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Where has the Air France plane gone?

Where has the Air France plane gone?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Five days after a Air France plane -- that was travelling from Brazil to France -- sunk into the Atlantic Ocean (or somewhere else), there is no trace. The wreckage -- initially said to be the Air France debris -- was nothing but sea trash, emerging reports indicate. New reports say there is no evidence of the crashed plane.

Obama administration gears up for Karzai's visit

Obama administration gears up for Karzai's visit

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai will arrive in Washington on Monday to hold talks with the United States administration on a host of crucial issues.Karzai has already been pulled up by Obama over the rampant corruption in the Afghanistan administration. But in a bid to pacify its important ally in the war on terror, Obama has reportedly instructed senior officials to treat Karzai with respect and stop criticising his government.

Kandahar awaits another bloody summer

Kandahar awaits another bloody summer

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Springtime always brings in an influx of Taliban fighters to the district of Zhari, in Kandahar province of Afghanistan, where the thick cover provided by the grapevines and the orchards prevent North Atlantic Treaty Organisations's hi-tech thermal imaging cameras to see the insurgents hiding within, a report in the Guardian states.

Two-time CEO Nikos Kardassis returns to Jet Airways

Two-time CEO Nikos Kardassis returns to Jet Airways

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Kardassis, who quit the airline in 2013, will advise Goyal and senior management on cost-saving and productivity improvement

Pak flood relief: NATO swings into action

Pak flood relief: NATO swings into action

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has announced plans for a large-scale airlift of relief supplies from Europe for the survivors of the devastating floods in Pakistan, as donors pledged more assistance after a slow start of aid efforts.

'Osama probably hiding in remote regions of Pak'

'Osama probably hiding in remote regions of Pak'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

A top United States General has said Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, is probably hiding in the remote mountainous regions of Pakistan, even though no one known where he actually is.

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

Taliban ordered to kill civilians helping forces

Taliban ordered to kill civilians helping forces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The Taliban has intensified the war strategies for its forces as evident from the latest directive issued by its leader Mullah Omar.

How Skype will change Microsoft

How Skype will change Microsoft

Rediff.com17 May 2011

What's next for the free-telephony service, en route from Luxembourg to Redmond. Building IP telephony into phones is cool, but the real impact would be in Miscrosoft's business software.

Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

A look at few of the songs performed by Sunidhi Chuahan in different genres.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

Cricket and baseball come together at Lord's

Cricket and baseball come together at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Baseball and Cricket are the world's two most popular bat-and-ball sports. Now a new exhibit celebrates their similarities and differences.

Iran must play constructive role in Afghanistan:US

Iran must play constructive role in Afghanistan:US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Observing that the future of Afghanistan has a regional dimension, the Obama Administration has hoped that Iran would play a constructive role in bringing long-term peace and stability in the war-torn country.

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Twenty five years after Air India Flight 182 was blown apart by terrorists while flying over the Atlantic to India, Canada may finally offer a formal apology for ignoring warnings about a likely terror strike on the aircraft and lapses in the subsequent investigations.Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to offer a formal apology to families of victims of the Kanishka air crash tragedy at the memorial at Humber Park in Toronto on June 23.

Why you can't fool this computer

Why you can't fool this computer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Florida Atlantic University engineers say their technique is faster and works with low resolution images, such as those produced by standard CCTV cameras. It also solves variation problems caused by different light levels and shadows, viewing direction, pose, and facial expressions. It could even see through certain types of disguises, such as facial hair and glasses.

Jet Air to provide connectivity to 38 US cities

Jet Air to provide connectivity to 38 US cities

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The agreement would allow the travellers to fly United Airlines' trans-Atlantic flights from London to Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver and Washington and trans-Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chicago and San Francisco.

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The Sikh British boy from London feels quite at home in the US, says Aseem Chhabra.

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Piling up one exciting show biz piece after another, and unfolding against dazzling, fast changing backgrounds, with over a dozen dancers and acrobats adding additional thrills, the A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour got on to a rousing start in New York on Friday, continued in Atlantic City the next day, and arrived in DC-Virginia on Sunday.

A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

Pak seeks greater role in Afghanistan; US wary

Pak seeks greater role in Afghanistan; US wary

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Pakistan has offered to play a central role in resolving the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and hold talks with the Taliban. Pakistan's proposal is likely to be discussed when National Security Adviser General James L Jones visits Islamabad later this week, says the report. United States has reacted cautiously to Pakistan's renewed interest in seeking dialogue with the Taliban.

Taliban facing dissension over leadership: Report

Taliban facing dissension over leadership: Report

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The man at the centre of the storm, Newsweek magazine, reported was Mullah Gul Agha Akhund, who is an in-law and long time confident of Mullah Omar. Akhund is brandishing a handwritten letter from Mullah Omar to claim to be the new second-in-command of the Afghan Taliban. But, his claim is being hotly contested by top military commanders of the outfit.

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

A blizzard, accompanied by heavy snow and powerful winds, pummeled the US mid-Atlantic on Saturday, causing at least two fatalities and paralysing travel in the region.

Kabul: Attack targets NATO convoy; 20 killed

Kabul: Attack targets NATO convoy; 20 killed

Rediff.com18 May 2010

A suicide car bomb attack near a hospital and army recruitment centre killed at least 20 civilians in Kabul on Tuesday morning, and injured scores of others.According to reports, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's troops were the target of the attack that took place during rush hour in the western part of the Afghan capital. A NATO convoy was passing the area at the time of the attack, said reports.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

After initial skepticism, the Obama administration has finally begun to acknowledge that Hamid Karzai would be re-elected as Afghanistan's President for second consecutive term, media reports said on Monday.

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Factions of the Pakistani and Iranian intelligence agencies have been supporting the Taliban and other terrorist groups to carry out attacks on the US-led international forces in Afghanistan, said a top US commander in the restive country.

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Mullah Omar, the Taliban's elusive leader, has warned United States-led troops in Afghanistan that their 'unequivocal defeat' is imminent, as the insurgents are 'forging ahead like a powerful flood' against them. In a purported online message issued to mark Eid, Omar referred to 'huge casualties and sagging morale' among the more than 100,000 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and US-led troops in Afghanistan fighting Taliban-linked insurgents.

'US, corrupt Karzai have stoked angry insurgency'

'US, corrupt Karzai have stoked angry insurgency'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

And for any solution to work, Pakistan could not be excluded, the writer Tahir Ali said, not least because a great many Pashtuns, who live within Pakistan but don't recognise the Afghan-Pakistan border, would be up in arms. The Pakistan military would be a key player in any decision taken on Afghanistan -- along with Iran, Russia and China.

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, Congress leader Manish Tewari has said his 14 months of diplomacy, including meetings with US President Barack Obama, has yielded "zero" results for India.

Modi discusses enhancing cooperation, troop withdrawal with Karzai

Modi discusses enhancing cooperation, troop withdrawal with Karzai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

In his first bilateral meeting with international leaders after assuming charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.

US commanders in Afghanistan seek more troops

US commanders in Afghanistan seek more troops

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

American military commanders operating with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation led mission in Afghanistan have informed US President Barack Obama's special envoy to the region, Richard Holbrooke, that they do not have enough troops to do their job, and are being pushed past their limit by Taliban rebels who operate across borders.

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Amidst a war of words between the two countries, the US came out in defence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai calling him a valuable partner and said American officials need to be sensitive while making comments on the war-torn country. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said General Stanley McChrystal, who is the head of US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation-led troops in Afghanistan, had excellent relations with the Afghan President.

Violence rocks Afghanistan on polling day

Violence rocks Afghanistan on polling day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Low voter turnout marked the general elections in Afghanistan on Thursday, as the war-ravaged country voted to choose their next president for the second time since 2001.

Is this tech bubble like the one in March 2000?

Is this tech bubble like the one in March 2000?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Are we seeing a replay of March 2000? What are the similarities and differences and how worried should we be, asks Akash Prakash.

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Obama's Af-Pak plan and the key battleground

Obama's Af-Pak plan and the key battleground

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

In understanding Obama's strategy, we must begin with an obvious but unstated point: The extra forces that will be deployed to Afghanistan are not expected to defeat the Taliban. Instead, their mission is to reverse the momentum of previous years and to create the circumstances under which an Afghan force can take over the mission.

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Supporting United States General McChrystal's plan to send additional troops to Afghanistan, a former American general on Wednesday told the US lawmakers that there should be no Afghan 'exit strategy' till the Al Qaeda leadership currently based in Pakistan is eliminated.

NATO admits killing 8 schoolboys in Afghan raid

NATO admits killing 8 schoolboys in Afghan raid

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has admitted that the killing of eight schoolboys in a night-time raid in eastern Afghanistan was carried out on the basis of faulty intelligence. "Knowing what we know now, it would probably not have been a justifiable attack. We don't now believe that we busted a major ring," The Times quoted NATO sources as saying.Ten children and teenagers died when troops stormed a remote mountain compound near the border with Pakistan in December.

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces are all set to roll out an "intensive 18-month" ground campaign in Afghanistan to stamp out Taliban and Al Qaeda militants, top US generals have said warning the insurgents that Marjah offensive was just the start.

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Vijay Balse, who won the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, always wanted to go on the show, given his excellent run in quiz competitions in India and the United States. "It is the quiz show to be on," he says.