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US asks Sharif to go soft on Musharraf

US asks Sharif to go soft on Musharraf

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The United States has advised former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif to adopt a lenient view on the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf and let him determine his own future.The US advice came as Assistant Secretary of state Richard Boucher met Sharif at the Raiwind farm house near Lahore on Tuesday.He said the US should let Pakistan settle its issues by itself. He added if the US could not facilitate Pakistan, it should not interfere in its internal affairs.

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The second Test between India and South Africa ended in a damp draw after cyclonic rains and a wet outfield ensured not a single ball could be bowled for a fourth successive day at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

India held by New Zealand in Azlan Shah

India held by New Zealand in Azlan Shah

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Captain Sandeep Singh's brace put India ahead before they conceded a late goal to settle for a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia on Thursday. India and New Zealand both have five points even though Sandeep's men enjoy a superior goal average in the tournament.

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.

Armitage arrives in Delhi on Tuesday

Armitage arrives in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Among other things, the US Deputy Secretary of State will discuss the deployment of Indian troops in Iraq

EPL: Benteke sent off as Villa slide to defeat by Spurs

EPL: Benteke sent off as Villa slide to defeat by Spurs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Aston Villa scored their first goal in more than nine hours but then had Christian Benteke sent off and allowed Tottenham Hotspur to come back for a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Sunday.

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Even scorecards in T20 matches read better than the one we saw in Ahmedabad.'

Smith leads Australia back to Test summit

Smith leads Australia back to Test summit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Australia returned to the top of the Test world rankings on Wednesday after Steve Smith and Adam Voges steered the tourists to victory in the second Test against New Zealand to seal a comprehensive 2-0 series win.

The return of John Mathew Matthan

The return of John Mathew Matthan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The director talks about his new film, Shikhar.

Nicki Minaj, Marion Cotillard, Reese: A day out in Hollywood

Nicki Minaj, Marion Cotillard, Reese: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Guptill misses ODI record as Kiwis thrash sorry Sri Lanka

Guptill misses ODI record as Kiwis thrash sorry Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Martin Guptill flirted with a world record then had to settle for a New Zealand one as he demolished Sri Lanka's bowling to guide his side to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory in the second One-Day International in Christchurch on Monday.

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

Badminton Worlds: Kashyap, Prannoy advance to Round 2 after easy wins

Badminton Worlds: Kashyap, Prannoy advance to Round 2 after easy wins

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

But the Indian mixed doubles pair of Arun Vishnu and Aparna Balan suffered a close 18-21, 21-10, 22-24, loss to Russian pair of Evgenij Dremin and Evgenia Dimova, while another pair of Tarun Kona and Sikki N Reddy too went down 13-21, 17-21 against Liao Min Chun and Chen Hsiao Huan of Chinese Taipei.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

Here's why badminton players need Sushma Swaraj's help

Here's why badminton players need Sushma Swaraj's help

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Top shuttlers, including Parupalli Kashyap and H S Prannoy, are waiting for their passports to fly out of the country.

Kashyap, Sameer in last 8 of India Open

Kashyap, Sameer in last 8 of India Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap, Sameer Verma and the mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa notched thrilling victories to enter the quarter-finals of the India Open Super 500 World Tour badminton tournament in Delhi on Thursday.

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

As many as 68 artworks went under the hammer on Tuesday evening and included works by the greats like Raja Ravi Varma, V S Gaitonde, F N Souza, Jogen Chowdhury, and Akbar Padamsee among others.

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Tip Gear: Some advice for Jeremy Clarkson and the boys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Now that Jeremy has decided to try his hand at something new, we asked Top Gear's Top Fan Anywhere, Raja Sen, to give Mr C some advice.

Guru, Praneeth, Tarun-Sikki reach Singapore Open main draw

Guru, Praneeth, Tarun-Sikki reach Singapore Open main draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt and young B Sai Praneeth advanced to the main draw of Singapore Open Super Series.

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

What you must know about Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Home Ministry clears Pak participation for Asian wrestling Jrs: WFI

Home Ministry clears Pak participation for Asian wrestling Jrs: WFI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

A miffed WFI feared that it could be penalised by the world body United World Wrestling (UWW), if Pakistani grapplers were denied Visa.

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The agreement was reached in intensive negotiations between contact groups that Obama and Modi had set up in September.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis became the fourth South African to score a hundred in his last Test, emulating Pieter van der Bijl, Lee Irvine and Barry Richards.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

#TravelTalk: Why you'll never forget Amazing Vienna!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The Austrian capital is famous not only for its grand architecture, music and art, but also for its open spaces and excellent public transport, points out Uttaran Das Gupta.

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Chess: Anand finishes ninth in St. Louis Rapid

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nihal Sarin closes in on final Grandmaster norm

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Parnell, Tahir shine as South Africa crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Wayne Parnell and Imran Tahir took three wickets each as South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle with his form as he lost to 16-year old International Master Benjamin Gledura of Hungary in the seventh round of the Masters section of Gibraltar International Chess festival

Stats: Bhuvneshwar impresses on return

Stats: Bhuvneshwar impresses on return

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Check out the statistical highlights on Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand.

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York during which he raised the Kashmir issue.

Sports Shorts: Player hit with 16-match ban for reckless foul

Sports Shorts: Player hit with 16-match ban for reckless foul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

FCM Targu Mures midfielder Gabriel Muresan has been handed an unprecedented 16-match domestic ban for a violent tackle.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal into top four; Spurs lose at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Arsenal climbed into the top four with a laboured 2-1 win over Leicester City.