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26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

26/11 chat: How the NSG beat back the terrorists

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Has India learned the right lessons from how it handled 26/11? How can the NSG be freed from the stranglehold of red tape? Will India end up repeating the same mistakes if another terror strike were to take place?

Preity Zinta showstops for Surily Goel at fashion week

Preity Zinta showstops for Surily Goel at fashion week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The actor tweeted a backstage picture with the designer Surily Goel.

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Wills India Fashion Week is underway in New Delhi right now.

An 'election' Budget that may not work for anyone

An 'election' Budget that may not work for anyone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A lacklustre Budget from which we have to take what little comfort we can in feeling that it could have been a lot worse. But is the 'worst over' and will India would clock a growth of 6-plus percent next year? Unlikely, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Australia's Langer says 'NO' to India and England

Australia's Langer says 'NO' to India and England

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Former Australia Test batsman Justin Langer ruled himself out of the running for the India and England coaching jobs.

Why are French troops marching down Rajpath?

Why are French troops marching down Rajpath?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'Parading French troops alongside Indian military personnel, says Rajeev Sharma, turns India's non-alignment policy on its head!'

Will Eden Gardens see Dhoni equal Dada's record?

Will Eden Gardens see Dhoni equal Dada's record?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Mahendra Singh Dhoni goes into the third Test against England aware that a win will help him equal Sourav Ganguly's record at the Eden Gardens. Bikash Mohapatra on the landmark that awaits.

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?

'The longer people believe in Modi, greater will be their disappointment'

'The longer people believe in Modi, greater will be their disappointment'

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'India's nationalism has always been an exceptional and great experiment.' 'We said you don't have to give up your language, your lifestyle or your religion in order to be an Indian national.' 'Nowhere in the world could you find on such a large scale such a democratic experiment of nation building based on diversity.' 'That is the greatness of India's nationalism and we are on the verge of losing that greatness.'

Rain set to affect India's only practice match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Rain set to affect India's only practice match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Looking for a proper tune-up before the three-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka gets underway, India would be hoping that rain stays away from their one and only three-day practice game beginning at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Thursday.

'Saina's experience works in her favour in Rio'

'Saina's experience works in her favour in Rio'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'Saina and Sindhu are top contenders, but they will have to beat players who are playing solid badminton at this juncture.'

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The US is likely to have per capita GDP of $57,455, about 20 times India's, indicative of how far India will stand in about a decade.

Indus Treaty: 'Modisaab is playing a dangerous game'

Indus Treaty: 'Modisaab is playing a dangerous game'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'What Modisaab will accomplish by tampering with the treaty is providing ammunition to ultra-nationalist right wing elements within Pakistan who see India as an existential threat.'

Will Zardari, Singh go where no men have ever gone before?

Will Zardari, Singh go where no men have ever gone before?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Will India and Pakistan transform the crisis at Giari into an opportunity? Jyoti Malhotra analyses

S&P warns India could lose investment-grade rating

S&P warns India could lose investment-grade rating

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Citing economic slowdown and political roadblocks to policy-making, rating agency S&P on Monday warned India could become the first BRIC nation to lose investment-grade rating.

'Under the BJP India will not become regressive'

'Under the BJP India will not become regressive'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

If people respect our culture and interests, why should anyone become more regressive? Education will not be saffronised. Just the correct picture will be portrayed and facts not distorted.' Dr Dinanath Batra, who successfully litigated to have Penguin withdraw copies of Wendy Doniger's book on Hinduism, tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa what India will be like if the BJP under Narendra Modi forms the next government.

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.

India's e-commerce startup losses rise to Rs 78,840,000,000!

India's e-commerce startup losses rise to Rs 78,840,000,000!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Higher advertising spends to grab customer eyeballs take a toll on startups across segments

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Several of Modi's actions reflect political courage.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

Modi explores the frontiers of non-alignment

Modi explores the frontiers of non-alignment

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'We are witnessing a spectacle of breathtakingly creative diplomacy at work, riveted on the firm foundations of the country's strategic autonomy,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How some traders in India make great returns

How some traders in India make great returns

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The market could consistently undervalue a certain kind of business.

Video: Kalki Koechlin scorches the ramp at India Fashion Week

Video: Kalki Koechlin scorches the ramp at India Fashion Week

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Bollywood starlet Kalki Koechlin dazzled everyone in nature-inspired designer collection by designer Rina Dhaka at the Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi.

Video: Kalki Koechlin scorches the ramp at India Fashion Week

Video: Kalki Koechlin scorches the ramp at India Fashion Week

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Bollywood starlet Kalki Koechlin dazzled everyone in nature-inspired designer collection by designer Rina Dhaka at the Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi.

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Why did they not raise their voice against the pollution in the Yamuna earlier?' 'Why were they quiet for so long against construction and encroachment on the flood plains.'

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The central government has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides.

Will Modi take India into the war against Islamic State?

Will Modi take India into the war against Islamic State?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Barack Obama is expected to ask for India's support to create a global coalition against ISIS when he meets Narendra Modi on Monday. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports from New York.

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2015

India on Sunday reaffirmed adherence to three conditions including having an atmosphere "free of terror and violence" as a precursor to any engagement with Pakistan and demanded action against terrorists including Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

India's surgical strikes ops: Just sufficient and right on time

India's surgical strikes ops: Just sufficient and right on time

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The current trans-LoC operations is a trailer projected to the Deep State that India can throw caution to the winds and calibrate its response.

Why Fastest Indian on Ice feels 'stabbed in the back'

Why Fastest Indian on Ice feels 'stabbed in the back'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Shiva Keshavan reveals why he feels 'stabbed in the back' after giving his all for the country for 20 years and what keeps him going despite all the recent problems affecting him.

India will be wary of rejuvenated Bangladesh in quarters

India will be wary of rejuvenated Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

India go into the quarter-final against their neighbours as favourites, but will certainly not take them too lightly, not wanting to suffer the same fate as they did in the 2007 edition.

Why Jayalalitha will lead our national discourse

Why Jayalalitha will lead our national discourse

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The question is not when but who after Dr Manmohan Singh? Will an alternative to Dr Singh emerge from within the Congress? Or will a government be formed by regional parties supported by the BJP or Congress from outside? Or will India have mid-term elections? Whatever be the combination, Jaya has emerged as a crucial player in the current political context, says M R Venkatesh.

Video: Rodricks brings lost 'Goan sari' to Fashion Week ramp

Video: Rodricks brings lost 'Goan sari' to Fashion Week ramp

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Ace designer Wendell Rodricks showcased his latest collection at the Wills India Fashion week in New Delhi.

Look who is eager to see how Kohli shapes up as leader...

Look who is eager to see how Kohli shapes up as leader...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Eager to see how Virat Kohli shapes up as a leader, former Sri Lankan batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana said India's new firebrand cricket captain looks hungry for wins.

Can India defend their title? Hard to predict, says Gavaskar

Can India defend their title? Hard to predict, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that the 2015 cricket World Cup beginning on February 14 in Australia and New Zealand will be "most competitive" edition ever as many teams can win the title.

President Obama, Davos and After

President Obama, Davos and After

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley's opined, in an article made public on his Facebook page, about the economic reforms in India's future and the potential opportunities in the nation's financial future.

Windies ODIs: Raina to lead; Yuvraj, Gambhir out

Windies ODIs: Raina to lead; Yuvraj, Gambhir out

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Suresh Raina will India in the ODI series against the West Indies next month after both Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh were ruled out on account of injury.

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Straight talk from Femina Miss India Earth 2011 Hasleen Kaur.

Can India launch an Abbottabad-style attack on Pak?

Can India launch an Abbottabad-style attack on Pak?

Rediff.com9 May 2011

The killing of Osama bin Laden has raised one primary question -- will India, which is one of the biggest victims of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, be able to undertake an operation of this magnitude and bring to justice the likes of Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim?

Silly Point: IRA at the Eng-Ireland match?

Silly Point: IRA at the Eng-Ireland match?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Rajorshi Sanyal joins Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande as they get talking about the England-Ireland match in the World Cup.