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Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 held for IS links: NIA

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 held for IS links: NIA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'The NIA has shared with states concerned a list of 125 suspected activists who have close links with the JMB leadership'

'Naxals trying to set up cells in Kerala, TN'

'Naxals trying to set up cells in Kerala, TN'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Naxals are trying to spread their tentacles across southern states, according to Andhra Pradesh police chief R R Girish Kumar."Naxals are trying to spread all over (the country). We have evidence that these people (Maoists) are trying to set up their cells even in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We would like to sensitise the police of neighbouring states on the lurking danger so that they can have a proper action plan in place," DGP R R Girish Kumar said.

Insight: The terror track of HuJI

Insight: The terror track of HuJI

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The United States of America and the United Nations declaring the Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami as a terrorist organisation recently has come as a welcome relief for India, especially where this dreaded outfit has been spreading its tentacles like cancer. Vicky Nanjappa takes a look at the inception of HuJI and also the major attacks that it has been involved in prior to this ban.

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Spain, Germany in transfer tussle for oracle octopus

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Madrid zoo made a transfer bid for Paul the oracle octopus on Thursday, telling his aquarium in Germany it would outbid all others and give him a warm welcome in gratitude for predicting Spain's soccer World Cup win.

LeT has global ambitions, says top US general

LeT has global ambitions, says top US general

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The US said that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, which so far had focused primarily on India, is having global aspirations and has spread its tentacles beyond Pakistan and Afghanistan, as manifested by the David Headley case. "Generally, LeT was east focused on India. They're now in the west. Actually, they're not just in the west, focused on Pakistan. There are LeT elements focused on Afghanistan," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has said.

These flower recipes are too pretty to eat!

These flower recipes are too pretty to eat!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Chef Ananya Banerjee shares four recipes made with flowers.

Recession? Fall will be sharp, recovery quick

Recession? Fall will be sharp, recovery quick

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The sheer speed of the decline could help revive demand and clean up the market quickly.

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Safety first' is one of the primary considerations of the ICC's back-to-cricket guidelines and involving the governments at all stages is a must.

Pranab Mukherjee: Mirati man who craved slice of village

Pranab Mukherjee: Mirati man who craved slice of village

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

From the dusty lanes of Mirati, life took the scholar politician to the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan through a warren of powerful offices he held, but the village stuck, the bond only grew stronger.

Patil rules out POTA-like law to fight terror

Patil rules out POTA-like law to fight terror

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

The Centre on Saturday asked the states to raise special forces to counter terrorism which is fast spreading its tentacles across the country.Inaugurating a two-day meeting of the country's top police officers, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said raising of the specialised force was the need of the hour.Patil, however, ruled out any possibility of introducing any tougher law, like the repealed Prevention Of Terrorism Act, to deal with the menace.

Women & kids: The new soldiers of terror

Women & kids: The new soldiers of terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Shaheen Force, the women's wing of the banned Student's Islamic Movement of India, is spreading its tentacles all over India. SIMI general secretary Safdar Nagori and his brother Qamruddin, who were recently arrested in Indore, revealed this chilling fact during their interrogation. The main task of the Shaheen Force -- which is most active in Hyderabad is to brainwash children into taking up the jihadi path. These women had allegedly roughed up cops in Hyderabad.

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

This is a film packed with laughs and pathos, but the emotional manipulation is too blatant, too obvious, says Raja Sen.

23-yr-old student has key to IM mystery: Cops

23-yr-old student has key to IM mystery: Cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

A Karnataka Police officer told rediff.com that Sami handled the finances of the Indian Mujahideen once the heat was stepped up on Subhan. The IM was sure that police would crack down on Subhan following the spate of blasts and hence it was pre-planned that Sami would handle the finances.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Fake currency: Some Rs 500 notes to be phased out

Fake currency: Some Rs 500 notes to be phased out

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Alarmed over the menace of the fake Indian currency notes spreading its tentacles in India, the government has issued a directive to the Reserve Bank of India to withdraw from circulation the notes of 1996 and 2000 series.

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The IB says the latest e-mail shows that the Indian Mujahideen was behind Friday's blasts too, and the Bengalaru police is trying to ascertain the similarities between the two blasts.

Adivasi ultras make their presence felt in Assam

Adivasi ultras make their presence felt in Assam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The militant group has a strong bastion in the forest areas along the border areas of Golaghat and Karbi Anglong district of Assam. It has recently spread its tentacles to the tea belt area of the Udalguri district of North Assam.

Karachi under dengue grip, 17 dead

Karachi under dengue grip, 17 dead

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

After India and Nepal, dengue has now spread its tentacles in Pakistan with its port city Karachi reporting 17 deaths due to the vector-borne disease.

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'We are also seeing the birth of new evil, the new face of drug distribution where human interface has reduced; consumers are using the Dark Web to source supplies and using cryptocurrencies as payment mode.'

Reliance Mobile woos Dhoni, Abhishek

Reliance Mobile woos Dhoni, Abhishek

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Covid: Anthropologists fear for safety of low-immunity Andaman tribes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With the tribes together accounting for less than 1,000 people, largely disconnected from the rest of the world and having very low immunity levels, anthropologists fear they could get extinct should the pandemic spreads its tentacles across the islands.

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Ramos penalty again proves the difference as Real win in Bilbao

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The hard-fought win took Zinedine Zidane's side on to 77 points after 34 games, seven clear of second-placed Barca who visit in-form Villarreal later on Sunday.

Gujarat: 2 LeT militants arrested

Gujarat: 2 LeT militants arrested

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The police have seized several jehadi documents and CDs about the Gujarat riots from them.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Modi reviewed the situation in West Bengal and Odisha with chief ministers Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, two days after the cyclone, the worst in years, devastated their states.

Bush: movie villain of the year

Bush: movie villain of the year

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The US President won the dubious accolade for his appearance in Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 9/11.'

Wipro emerging quality consultant

Wipro emerging quality consultant

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The American-made robot housed in Moscow's Robo Station predicted a few hours before kickoff that France would beat Belgium in Tuesday's semi-final in St Petersburg.

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

In 2020 a round of hikes in customs duty on components like compressors, motors and printed circuit boards aggravated the situation, coronavirus crisis is now leaving manufacturers with no option but to hike prices despite fall in sales.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Last November, a lawyer for Future Retail Limited (FRL) told Delhi high court that Amazon is interfering with its lawful business and thousands may lose their jobs and FRL may go bankrupt. Senior advocate Harish Salve, who appeared for FRL, likened Amazon to East India Company. Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, who represented Amazon, told the Future counsel to keep the "East India Company" rhetoric aside, as Amazon has invested $6.5 billion all over India and created 900,000 jobs. This drama played out in the case in which Amazon has challenged Future's $3.4-billion deal with Reliance, alleging the retailer's deal breached an agreement with the American e-commerce firm.

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Why Veer Arjun Singh has fallen in love with the latest Bose headphones.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

'You can't blame the people of India!

'You can't blame the people of India!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'What was the message that was going to them?' 'The message was, we are a great country and we have beaten Covid!' 'No one talked about the precautions to be taken.'

Why so serious?

Why so serious?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Missed the #ComicCon at Mumbai. Take a look at these fun pictures from the event!

Encephalitis toll rises to 102 in Bengal, 43 in Assam

Encephalitis toll rises to 102 in Bengal, 43 in Assam

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Encephalitis playing havoc in north Bengal, where 102 people have died, has spread its tentacles to Assam as well taking 43 lives there.

Election 2019: Mockery of a campaign

Election 2019: Mockery of a campaign

Rediff.com21 May 2019

If anything has become clear during this campaign, it is this: Mr Modi can bat on almost any wicket and hit the ball over the ropes, points out T N Ninan.

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

On January 1 in 2018, violence erupted at an event to mark 100 years of the Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured, including 10 policemen.