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Theresa May to trigger Brexit on March 29
Rediff.com20 Mar 2017May has already announced that she will make a statement to the House of Commons shortly after invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!
Rediff.com10 Sep 2016The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.
Brexit fallout looms over historic Theresa May-Angela Merkel meeting
Rediff.com21 Jul 2016On her first foreign trip since taking office, May told Merkel that her government would not ask to leave the EU before the end of 2016.
India calls for quick action against terror sponsors
Rediff.com15 Jul 2016Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit here in the Mongolian capital, Vice President Hamid Ansari said, "all our societies today face unprecedented levels of threat from terrorism in all its manifestations. The most recent example is what has happened, most unfortunately in France."
China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016An international tribunal in the Hague has ruled in favour of the Philippines.
'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU
Rediff.com24 Jun 2016The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.
Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign
Rediff.com23 Jun 2016Much will depend on turnout, with younger Britons seen as more supportive of the European Union than their elders but less likely to vote.
Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu
Rediff.com14 Jun 2016Brick buildings, drainage system excavated in Keezhadi village are on par with those found in Harappa.
Review: Veerappan ends up an exhausting watch
Rediff.com27 May 2016This is not a film worth recommending, says Raja Sen.
Why Kenya is burning 100 tonnes of ivory
Rediff.com29 Apr 2016Conservationists are going to light up 5 per cent of the world's ivory in an attempt to deter poachers.
Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016Leela may carry the buzz that it deals with a controversial subject, but there is nothing objectionable in the film, says Paresh C Palicha.
European Investment Bank to lend $512 mn for Lucknow metro
Rediff.com1 Apr 2016The EIB has supported long-term investment across India that has helped the country harness renewable energy, strengthened industry and reduced carbon emissions.
In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism
Rediff.com31 Mar 2016The PM aso said said it was unfortunate that the UN was still unable to define terrorism.
Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30
Rediff.com22 Mar 2016Modi will embark on a three-nation tour beginning March 30 during which he will attend the crucial Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, India-EU Summit in Brussels and travel to Saudi Arabia, a key partner of India in the sensitive Gulf region.
World must act in unison against terrorism: Modi @G20 summit
Rediff.com16 Nov 2015Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some countries still use terrorism as "an instrument of state policy" and the world must act against radicalisation without any political consideration
G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage
Rediff.com15 Nov 2015Paris attacks took the centre stage at the G20 Summit on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a united global effort to combat terrorism as world leaders joined a clarion call to eliminate ISIS network.
'Intolerance is part of democracy'
Rediff.com2 Nov 2015'The darkest days of Indian democracy were (during) the Emergency when basic democratic rights were suspended. For a time it seemed as though India would move along the East Asian model -- everybody works hard, nobody asks questions, certainly not of the government.' 'There are people who say we are headed that way, but I am not persuaded by the evidence,' says Mahesh Rangarajan who recently resigned as director of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi.
Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?
Rediff.com24 Sep 2015Hundreds of migrants, who continue to arrive in Europe as they flee the scenes of chaos and brutality of the Islamic State in the Middle East, have created sharp divisions among European Union member states which are increasingly finding it tough to control the massive influx.
Bappa Morya! 10 facts about Ganesh Chaturthi
Rediff.com19 Sep 2015The longest immersion process is that of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja which lasts for 24 hours.
Migrant crisis: 'The beginning of a real exodus'
Rediff.com8 Sep 2015European leaders are searching for solutions as conflicts in Syria and Iraq are sending thousands of refugees on dangerous voyages through the Balkans and across the Mediterranean to the 28-nation European Union. Here are the latest developments on the crisis.
The man who cost Greece billions
Rediff.com20 Jul 2015Syriza lawmakers walked the corridors telling reporters the government might not survive the night.
Rupee ends 13 paise lower against US dollar
Rediff.com13 Jul 2015Weakness in euro against the dollar weighed on the rupee.
Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle
Rediff.com13 Jul 2015Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.
Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit
Rediff.com10 Jul 2015Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.
Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse
Rediff.com9 Jul 2015Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.
Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal
Rediff.com8 Jul 2015The situation in Greece worsened with banks closed for a 2nd week.
Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares
Rediff.com6 Jul 2015Banks bore the brunt of the sell-off.
Greece offers new proposals to avert default, creditors see hope
Rediff.com23 Jun 2015Greek proposals hailed as "a positive step forward".
This is how Euro zone plans to counter the Greek crisis
Rediff.com19 Jun 2015The IMF dashed any hope that Athens could avert default.
Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU triples funding for sea patrols
Rediff.com24 Apr 2015European leaders on Thursday agreed to triple its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, restoring its funding to last year's level. The decision comes four days after up to 900 desperate people drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.
Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950
Rediff.com20 Apr 2015The death toll for the worst ever migrant disaster in the Mediterranean could be as high as 950 said reports even as Italy's coastguard coordinated the search for survivors and bodies.
World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry
Rediff.com24 Feb 2015A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.
Lotus expect huge step forward in 2015
Rediff.com26 Jan 2015Lotus expect to be far more competitive this season with a new Formula One car that they hailed as a massive step forward on Monday.
These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...
Rediff.com20 Jan 2015Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.
PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!
Rediff.com3 Dec 201410 photos that show it's an odd, weird world out there
WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny
Rediff.com7 Oct 2014Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.
Money management lessons from Lord Ganesha
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014Worried about your financial future? Lord Ganesha has some tips for you.
'We are trying to conquer space, and we don't have tigers and elephants'
Rediff.com31 Dec 2013Vinodini Jayaraman began painting as a way to help her get over a frustrating stutter early in life. Now her work, an ode to conservation, covers a 100-foot wall at the University of Memphis.
Balotelli warning for racists at Euro 2012
Rediff.com1 Jun 2012Italy striker Mario Balotelli said he would "kill" anyone who threw a banana at him in the street during the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine next month.
Italy PM Monti urges halt to soccer after scandal
Rediff.com30 May 2012Italian professional soccer should be halted for two or three years to get over the match-fixing scandal which has spattered its image, Prime Minister Mario Monti said.