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James Clapper, US intelligence chief, resigns

James Clapper, US intelligence chief, resigns

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

"I submitted my letter of resignation last night, which felt pretty good," Clapper told members of the House Intelligence Committee during a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

While the craft of Kutch can be found in many cities, there is nothing quite like wandering into the very homes where it originates and watch it all being created in real time.

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Aryan Khan To Make Bollywood Debut

Aryan Khan To Make Bollywood Debut

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Here's looking forward to Bollywood's newest writer-director!

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

India, Pak to move cautiously on ties, says US intel chief

India, Pak to move cautiously on ties, says US intel chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

India is unlikely to take any bold move to improve its ties with Pakistan before the next year's general election, a top American intelligence official said on Wednesday.

US govt secretly gathers phone records of its citizens!

US govt secretly gathers phone records of its citizens!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Obama administration on Friday defended its move to secretly gather online telephone records of millions of Americans, saying it was done as part of effort to protect the nation from terrorist threat.

India still on the back foot in countering cyber attacks

India still on the back foot in countering cyber attacks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Cyber attacks have become a major worry for India, as it has been repeatedly targeted by countries like Pakistan and China, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'My children -- Saif, Saba and Soha -- have been located in Mumbai for a while now.' 'In our case, it's the house more than me that keeps the family close.' 'All three of my children love Pataudi; they come to Delhi and head straight there.'

Indo-Pak ties 'tense': US intelligence chief

Indo-Pak ties 'tense': US intelligence chief

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Noting that the Indo-Pak ties "remain tense", the US intelligence chief said India's engagement with Pakistan hinges on Islamabad's willingness to act against those responsible for the Pathankot terror attack.

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Top American officials have defended the controversial secret surveillance programme of the Obama administration, saying such efforts helped them to abort several terrorist attacks and nab terrorists like David Headley, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict.

'I did not just walk into Mumbai with my bags. I was paid for it'

'I did not just walk into Mumbai with my bags. I was paid for it'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Siddharth Malhotra, who returns to the marquee with his second film, speaks to Patcy N about his fascinating Bollywood journey.

'LeT could become like Hamas or Hezbollah in Pak'

'LeT could become like Hamas or Hezbollah in Pak'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Identifying Lashkar-e-Tayiba as the most problematic of the terrorist groups inside Pakistan, a top United States intelligence official has warned that the outfit has the long-term potential to become like Hamas or Hezbollah.

Pak will go on providing safe havens to LeT: Top US official

Pak will go on providing safe havens to LeT: Top US official

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'Pakistan's provision of safe haven to the LeT a will probably continue to be a key irritant in relations with India'

India-China: Need for a two-pronged policy

India-China: Need for a two-pronged policy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

If Indian concerns are not understood and appreciated by China, and if attempts are not made to address them, the relations could take a turn for the worse in the medium and long-term, says strategic expert B Raman.

Kamal Haasan: My best roles came from Balachandersaab

Kamal Haasan: My best roles came from Balachandersaab

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'I am an actor because he made me one.'

Indo-US meet: Trade, economic ties to hold key

Indo-US meet: Trade, economic ties to hold key

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The composition of the US delegation led by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to next week's India-US Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi points to the wide-ranging scope of talks between the two countries.

Why US held back Headley info from India

Why US held back Headley info from India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The United States did not provide information to India on David Headley before 26/11, as intelligence inputs it had about the Mumbai terror plotter was not enough to sufficiently establish his role in planning terrorist attack there, America's spy chief has said.

India, US spar over sharing info on Headley

India, US spar over sharing info on Headley

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The United States has launched a review of its agencies' handling of inputs provided by two of the three wives of David Headley about his involvement in the 26/11 strikes, a top Obama administration official said on Thursday, even as India expressed disappointment over not being provided specific information on the Mumbai attacks plotter

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some options for you, folks!

Making music at the World Cup: Move over vuvuzela, the Russian spoon is here

Making music at the World Cup: Move over vuvuzela, the Russian spoon is here

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The musical instrument to master for this year's soccer World Cup is the Russian spoon.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off...

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday.

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

However, the act of terrorism has not been ruled out officially by investigators.

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

NSA leaker's employer became rich maintaining govt secrets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Booz Allen Hamilton, the employer of Edward J Snowden's who claims to be the source behind leaks about NSA's internet spy work, has become one of the largest and most profitable corporations in the country almost exclusively by serving a single client -- the US government.

Trump likely to approve release of secret memo defying FBI

Trump likely to approve release of secret memo defying FBI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

United States President Donald Trump is set to approve the release of a controversial memo accusing the Federal Bureau of Investigation of abusing its surveillance tools during its probe into alleged Russian collusion in the 2016 presidential election, setting up a clash with the intelligence agency.

Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Indian Muslims stay away from ISIS: US

Rediff.com27 May 2016

'We have seen in India that radical ideology has by and large not been successful in taking root.'

Coalition politics will dominate Indian governance: US spy chief

Coalition politics will dominate Indian governance: US spy chief

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Since the 1984 national elections, no party has won a clear majority in the lower house of Parliament, a US intelligence report has observed. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party might have a majority in the Lok Sabha but sarcasm and public humiliation of rivals may not be the way to assert this. In fact, it is a waste of time

'Shah Rukh Khan wasn't happy with the DDLJ title'

'Shah Rukh Khan wasn't happy with the DDLJ title'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'I was hesitant initially because I thought Amrish Puri's role was bigger than mine. But when I shot for the film, I realised Adi's casting was so good that no character could be replaced.' Anupam Kher goes back in time.

Rajkumar Hirani: I am really nervous with PK

Rajkumar Hirani: I am really nervous with PK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Rajkumar Hirani, who rules critics' hearts as much as he rules the box office, is back after five years. Sonil Dedhia listens in as the filmmaker talks about PK (without dropping the cloak of secrecy of course).