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'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

What's the govt policy to deter China, asks Sonia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Addressing party MPs at the general body meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the central hall of Parliament, she said when facing a significant national challenge, it has been the tradition in our country to bring Parliament into confidence.

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Assam's longest border dispute is with Nagaland, which began since the creation of the state in 1963.

How Lyric Jain fights the Fake News menace

How Lyric Jain fights the Fake News menace

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The tools he uses are logic, the reputations of the sources, and how much emotions influence the content.

SIT to probe fake vaccination in Kolkata, TMC denies link

SIT to probe fake vaccination in Kolkata, TMC denies link

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The raging controversy over the fake COVID-19 vaccination camps in parts of Kolkata snowballed into a political storm ensnaring into it several TMC leaders, prompting the opposition BJP to demand a CBI probe into a 'larger conspiracy' in the case.

Falcao's wife rubbishes Van Gaal's claims about the Colombian's fitness

Falcao's wife rubbishes Van Gaal's claims about the Colombian's fitness

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Manchester United forward Radamel Falcao is "100 per cent ready to give everything" according to wife Lorelei Taron who hit back at manager Louis van Gaal's suggestion that the Colombian is only fit enough to play 20 minutes.

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

UK Oppn passes Kashmir resolution, India hits back

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral one and no third party has any role in it.

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to issue orders for registration of a first information report against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sujay Vikhe Patil over allegations that he had illegally procured a large consignment of Remdesivir drug for his constituency Ahmednagar to improve his political image.

Spirit of tolerance is what makes us Indians: President Pranab Mukherjee

Spirit of tolerance is what makes us Indians: President Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The president also said that the press would be failing in its duty if it does not pose questions to the powers.

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The meeting is seen as part of efforts by the RSS and the BJP to reach out to the Muslim community and send out a message of peace and harmony.

How real is Modi govt's concern for MSMEs?

How real is Modi govt's concern for MSMEs?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

While the Narendra Modi government has stuck to its stand that pending payment is Rs 12,343 crore, MSMEs calim outstanding amount is Rs 2-3 trillion. Moreover, MSME ministry's SAMADHAN portal has been of little help.

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

How Catalan referendum affected La Liga and Barcelona FC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Barcelona, Las Palmas match postponed over Catalan referendum

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Varun-Katrina or Saif-Sara?

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Kodaikanal issue: Unilever promises to take action

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Unilever said it was "working actively" to find a solution to a long-pending dispute on ecology contamination by its unit at Kodaikanal.

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

As US President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations, including India, to enhance trade, economic and investment opportunities, China, which sees the pact as a threat to its dominance in the region, went on the offensive against it, promising more opening up, while the official media here termed it as "economic Nato".

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Has Jallikattu ban revived TN's regional pride?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The jallikattu issue has revived pan-Tamil political sentiments especially among youths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Fliers to have online complaint platform

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Indian fliers regularly face issues like lost baggage, refund on cancellation and harassment by staff at airports

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The carving work by artisans had been carried out uninterrupted since 1990 when Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party was Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Putin said India was facing a serious problem on account of terrorism and it was not an "imaginary thing".

Where free speech is the new villain

Where free speech is the new villain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The government of UP has made it a habit of sorts to move against -- or better still, lock up -- mediapersons who give cause for displeasure, says Shuma Raha.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Will Oz pace spearhead Starc regain his rhythm for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Refreshed Australia pace spearhead is confident of regaining his rhythm quickly for the Champions Trophy after being sidelined nearly three months with a foot injury.

Let Baahubali 2 release, Rajamouli tells Kannada groups

Let Baahubali 2 release, Rajamouli tells Kannada groups

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

'It is not right to show your anger on this film for Satyaraj's comments.'

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Pakistan is getting isolated internationally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Whatever comes in the minds of the Pakistani generals and Pakistan military, they just go for it.' 'They do not care about the consequences for their country or the consequences to the people of Pakistan.'

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The chief of the BBC has reportedly received death threats after his decision to sack the network's popular motoring-show host

No showing divisive content, I&B ministry tells TV networks

No showing divisive content, I&B ministry tells TV networks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The ministry of information and broadcasting on Saturday issued an advisory to all television channels and cable TV operators in the wake of the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict to adhere to programme code and ensure that debates, discussions and visuals do not incite any "divisive" or "anti-national" feelings.

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to the Nathu La border post in Sikkim.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Tipu Jayanti celebrations to be held amid tight security

Tipu Jayanti celebrations to be held amid tight security

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The state BJP, meanwhile, has urged the government to drop its decision to celebrate Tipu Jayanti and not to stand on 'prestige' or 'ego'.

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency following riots in Kandy

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency following riots in Kandy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Violence erupted on Monday following which police imposed curfew in the Theldeniya area.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

'India and China don't want to go to war'

'India and China don't want to go to war'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'China is unwilling to restore the status quo ante of April 2020.' 'India will have to weigh its options based on this premise.'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India has been maintaining that China has no locus standi in commenting on Jammu and Kashmir.