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| November 19, 2009 | |
'Where will we end this cycle of violence?' Reuters
Mahendra Kumawat has a lifetime experience of dealing with Maoists, terrorists and other militancy.
Capturing 26/11 on celluloid Sanjay Sawant
Terror in Mumbai premieres on November 19; Mumbai Massacre on November 25. Both documentaries will be shown worldwide.
India honours Sheikh Hasina with Indira Peace Prize
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been chosen for the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development this year for her "outstanding contribution to the promotion of democracy and pluralism".
Karzai sworn in for 2nd term as Afghan President Reuters
51-year-old Karzai was administered oath of office by the head of the Supreme Court, Abdul Salam Azmi, at a grand ceremony at the heavily fortified Presidential Palace in the presence of 800 guests, including External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
B'desh SC sends Mujib's killers to the gallows
Thirty-four years after Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in a coup, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the death sentence on five of his killers, paving the way for their walk to the gallows after a trial that dragged on for 13 years. The five are among the 12 sacked Army officers, convicted for the 1975 killing, by the court.
'Poor tribal' Koda is officially worth Rs 98 lakh
In 2005, Koda had movable assets worth Rs 13 lakh, and by 2009, they rose to over Rs 94 lakh. His immovable assets also doubled to over Rs four lakh during this period. These disclosures were made by Koda himself -- first in the affidavit he filed with the Election Commission at the time of contesting the assembly elections in 2005 and then earlier this year when he fought the Lok Sabha polls.
'India need not worry about US-China ties' Reuters
"I don't think there needs to be any concern in India about what the president said in China. We have very important relations with China. But we have equally important relations with India," the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake, told media persons at a news briefing.
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| November 18, 2009 | |
AMU: In the middle of a crisis
What plagues the Aligarh Muslim University? Armed with historical facts, Dr Mohammad Sajjad lists the likely reasons for the recurring turmoil in one of India's oldest educational institutions.
Obama to host a state dinner for Manmohan Singh Reuters
Obama's invitation to Dr Singh is a reflection of the personal admiration of Manmohan Singh by him.
Priceless Indian necklace returns home
A 19th century necklace belonging to the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's wife will finally return to Punjab.
AMU: In the middle of a crisis
What plagues the Aligarh Muslim University? Armed with historical facts, Dr Mohammad Sajjad lists the likely reasons for the recurring turmoil in one of India's oldest educational institutions.
Canadian PM visits Rajghat Ajit Jain
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen visited Rajghat in New Delhi where they laid a wreath on Mahatma Gandhi's memorial.
Obama at the Great Wall of China Reuters
Barack Obama tours Badaling section of the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing on Wednesday.
Chargesheet filed against Raj Thackeray for assaulting North Indians Sahil Salvi
The Mumbai police filed a 73-page charge sheet in a local court against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and 20 others for rioting and assault on North Indians appearing for a Railway recruitment examination in Mumbai in 2008.
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| November 17, 2009 | |
For 1984 riot victims, peace is still elusive
An excerpt from journalist Jarnail Singh's book I Accuse The Anti-Sikh Violence of 1984.
Mumbai police taking no chances Rediff Archive
Warning that the terrorists are educated and sophisticated, Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan said the city police have many quick-response teams ready to thwart another 26/11-style terror attack.
A leopard's majesty Ajith Huilgol
Ajith Huilgol won a runner-up award at the UK-based Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2009.
Obama, Hu discuss Indo-Pak ties, Dalai Lama Reuters
A"We did note that while we recognise that Tibet is part of the People's Republic of China, the United States supports the early resumption of dialogue between the Dalai Lama's representatives and Beijing," Obama said after his meeting with Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao in Beijing.
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| November 15, 2009 | |
Meira praises Indian MPs at New York lecture Jay Mandal
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar paid tribute to the members of the lower house of the Parliament at a lecture in New York, saying they are "very well-behaved" and were always keen to help finish the business of the house.
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| November 11, 2009 | |
Azmi's remarks angers Shiv Sainiks Sahil Salvi
Scores of Shiv Sainiks on Wednesday intensified their stir against Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Asim Azmi by courting arrest outside the Maharashtra legislative assembly.
'I did not go in for a medal' A Ganesh Nadar
Ganesh Nadar tracks down four Mumbai police officers who confronted the terrorists on 26/11, but whose bravery that night has gone unnoticed or unrewarded.
Cyclone Phyan brings rain to Mumbai Sahil Salvi
Cyclone Phyan might not hit Mumbai directly, though the metropolis will feel its impact due to extremely heavy rainfall.
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| November 10, 2009 | |
It's a propaganda war in South Waziristan Reuters
'There are no links between India and the Taliban. Even if India supports militancy, it is not foolish enough to leave evidence.'
'Deoband rally was simply a show of strength'
The men sitting around me -- dressed, like the rest of the crowd, in white kurta-pyjama, and sporting unkempt beards and white skull-caps -- enthusiastically shook their heads in agreement. Like the maulvi-poet, they laboured under the burden of being forced to prove their patriotism, their anti-Pakistani credentials, and their opposition to terrorism -- an unenviable predicament they were compelled to share with the rest of their co-religionists.
Arunachal bars media from covering Dalai Lama visit Reuters
With his remarks on China making waves, the local administration has restrained the media from going anywhere near the Dalai Lama during his current visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
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| November 08, 2009 | |
Basking in India's hospitality Reuters
Braving the winter chill, thousands of Tibetans and locals lined up along the roads leading to the Tawang monastery on Sunday and gave a rousing reception to the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who arrived in town on a four-day visit.
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| November 06, 2009 | |
Why Shobha could be Yeddyurappa's nemesis Photograph courtesy: Daijiworld
Yeddyurappa will have to take one of the hardest decisions of his political career when he drops Shobha from the ministry in order to save his chair.
'Locals risk retribution in the war against Maoists' Reuters
'While senior officials have been saying the right thing, the real test is what happens on the ground. The government needs to send a strong message to Operation Green Hunt forces that human rights violations will not be tolerated and prosecute those responsible for past abuses.'
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| November 04, 2009 | |
A spiritual retreat Hitesh Harisinghani
Spiritual Guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba was in Mumbai on a three-day visit from October 31 to November 2.
Captured in the wild
Rediff.com brings before you award-winning photos.
Lashkar was targeting National Defence College in New Delhi: FBI
David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, arrested last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, were part of a Lashkar-e-Tayiba plan of a major terror attack on the facilities of a Danish newspaper and the National Defence College in India, federal prosecutors have said.
India lax in obstetric care: Human Rights Watch Reuters
India is falling behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care because it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth, Human Rights Watch has said.
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