in Jammu & Kashmir, the Centre said on Wednesday that it would expand cellular coverage in the north-eastern region within four months.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Your photos: India through the lens

Your photos: India through the lens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Here's presenting the latest in the series of #India-Photos.

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity", one of the last books written by Kalam

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

The dummy's guide to Page 3!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

A hatke film fest!

A hatke film fest!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Govt plans an IIM in N-E

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The human resources development ministry has decided to set up an Indian Institute of Management in the North East mainly to cater to the students of the region.

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Becoming PM not my goal: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Rahul said a person having an experience of only six months in politics could not become a minister.

India's best schools of 2014

India's best schools of 2014

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Does your school feature in the list? Find out!

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Militants kill 2 BSF jawans in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Militants on Friday shot dead two BSF personnel at a remote border outpost along Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya's South West Khasi Hills district.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The counsel appearing for Assam told the bench that they would place certain 'confidential documents' in the matter before the court for its perusal.

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

Quake in Meghalaya, no loss to life or property

Quake in Meghalaya, no loss to life or property

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Its intensity surpassed that of other quakes in recent times and it was felt in the north Bengal region too.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A large quantity of explosives was recovered on Thursday from a vehicle in the capital city where security has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on November 29.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

Ex-minister got militants to kill wife: Cops

Ex-minister got militants to kill wife: Cops

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Kopin Chandra Boro, a senior Congress leader, is the second ex-minister from Meghalaya, after the NCP's Adolf Marak, to have been arrested for colluding with militants.

Why General Rawat wants to cut army's size by 1 lakh troops

Why General Rawat wants to cut army's size by 1 lakh troops

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'We have to cut down on manpower to make more for equipment,' Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat tells Ajai Shukla.

'Never intended to sell kidney': Indian squash player retracts threat

'Never intended to sell kidney': Indian squash player retracts threat

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

An Indian squash player has backtracked on a threat to sell his kidney to raise funds ahead of next month's South Asian Games, saying it was a "spur of the moment" decision that he was now regretting.

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

AIFF's Club Licensing Committee decided that based on the reports all the fourteen License Applicants failed to clear the Licensing Test.

Indian football round-up: Goa outplay Delhi to move into ISL top spot

Indian football round-up: Goa outplay Delhi to move into ISL top spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

I-League: Plaza turns hero as EB pip Churchill 3-2

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-K leader S S Khaplang, whose outfit carried out the June 4 attack on the Army in Manipur, is believed to be ill and convalescing in a Yangon hospital.

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Images: Mohun Bagan get massive reception.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Readers' safety tips: 'Employ more women security staff'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Readers tell us what can be done to make workplaces safe for all.

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Welcome to the little slice of heaven called Dawki.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

This is no way to run a modern military

This is no way to run a modern military

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The Chinese have just one commander for all the forces confronting India. Commanders of all these forces answer to one man, and one headquarter. India, on the other hand, offers a diversity of options that is a military embarrassment in the 21st century. In Arunachal and Sikkim-Bhutan, the Eastern Army Commander is in charge. In the Uttarakhand (central) sector, it will be the Central Army Commander. The Himachal-Tibet border is the domain of the Western Army Commander. And all of Kashmir and Ladakh further on, the Northern Army's. Effectively, an array of at least eight 'three-star' commanders will be arrayed against one Chinese, says Shekhar Gupta.

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

I League: Mumbai FC hold EB, Ranti to wait for his 200th goal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Ranti Martins missed a penalty and the chance to score his 200th goal in the country's top league.

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Good news! India to have its own standardised size chart for clothes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

You may no longer have to rely on international size charts.

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Of Gaurakshaks and data privacy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

What if the digital records of a food delivery service are leaked? What if a tech-savvy gaurakshak scans those records and discovers who the beef-eaters are? What happens next? Devangshu Datta highlights the risks posed by leaks of digital databases.

Is this a chilled out life?

Is this a chilled out life?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'I am listing here what life in the city with a dependent (but grown up) family is really like,' says Kishore Singh.