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Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Mining scam fallout: Tata may close Goa plant

Mining scam fallout: Tata may close Goa plant

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Goa plant has a capacity of 2 lakh tonne per annum.

Tejinder's gold medal story WILL inspire you

Tejinder's gold medal story WILL inspire you

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Tejinder Pal Singh Toor remained strong in pursuit of his passion and all the sacrifices made, paid off, on Saturday with an Asian Games gold medal.

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Any 'de-escalation' that brings down tensions will deprive the BJP of a plank with seamless possibilities to project PM Modi as the 'Iron prime minister' and hype up jingoism in the upcoming election campaign,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

Iron beam collapses at Mumbai railway station

Iron beam collapses at Mumbai railway station

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

A iron cross beam that gave away below the Charni road bridge caused a huge scare and delayed traffic on Mumbai Western railway line on Friday morning. The iron cross beam which supported the foot over bridge dangled precariously above the track over the Churchgate-Borivili fast line.

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The explosion took place in a hilly area in Bacheli in Dantewada when the personnel were returning to their camp after purchasing groceries from market.

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Civil War II sees Tony Stark hang up his boots, to be replaced by Riri Williams.

Man enters ex-CM Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home, shot dead

Man enters ex-CM Farooq Abdullah's Jammu home, shot dead

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The incident took place at Bhatindi on Saturday morning when the man, hailing from Mendhar in Poonch district, drove at a high speed and banged his car against the main gate, they said.

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Charlie Sheen makes it to Number 10. Find out who tops the list.

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Kashmir poses no threat to India's security

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The valley is under the iron grip of the armed forces and Pakistan does not have the military power or political support to change the status quo, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), after a recent visit to Kashmir.

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

No 'Party Like A Russian' for Robbie Williams at World Cup opening

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Speaking to Reuters on Tuesday after a rehearsal for the show, Williams said he will be performing "a medley, a smorgasbord of my greatest hits" alongside Russian soprano Aida Garifullina.

Sardar Patel was not anti-Muslim, says Advani

Sardar Patel was not anti-Muslim, says Advani

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Tuesday contested allegations that Sardar Patel was anti-Muslim and quoted Rafiq Zakaria, an Islamic scholar and Congress leader, who had done research on the 'Iron Man', to underline his nationalistic credentials.

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Interestingly, India had objected to the establishment of a UNHCHR when it was proposed by the US at the Vienna Conference on Human Rights in July 1993 and the whole proposal was remitted to the General Assembly in New York because India and others said that the whole issue should be examined in detail, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who had led the Indian delegation for negotiating the terms of the HCHR.

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Li hails Pakistan as China's 'iron brother'

Li hails Pakistan as China's 'iron brother'

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Describing Pakistan as the "iron brother" of China, Premier Li Keqiang hailed Islamabad's "positive contribution" towards maintaining peace and stability, combating terrorism and promoting development in South Asia.

Irom Sharmila ties knot with British partner in Kodaikanal

Irom Sharmila ties knot with British partner in Kodaikanal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

It was a simple function and the families of the bride and groom were absent.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

The Statue of Unity towers over all

The Statue of Unity towers over all

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation the 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the tallest in the world, and said it will be a reminder about the courage of a man who thwarted efforts to disintegrate India.

What you need to know about the Statue of Unity

What you need to know about the Statue of Unity

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Statue of Unity, touted as the world's tallest statue, will be nearly twice as tall as New York's famed Statue of Liberty. Check out all that you need to know about India's tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

When Thatcher praised Rajiv, Manmohan for liberalisation

When Thatcher praised Rajiv, Manmohan for liberalisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher had once hailed former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's vision for India's economic liberalisation, which was "boldly initiated" by the then finance minister Manmohan Singh.

'Irom Sharmila feels fasting is what she is meant to do in life'

'Irom Sharmila feels fasting is what she is meant to do in life'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

'She feels that undertaking the fast is what she is meant to do in life. She believes deeply that that's her purpose, and that's what God wants her to do,' says Deepti Priya Mehrotra, the author of Burning Bright: Irom Sharmila and the Struggle for Peace in Manipur.

Looking up to the world's tallest statues

Looking up to the world's tallest statues

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Rediff takes a look at some of the tallest statues and how tall they stand in comparison.

Robert Downey Jr on interview walkout: Wish I'd left sooner

Robert Downey Jr on interview walkout: Wish I'd left sooner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The Avengers star had stormed out from an interview with Channel 4 over personal questions.

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Nothing would please our adversaries if the court verdict sees triumphalism on the part of the majority and sullen anger of the minority, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Enhance custom duty on steel long products

Enhance custom duty on steel long products

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The iron and steel industry in India consists of integrated steel plants based on Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace route, main producers based on Cores, Finex or PCI Technology, mini steel plants and standalone finished steel producers

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The funeral of former British Premier Margaret Thatcher will be held on April 17, the UK government announced on Tuesday, while undertakers removed the body of the 'Iron Lady' from the Ritz Hotel, where she died of a stroke at the age of 87.

Thatcher, a British leader who was both loved and hated

Thatcher, a British leader who was both loved and hated

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Dubbed the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, Britain's longest serving prime minister, has had a lasting impact on post-war British politics and beyond. And she was both loved and hated.

Rahul Gandhi's enigma variations

Rahul Gandhi's enigma variations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Is he a hard-nosed prime ministerial aspirant or an earnest visionary?

Irom Sharmila re-arrested in Manipur

Irom Sharmila re-arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for more than 12 years demanding repeal of the 'draconian' Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, was re-arrested by state police, officials said on Thursday.

London halts for Margaret Thatcher's funeral

London halts for Margaret Thatcher's funeral

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher's funeral procession brought London to a standstill on Wednesday morning as military personnel and members of the public lined the streets amid a light drizzle to pay their respects to the 'Iron Lady'.

Axis Bank Q3 net dips 73% to Rs 580 cr on bad loan woes

Axis Bank Q3 net dips 73% to Rs 580 cr on bad loan woes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The non-watchlist stress emanated from over five year-old loans in the iron and steel, infrastructure and construction sectors.

Goa govt to inspect, quantify iron ore lying in the state

Goa govt to inspect, quantify iron ore lying in the state

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Goa government has constituted several teams to inspect and quantify the iron ore stacked at various points in the state before allowing it to be exported, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Asian Junior Athletics C'ships: Anu Kumar takes gold in 800m

Asian Junior Athletics C'ships: Anu Kumar takes gold in 800m

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

India won their third gold of the competition through Uttarakhand based runner Anu, who clocked 1:54.11 seconds to finish ahead of Iran's Abdolrahim Dorzadeh (1:54.23 seconds).

I could have committed suicide long ago: Irom Sharmila

I could have committed suicide long ago: Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

I am just following Gandhiji's principle of non-violence to achieve a goal, says Irom Sharmila, who was in Delhi to appear before a court that framed charges against her for attempt to commit suicide. Priyanka reports

Nitish's Advani dig: 'BJP's iron man has been left to rust'

Nitish's Advani dig: 'BJP's iron man has been left to rust'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Taking a jibe over bickering in Bharatiya Janata Party on Narendra Modi's nomination as prime ministerial candidate, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday claimed that the party would not gain from the decision and empathised with L K Advani saying the "Iron man" has been left to "rust".

Obama signs funding package for Israel's Iron Dome

Obama signs funding package for Israel's Iron Dome

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a bill granting an additional $225 million to Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome missile defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.