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Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

Amid Naxal crisis, home minister holidays in US! YOUR SAY

Amid Naxal crisis, home minister holidays in US! YOUR SAY

Rediff.com28 May 2013

While the country grapples with brutal the Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is MIA (missing in action). He is currently holidaying in the United States.

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Will the world ever realize what is going on? So sad," Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

3 Tibetan activists held in Delhi

3 Tibetan activists held in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Three Tibetan activists were detained on Wednesday morning when they were going towards Qutub Minar to protest against Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie's visit. The three weree detained from Mehrauli bus stand, a senior police official said

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Khateeb was scheduled to arrive on Saturday in Los Angeles on a Turkish Airlines flight departing from Istanbul. But his plans have been upended after US officials reported finding "derogatory information" regarding Khateeb.

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

'US fin institutions under hackers' attack'

'US fin institutions under hackers' attack'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

"Right now financial institutions are actively under attack. We know that," the Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, said on Wednesday responding to a question at The Washington Post Live 2012 Cyber security Summit in Washington.

Shinde stayed back in US despite Naxal crisis?

Shinde stayed back in US despite Naxal crisis?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

As the security apparatus grapples with the fall out of the Maoists attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is away in the United States and will return only on Wednesday.

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A US prosecutor who successfully investigated a precedent-setting work visa fraud case against Infosys, resulting in the Indian IT giant paying a whopping $34 million in fine, has been recognised by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson for his work.

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

'The gains are primarily symbolism'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'This was the first ever visit by a President in a re-election year so it sent a strong signal of the priority of the relationship and the desire to continue to strengthen it.'

Hundreds protest China's rule in Tibet, demand UN action

Hundreds protest China's rule in Tibet, demand UN action

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The Tibetans were participating in a global 'Solidarity Rally for Tibet' initiated by the Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Monday, coinciding with the World Human Rights Day, which was also declared as the Tibet Solidarity Day.

India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

India and the United States are set to discuss a range of key issues like Pakistan and Afghanistan at their third Strategic Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is in Washington for the crucial dialogue with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

All versions of Java 7 through update 10 are affected.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

What really happened in August 1947

What really happened in August 1947

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Why did Mountbatten suddenly declare that the Partition of India would take place with inexplicable haste on August 15, 1947, almost a year ahead of schedule? Colonel Anil Athale (retd) explains the likely reasons for the British decision to hastily grant India independence.

Eelam is my unfulfilled dream, says Karunanidhi

Eelam is my unfulfilled dream, says Karunanidhi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Brushing aside the Centre's reservations, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday declared that he will strive for a separate Eelam. He also endorsed the move for applying pressure on the government for the protection of the Tamil community's rights in Sri Lanka by moving the United Nations.

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Having seen the well of talent dry up in France, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified Japan as an emerging market to find new players for his Premier League side.

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

A US congressional paper says the recent arrest of eleven men in Virginia, allegedly connected with the Lashkar, raises the prospects of a new terrorist threat in the US.

PICS: Manish takes Indian style to the Paris catwalk

PICS: Manish takes Indian style to the Paris catwalk

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Here's a glimpse of Manish Arora's fashion show during the recent Paris Fashion Week, which was an homage to India.

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' Ahmedabad-based subsidiary ADSL, or Allied Digital Services Ltd, has won a Rs 1000-crore tender to install closed circuit cameras and sensors throughout Mumbai, reports RS Chauhan

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'As for tricky relations with China, India needs less of summitry type event management and more anticipatory analysis and management of events,' says Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati.

Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The ATR 72-600 aircraft was accorded water salute as it landed at the Jaffna airport, about 400-km from capital Colombo.

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has been heavily criticised in his homeland after he snubbed the Bulgarian national team for a second time in 28 months.

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Self-immolations, which were initially started by Tibetan monks, are now being resorted to by young Tibetan youth, says B Raman

115 designated NE terror groups high on IB radar

115 designated NE terror groups high on IB radar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Following the riots in Assam and the mass exodus of northeast people from southern states, the Intelligence Bureau's radar is probably the highest-ever. This is also true for every other state in the northeast which has 115 designated terrorist organisations. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

For many African-American celebrities, visiting Africa satisfies a yearning to return to their distant ancestral homeland. Not so for tennis player Serena Williams.

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has reviewed the security situation with his top national security aides following the tragic shooting in a gurudwara in Wisconsin and also called on the gurudwara trustee to offer his condolences.

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The home minister will also discuss cross border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and growing activities of ISIS in the country and its neighbourhood.

Federer to play in Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Federer to play in Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Roger Federer has confirmed that he will play in Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff tie away to Netherlands at the weekend, the Swiss Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Stay out of Mumbai surveillance project, may seek new allies for future

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Thirteen months ago, Comaneci was the first person Halep hugged when she clambered up into the stands on Court Philippe Chatrier after she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Major Avtar Singh, a 47-year-old fugitive and a former Indian Army officer wanted in the killing of a lawyer in India who on Saturday, June 9 killed his family members before turning the gun on himself was on a removal proceeding. Ritu Jha reports.