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CJ Dattu justifies holding chief justices' conference on Good Friday

CJ Dattu justifies holding chief justices' conference on Good Friday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Chief Justice of India H L Dattu on Monday defended holding the annual chief justices' conference on Good Friday.

'93 blasts: The road to justice

'93 blasts: The road to justice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A chronology of events in the case in which the main trial ended in 2007.

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'

'Pakistani Army today is a patron of terrorism'

'Pakistani Army today is a patron of terrorism'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Bruce Riedel, a former CIA analyst who was one of the key architects of US President Barack Obama's Af-Pak policy during his first term, has called for an offensive strategy against terrorist networks and this includes hitting out at terrorist groups inside Pakistan.

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The green panel has also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas on Tuesday itself and sprinkle water.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Mumbai is the most hard working city in the world. Mumbaikars work for an average of 3,315 hours annually. In comparison, a full-time employee in Beijing works for an average of 2,096 hours a year, says Shyamal Majumdar.

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The mission's findings will help researchers improve their forecasts of space weather events, which have the potential to damage satellites and harm astronauts on orbit, disrupt radio communications and, at their most severe, overwhelm power grids, NASA said.

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday issued alert across all domestic and international airports in the country to step up security at these facilities in the wake of the Chennai blasts.

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Apply the 'insurgent' tests on what Ambani, Ramdev and Agarwal have done of late, and you will start seeing the similarities rather than obvious differences of industry, upbringing or social station, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Melania Trump and her son won't stay at White House!

Melania Trump and her son won't stay at White House!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

United States' future First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron will not move to the White House immediately after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January with both the parents wary of pulling their child out in the middle of school year.

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

When the staff member politely asked him to be civil and not use such language, he started shouting even louder and used abusive words.

IS-inspired 'bad bitches' nabbed for planning New York bombing

IS-inspired 'bad bitches' nabbed for planning New York bombing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Raising fears over the growing threat of home-grown extremism, three Americans, including two women, have been charged in separate cases of plotting terror strikes on United States soil using "weapons of mass destruction" and of travelling to Pakistan to fight against American forces.

J&K govt to expedite investigations in Sopore killings

J&K govt to expedite investigations in Sopore killings

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has issued directions to the state home department to step up investigations and provide secure environment to all civilians.

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Don't bet everything you have, Lemon Tree's Patu Keswani tells Pavan Lall.

Sudheendra Kulkarni to visit Pakistan for Kasuri's book launch

Sudheendra Kulkarni to visit Pakistan for Kasuri's book launch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Kulkarni said that he has accepted Kasuri's invitation to join the launch of his book 'Neither a Hawk nor a Dove' in Karachi on November 2.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

Govt to push for passage of GST, real estate bills next week

Govt to push for passage of GST, real estate bills next week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Government will make a fresh bid to pass crucial bills on GST and real estate in the last week of the Winter session.

Review: Eetti is worth a watch

Review: Eetti is worth a watch

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Eetti is a lighthearted entertainer that tells an interesting tale, feels S Saraswathi.

Meet IBM's Transformation Man

Meet IBM's Transformation Man

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'My simple instruction to every IBM salesperson is, "When you go to the customer, use less of this (he points to his mouth) and more of this (ear)".' 'Talk less, listen more",' Karan Bajwa tells Raghu Krishnan.

Qatar will not host 2022 World Cup, says FIFA's Zwanziger

Qatar will not host 2022 World Cup, says FIFA's Zwanziger

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The 2022 World Cup will not be held in Qatar because of the scorching temperatures in the Middle East country, FIFA Executive Committee member Theo Zwanziger said on Monday.

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Nations League PICS: Russia edge Turkey, Italy hold Poland

Nations League PICS: Russia edge Turkey, Italy hold Poland

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

World Cup hosts Russia got their Nations League campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win away to Turkey thanks to goals from Dennis Cheryshev and Artem Dzyuba on Friday.

Cyclone Phailin: Angry villagers block Patnaik's convoy

Cyclone Phailin: Angry villagers block Patnaik's convoy

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Villagers on Monday blocked the official convoy of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who was on a visit to coastal areas of cyclone-hit Odisha to oversee relief work.

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'I have had a US passport for 26 years. I have a Hindu name. But none of that matters it seems.' 'Today I have also become an immigrant from Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria.'Today I am Changez Khan and Rizwan Khan.' 'All of us brown people have been put in the same boat by Trump,' says Aseem Chhabra.

First major rains slow Mumbai

First major rains slow Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Several low-lying areas in the city and suburbs were water-logged after overnight heavy showers

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rubbishing Pakistan's claim of a victory in the case, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Islamabad has its 'own compulsions to lie' to its people.

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'The Olympics postponement may not be a political body blow to Abe Shinzo, but it is no denying that the economic cost of the postponement of the Games will be heavy for Japan,' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

With the two latest resignations, 16 MLAs -- 13 from the Congress and 3 from the JD-S -- have quit while two Independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shanker -- have already withdrawn support.

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

Obama to chair UN meet on threat posed by foreign fighters

Obama to chair UN meet on threat posed by foreign fighters

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

United States President Barack Obama will convene a meeting of the UN Security Council next month on the threat posed by foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq, the White House has said, amidst reports that another American jihadi has died in Syria fighting for Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Muslims offer Friday prayers under military protection in Sri Lanka after riots

Muslims offer Friday prayers under military protection in Sri Lanka after riots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Several homes, businesses and mosques in the hilly Kandy district have been damaged in anti-Muslim riots.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'The social distancing vaccine.' 'And the mask vaccine.' 'If you adhere to these two vaccines and go and meet people in a well-ventilated room -- not in an enclosed, non-ventilated, room -- you are probably going to be okay.'

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Govt revokes Ramzan ceasefire in J&K, ops against terrorists to resume

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The announcement comes days after senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead in Srinagar.

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindu nationalists in India have stepped up attacks on the country's beef industry, seizing trucks with cattle bound for abattoirs.

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

During the operations, that began in the morning, houses and business establishments of those suspected of channelising funds to fuel secessionist and anti-India activities were searched, an NIA spokesman said.

Football Briefs: PSG sink St Etienne as NBA great Curry watches

Football Briefs: PSG sink St Etienne as NBA great Curry watches

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

I did not surrender; want to go to India, says gangster Chhota Rajan

I did not surrender; want to go to India, says gangster Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The remarks come amid speculation that Rajan had feared elimination at the hands of Chhota Shakeel, the closest aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.