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Pak calls off NSA talks, says India's preconditions unacceptable

Pak calls off NSA talks, says India's preconditions unacceptable

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistani Foreign Office said they have come to the conclusion that the proposed NSA-level talks between the two countries would not serve any purpose, if conducted on the basis of the two conditions laid down by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Why the doctors' strike ended as a bittersweet victory

Why the doctors' strike ended as a bittersweet victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Resident doctors are the engines that run hospitals. For the patient, they are the face, hands, and voice of the hospital.

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Striking workers lacked support in the Pimpri-Chinchwad-Chakan belt.

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'When war is thrust on you as in 1962 and 1965 or is tempting as in 1971, ensure that all other fronts are kept quiet, leaving your army free to deal with one,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: <I>Mariyaan</i> is a beautiful love story

Review: Mariyaan is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

This Dhanush starrer is a must-watch!

Ban Pakistani artistes? Are we serious?

Ban Pakistani artistes? Are we serious?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'We have never had a policy regarding Pakistani artistes working in India.' 'We welcome them with open arms and that remains the official policy of the Indian government, including the current dispensation.'

Why did Raman Singh transfer anti-Naxal cop?

Why did Raman Singh transfer anti-Naxal cop?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Before the situation in the Naxal-affected areas got out of hand, the Raman Singh government intervened to calm tempers between the police and human rights activists.

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?

Iran puts ONGC discovered gas field on auction list

Iran puts ONGC discovered gas field on auction list

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The reserves in Farzad-B are almost thrice the largest gas field in India.

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Cardiff sack manager Mackay after dispute with Tan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The protracted disagreement between Cardiff City chairman Vincent Tan and manager Malky Mackay reached its inevitable conclusion on Friday when the Scot was sacked seven months after winning promotion to the Premier League.

'I hate these Pakistanis'

'I hate these Pakistanis'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Glimpses of the final days of the 1965 War, as seen from the diary then defence minister Y B Chavan maintained during the war.

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Lee denies doping allegations

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Lee denies doping allegations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei has denied cheating or relying on banned substances despite failing a doping test that could lead to a two-year ban.

Indira's greatest triumph was not Bangladesh

Indira's greatest triumph was not Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'According to me, her finest hour was in 1983-1984 when she neutralised a combined US-Pakistan-British conspiracy to Balkanise India by creating an independent Sikh State of Khalistan,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). A special assessment of Indira Gandhi on her centenary.

Imran calls off talks, says Nawaz Sharif must go

Imran calls off talks, says Nawaz Sharif must go

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Confrontation between Pakistan government and the opposition escalated on Wednesday with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif rejecting demands for his resignation and Imran Khan calling off the dialogue with his regime until he quits.

Sharif defiant amid calls for ouster, says crisis shall pass

Sharif defiant amid calls for ouster, says crisis shall pass

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Facing his toughest test since becoming Pakistan's prime minister, a defiant Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday brushed aside the demand of protesters asking him to quit saying the country has survived "difficult times" and the current political crisis too shall pass.

Ready for final match with Sharif: Imran Khan

Ready for final match with Sharif: Imran Khan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan on Sunday warned the Nawaz Sharif government that thousands of his supporters could enter the high-security Red Zone in Islamabad if the Prime Minister refused to quit, even as popular cleric Tahir-ul Qadri issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the same.

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Efforts to arrest self-styled 'godman' Rampal, who is holed up in his ashram in Barwala, Haryana will continue, police said on Wednesday morning after suspending the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 people injured.

Has Imran Khan bitten off more than he can chew?

Has Imran Khan bitten off more than he can chew?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Both Messrs Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri claim to march independently, but most of Pakistan believes they are marching to the Army's tune

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Meet Mona Patel, one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of the Year.

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'It would not be incorrect to say that the Chinese-Pakistani strategy of containing India began in the aftermath of the 1965 war.'

Why Mamata had to back down before the EC

Why Mamata had to back down before the EC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The EC is perhaps the only body in the country still untarnished and commanding universal respect round the world. It has often been savaged by the ruling political dispensations in the past also, but the EC has come out with flying colours in every case including the latest one against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, says B S Raghavan.

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The deadline given by the Haryana police to controversial 'godman' Rampal to surrender and his followers to vacate his ashram has ended. Police said that water and electricity connection to the ashram have been cut off.

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Celebrating Bollywood's most loved film of all time on its 40th anniversary.

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Why India Inc still fears MNCs

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Business reacted with caution to the reforms of 1991, and demanded protection from multinationals and imports. Twenty-five years later, traces of that demand can still be found, reports Bhupesh Bhandari.

A wake up call for the BJP and Modi

A wake up call for the BJP and Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The BJP needs to revisit its strategy ahead of the forthcoming Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections, says Dharmendra Kumar Singh

Nothing positive comes from talks with Pakistan

Nothing positive comes from talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The clichd path of conducting 'uninterrupted and uninterruptable' bilateral dialogue with Pakistan to improve ties remains unimplemented and un-implementable under prevailing circumstances that are unlikely to alter in the near future, says Rahul Bedi.

After selling 580 mn books, Gita Press faces labour crisis

After selling 580 mn books, Gita Press faces labour crisis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Though the worker strike at the Gorakhpur-based publisher of Hindu religious texts has been called off, it hints at an underlying financial crisis, says Manavi Kapur

'I coped with the tragedy like all the others do'

'I coped with the tragedy like all the others do'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Eight years ago Subhashini's husband Colonel Vasanth was martyred fighting militants in Kashmir. Today, she offers hope to widows of army jawans who lost their lives in the line of duty.

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

'In Hindu society, marriage is not between a man and a woman, but between their castes; politicians do not ask for human votes, but for caste votes....' 'Have you heard of such nonsense anywhere else in the world? And we claim we are civilised!' 'One or two or a few people becoming President, Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Speaker etc from the downtrodden do not mean that the untouchables are uplifted and caste-based slavery is over.'

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