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Iranian women's football captain banned... by husband!

Iranian women's football captain banned... by husband!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The Iranian woman's football captain, Niloufar Ardalan, will miss the Asian Cup tournament as her husband has confiscated her passport in a domestic quarrel.

Fate of India and Gulf nations intertwined: Swaraj

Fate of India and Gulf nations intertwined: Swaraj

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Amid escalation in violence in a number of Gulf countries, India on Thursday expressed deep concern over the rise of fanaticism, extremism and terrorism in parts of the Arab region, saying they are tearing apart the fabric of societies as well as affecting regional stability.

Female suspect in French hostage situation 'on the run'

Female suspect in French hostage situation 'on the run'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

French police are on the hunt for the 26-year-old burqa-wearing, crossbow-shooting wife of kosher-grocery-store shooter and cop killer Amedy Coulibaly.

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football Briefs: Ranieri to manage French club Nantes

Football Briefs: Ranieri to manage French club Nantes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

News of that transpired on and off the football field

PHOTOS: Srinagar highway ban causes disruption

PHOTOS: Srinagar highway ban causes disruption

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The decision comes in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, besides another attempt to target a Central Reserve Police Force convoy with a car bomb on the highway near Banihal in Ramban district on March 30.

Obamacare will live... the Trump version of it

Obamacare will live... the Trump version of it

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Donald Trump has indicated that he will consider retaining an "amended" version of the Affordable Care Act, a marked shift in stance on his major campaign promise of repealing President Barack Obama's flagship healthcare law.

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

Will funding Hamas cost Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Will funding Hamas cost Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Protesters have claimed that Qatar should stop funding terror group Hamas or the country should be banned from hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Did Cabinet okay Pak JIT visit to Pathankot?

Did Cabinet okay Pak JIT visit to Pathankot?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'Will Pakistan allow R&AW and Indian armed force officers access to roam around their strategic bases?' 'Is there any precedent anywhere in the world of such permissions being granted?'

India-Pakistan fireworks at UN serve no purpose

India-Pakistan fireworks at UN serve no purpose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

If we ignore Pakistan and direct our energies to more important issues at the UN, our position against internationalising Kashmir would be strengthened.

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.

A room with the worst view in the world!

A room with the worst view in the world!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

A day before iconic street artist Banksy opens Walled Off -- his hotel in Bethlehem, a few feet away from the Israel-Palestine Wall -- we take you inside on a tour.

Hafiz Saeed raises Kashmir war cry in Pak govt-backed forum

Hafiz Saeed raises Kashmir war cry in Pak govt-backed forum

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

With logistical support from the government, outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed on Friday told his supporters that Pakistanis should come forward and help the Kashmiris in getting "freedom" from India.

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Trinamool Congress described it as "Black Monday" and a dark day for the country's constitution, the idea of India, and the Rajya Sabha

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Modi is too clever to want Trump as mediator!

Modi is too clever to want Trump as mediator!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Modi, with his sharply honed political savvy and undoubted grasp of international affairs, is a past master at taking the measure of world leaders.' 'He would be the last person to think of the unpredictable and not too well-regarded Trump as the mediator,' says B S Raghavan.

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"The weak don't survive, the strong survive. You make peace, alliances with the strong. You are able to maintain peace by being strong," he said.

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to undo blunders

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to "undo blunders"

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Propelled to the position of the Secretary of State to "undo" years of American foreign policy "blunders and disasters", ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson now faces the biggest challenge of his life to translate his business acumen to international diplomacy.

'I have decided, will let you know': Trump on Iran nuclear deal

'I have decided, will let you know': Trump on Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Trump described the agreement as the "worst" and "one-sided transactions" that America has ever entered into.

Wonderful to be a liberal in today's India

Wonderful to be a liberal in today's India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

'The wonderful thing about being a liberal is that you can go ahead and be the very last one left standing.' 'So go ahead and fling social media faeces at us, tell us how irrelevant we are, and accuse us of opposing Modi to be cool,' says Mitali Saran.

'I'm a bit Muslim because I'm a real Hindu'

'I'm a bit Muslim because I'm a real Hindu'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'Nobody is killing you in Kerala because you are Hindu unlike in North India where Muslims have been killed only because they are Muslims and were carrying some meat.'

Netanyahu celebrates surprise electoral landslide in Israel

Netanyahu celebrates surprise electoral landslide in Israel

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party has claimed a stunning victory in the election.

Southampton Test: Anderson and Broad leave India in trouble

Southampton Test: Anderson and Broad leave India in trouble

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

James Anderson and Stuart Broad each took three wickets to leave India in trouble on 323 for eight, 246 runs adrift of England, after the third day of the third Test on Tuesday.

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The PM held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman and signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism.

India gain 26 points, move to 147 in FIFA rankings

India gain 26 points, move to 147 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Indian football saw a big jump in the FIFA rankings on Thursday, rising 24 places to go up to 147 spot.

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was a member of Azamgarh (Sanjarmur) module of the IM and was based in Nepal where he was teaching at a school.

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

Fighting resumes in Gaza after lull; toll mounts to 1,046

Fighting resumes in Gaza after lull; toll mounts to 1,046

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Intense shelling resumed in Gaza on Monday night after a lull with Israel warning of a protracted military campaign against Hamas despite mounting international calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end the 21-day conflict.

UN, US call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN, US call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The United Nations Security Council has called for an "immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Palestine, asking the parties to implement the truce beyond the Muslim holiday of Eid and allow delivery of urgently needed assistance in Gaza as the raging conflict has killed over 1,000 people.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies, suicide suspected

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies, suicide suspected

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The TV personality's friend, French chef, Eric Ripert, found him unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday morning.

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Indian peacekeepers suffered the second highest number of casualties in 2013 as working for the United Nations became more hazardous, with increased deliberate attacks on its personnel.

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India has said the current crisis in Gaza can be resolved through a negotiated political settlement and dialogue remains the "only viable option" to effectively address issues confronting the region and its people.

How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Selected candidates will get to pursue a fully funded course of their choice at the University of Oxford.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Malala donates $50,000 to re-build UN schools in Gaza

Malala donates $50,000 to re-build UN schools in Gaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Pakistani teenage rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has donated $50,000 to help rebuild UN schools in Gaza that have been damaged during the recent fighting in the enclave.

26 schools burnt in Kashmir: Govt slams separatists, HC intervenes

26 schools burnt in Kashmir: Govt slams separatists, HC intervenes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The state government pointed accusing fingers at separatists, saying they had started the "era of destruction" in Kashmir but were now trying to find an escape route.

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The President asked, "Is tolerance and acceptance of dissent on the wane?"

Gaza toll hits 342 on day 12, as Israel intensifies attacks

Gaza toll hits 342 on day 12, as Israel intensifies attacks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Israel on Sunday pressed on with its lethal ground offensive and intensive airstrikes across Gaza, killing 46 Palestinians including children in one of the bloodiest days of fighting as the death toll rose to 342 with the United Nations chief set to visit the region.