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Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Radhika's killer has a psychopathic streak: Cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Delhi police claim to have identified the killer of 20-year-old Radhika Tanwar, and say that he will be arrested soon. "The accused is a mentally disturbed youth from Uttar Pradesh, and he wanted to avenge the humiliation he suffered when he was beaten up for stalking her three years ago," a police official said.

US eyes missile that can hit anywhere in an hour

US eyes missile that can hit anywhere in an hour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to the Washington Post, American military officials say the intercontinental ballistic missiles, known as Prompt Global Strike weapons, are a necessary new form of deterrence against terrorist networks and other adversaries.

Real cruise to win and close on leaders Barca

Real cruise to win and close on leaders Barca

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Jose Mourinho's nine-year unbeaten home record in league matches was never under threat as his side eased past Levante 2-0 on Saturday to close within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Bandh: IT sector sees near-shutdown

Bandh: IT sector sees near-shutdown

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

While today is an extended holiday for many employees in the IT sector who are enjoying the long weekeed, it is not a total shutdown across India.

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Government of India Department of Science & Technology announces Boyscast Fellowship 2009-10.

Pharma club seeks protection from foreign predator

Pharma club seeks protection from foreign predator

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The IPA complaint turns significant in the backdrop of increasing talk about foreign companies buying into Dr Reddy's, Piramal Healthcare and Aurobindo.

Never thought of pulling out: Sprint champions

Never thought of pulling out: Sprint champions

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Despite all the bad press that the organisers got regarding health and security issues pertaining to Commonwealth Games, Jamaican 100m sprint champion Lerone Clarke and silver medallist Englishman Mark Lewis-Francis said that they never thought of skipping the mega event and are now relishing their success here.

Indian population on rise in Australia

Indian population on rise in Australia

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Indian community in Australia has multiplied in the last six years, surpassing Italians and topping the chart of biggest migrant community on fourth rank.

Elsamma Enna Aankutty leaves a mark

Elsamma Enna Aankutty leaves a mark

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Though the Malayalam film cannot be termed as Lal Jose's best work, yet it carries his stamp nonetheless.

Kerala college dumps controversial lecturer's plea

Kerala college dumps controversial lecturer's plea

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Despite widespread criticism against its action, the management of the church-run Newman college rejected the plea of lecturer T J Joseph to revoke his dismissal for setting a question paper, which hurt the sentiments of Muslims and for which his hand was hacked off by activists of a radical outfit.

MSI introduces F-Series laptops in India

MSI introduces F-Series laptops in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The new line-up -- FX400, FX600 and FR600 -- are equipped with the high performance intel core i5 processor with intel turbo boost and intel hyper-threading technologies, which adjusts processor efficiency on the go, greatly enhancing overall system performance.

Bipasha Basu gets pierced!

Bipasha Basu gets pierced!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

India more assertive with China, but not enough

India more assertive with China, but not enough

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

While India was prepared to talk tough on some issues, crucial issues like disparity in trade and China's support to Pakistan and border issues have not been dealt with adequately during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit, says strategic expert B Raman

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the 2008 Ballon d'Or, French magazine France Football said on its website (http://www.francefootball.fr ) Tuesday.

Yakshiyum Njanum is substandard

Yakshiyum Njanum is substandard

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Yakshiyum Njanum, director Vinayan's rebellion against mainstream is substandard fare to say the least. The newcomers Gautham and Meghana deserved better.

13 Telangana ministers resign from Andhra cabinet

13 Telangana ministers resign from Andhra cabinet

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Continuing protests against the Centre's attempt to push the Telangna state issue on a back burner, 13 ministers from Telangana region tendered their resignation to Chief Minister K Rosaiah on Friday.

Kalyan Singh to launch new party on Jan 5

Kalyan Singh to launch new party on Jan 5

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Notwithstanding Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari's reported view that certain leaders who quit should return to the party fold, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh is going ahead and completing formalities for launching his new political party next month.

 Qatar's visa regulations plan on hold

Qatar's visa regulations plan on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Qatar has postponed plans to introduce more stringent visa rules for entry into the country, officials said.

Do foreign contributions to India impact security?

Do foreign contributions to India impact security?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

So why do we need to analyse inflows under FCRA? Because of the sheer magnitude of inflows. Reported inflows into India were $2 billion in 2007-08 and app $2.5 billion in 2006-07.

Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez

Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Mexico captain Rafael Marquez, who has been strongly linked in the media with a move to New York Red Bulls, has reached a deal with La Liga champions Barcelona that releases him from his contract.

Vivek Oberoi: I felt awkward doing the kissing scenes

Vivek Oberoi: I felt awkward doing the kissing scenes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Vivek Oberoi on his upcoming film Prince.

Tata Motors Q2 net profit soars to Rs 2,223 cr

Tata Motors Q2 net profit soars to Rs 2,223 cr

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a massive 102-fold jump in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September 30 at Rs 2,222.99 crore (Rs 22.23 billion) on account of robust demand across categories.

RGV, Amitabh Bachchan trade F words!

RGV, Amitabh Bachchan trade F words!

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

The top-10 referee blunders at the World Cup

The top-10 referee blunders at the World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The officiating at this World Cup hasn't been of the highest standards at this World Cup. We bring you the Top-10 disputed calls made by referees and linesman in the tournament, so far.

Endhiran takes the world by storm

Endhiran takes the world by storm

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Endhiran/ Robot stands at either number one or number four in the world its first weekend, depending on who is talking.

Survey for more stimulus to export sector

Survey for more stimulus to export sector

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Amid the debate on withdrawal of the stimulus, including speculation of a possible across-the-board roll back of cuts in excise duty and service tax, the document suggested further reduction in excise for export oriented industries.

Kingfisher to double international flights

Kingfisher to double international flights

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The UB Group-owned Kingfisher Airlines said on Wednesday the government had granted it traffic rights to operate on seven new international routes.

Karat accuses Cong-NCP of supporting MNS

Karat accuses Cong-NCP of supporting MNS

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Senior Member of Parliament from the Communist Party of India-Marxist Vrinda Karat said workers in the country are at receiving end of Centre's anti-labour policies and promotion of multinational firms.

Stop War, Start Tennis: The mantra of Indo-Pak Express

Stop War, Start Tennis: The mantra of Indo-Pak Express

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam Qureshi, play wearing T-shirts with the message 'Stop War, Start Tennis', and the Pakistani said becoming a part of the movement has changed their lives.

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

RIL to set up world-class varsity in India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, will set up a new age world-class university in India.

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Anna University Coimbatore invites applications from diploma holders for admission to BE/ BTech degree programmes.

Sangakkara gets clean chit in McCullum incident

Sangakkara gets clean chit in McCullum incident

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

The ICC on Saturday gave a clean chit to Kumar Sangakkara, who was involved in an unsavoury incident with New Zealand all-rounder Nathan McCullum during a tri-series match, saying the Sri Lanka captain was found not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Are you being harassed by a telephone stalker?

Are you being harassed by a telephone stalker?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Here's how to deal with harassing texts and calls from telephone stalkers.

Torres says he remains loyal to Liverpool

Torres says he remains loyal to Liverpool

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Fernando Torres said he was excited to be back at Liverpool after his World Cup-winning summer with Spain, dismissing suggestions that he was seeking a transfer in a bid to find Champions League football.

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Roman Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul, facing charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Minnesota, was on Tuesday asked by the Archbishop of Madras to return to the United States for further investigations.

The Blonde Assassin strikes again

The Blonde Assassin strikes again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Career-best figures of four for 21 helped Shane Warne earn the man-of-the-match award and his Rajasthan Royals team a narrow two-run win over Deccan Chargers.

Bihar heading to a revenue surplus

Bihar heading to a revenue surplus

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The report for the period ended March 2009, presented in the assembly by Deputy Chief Minister S K Modi, who holds charge of the finance department, said revenue receipts between 2008-09 increased by Rs 4770.97 crore (Rs 47.7 billion) mainly due to grants-in-aid and share of Union taxes from the Centre.

Messi, Ronaldo in race for Ballon d'Or award

Messi, Ronaldo in race for Ballon d'Or award

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The list of candidates to win the 2009 Ballon d'Or award was reduced to 10 men on Sunday, with Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi the overwhelming favourite.

AP: Vijayshanti's meeting with YSR sparks rumours

AP: Vijayshanti's meeting with YSR sparks rumours

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Creating a stir in the political circles, the film star-turned-politician and member of Lok Sabha of Telangana Rashtra Samiti, Vijayshanti, on Friday met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.

India's 1st intelligent city takes root near Pune

India's 1st intelligent city takes root near Pune

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Lavasa, Wipro, Cisco combine to launch something new in urban living.