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Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose of dead cattle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The decision to stay away from the work by the community members has left the administration harried

4 JeM suspects held three days ago released

4 JeM suspects held three days ago released

Rediff.com7 May 2016

13 persons were picked up by the Special Cell after a late night operation on Tuesday. Of them, three -- Sajid, Sameer Ahmed, and Shakir Ansari -- have been arrested, four let off and six are still being questioned by the investigators.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'New Delhi's total disengagement virtually scripted the course of events, entailing unpredictable long range consequences,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Review: Hate Story 3 songs are impressive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Hate Story 3 engages you right through its four songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.

US's Modi pitch: Top diplomat in India next week

US's Modi pitch: Top diplomat in India next week

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Nisha Desai Biswal, the Obama administration's point person for South and Central Asia, will travel to India next week to hold talks with officials of the new government on a series of bilateral and regional issues.

5 sports recommended for inclusion at 2020 Tokyo Games

5 sports recommended for inclusion at 2020 Tokyo Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have recommended five more sports -- baseball/softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing -- be added to the programme for the 2020 Summer Games.

FIFA will not act against Croatian club over Man City racism claim

FIFA will not act against Croatian club over Man City racism claim

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

FIFA will take no disciplinary action against Croatian side HNK Rijeka following Manchester City's allegation of racism during an under-21 friendly in July, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Regular exercise can lower risk of depression

Regular exercise can lower risk of depression

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

People who are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Shutting door on MPs insult to Kashmiriyat: Mehbooba to separatists

Shutting door on MPs insult to Kashmiriyat: Mehbooba to separatists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

She said her party has been consistently advocating dialogue, both with Pakistan and all sections of the society within the state, including the separatists, for a permanent resolution of the Kashmir issue.

Anthoo Inthoo: Well made

Anthoo Inthoo: Well made

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Veera Shankar's Kannada film Anthoo Inthoo Preethi Banthu has some decent performances and good technical work.

Coronavirus could wipe out 25 mn jobs worldwide: UN

Coronavirus could wipe out 25 mn jobs worldwide: UN

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Nearly 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, but an internationally coordinated policy response can help lower the impact on global unemployment, according to a UN agency. In its preliminary assessment report titled 'COVID-19 and world of work: Impacts and responses', the International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for urgent, large-scale and coordinated measures across three pillars -- protecting workers in the workplace, stimulating the economy and employment, and supporting jobs and incomes.

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Mondelez to ride on Batman v/s Superman

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Mondelez has tied up with Warner Bros for its latest film Batman v/s Superman.

Bundelkhand a victim of BJP's India shining politics: Rahul

Bundelkhand a victim of BJP's India shining politics: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party for its "politics of India Shining," Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached out to the poor and rural youths in Bundelkhand, hard-selling the United Progressive Alliance's flagship schemes of food security, land acquisition and job guarantee programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

Acting tips from Naseeruddin Shah

Acting tips from Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The actor imparted tips on theatre during a workshop in Srinagar.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Yechury recounted the non-violent traditions of the country citing the Maurya Empire's acceptance of the Buddhist philosophy.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'If approved it will be a voluntary engagement and there will be no dilution in selection criteria'

Send your ideas to curb ticketless travel in trains!

Send your ideas to curb ticketless travel in trains!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday asked young minds to come out with a fool-proof method to prevent ticketless travel in trains.

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Scores of volunteers belonging to the leftist of Democratic Youth Federation of India were detained on Saturday after they tried to stage a road blockade outside the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to protest the derecognition of a students' group for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as some political parties expressed concern over 'threats' to freedom of expression.

Dineshwar Sharma's visit to valley: Many favour talks with separatists

Dineshwar Sharma's visit to valley: Many favour talks with separatists

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

From the necessity of talking to Hurriyat separatists to appointing a tehsildar, Dineshwar Sharma heard it all during his visit to the valley

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The craze of clicking a selfie is now being used as a harbinger of social change. In a unique attempt to create awareness about education of girl child among the younger generation, a global human rights group has taken up the challenge of sending girls to school by urging people to take their selfies.

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Kolkata Gives brings together the city's philanthropists and deserving NGOs in a structured interface. Subir Roy walks away with fascinating stories from this year's do.

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Terrorists' relatives asked Colonel Rai to cease fire, then killed him

Terrorists' relatives asked Colonel Rai to cease fire, then killed him

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

On Monday, Colonel Rai had won the Yudh Seva medal. A day later, he fell to bullets.

Review: Abhay is a rehash

Review: Abhay is a rehash

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Abhay is strictly meant for Darshan fans.

'Radicalisation of Maldives should raise alarm in India'

'Radicalisation of Maldives should raise alarm in India'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'Now is the time for India, our biggest neighbour and oldest friend, to bring the full array of international policy instruments to bear.'

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

BJP Delhi headquarters breaks out in celebrations

BJP Delhi headquarters breaks out in celebrations

Rediff.com16 May 2014

As the electronic ticker that updates the Bharatiya Janata Party's ascendancy in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar keeps ticking up the celebrations by party workers are getting wilder and wilder.

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a criminal case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and his organisation IRF under money laundering laws.

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

How Beijing has been courting the Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com12 May 2015

In the past year, Beijing has hosted at least 70 delegations from India as part of its outreach to the Indian business community, youth leaders and Sangh Parivar affiliates

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Did you know the estate that hosts the royal celebration is open to the public?

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

She said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is working "hard" on the Bankruptcy Code

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

How to love your imperfect body

How to love your imperfect body

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

These simple tips will help you fight body issues.