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Harpoon issue gets notified in US Congress

Harpoon issue gets notified in US Congress

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The Obama Administration has notified the US Congress about the potential violation of a key arms export act by Pakistan for illegally modifying the Harpoon anti-ship missile, a weapon that could target India.

An 'institution' analysing race relations

An 'institution' analysing race relations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

In 1929, Rabindranath Tagore was so troubled when he applied for an American visa that he cancelled his lecture tour and returned to India, the historian Ronald Takaki often said.

Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Guedes, 22, nutmegged Matthijs de Ligt, exchanged passes with Bernando Silva and then beat goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen with a shot from the edge of the area on the hour for his fourth international goal in 17 appearances.

PSV sink Alkmaar to spoil Advocaat's return

PSV sink Alkmaar to spoil Advocaat's return

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

New AZ Alkmaar coach Dick Advocaat suffered a 1-0 defeat at former club PSV Eindhoven on his comeback to management in the Dutch league on Saturday.

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

'Crisis: There is scope for India to do well'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Martin Feldstein, George F Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, speaks about the global economic situation.

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

PIX: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Philippe Coutinho scored his first league goal since returning to Barcelona to help his side draw 1-1 at home to an excellent Sevilla side in La Liga on Sunday.

Pak asks Interpol to help Mumbai attack probe

Pak asks Interpol to help Mumbai attack probe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Pakistan has asked the Interpol to help it obtain information located in seven countries in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks, Interpol chief Ronald Noble said in Islamabad on Sunday.

Wolves claim important win at struggling West Ham

Wolves claim important win at struggling West Ham

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Wolverhampton Wanderers moved seven points clear of the Premier League drop zone with a 3-1 win at relegation rivals West Ham United on Tuesday.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Netherlands squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

They made billions in a bear market

They made billions in a bear market

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Several billionaires have rehabbed their fortunes during the recent bear market rally.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

India yet to share info on attacks: Interpol

India yet to share info on attacks: Interpol

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

"To date, India's government has not authorised India's police agencies to enter any data relating to the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai in Interpol's databases," Interpol Secretary General Ronald K Noble told media persons.

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side.

Everton manager hails 'perfect player' Barry

Everton manager hails 'perfect player' Barry

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Gareth Barry is the perfect player for Everton, manager Ronald Koeman has said after the midfielder scored in his 600th Premier League appearance to help the club beat Middlesbrough 3-1.

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Four people were killed on Thursday when a small plane lost power after takeoff and crashed into a building at an airport in Kansas.

'It's not brain drain, it's brain circulation'

'It's not brain drain, it's brain circulation'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

'Indian government is very keen to attract talent back, particularly for all the new institutions that it is building in the field of higher education.'

Obama faces 30 death threats a day

Obama faces 30 death threats a day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Since Obama took office, the rate of threats against the president has increased 400 per cent from the 3,000 a year or so under President George W Bush, according to Ronald Kessler, author of In the President's Secret Service.

Indian American to head college in California

Indian American to head college in California

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Come January 2009, Sunder Ramaswamy, Middlebury College dean for faculty development and research and Frederick C Dirks Professor of International Economics, will be the new president of the Monterey Institute of International Studies, California, USA

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

Interpol seeks Pak help to hunt terrorists

Interpol seeks Pak help to hunt terrorists

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The delegation is scheduled to take up these matters with Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik, a close aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, and other senior officials on Tuesday. The team is visiting Pakistan to seek the country's 'agreement to work through Interpol to help identify terrorists worldwide, including those behind the deadly November 26-29 terrorist bombings in Mumbai', said a statement from Interpol.

Five-member Interpol team visits Mumbai

Five-member Interpol team visits Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

A five-member team of the Interpol met Mumbai Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria on Monday and sought details of Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the November 26 terror strikes.

Interpol chief meets Chidambaram

Interpol chief meets Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

He has sought to send a clear message that the incident is not just a matter of concern for India but a global challenge that needed to be tackled by his International Criminal Police Organisation -- the world's largest international police organisation comprising 186 nations as its members better known by its telegraphic address Interpol.

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Furry hats, thick puffer coats and neck warmers are a necessity, but can be stylish too.

Hotels brace for slump in arrivals

Hotels brace for slump in arrivals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Indian hoteliers and consulting organisations fear that worst is yet to come, as many international companies ranging from large corporate houses to medium-sized firms look to cut back on travel.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Injury scare for Liverpool's Sturridge

Injury scare for Liverpool's Sturridge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered another injury setback after a foot problem picked up in training ruled him out of a return against Girondins Bordeaux in the Europa League

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

The leading scorers in the 12th Men's Hockey World Cup at the conclusion of the semi-finals.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The goal-scorers at the men's hockey World Cup being played in Delhi.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The goal-scorers in the 12th men's hockey World Cup, which is underway in Delhi.

When George met Jay

When George met Jay

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Contributing Photographer Jay Mandal was at the Oval Office for a shoot recently when its resident took charge of the proceedings

Terror attack at Beijing Olympics possible: Interp

Terror attack at Beijing Olympics possible: Interp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

There is a "real possibility" that the Beijing Olympic Games will be targeted by terrorists or that anti-China groups could attack athletes, Interpol's secretary general said on Friday. The international leg of the Olympic torch relay has been dogged by pro-Tibet and anti-China protests, following unrest in Tibet last month in which China says about 20 people died.

Madoff: What the prosecutors say

Madoff: What the prosecutors say

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Federal prosecutors plan to appeal against the decision of a judge rejecting their plea for revocation of $1 million bail of the accused swindler Bernard Madoff.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

CBI awaits Thai response on LTTE man's detention

CBI awaits Thai response on LTTE man's detention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Padmanathan allegedly financed the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Arsenal extend Aubameyang stay with new three-year deal

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.