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PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Indian-American community in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area is being targeted by telephone fraudsters.

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

But for the PM's decision, my teenage daughter, a child of the post-economic reforms generation, could never have imagined the Socialist India that remains so much a part of my growing up years, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A study has revealed that Facebook users are more likely to fall for social media scams.

PHOTOS: India edge Afghanistan in last-over thriller

PHOTOS: India edge Afghanistan in last-over thriller

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Opting to bat after winning the toss, India struggled on a slow pitch and crawled to 224-8 with Virat Kohli (67) and Kedar Jadhav (52) managing half-centuries against a disciplined Afghan attack.

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Most sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees

'Sidhu has formed his party to stop AAP'

'Sidhu has formed his party to stop AAP'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'We always had a doubt that Sidhu would not campaign against the Badals.'

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A bench comprising justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan extended the interim bail, saying, "He had already been granted this relief earlier".

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Laugh out loud, have fun and while away time talking to chatbots. They are all yours!

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

Gates Foundation offers to help monitor Jan-Dhan Yojana

Gates Foundation offers to help monitor Jan-Dhan Yojana

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has offered to help in monitoring of the progress made with regard to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the flagship financial inclusion scheme of the government.

Pires joins Arsenal injury list

Pires joins Arsenal injury list

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

As a result Robert Pires will miss their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Highbury next week.

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Mr Akbar has underestimated the level of pent-up anger and commitment among these women,' a young lawyer tells Sunil Sethi.

Fake CBI sleuths decamp with Rs 7.22 lakh

Fake CBI sleuths decamp with Rs 7.22 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The victim, a delivery boy of a company, was robbed by two men and a woman posing as CBI sleuths.

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The Trump administration is on the same page as India that Pakistan is not the solution, but the problem itself,' says Rajeev Sharma.

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The English Premier League resumed on Wednesday, after the forced break due to COVID-19. Here are IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

113 million Indians lost Rs 16k on average to cyber crime

113 million Indians lost Rs 16k on average to cyber crime

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The global study covered 17 countries.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

How to prevent losses in a major quake

How to prevent losses in a major quake

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'If a major earthquake of the kind that hit Nepal hits us in Delhi, 35 per cent of our homes would be destroyed.'

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown at the Nou Camp as late strikes by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans an 11-point lead at the top of the table.

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.

Why was a horrifying rape at BHU hushed up?

Why was a horrifying rape at BHU hushed up?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The Hindutva brigade's silence on the rape may possibly be explained that this incident is an intra-Hindu affair for them. What is even more intriguing is that vocal gender activists have preferred to almost ignore the incident. Why? Is it because homosexual rape does not involve the woman either as victim or as aggressor, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The gang, which Symantec calls Morpho, is financially motivated.

Junaid's killer confesses, family seeks death penalty

Junaid's killer confesses, family seeks death penalty

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

On the claim of the victim's brothers that they were called 'beef eaters' by the accused, Goyal said, "No such thing has come to the fore during the main accused's questioning so far."

The Bhopal gas tragedy: 30 years on

The Bhopal gas tragedy: 30 years on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Even as the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster is being observed in the city on Tuesday, its victims continue to be plagued with a number of problems that have not been resolved over the years.

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Addressing the nation for the fourth time since he took office in 2014, the prime minister called upon the citizens to perform their duties towards the nation and co-operate to work towards a common goal of peace, harmony and development in the country.

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Kansas shooting of Indian techie flags up safety concerns

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Indian IT industry veterans believe lack of maturity from the political leadership may have helped people in the US to take advantages.

'The cops won't leave us alone. Go away!'

'The cops won't leave us alone. Go away!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

On May 22 and 23, the Tamil Nadu police shot dead 13 persons in Tuticorin after the months-long anti-Sterlite protests turned violent. A month later, when A Ganesh Nadar visited the homes of a few victims, he found the families and friends still cowering under fear of the police.

The deadliest attacks in Europe in decades

The deadliest attacks in Europe in decades

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The attacks that left at least 120 dead in Paris are the deadliest in Europe since the Madrid train bombings in March 2004.

Katara murder not honour killing, says SC, rejecting death for killers

Katara murder not honour killing, says SC, rejecting death for killers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Rejecting the plea for death penalty, the apex court in its order said, 'It's just a murder; that's it.'

CBI registers case against Teesta Setalvad

CBI registers case against Teesta Setalvad

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The CBI on Wednesday registered a case against social activist Teesta Setalvad and her organisation for alleged violation of FCRA in recieving funds from abroad without taking prior permission from the home ministry.

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India does not have a stringent privacy or data protection Act.

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration of his insanity.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.