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'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

'They could have been hired hitmen, who knows?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'The Americans want to have a good relationship with India. They see it as a counterweight to China. And also American businesses are all trying to get out of China and go to India and Vietnam as well, but India largely.'

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Canadian high commissioner to India was summoned to the ministry of external affairs and informed about the decision to expel the senior Canadian diplomat.

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Stress-free Jabeur visualising Wimbledon win

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Jabeur has been a trailblazer for her region throughout her career, last year becoming the first Arab player to win a WTA title, the first to crack the top 10 and the first to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

'India has not blinked'

'India has not blinked'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The world is watching carefully. The choices India makes today have consequences beyond its borders.'

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was missed by his counterparts from the US, China, Germany and France.

I am very lucky to be alive: Chris Cairns

I am very lucky to be alive: Chris Cairns

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Wheelchair-bound former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns says he is 'very lucky to be alive', three months after a medical emergency left him on life support.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Did you know that Clark Gable nearly didn't say 'Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn' in Gone With The Wind? Or the film's India connections?

Barca thrash Chelsea to win Women's Champions League

Barca thrash Chelsea to win Women's Champions League

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Chelsea struggled to deal with Barca's punishing press and they went 2-0 behind in the 14th minute

Bald Jada Cheers for Will Smith

Bald Jada Cheers for Will Smith

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The 27th Critics Choice Awards was held at the Century Plaza Hotel in California on the same night as the BAFTAs.

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

China on Thursday played down what appeared to be a tense conversation between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit a day earlier, saying the conversation is "candid, normal" and should not be interpreted as criticism or threat.

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Cairns was one of the best all-rounders of his era, especially in the shorter formats. His father Lance also represented New Zealand in cricket.

Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Hockey WC: India's dream ends in tears after loss to Spain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Indian defence let in a goal just three minutes from the final hooter when Marta Segu scored from a rebound

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

He died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters.

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

Ukraine invasion: UK media watchdog revokes Russian channel RT's licence

Ukraine invasion: UK media watchdog revokes Russian channel RT's licence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Ofcom ruled that it did not consider RT's licensee, ANO TV Novosti, 'fit and proper' to hold a UK broadcast licence.

PIX: Ledecky wins 19th gold; butterfly double by Milak

PIX: Ledecky wins 19th gold; butterfly double by Milak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky stormed to a fifth straight 800m freestyle title at the swimming World Championships in Budapest on Friday while home favourite Kristof Milak added to his 200m butterfly crown with victory in the 100m butterfly.

Meet India, Jonty Rhodes's newborn daughter

Meet India, Jonty Rhodes's newborn daughter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes and wife Jeanne have been blessed with a baby girl.

Rashford's mother says struggled to put food on table

Rashford's mother says struggled to put food on table

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Sometimes it was really bad, I'd rather give the food to the kids than give it to myself, sometimes I didn't get anything to eat.'

Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns is in an intensive care unit at a Sydney hospital after undergoing cardiovascular surgery following a major heart incident in Canberra last week.

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India's men's hockey team slumped to its second defeat in the FIH Pro League, beaten 3-5 by Spain in the second match of their two-legged tie, at the Kalinga stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.

Sunny Leone goes hiking

Sunny Leone goes hiking

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Recovered from Covid, Katrina shoots an ad...Aditi sends Geeli Puchis...

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

Theo Walcott's fiancee tries to keep away from WAGS

Theo Walcott's fiancee tries to keep away from WAGS

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Theo Walcott's fiancee, Melanie Slade, who has been going out with the Gunners winger since they were 15, has revealed that she tries to keep away from the team-mates' better halves.

A Spice Girls musical?

A Spice Girls musical?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Australia's top 10 MOST DANGEROUS celebrities online

Australia's top 10 MOST DANGEROUS celebrities online

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Isla Fisher stands at number 10.

Boston residents describe 'surreal' scenes outside homes

Boston residents describe 'surreal' scenes outside homes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The constant buzz of helicopters have continued all night into the morning hours. In Cambridge on Friday most of the streets are eerily dead, and roads that are usually swarmed with pedestrians and drivers on their way to work are empty and still.

10 models who are changing the fashion game

10 models who are changing the fashion game

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

These beauties are breaking fashion stereotypes.

Australia win 400 freestyle relay in Olympic record

Australia win 400 freestyle relay in Olympic record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Australia won gold in the women's 400-metre freestyle relay, setting an Olympic record of 3 minutes, 33.15 seconds on Saturday night. The Netherlands won silver in 3:33.79 while the US slipped to the bronze in 3:34.24.

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Take the Gone With The Wind Quiz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Gone With The Wind approaches a landmark birthday. Take this quiz and celebrate the movie classic.

Images: Djokovic, Schiavone off to a blazing start

Images: Djokovic, Schiavone off to a blazing start

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Images from day two of the 2011 French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, on Monday.

Paes out of US Open, doubtful for Davis Cup

Paes out of US Open, doubtful for Davis Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

In what would come as a massive blow to India's chances at the Davis Cup, tennis ace Leander Paes pulled out of the US Open mixed doubles semi-finals due to back spasms which also makes him doubtful for the World Group playoff tie against Japan next week.

US Open: Polish pair derail Indian Express

US Open: Polish pair derail Indian Express

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The Indian pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were knocked out of the US Open after they lost their quarterfinal match to Poland's Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski in straight sets.

Nepal's ex-prince fires in the air after argument

Nepal's ex-prince fires in the air after argument

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Nepal's former crown prince, notorious for his playboy lifestyle, allegedly opened fire on the newly-wed daughter and son-in-law of Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala at a tourist jungle resort.

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Boomer, River Rocket, Ode Mountain -- what were these celeb parents thinking?