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Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

It may be a case of history repeating itself as the defence company at the heart of parliamentary queries over Britain's involvement in Operation Bluestar is none other than AgustaWestland, which recently lost out on a lucrative contract to supply helicopters to India over allegations of corruption.

'A compliment for the whole Chak De team'

'A compliment for the whole Chak De team'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Writer Jaideep Sahni and director Shimit Amin on Chak De India's script being requested by the Oscar library.

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

His debut novel The Story of a Brief Marriage, set in the backdrop of the civil war.

2 Indians in Forbes' richest Americans list

2 Indians in Forbes' richest Americans list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Google Inc. founder-director Kavitark Ram Shriram and Bose Corporation Chairman Amar Gopal Bose have both moved up the rankings in the list of Forbes' 400 Richest Americans.

WB polls: Cong releases 2nd list of candidates

WB polls: Cong releases 2nd list of candidates

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The party, going it alone on all 294 seats, earlier announced names of 83 candidates.

US recalls envoy to Syria

US recalls envoy to Syria

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The move comes after the assassination of former prime minister of Lebanon in Beirut.

South Africa's Semenya takes 800 meters gold

South Africa's Semenya takes 800 meters gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Caster Semenya of South Africa took the gold medal in the Olympic 800 meters on Saturday in a personal best time of 1:55.28 seconds.

UK to work with India on terror crises

UK to work with India on terror crises

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett on Tuesday said her country will work closely with India to "prepare for and manage" crises like terrorist strikes ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and the 2012 Olympics in London.

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The risk of Zika virus infections at the Olympic Games is both low and manageable, the chief of the World Health Organisation said on Friday, a week before the event kicks off in Rio de Janeiro. Nearly half a million people are expected to visit for the Games, many from the United States. Worries about security, the Zika virus and an economic crisis could deter travelers, with just under a third of event tickets as yet unsold. Brazil has been hardest hit by the disease outbreak, and many physicians, competitors and potential visitors have expressed fears the Olympics could serve as a catalyst to spread the virus globally.

The hospitality industry beckons you!

The hospitality industry beckons you!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The Institute of Advanced Management's Hotel Management College, Goa, invites application for its BA in International Hospitality Management.

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Dr Jaideep Bali is suspected to have administered morphine to the patient.

Vilasrao Deshmukh on his way out?

Vilasrao Deshmukh on his way out?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

Tirupati: A good action film

Tirupati: A good action film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena, suggests a 'solution'

McEnroe refuses to apologise to Serena, suggests a 'solution'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

McEnroe had claimed that Serena, who is the best player of her gender, would be ranked 700 if she plays on the men's circuit.

These hotels have a story to tell

These hotels have a story to tell

Rediff.com20 May 2006

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

'Thatcher son was planning to flee South Africa'

'Thatcher son was planning to flee South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Chief spokesperson for the elite 'Scorpions' police unit, Sipho Ngwema, said this on Thursday responding to reports that Mark Thatcher claimed he was innocent of all charges against him.

Serena unsure about participation in remaining grand slams

Serena unsure about participation in remaining grand slams

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Serena was drawn on Friday to play doubles in a potentially decisive fifth rubber in this week's Fed Cup first round tie against the Netherlands in what will be her first competitive match in over a year. The doubles rubber, which is scheduled for Sunday on an indoor hard court in Asheville, North Carolina, will be played even if one side clinches the best-of-five match series through the opening four singles matches.

French Open final preview: Thiem for a change? Or same old Nadal script?

French Open final preview: Thiem for a change? Or same old Nadal script?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Thirteen years on and his record next to the Bois de Boulogne stands at an incredible 85 wins and two losses.

Pratapsinh Rane to be Goa CM

Pratapsinh Rane to be Goa CM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Hot new book releases

Hot new book releases

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Three books for your reading pleasure.

Fitter, stronger Berdych sweeps past Fognini into Australian Open quarter-finals

Fitter, stronger Berdych sweeps past Fognini into Australian Open quarter-finals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Showing great mobility, the towering Czech neutralised the potentially tricky world number 25 in a sometimes tetchy two-hour contest on Margaret Court Arena.

Maharashtra cabinet to be delayed by a day

Maharashtra cabinet to be delayed by a day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2004

State chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has said that he would be meeting party chief Sonia Gandhi to finalise the ministers' list.

Maharashtra Cong to choose leader on Friday

Maharashtra Cong to choose leader on Friday

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The CLP will meet at 11 am at Vidhan Bhavan, party spokesman Anant Gadgil said.

Liverpool to mark Hillsborough anniversary with commemorative scarves

Liverpool to mark Hillsborough anniversary with commemorative scarves

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Liverpool are calling on football fans from around the world to show their support for the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by sending in club scarves.

Dream grand slam debut continues for 15-year-old Kostyuk

Dream grand slam debut continues for 15-year-old Kostyuk

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who made the third round of the 1997 US Open also at 15, was the previous youngest player to advance to that stage of a grand slam.

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

These aren't people, they are animals: Trump on migrants

These aren't people, they are animals: Trump on migrants

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Trump blamed the influx of illegal immigrants in the US on the country's "dumbest laws".

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Thatcher's son held for coup bid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's son Mark was arrested in Cape Town Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.

Liverpool greats to mark 25th anniversary of Hillsborough

Liverpool greats to mark 25th anniversary of Hillsborough

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Former Liverpool players will return to Anfield for a special one-off charity match to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster in April, the club has announced.

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Serena Williams, the Greatest Of All Time

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

A quick guide into the life of Serena Williams, the GOAT - The Greatest of All Time!

Gandhi gives green signal for tie-up with NCP

Gandhi gives green signal for tie-up with NCP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Within two or three days, a Congress team would discuss seat sharing arrangements with the NCP. The task is to be finished by the end of August.

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Serena ready to take New York spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Paes-Damm in semi-finals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

The Indo-Czech Republic pair shocked second seeds Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Max Mirnyi of Belaruss in the men's doubles at the Australian Open.

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza, Thiem advance to Round 2; Venus exits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York