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US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'No one in this administration, not the President nor anyone on the national security team, would suggest that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community'

China endorses new Taliban govt; announces $31 million aid

China endorses new Taliban govt; announces $31 million aid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Taking part in the first meeting of Foreign Ministers of the neighbouring countries on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will provide Afghanistan with 200 million yuan ($31 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines and medicines as per its requirements, official media in Beijing reported.

BJP, Congress, TRS step up poll campaign in Telangana

BJP, Congress, TRS step up poll campaign in Telangana

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

BJP president Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were among those who addressed public meetings in different parts of the state on Sunday.

When Priyanka-Nick danced and danced!

When Priyanka-Nick danced and danced!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness.'

WATCH: Yogi does a Modi, refuses to wear Muslim cap

WATCH: Yogi does a Modi, refuses to wear Muslim cap

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

In 2011, Modi had refused to wear a skullcap.

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh, following dispute over electoral system, rose to six even as the country braced for a 60-hour opposition strike on Sunday, calling for a neutral caretaker government to oversee the next general elections.

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"The most successful governments in Afghanistan tend to be those who have the biggest tents, which would include all communities and therefore leave all communities satisfied after a point and do not create massive resentments. Now, this is not a government which I would imagine would successfully govern Afghanistan," Dalrymple, the historian said.

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Mauro Morandi, a 79-year-old, lives alone on the beautiful Isle of Budelli in Italy's Maddalena archipelago. He's called this slice of paradise his own since 1989, when he departed mainland Italy.

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Why MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his party, the BJP, are angry with Pappu Yadav.

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while two others were placed in precautionary isolation as the dreaded virus hit the Indian cricket team ahead of next month's Test series against England.

Former France coach Gerard Houllier dies at 73

Former France coach Gerard Houllier dies at 73

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

RMC sport and sports daily L'Equipe said he had died aged 73 after having a heart operation in Paris.

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that his country "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India -- a claim ridiculed by former captain Mahela Jayawardene, who demanded evidence for it.

Now, a statue to honour medics fighting coronavirus

Now, a statue to honour medics fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Latvia has erected a six-metre-high sculpture "Medics to the World" which shows a female medic who has just come out of the treatment room and is getting ready for her next shift.

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Murray Denis Ward, 54, allegedly inappropriately touched the three NAB inmates on September 2, the police said.

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Rejuvenated Martial backs Solskjaer to extend United stay

Rejuvenated Martial backs Solskjaer to extend United stay

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Solskjaer took over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho in December and United have secured 10 wins in 11 games under his charge.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Must read! A 16-month-old German shepherd's letter

Must read! A 16-month-old German shepherd's letter

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Rajiv Dixit shared a letter on behalf of his pet dog Kluzo. Read on!

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan is making efforts at multiple levels for the Taliban government to have a soft landing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shakespeare assumed a caretaker role in February after Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to a stunning Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, was dismissed with the club mired in relegation trouble.

Shakespeare appointed Leicester manager for rest of season

Shakespeare appointed Leicester manager for rest of season

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Craig Shakespeare has been appointed as Leicester City's manager for the rest of the season, the Premier League champions announced on Sunday.

Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The governor accepted the resignation and asked Kumar to continue as the caretaker chief minister till the new National Democratic Alliance government is sworn in.

Taiwanese arrested for illegal stay get judicial custody

Taiwanese arrested for illegal stay get judicial custody

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Eight Taiwanese nationals, who were arrested in Mandi on June 13 for alleged illegal stay, were on Saturday remanded in three-day judicial by a local court.

Sharif to be shifted to hospital due to 'cardiac issues'

Sharif to be shifted to hospital due to 'cardiac issues'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Last week, it was reported that Sharif is on the verge of a kidney failure and doctors have recommended to shift him to a hospital immediately.

No early polls in Pakistan, says Gilani

No early polls in Pakistan, says Gilani

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Buoyed by the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party's strong performance in elections to the upper house of parliament, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday dismissed speculations about an early general election and the installation of a caretaker regime. "Now there will be no caretaker or chair-taker. The prime minister will not go up, inside or outside. He will stay right here," Gilani said.

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Former player and reserve team boss Santiago Solari has been put in caretaker charge after negotiations between the club and former Chelsea, Italy and Juventus boss Antonio Conte broke down on Monday, the club added.

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Is Guardiola getting ready to leave Manchester City?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied reports that his contract contains a 'break clause' that could allow him to leave at the end of the season. The Spaniard signed an extension last year until 2021 but with City's hopes of a third successive Premier League title now looking remote, questions have been raised about his future.

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Did Oli turn to India when he realised that China was backing unity of the Nepal Communist Party rather than the government led by his faction?

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's sports ministry on Friday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". Sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry said in a statement.

J&K likely headed for Governor's rule

J&K likely headed for Governor's rule

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

With talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Peoples Democratic Party on government formation in Jammu and Kashmir making no headway, the state seems to be headed for a spell of governor's rule.

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

After Super League climbdown, City and Spurs register wins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Manchester City move a step closer to the Premier League title after a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Conspirator in Gauri Lankesh murder arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Rushikesh Devdikar alias Murali, 44, who was absconding was arrested on Thursday from his hideout at Katras in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, the SIT said in a statement. According to the probe team, Devdikar was part of the conspiracy to kill Lankesh. He is accused number 18 in the case.

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo

Aston Villa sack manager Di Matteo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo, the Championship club said on Monday.

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

PIX: Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

PIX: Clever Benzema assist helps Real Madrid go clear at the top

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema produced an audacious back-heeled assist for Casemiro to score as they beat Espanyol 1-0 away on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona's slip-up a day earlier and move two points clear at the top of La Liga. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro slid to the ground to guide the ball home on the stroke of halftime after being played in by a stroke of genius from Benzema, who dragged the ball through the legs of his marker Bernardo Espinosa to find his team mate.

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Hiddink gets another chance to revive Chelsea's fortunes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Dutchman Guus Hiddink was named as Premier League champions Chelsea's interim manager for a second time on Saturday following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, the club said in a statement.

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Akshaye Khanna's mum no more

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sadly, Rahul and Akshaye lose both their parents within 18 months.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.