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FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In yet another audacious move, the banned Hizbul Mujahideen has uploaded a video of its militants training in army fatigues with assault rifles and cracking jokes on a social networking site, seen as a "psychological warfare" against the security forces.

Don't kill 'local boys', 'tolerate' stone-pelting: Mehbooba to cops

Don't kill 'local boys', 'tolerate' stone-pelting: Mehbooba to cops

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

She also underlined that 'black laws' like AFSPA would be repealed from the state only when the situation improves.

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

The Pilot who gets co-driver's seat in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The man who could well have been a high-level corporate may have to content himself being deputy chief minister. But other challenges await.

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The 41-year-old 'young gun' travelled the length and breadth of the state to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and ensure its comeback.

'We expected Modi would follow Vajpayee's doctrine of insaniyat'

'We expected Modi would follow Vajpayee's doctrine of insaniyat'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

'Many people thought that a Hindu nationalist party's government would take bold steps vis-a-vis Kashmir. But sadly their approach has been led by military and security priorities.' 'We would suggest to India that she initiate the dialogue following the Vajpayee model. That is the way forward. Otherwise, there is a looming threat. We are seeing educated youth joining militancy.'

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

42 terrorists, 7 civilians and 15 security personnel have lost their lives since May 15.

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Real Kashmir FC co-owner Sandeep Chattoo, on Friday, said his side is now on a mission to make the 'paradise on earth' a paradise for the beautiful game.

How India wants to promote football after PM Modi's complaint

How India wants to promote football after PM Modi's complaint

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An ambitious project to awaken a sleeping giant of Asian soccer looks like confirming Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's famous remark that India pricks up its ears only when comparisons with China are made. With China embarked on a multi-billion dollar mission to become a soccer superpower by 2050, India looks set to follow suit with its own plan to raise its status in the game to match its burgeoning economic power. Come October, India, most famously described as soccer's sleeping giant by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, will launch a programme to engage more than 11 million children in soccer-related activities.

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Zakir Naik's NGO has investment of Rs 100 crore in real estate: NIA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The NIA has questioned around 20 associates of Naik, including his sister Nailah Naushad Noorani, in connection with its investigation, they said.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

'India must be prepared for military actions against terror groups in Pak'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

India must also not rule out dialogue with Pakistan. However, talks with Pakistan must be structured, and further progress must be based on visible results.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Asian Air Gun Championship: Ayonika shoots bronze

Asian Air Gun Championship: Ayonika shoots bronze

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

India's Ayonika Paul wobbled a bit towards the end but still managed to bag the bronze medal at the 8th Asian Air Gun Championship in New Delhi on Monday.

Army mission in Kashmir: Sehlab se salamaati

Army mission in Kashmir: Sehlab se salamaati

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

In the wake of stone pelting incidents and alleged presence of Islamic State flag during a rally in Srinagar, Army on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the situation and the issue was getting the highest concern of all security agencies.

Modi is a 'feku', will remain one, says Rahul in Bihar

Modi is a 'feku', will remain one, says Rahul in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Reiterating his 'suit-boot ki sarkar' jibe, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a feku (a brag).

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Anyone who takes the eye off the movement of the virus should be prepared for unpleasant surprises.'

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

Manjhi justifies Maoists, kicks up controversy

Manjhi justifies Maoists, kicks up controversy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In yet another controversial remark, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday sought to justify Maoists extorting levy from contractors who, he suggested, were indulging in corruption and looting the state.

'You can't impose Tughlaqi decisions one after another'

'You can't impose Tughlaqi decisions one after another'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Your failures are not teaching you anything.' 'Your demonetisation failure is not teaching you anything; your GST failure is not teaching you anything; your (revocation of) Article 370 failure is not teaching you anything; your NRC Assam failure is not teaching you.' 'And now you have the CAA!'

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

People, lured by Modi's promises, are now asking for refund: Rahul

People, lured by Modi's promises, are now asking for refund: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"The prime minister's post is very dignified and he should not have made personal attacks, but I did not mind. He does not give answers, but only makes promises which are hollow," Rahul said, addressing an election rally.

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

While the advantages of working out with machines are many, Shameem Akthar lists five reasons why you should look elsewhere for pure and real health.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated popular Indian-American actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn for a key administration post of member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

Tata's Chandra on India and its Jobs Problem

Tata's Chandra on India and its Jobs Problem

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Nearly 490 million people of working age are outside the bounds of India's unemployment assessments. A decrease in the unemployment rate could signal economic growth, but could just as well mean that people have given up looking for work. A revealing excerpt from Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Tata Chief Economist Roopa Purushothaman's Bridgital Nation: Solving Technology's People Problem.

'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The Republican presidential candidate urged the African-American community, which had steadfastly backed Clinton in the primaries, to join his campaign for a "better future".

REVEALED: Indian Mujahideen's plan to go beyond blasts

REVEALED: Indian Mujahideen's plan to go beyond blasts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The seizure of Chinese guns at the Zephyr apartments in Mangalore in September belonging to the Indian Mujahideen has been a wake up call for the Indian agencies. This was an indicator that the IM sought to go beyond the bombs and even indulged in the use of arms for future terror strikes.

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'I don't think the state administration has shown the resolve to enter Muslim neighbourhoods and arrest offenders in the last decade.'

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

We are in denial, but Bangladeshis are still flooding India's northeast

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The local labour force is streaming out of the region, creating a vacuum that makes it easier for the Bangladeshis to fill in, says R N Ravi

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley insisted the new central notification will not interfere with state laws on slaughtering animals.

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc is automating and squeezing more output from its workers and so needs fewer of them, finds out IndiaSpend Team.

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Spectacular IMAGES from the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea

Meet the 'invisible man' behind BJP's UP win

Meet the 'invisible man' behind BJP's UP win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah are being showered with accolades for securing a historic victory in the Uttar Pradesh elections, the milestone's scriptwriter, Sunil Bansal is glad his hard work has finally paid off.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Start-ups have their own sub-cultures their language and ways of working.

Refrain from using pellet guns, Rajnath Singh tells security forces in Kashmir

Refrain from using pellet guns, Rajnath Singh tells security forces in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Sending a strong message to Pakistan, Rajnath also said the neighbouring country should change its attitude and approach towards Kashmir.

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The prime minister did not think that COVID-19 was a serious challenge as late as March 20.'