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The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

A 23-year-old American girl, a student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Trombay, was drugged and raped by six male friends last week. Yesterday, we published a guide for young women on date rape and how to prevent against it. Here, Mumbai-based clinical psychologist Sadia Raval sheds light on the emotional trauma of rape victims and imparts therapeutic advice to them and their families.

A house that redefines luxury

A house that redefines luxury

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

A New Delhi house is replete with all accessories of luxury, including an indoor swimming pool.

Gopal Krishna to represent Iowa at National GOP convention

Gopal Krishna to represent Iowa at National GOP convention

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Aziz Haniffa profiles the most influential Indian American Republican in the important caucus state of Iowa

US 'top dogs' in denial over public anger

US 'top dogs' in denial over public anger

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

So far, neither Washington nor Wall Street seems to have fully grasped this political sea-change, or figured how to deal with it.

Choice is between the past and the future: Obama

Choice is between the past and the future: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Riding on a massive African-American support, Obama routed New York Senator Clinton by 55 to 27 per cent in the state, where more than 50 per cent of the voters were black and four out of five supported him. Among white voters, Obama took only about a quarter of the vote, with Clinton and former Senator John Edwards roughly splitting the remainder

Invasion of Iraq an error: Clinton

Invasion of Iraq an error: Clinton

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The biggest problem confronting the world today is the 'illusion that our differences matter more than our common humanity,' former United States President Bill Clinton has said.

Keegan returns to Newcastle

Keegan returns to Newcastle

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Kevin Keegan said on Thursday he was returning to Newcastle United as manager, 11 years after leaving, because he still had "unfinished business" at the club.

The burnt-out case of David Headley

The burnt-out case of David Headley

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The Headley case highlights that the Indian government proved incapable of assessing the geopolitical dimensions of the US-led war in Afghanistan, while Pakistan has shrewdly exploited the fallacies in India's foreign policy orientation to navigate itself to an unprecedented geopolitical positioning, writes M K Bhadrakumar.

Houghton all praise for Saudis

Houghton all praise for Saudis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

India's football coach Bob Houghton lamented that India could not maintain a high level of play in their AFC Cup qualifying match against Saudi Arabia.

How to be a good sole superpower

How to be a good sole superpower

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Amartya Sen says it is wrong to suggest that the US ought to draw inspiration from the British Empire.

Why stock tips are dangerous

Why stock tips are dangerous

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

UK using religion to split society: Amartya Sen

UK using religion to split society: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Sen also observed that invasion of Iraq itself was a 'grave mistake.'

Pakistan warns India against 'hot pursuit'

Pakistan warns India against 'hot pursuit'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The news agency reported that Musharraf said his country was ready to cooperate with India to root out terrorism.

The stunning success of SEZs

The stunning success of SEZs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

In 2008-09, SEZ exports grew 10 times as fast as overall exports - this year, they've risen while overall exports fell, says Aradhana Aggarwal.

The jobs recession

The jobs recession

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The word 'recession' is being frequently used in India in recent months despite the fact that the economy continues to grow

Talks a way to seek redress on terror: India

Talks a way to seek redress on terror: India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

India has proposed February 18 and 25 to Pakistan as the dates for foreign secretary-level talks as part of a "practical and pragmatic" approach to seek redressal of its core concern of cross-border terrorism but warns that there will be a huge setback if a 26/11-type terror attack is repeated.

Bowlers did the job for us: Dravid

Bowlers did the job for us: Dravid

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The Indian captain said the team could have probably spared themselves and the fans the heart-stopping moments towards the end.

Smell the air, something is rotten!

Smell the air, something is rotten!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Bangalore adds more vehicles than Delhi each day -- over 1,000. It has less road space than Delhi and more green space. The future the city has is ugly and hopefully not inevitable.

Is it the endgame for Pakistan?

Is it the endgame for Pakistan?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

India can only hope that the Pakistani generals crackdown on the Taliban under sustained US pressure. But that seems too much to hope for. India needs to prepare for the likelihood that Pakistan will shortly commence its own 'political solution' to the Afghan problem, built around a so-called reconciliation effort under some sort of 'Islamic' auspices.

Sevilla debut against in-form Arsenal

Sevilla debut against in-form Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Sevilla look set for a baptism of fire when they make their Champions League debut at Arsenal on Wednesday.

Is it too late to ask Arjun Singh about Bhopal?

Is it too late to ask Arjun Singh about Bhopal?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

'Arjun Singh was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh back in 1984. He is still on Indian soil, and, presumably, available for questioning.'

Govt will address Muslims' concerns: PM

Govt will address Muslims' concerns: PM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

On the issue of AMU, Dr Singh said his government had all along maintained that it would restore the minority status of the 125-year-old university.

Mumbai's first 5-D cinema: Be a child again

Mumbai's first 5-D cinema: Be a child again

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

It begins before you can say "Good Heavens". Your seat shudders for a welcome, lurches back and forth, then does a violent shimmy as you make your way out of an accidental entry into a derelict, not to mention haunted, mine.

Dr Singh's blind spots: Pakistan and Maoists

Dr Singh's blind spots: Pakistan and Maoists

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The prime minister's remarks on relations with Pakistan and on the Maoist issue do not bode well for our success in dealing with these two challenges to our national security in an effective manner, writes B Raman.

A retreat has been sounded in Anna vs govt battle

A retreat has been sounded in Anna vs govt battle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

'The public perception at this stage of the battle is that the victory thus far belongs to Anna and his followers, but in reality it may turn out to be a victory of mixed proportions,' says B Raman.

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Deluded by their visions of a grand future, Delhi's rulers seem incapable of bridging the gap between illusion and ground reality

India in cruise control

India in cruise control

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

India cruised into the Super League as they crushed a disappointing Scotland by eight wickets.

Indian scientists find answers that eluded Einstei

Indian scientists find answers that eluded Einstei

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

TIFR scientists have found and proposed an experimental test for the quantum theory of gravity, the first step to unify the forces of nature that rule the universe.

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said no bowler with suspect action is ever cleared for good and open to scrutiny at any time.

Dr Singh-Zardari meeting for short term purposes

Dr Singh-Zardari meeting for short term purposes

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Acknowledging that the peace process has been under strain in recent months, India and Pakistan on Wednesday announced that cross-Line of Control trade in Jammu and Kashmir will commence on October 21 and vowed to take severe action against any elements directing or involved in terrorist acts, giving fresh momentum for an "an early and full normalisation of bilateral relations".

Robert Fisk: 'Osama's games with Bush'

Robert Fisk: 'Osama's games with Bush'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

He calls the truce offer part of a game.

Studios zoom in on small-budget films for profits

Studios zoom in on small-budget films for profits

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Small-budget films seem to be raking in the moolah for production houses. Little wonder that filmmakers like Ghai, Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt and Pritish Nandy have over the years stuck to making small-budget films in the range of Rs 10-15 crore (Rs 100-150 million).

Why India's diplomacy is in disarray

Why India's diplomacy is in disarray

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Like autumn leaves, we are left with a huge, miserable-looking heap of broken dreams. Whoever thought a day would come when we couldn't even agree with the Americans as to who were the Taliban we both have been fighting against all these years?

Odds stacked against Hingis

Odds stacked against Hingis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The former world no. 1 is under no illusions about her prospects at the Australian Open after deciding to rejoin the professional circuit more than three years after quitting because of injuries.

ICE PEOPLE: Shantanu Bagchi

ICE PEOPLE: Shantanu Bagchi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005