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Govt moves SC for closure of case against Italian marines

Govt moves SC for closure of case against Italian marines

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Centre said that the arbitration under United Nation Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS), which was instituted on a request from the Republic of Italy has delivered its Award on May 21, 2020.

Evergreen Federer back on top of the world

Evergreen Federer back on top of the world

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Whatever feats Roger Federer goes on to add in the final chapter of his career, he can rest assured that he has elevated the men's game to previously unimaginable heights.

LS polls identify safeguarding national ideals: Sonia

LS polls identify safeguarding national ideals: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

In a virulent attack on BJP, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said the Lok Sabha polls are vital to safeguard cherished national ideals like "unity and secularism" which were under threat.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swati Snigdha Suar brings you some interesting factoids about the Indian-American who is eager to take on Washington.

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

For three days during the July 4 weekend holidays in United States, the Baltimore Convention Centre in Maryland was transformed into a mini Kolkata.

Italian Marines case: UN tribunal upholds India's conduct

Italian Marines case: UN tribunal upholds India's conduct

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

India accused the two Italian marines on board the MV Enrica Lexie, an Italian flagged oil tanker, of shooting dead two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast on February 15, 2012.

Church vandalised in Agra, statues knocked over

Church vandalised in Agra, statues knocked over

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

A church in the Cantonment area in Agra was allegedly vandalised by unknown miscreants in the wee hours of Thursday, triggering outrage among the members of the local Christian community.

CWG: Gymnasts Pranati, Rakesh disappoint

CWG: Gymnasts Pranati, Rakesh disappoint

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

India's gymnast Pranati Nayak failed to qualify for the women's vault finals after finishing last in the event at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Sunday.

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Harris, in a major foreign policy speech as part of her three-day visit to Singapore, said America's vision includes the freedom of navigation which is vital to all.

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The details of the attackers and their relatives linked to the bombings was released by the police on Wednesday.

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

School life becomes a memory when we move on to bigger milestones in life, but they have a huge deal to do with who we become when we grow up.

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Key witness in Kerala nun rape case found dead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

According to police, no visible injury marks were found on the body of the priest.

Mumbai: Principal chops off student's pigtail

Mumbai: Principal chops off student's pigtail

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The principal of a Mumbai convent school allegedly chopped off a student's small pigtail on Tuesday, prompting the police to file an FIR against him.

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

IAF to induct Israeli killer drones by 2011

IAF to induct Israeli killer drones by 2011

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The Indian Air Force will induct lethal drones within two years, providing itself the capability to hit high value targets such as enemy missile and radar sites, and even terrorist hideouts.

FIR against publisher for denigrating Jesus

FIR against publisher for denigrating Jesus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

A convent school in Shillong filed an FIR against a Delhi-based publisher for publishing a picture of Jesus Christ holding a cigarette in one hand and a beer can on the other in its cursive writing textbook.

11-yr-old ends life after being punished by teacher in school

11-yr-old ends life after being punished by teacher in school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Police said the teacher has been arrested under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code.

Centre's refugee bill worries security agencies

Centre's refugee bill worries security agencies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Nearly 58 years after the United Nations adopted a convention on refugees, India is finally shaping its own legal framework to define the status and rights to be granted to refugees.The Home Ministry is currently chalking out the draft of the Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Protection) Bill and it will be presented before the Union Cabinet early in November. Once it is cleared by the Cabinet, it will be introduced in the winter or Budget session of the Parliament.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

JainNext dives deep into shared heritage

JainNext dives deep into shared heritage

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The Independence Day weekend in America was a memorable one for hundreds of Jain teenagers and young adults from North America. Some of them were inspired to change their diet. Several of them may have met their future spouses. Others learned about the history of their ancestors. Many found a way to relate to their spirituality.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

We are going to recover people's trust: McCain

We are going to recover people's trust: McCain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

US Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain's speech delivered at the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday at 10 pm was preceded by a video displaying footage of him being shot down in Vietnam and his survival and torture in what was called the 'Hanoi Hilton' and his refusal to get out early even though he was offered such a release.

Should young children learn how to code?

Should young children learn how to code?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Parents should enroll their children in coding classes only as a leisure time activity, that too with strict curbs on screen time.

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He felt that he had no place in the BJP and he was wrong.'

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

Sister Abhaya case: Two priests held in Kerala

Sister Abhaya case: Two priests held in Kerala

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The CBI on Wednesday arrested two priests in the Sister Abhaya case.

India to sign Paris pact on climate change in New York

India to sign Paris pact on climate change in New York

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India on April 22 at a high-level signature ceremony convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

Tech can reverse national fortunes in no time

Tech can reverse national fortunes in no time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

African countries too are embracing new technologies and evolving ways of tackling old problems.

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

Intel Awards for 40 Indian-Americans

Intel Awards for 40 Indian-Americans

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Lakshmi, the tallest girl in class

Lakshmi, the tallest girl in class

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Reader Aneesha C Boiss shares her memories.

When Kajol was head girl

When Kajol was head girl

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

A reader shares her memories.

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Cricket Buzz: Buttler gets praise from Roy, Hussain

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Buttler blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

School to throw Veerappan's daughter out

School to throw Veerappan's daughter out

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

St. Joseph Matriculation Higher Secondary School has decided to issue transfer certificate to Prabha, a class VII student, sources said.