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Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The newly discovered debris, found over the weekend, is on its way to Malaysia for further examination. The wreckage is a piece of horizontal stabilizer skin, CNN reported, quoting an unnamed US official as saying.

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Whether it's a morning walk, an evening swim or an afternoon workout in the gym, just get moving.'

VX nerve agent killed Kim Jong-nam

VX nerve agent killed Kim Jong-nam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's half brother was assassinated with a lethal nerve agent manufactured for chemical warfare and listed by the UN as a weapon of mass destruction, Malaysian police said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Pele recovering from kidney stone removal

Sports Shorts: Pele recovering from kidney stone removal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Brazilian soccer legend Pele is doing 'fine' and will be discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital early on Thursday after he was admitted for stomach pains, one of his aides said.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Has Xi Jinping gone bonkers?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'It doesn't look as if any sensible, worldly wise, person is in charge in China.' 'If at all anybody is in charge, it can only be a bunch of bumpkins of whom Xi has become a puppet,' observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

Beijing-run media slams Vietnam for militarising disputed South China Sea

Beijing-run media slams Vietnam for militarising disputed South China Sea

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

China which rejected the verdict initiated by the Philippines petition has stepped up air and naval patrols to assert its controls over the region.

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Chess World Cup: Anand loses to Kovalyov, Gujrathi wins with black

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Canadian Grandmaster Anton Kovalyov to leave the Indian on the verge of an early exit at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Pack your bags! 10 images which will make you want to travel

Pack your bags! 10 images which will make you want to travel

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The winners of the 2015 Travel Photographer of the Year are out and the stunning images feature the bleak, frozen Arctic alongside the renderings of steamy swamps in America's deep south.

Asiad Games: Sindhu survives scare, Saina cruises

Asiad Games: Sindhu survives scare, Saina cruises

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

PV Sindhu had to dig deep to down a fighting Vu Thi Trang of Vietnam but Saina Nehwal did not break any sweat as India's top two shuttlers advanced to the women's singles second round at the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Thursday.

Why 2017 is not 1962

Why 2017 is not 1962

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The bogey of the 1962 defeat must be laid to rest with a finality that is unquestionable. The myth of Chinese invincibility is a tall tale that belongs to an era gone by, says Vivek Gumaste.

Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump

Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Modi assured Trump that India will try to 'live up to the expectations' of the US and the world and also thanked the US President for speaking 'highly' about India during his trips.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu wins, Saina suffers loss; Off day for shooters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu wins, Saina suffers loss; Off day for shooters

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

How missing Flight 8501 is different from MH370

How missing Flight 8501 is different from MH370

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nine months after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501, an Airbus A320 airliner carrying 162 people, disappeared from radar screens early Sunday, about 40 minutes after leaving the Indonesian city of Surabaya en route to Singapore. Till Monday, there were no signs of the missing plane. The story of AirAsia flight QZ8501 sounds remarkably similar to that of Malaysia Airlines MH370, which remains missing nearly 10 months after it disappeared from radar screens on a flight between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Beijing.

The politics of vegetarianism

The politics of vegetarianism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Pics: Incredible winter styles you can copy right away

Pics: Incredible winter styles you can copy right away

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

From trendy jackets to gowns, colourful separates to leather outfits, these clothes will give you serious winter vibes.

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Patience, as much as skill and flexibility, has become a necessary part of the armoury of Southeast Asia's top-ranked gymnast, Vietnam's Phan Thi Ha Thanh.

India, Vietnam decide to step up defence ties

India, Vietnam decide to step up defence ties

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

India and Vietnam on Tuesday decided to ramp up their defence and security ties that will see supply of four naval patrol vessels to Hanoi and increased training of its military personnel, a month after India extended USD 100 million Line of Credit for defence procurement.

Was Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 hijacked?

Was Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 hijacked?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

All possibilities behind the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 are being looked into, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a press conference held on Saturday morning.

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Pune FC's dream of making it into the AFC Champions League group-stage came to an end after a 0-3 defeat to Vietnamese-side Hanoi T&T FC at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi (Pune) on Wednesday.

India, Vietnam ink 7 pacts

India, Vietnam ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

India and Vietnam on Monday inked seven pacts, including one to enhance cooperation in the strategic oil sector, as they called for "freedom" of navigation in the South China Sea, a remark which could irk China, which has been claiming territorial sovereignty over the high seas.

A holiday with my daughter :)

A holiday with my daughter :)

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'When I was leaving, my daughter gave me her extra suitcase and a hug and said: "This was so much fun, we must do it again".' 'When I reminded her that I'd hardly seen her at all during her vacation, she said, "But what's the point of that when we see each other every day at home?"' says Kishore Singh.

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

At APEC summit, Trump praises India's growth story and Modi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Trump lauds Modi, saying he has been working successfully to bring the vast country and its people together.

Every medal I have won is a story of a difficult struggle: Mary Kom

Every medal I have won is a story of a difficult struggle: Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Every medal is a story of struggle, says the indomitable M C Mary Kom, who considers her fifth Asian Championship gold medal special as it came despite the many roles she has had to play outside the ring in the past one year.

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A list of monarchs who abdicated after 2000.

Taking Made-in-India TV shows to the world

Taking Made-in-India TV shows to the world

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Can you imagine a show made in India beating both The Voice and The X-Factor on ratings? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar profiles Greymatter, the Indian content firm that made it possible.

IBL: Mixed doubles pair steers Pune Pistons past Delhi Smashers

IBL: Mixed doubles pair steers Pune Pistons past Delhi Smashers

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Pune Pistons rode in their mixed doubles combination to beat Delhi Smashers 3-2 in the opening match of the inaugural Indian Badminton League, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Is success all about money? Maybe not!

Is success all about money? Maybe not!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Success is subjective. It isn't an exam that one can relax after.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema get silver at Strandja Memorial

Sports Shorts: Amit strikes gold; Mary Kom, Seema get silver at Strandja Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

World Jr Chess: Nandhidhaa, Furtado lead Indians' charge

World Jr Chess: Nandhidhaa, Furtado lead Indians' charge

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Lesser-fancied Indians again stole limelight in the LIC World Junior Chess Championships, being played at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Friday. Nandhidhaa PV created a sensation in the fifth round, upsetting IM Meri Arabidze of Georgia, who is rated and titled higher than her, while 15-year-old Maria Ivana Furtado shocked Nguyen Thi Mai Hung to emerge joint leaders.

Indians at the Asian Games: Shooters Jitu, Shweta give India golden start

Indians at the Asian Games: Shooters Jitu, Shweta give India golden start

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

India's in-form shooter Jitu Rai gave the country its first gold medal in the 17th Asian Games, cutting through a tough field to finish on top in the 50m pistol event in Incheon on Saturday.

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In a strong message to China, India and ASEAN on Thursday called for a "full and effective" implementation of the understanding between the parties involved in the South China Sea dispute, while stressing on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the critical sea lanes.

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited ASEAN leaders to be the chief guests.

GM's Bhakti, Sethuraman win Asian Chess gold

GM's Bhakti, Sethuraman win Asian Chess gold

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Woman Grandmaster Bhakti Kulkarni and Grandmaster S P Sethuraman made history, winning the gold medal in the Asian Continental Women's and Open chess championship that concluded in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

Vajpayee, the war-time prime minister

Vajpayee, the war-time prime minister

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Vajpayee was the first prime minister to visit the battlefield at the height of conflict,' recalls Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The absolutely bizarre photo album

The absolutely bizarre photo album

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of bizarre moments from around the world.