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Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Sanjana is nervous in California... Kiara-Varun's throwback pic... Daisy enjoys The Great Falls...

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

"Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done," he said.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Man trapped inside Dhaka's bakery texts his brother

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

As the militants entered the popular hangout for foreigners in the capital's diplomatic zone of Gulshan and held dozens of people hostage inside, Gopal tried to reach his elder brother Soumir, who works at the restaurant, over the phone. reports the Daily Star.

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Will England visit Bangladesh despite Dhaka attack?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Bangladesh is hopeful England will go ahead with their planned tour of the South Asian country later this year despite Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Three students from United States universities, including Indian girl Tarushi Jain, were among 20 hostages hacked to death by suspected Islamic State militants in a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital's high-security diplomatic zone.

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

Back from Dhaka, PM visits Delhi blast victims

Back from Dhaka, PM visits Delhi blast victims

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday drove straight on his return from Dhaka to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital in New Delhi to visit those injured in the bomb blast outside Delhi high court.

Dhaka miffed at Delhi's delay in implementing deals

Dhaka miffed at Delhi's delay in implementing deals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Following a meeting between the foreign ministries of India and Bangladesh on July 24 at New Delhi, Dhaka expressed its dissatisfaction at the delay in the implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement and taking any action on the issue of water sharing. But the Bangladesh government has decided to give the Indian government some "space" as it recognised that New Delhi has to take care of internal and political compulsions before resolving these issues.

Dhaka blames India of diverting rivers

Dhaka blames India of diverting rivers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Bangladesh said most of its water bodies are drying up because India is damming and diverting rivers upstream.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies.

Sushma to pay 3-day visit to Dhaka from June 25

Sushma to pay 3-day visit to Dhaka from June 25

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will undertake a three-day visit to Bangladesh from June 25 during which she is likely to meet the top leadership of that country.

Sachin, Dravid, Nehra to miss Dhaka tri-series

Sachin, Dravid, Nehra to miss Dhaka tri-series

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The players asked not to be considered for selection because of injuries.

Shoaib Malik breaks silence on match-fixing allegations

Shoaib Malik breaks silence on match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'Falsehoods can harm reputations and create unnecessary confusion. Let's prioritise accuracy and rely on credible sources'

26/11: Pakistani national held in Dhaka

26/11: Pakistani national held in Dhaka

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

A Pakistani national has been detained in Dhaka in connection with the Mumbai terror attack. The Pakistani detainee was reportedly responsible for running the financial network of the LeT and preparing the groundwork for the actual attack. The Pakistani national held in Dhaka is also linked to the LeT.

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Indian cricket team arrives in Dhaka

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

The team was received by top officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and immediately taken to it's hotel.

Bangladesh mutiny spreads, fresh firing in Dhaka

Bangladesh mutiny spreads, fresh firing in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

At least 50 Bangladeshi army officers are feared dead in a mutiny after rebellious Bangladesh Rifles troops opened fire on them over a pay dispute on Wednesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called a meeting of her senior party leaders and cabinet ministers today to discuss the situation, a day after she offered amnesty to mutiny and assured to meet the demands of the rebel troops. Tension prevailed in the national capital.

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Dhaka awaits new SAARC meet date

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Bangladesh is awaiting a fresh date to host the SAARC summit postponed due to the devastating tidal wave disaster that hit Asia and said priority would be given to India, Sri Lanka and Maldives in setting the new schedule.

PC to finalise boundary accord during Dhaka trip

PC to finalise boundary accord during Dhaka trip

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

In the run-up to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Bangladesh, Home Minister P Chidambaram is flying to Dhaka to finalise an agreement relating to boundary demarcation and enclaves adversely held by the two countries.

Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka bus service flagged off

Kolkata-Agartala via Dhaka bus service flagged off

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday flagged off the new Kolkata-Agartala bus service via Dhaka, hoping this would bring both India and Bangladesh closer.

Injured Rohit set to miss second Test vs Bangladesh

Injured Rohit set to miss second Test vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test after sustaining a thumb injury during the second ODI against Bangladesh, will no longer be travelling to Dhaka.

Senior players may skip Dhaka tourney

Senior players may skip Dhaka tourney

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

After having played non-stop cricket for almost 18 months, Sachin Tendulkar and some of the senior players of India's World Cup squad may skip the forthcoming triangular series in Dhaka

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

We see several huge banners of welcome strewn across the city. They are not for Dr Singh. The world's greatest footballer is in town, you see. Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya, who travelled with the prime minister to Dhaka, provides a lively glimpse of the proceedings

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

I am headed to Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media delegation for his much-anticipated bilateral visit to the neighbouring nation.

Wright won't go to Dhaka

Wright won't go to Dhaka

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

Indian cricket coach, John Wright, has lost his father and would not be accompanying the Indian team to Dhaka.team to the tri-series in Dhaka from April 11 following the demise of his father.

Tight security for Team India in Dhaka

Tight security for Team India in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Apart from the police, Rapid Action Battalion, commandos, plain clothes detective department sleuths are also guarding the team hotel.

Dhaka has proof on Musharraf-ULFA leader meeting

Dhaka has proof on Musharraf-ULFA leader meeting

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Defending his claim that Musharraf had met Chetia, Local Government Minister and ruling Awami League's general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam said, "We've the evidence. We've not made any statement without evidence. I am aware that no comment should be made about a president without any evidence."

'Torture in Delhi was worse than Dhaka'

'Torture in Delhi was worse than Dhaka'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Model Tariq Ahmad Dar, who Bangladesh accused to be an Indian spy, and who India's Research and Analysis Wing accused to be a Kashmiri terrorist, spoke to rediff.com about his experiences.

At least 14 Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh

At least 14 Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A group of unidentified persons vandalised idols of Hindu goddesses in 14 temples in Bangladesh's Baliadangi upazila on Sunday, Dhaka Tribune reported citing a police officer.

ULFA hotels: Dhaka says it will check

ULFA hotels: Dhaka says it will check

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Bangladesh Inspector General of Police Abdul Qayum, however, said the information 'seems incorrect'.

PM's Dhaka visit: By no means a write-off

PM's Dhaka visit: By no means a write-off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Indian commentators are inclined to view the country's relations with its neighbours almost exclusively through the prism of the ascendancy of China's diplomacy in South Asia, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Agartala-Dhaka bus service from September 19

Agartala-Dhaka bus service from September 19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Union Surface Communication Minister B C Khandoori and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar would visit Dhaka for the inauguration of the service.

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Modi to charm Dhaka with visa on arrival, $2-bn line of credit and Tagore poetry

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The two governments are slated to ink a slew of agreements.

Dhaka hopes to sort out transit issues with India

Dhaka hopes to sort out transit issues with India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's September 6-7 visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday said it preferred a framework agreement on transit between the two sides instead of a revised Indian proposal for inking a protocol on using this country's two seaports.

Awami Legue politician 'stunned' by son's role in Dhaka attack

Awami Legue politician 'stunned' by son's role in Dhaka attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'My son used to pray five times a day from a young age. But we never imagined this. There was nothing at home, no books or anything to indicate he was leaning that way, So we had no inkling,' he said.

Dhaka shop raided in search of Tagore's medal

Dhaka shop raided in search of Tagore's medal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Bangladesh's elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion troops have raided a craft shop in a posh locality in Dhaka in search of Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize medallion that went missing from Shantiniketan in 2004, officials said on Tuesday.

Why Rina Dhaka loves her own clothes

Why Rina Dhaka loves her own clothes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

India to play in Dhaka tri-series

India to play in Dhaka tri-series

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

South Africa withdrew earlier this week from a triangular series in Sharjah following the outbreak of war in Iraq.

Home secys to talk on Kolkata-Dhaka train

Home secys to talk on Kolkata-Dhaka train

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The train service will resume soon after the signing of the necessary agreement between India and Bangladesh.