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The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha power into pre-quarters

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha power into pre-quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Nikhat beat the reigning African champion by a 5-0 unanimous verdict to notch her second win in the tournament.

Boxer wants to win at Olympics for Afghan women living under oppression

Boxer wants to win at Olympics for Afghan women living under oppression

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Berlin-based boxer Sadia Bromand is fighting for her compatriots and wants to win the Olympic gold for the Afghan women living under oppression.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Ghana mourns footballer Atsu killed in earthquake

Ghana mourns footballer Atsu killed in earthquake

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Ghana mourned late footballer Christian Atsu who was killed last month in the Turkey earthquake.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

Euro Qualifiers: Spain make winning start; Wales hold Croatia

Euro Qualifiers: Spain make winning start; Wales hold Croatia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Spain's late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Winning the gold at the World Championships in August and breaching the magical 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra's targets this year.

When Modi Met Operation Dost Team

When Modi Met Operation Dost Team

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Prime Minister N D Modi interacted with members of the National Disaster Response Force and Indian Army who were deployed on Operation Dost in earthquake-shattered Turkey on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Shashi advance, Shruti bows out

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine, Shashi advance, Shruti bows out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Championship, Jaismine Lamboria clinched her opening bout on Friday.

PIX: Fans throw toys on field for children affected by earthquake

PIX: Fans throw toys on field for children affected by earthquake

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Besiktas fans threw thousands of stuffed toys onto the pitch during Sunday's match against Antalyaspor to donate to children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and neighbouring Syria.

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

Will reopening of China affect India's metal companies?

Will reopening of China affect India's metal companies?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The reopening of China has led to an ongoing readjustment of the global metals and commodities markets. China has a massive production capacity surplus to its own domestic demand. At the same time, it also has high domestic demand. China is also becoming carbon sensitive.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

This Web series is more about wine, opium, sex, more sex, gay love and incest, rues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The G20 foreign ministers' meeting on Thursday was unable to come out with a joint communique due to sharp differences over the Ukraine conflict despite persistent efforts by host India to build consensus.

Value our ties with India: China ahead of G20 FMs' meet on Thursday

Value our ties with India: China ahead of G20 FMs' meet on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Qin, who is visiting New Delhi to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting on Thursday, is expected to meet Jaishankar on its sidelines though the foreign ministry here is tight-lipped about it.

What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

What Earthquakes Do To Buildings

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Entire areas in southern Turkey and northern Syria have been levelled to the ground, and poor construction has been blamed for the collapse of these buildings.

Building code breach intensified devastation in Turkiye earthquakes

Building code breach intensified devastation in Turkiye earthquakes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A recent report outlining preliminary findings of damage assessment of the earthquakes shows violations of the building code stipulations in the past two decades contributed to a large number of lives lost and extensive damage to infrastructure.

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Notwithstanding expectations of a pick-up in construction activity during a seasonally strong January-March quarter (fourth quarter) of 2022-23 (FY23), analysts are cautiously optimistic about the building material sector - encompassing paints, pipes, wood panels, tiles, metals, and cement - as volatile input costs, coupled with fears of a global slowdown, are making demand projections uncertain. Against this backdrop, analysts suggest investors stay selective and pick stocks of companies with stronger brand recall, expanding distribution network, diversified product profile, healthier balance sheet, and sustainable cash flow. "The government's various proposals under Budget 2023-24 (FY24) may lead to the building material segment growing between 8 per cent and 12 per cent for the next five years.

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the meeting of G20 foreign ministers on March 2, during which he is expected to hold his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The Joy Of Seeing Mother Alive

The Joy Of Seeing Mother Alive

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Saadet Sendag's son reacts as his mother is rescued after 177 hours at the site of a collapsed building in Hatay, Turkey.

Do You Know This Family?

Do You Know This Family?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Members of the Algerian rescue team search for survivors at the site of a damaged building after the earthquake in Turkey.

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

More then 21,000 people have been reported dead and more then 60,000 injured after the multiple earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.

Air India finalises deal with Airbus for buying around 250 planes

Air India finalises deal with Airbus for buying around 250 planes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Air India has finalised an order for around 250 aircraft with Airbus and the deal is expected to be announced next week, a source said on Thursday. The source in the know also said the airline has signed a deal with Boeing for about 200 planes. Specific details could not be immediately ascertained and there was no immediate comments from Air India about the deals.

Yigit Cakmak Is Rescued Alive After 52 Hours!

Yigit Cakmak Is Rescued Alive After 52 Hours!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The death toll from an earthquake in Turkey and Syria has passed 11,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Eighty-year-old Pratima Devi has been taking care of over 200 street dogs for over 30 years.

Is There Life In The Rubble?

Is There Life In The Rubble?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Four separate earthquakes on Monday and Tuesday in Turkey and Syria left over 4,000 people dead and nearly 15,000 people injured.

Europa League: Sporting stun Arsenal; United into QFs

Europa League: Sporting stun Arsenal; United into QFs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The teams finished level at 3-3 on aggregate in the tie but the Lisbon club advanced to the quarter-finals after Adan kept out Martinelli's weak effort.

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that state-to-state interactions should be in line with the trend of the time which is peace and development rather than exclusivity.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Everyone is concerned about the safety of their lives, the Delhi high court observed on Thursday while hearing a plea related to earthquake preparedness in the national capital.

Will Ukraine war reference wreck consensus at India-hosted G20 FMs' meet too?

Will Ukraine war reference wreck consensus at India-hosted G20 FMs' meet too?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Foreign ministers of G20 major economies will meet in the national capital on March 1 and 2 to deliberate on pressing global challenges amid escalating confrontation between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict that entered the second year this week.

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'Deaths, sick and injured people in the affected areas and worried fellow citizens elsewhere in Turkiye, it's a living nightmare for us'

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed inbound travellers from G20 nations arriving at select airports to use the popular UPI for making payments in the country. Later, the RBI also proposes to extend the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility to travellers from all countries. UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments into one hood.

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Turkish-origin people living in India are trying to stay calm despite knowing that their home country would take several years to overcome the devastation.

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Several retired and serving military officers attend Pervez Musharraf's funeral prayers.

Ukraine war an important point of discussion at G20 FMs' meet: India

Ukraine war an important point of discussion at G20 FMs' meet: India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday refused to speculate on whether the G20 foreign ministers' meeting would be able to come out with a joint communique against the backdrop of widening differences between the West and Russia on the Ukraine conflict.

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.