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Pakistan army takes U-turn; says 'only 1' Indian pilot in its custody

Pakistan army takes U-turn; says 'only 1' Indian pilot in its custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Earlier, Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed that two Indian Air Force pilots were arrested. One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is unhurt, the spokesman had said.

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A mix of industrialists and businessmen, who have inherited riches or rose from humble backgrounds and even endured boom and bust cycles, the top five MPs are illustrative of how the political stock of the wealthy is increasing rapidly.

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The feeling is that Rajinikanth is pro-Modi than anti-Modi.'

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj today recalled her journey to the top and revealed that as an Indian player she had travelled unreserved in a train.

Tomato prices go through the roof

Tomato prices go through the roof

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Farmers shifted to other vegetables as they could not realise price in past 9 months

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The fresh round of discounted fares is applicable for three days starting Tuesday on all SpiceJet flights from eight cities in South India.

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With passenger growth pegged at 14 to 15 per cent, airport infrastructure could be a make or break business for both new players and incumbents.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

A name that kindles the old world charm, 'Madras,' in its latest avatar Chennai, turned 375 on Friday as festivities marked the birthday of this historic coastal city in South India.

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Will Priyanka contest against Modi in Varanasi? Will Rahul also contest from Karnataka? Rasheed Kidwai -- Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party's biographer -- reveals what is churning in the Congress.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'They thought he can separate the Muslim votes and win, but the Kerala mind is completely different.' 'It is a secular mind because Hindus, Christians and Muslims live together.' 'We don't like somebody coming from outside, contesting in our state, winning and going and avoiding us.'

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'We are warning that if you get these 3.5 lakh additional non-medical people with licence, our infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate will deteriorate'.

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Voicing confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the next government at the Centre, veteran BJP leader L K Advani, who had reservations on the PM candidature of Narendra Modi, on Sunday said he will accept any role the party will offer him after the Lok Sabha elections.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The return of India to its own civilisational values can never endanger freedoms as pluralism is the bedrock of our culture,' assert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Chhabria set for debut in brandy

Chhabria set for debut in brandy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The Chhabria-promoted Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) Allied Blenders & Distillers will launch two brandy brands in South India next month.

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Rediff.com15 May 2018

"This is an unparalleled and unprecedented win," he said.

ISI makes inroads into Tamil Nadu to spread terror

ISI makes inroads into Tamil Nadu to spread terror

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Terror groups are building a base in south India and using the sea route to smuggle in arms and drugs.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across the board, security threats from outside, a greedy Opposition inside, were all a part of the package then as now, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

2 States: He's from Gurgaon; she's from Tamil Nadu

2 States: He's from Gurgaon; she's from Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Readers share their real-life '2 States' stories. Share yours too!

7 Indian food faves that aren't Indian

7 Indian food faves that aren't Indian

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Did you know that samosas, idlis and coffee are not originally from India?

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The seasonal temperature would be above normal by more than one degree Celsius over Northwest India.

Why I want a coalition government

Why I want a coalition government

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'A full majority might please the stock market for a couple of days, but the damage it usually does over five years is too high a price to pay,' argues Aakar

Think before you go shopping: The taxman is watching

Think before you go shopping: The taxman is watching

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Database planned to capture more individual purchases, reduce tax evasion

With short-haul flights, Air Carnival joins the aviation race

With short-haul flights, Air Carnival joins the aviation race

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Air Carnival can make quick progress by stepping into the space that SpiceJet has left empty.

Reservation or not, Dalits, OBCs prefer private sector jobs

Reservation or not, Dalits, OBCs prefer private sector jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

They are looking for white-collar jobs, and in industries that are in the forefront of growth.

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

Air India to put overseas assets on the block to rake in resources

Air India to put overseas assets on the block to rake in resources

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

The national carrier has started approaching Indian banks and public sector undertakings for disposal of these properties including floorspace in prime locations.

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Smriti Irani's ex-aide: Rahul will win Amethi

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Amethi people will not leave the Gandhi parivar even if they do not meet them.'

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.

These 10 pics of India will inspire you to travel!

These 10 pics of India will inspire you to travel!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!