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9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Ambani's Antilia most expensive billionaire home

Ambani's Antilia most expensive billionaire home

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The house has six stories of underground parking, three helicopter pads, and reportedly requires a staff of 600 to keep it running.

Another cheque for Mukesh's Reliance Retail

Another cheque for Mukesh's Reliance Retail

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Investment by US PE firm KKR will add fire to Ambani's battle for dominance in the retail market that is also being eyed by Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.

Indian-origin beauty wins Miss America crown!

Indian-origin beauty wins Miss America crown!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian American Nina Davuluri has been crowned Miss America.

Germany shielded from public at beachside fortress

Germany shielded from public at beachside fortress

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Germany have spent most of their time at the World Cup behind the high walls of their 'Campo Bahia' fortress on the shores of the Atlantic - largely avoiding contact with fans, locals and the media.

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

India announced its intention to acquire S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile systems in 2015. The contract worth $5.43 billion was signed during the visit of President Putin to India last year.

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Right needs an apparently potent and dangerous foe to keep its own followers in line. If they lower their guard, the insidious enemy may creep in, argues Amulya Ganguli.

IN PHOTOS: Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan to thank troops

IN PHOTOS: Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan to thank troops

Rediff.com26 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Monday made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to thank American troops and civilians for their service ahead of the final pullout of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops from the war-torn country.

It's Moscow, not Crimea, that's the real target, stupid!

It's Moscow, not Crimea, that's the real target, stupid!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Events in the Ukraine have a relevance that goes beyond Ukraine itself, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, himself a former Indian ambassador to Russia. The plot is aimed at bringing about regime change today in the Ukraine and tomorrow in Russia itself.

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

'Player performance may suffer behind closed doors'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A number of football leagues around the globe will resume after the COVID-19 stoppage in the coming weeks but the matches will be played without fans.

Balakot strike can't be called a success

Balakot strike can't be called a success

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'If deterrence through India's conventional superiority is to be established now, then India will have to escalate to a point where its greater resources make the difference.' 'This is, to put it mildly, both difficult and dangerous and thus inadvisable,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Vote and avail of discounts this poll season

Vote and avail of discounts this poll season

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Companies are luring voters with special discounts, offers and freebies.

Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Prez palace in Kabul

Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Prez palace in Kabul

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Taliban has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on the presidential palace in Kabul where a press conference was scheduled by President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday. Multiple explosions and gunfire were reported near the presidential palace, which is the site for several important organisations.

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Storms push a lot of water into land, then there is heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.' 'Along with this, we see the gradual rising of the sea level.' 'We see this during and after the latest Cyclone Tauktae.' 'This kind of overlapping events are increasing and we do not know much about how to tackle them.'

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crore from some of the leading global investment powerhouses at a time when the world is deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Richard Branson-promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways is interested in investing in the Indian civil aviation sector once the Union government

Join Virgin 100 mile club, fly into space

Join Virgin 100 mile club, fly into space

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Become a member of the 100 mile club and redeem it in the blue yonder.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

US, NATO rushing more helicopters to Pak

US, NATO rushing more helicopters to Pak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Six United States Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopters are expected to arrive in Pakistan over the next several days, bringing the US helicopter fleet there to 18 aircraft.

NATO's BIGGEST war games in Russia's backyard

NATO's BIGGEST war games in Russia's backyard

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Ignoring Russia's concerns, member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Wednesday kick-started one of the military alliance's biggest war games in years.

'Startup Dosti' to connect India, Pak entrepreneurs

'Startup Dosti' to connect India, Pak entrepreneurs

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A cross-border business plan competition will be launched to connect entrepreneurs from India, Pakistan and facilitate investment and collaboration.

Virgin launches daily Mumbai-London flights

Virgin launches daily Mumbai-London flights

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Richard Branson promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways on Wednesday announced the launch of daily direct flights between Mumbai and London from December 1

10 odd photos that you must see!

10 odd photos that you must see!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Indian American Ashwath Nityanandan recollects a particularly cold winter that cost him a job interview.

Post 9/11, Bhatkal wanted to fight NATO forces in Afghanistan

Post 9/11, Bhatkal wanted to fight NATO forces in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal wanted to fight North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan as an 18-year-old when the US launched its campaign against Taliban following the 9/11 attacks, investigators have said.

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children, airlines try out inventive measures to encourage carbon-neutral practices.

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

The youngest and first Indian to swim across 10 seas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Sufyan Shaikh, the first Indian to complete swimming in ten seas takes us through the spectacular moments that defined his life and career.

3 killed as militants attack NATO trucks in Pak

3 killed as militants attack NATO trucks in Pak

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Three persons were killed and two others injured when pro-Taliban militants attacked several North Atlantic Treaty Organisation container trucks in the restive Khyber tribal region of Pakistan on Monday, officials said.

Top sporting flops of 2013

Top sporting flops of 2013

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

2013 was a great year for sports. Andy Murray won Wimbledon, Sebastian Vettel won the championships for the fourth time, Manchester United won the EPL. But there were also incidents and players that made 2013 unbearable. Following is a list of sporting flops in 2013.

Now, a challenge for programmers!

Now, a challenge for programmers!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

As part of its industry-academia drive, Sierra Atlantic is organising a software coding challenge where students of engineering and Masters in Computer Application can test their programming skills.

Losses cause Miss USA pageant to say seek new home

Losses cause Miss USA pageant to say seek new home

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

The 84-year-old Miss America pageant is seeking a new sponsor after losing its contract with ABC television last season.

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Virgin lauds open sky deal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Private British airline Virgin Atlantic on Thursday said the memorandum of understanding signed between India and the UK

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The daily flight would depart every day from Mumbai at 1455 hrs arriving in London Heathrow at 1935 hrs. The airline is offering introductory special return economy fare of Rs 17,777.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkey's economy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Trump defended his decision saying that the United States has done its part and now it is the time for other regional players to play their part.

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Ronaldo Airport naming ceremony overshadowed by dodgy statue

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Madeira renamed its airport in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday -- although it is a new statue of the four-time world player of the year that is likely to grab the headlines.

Deal Street dazzles thanks to Reliance's equity divestment

Deal Street dazzles thanks to Reliance's equity divestment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Record equity divestment by the Reliance Group in its telecom and retail businesses garnering around $23 billion revved up the deal street in 2020, which otherwise would have gone down as one of the dullest on record, and dealmakers are seeing sunnier days in 2021 given the large scope for consolidation in a slew of sectors ravaged by the pandemic. With Jio Platforms alone garnering over $16 billion (Rs 1,18,318 crore) by selling 25.24 per cent stake and Reliance Retail notching up $6.4 billion (Rs 47,265 crore) by divesting around 9 per cent shareholding, the deal street signed off with $85 billion in the deal kitty across 1,270 transactions. This is higher by about 10 per cent over 2019. What is significant is that over a third of the total deal value came from Reliance transactions, say investment bankers.

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Both the Asian giants were among the top three countries spending more on armaments, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

Branson to invest $50 mn in Indian airline

Branson to invest $50 mn in Indian airline

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Virgin Atlantic Airways Chairman Richard Branson has said he planned to invest about $50 million in his personal capacity in an Indian airline for which he was in talks with 'four different people' in the country.

Free trade: EU, US to launch negotiations

Free trade: EU, US to launch negotiations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The negotiations on a EU-US FTA will set the standards not only for the future transatlantic trade and investment, including regulatory issues, but also for the development of global trade rules.