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McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic

McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Rory McIlroy has admitted he was wrong to withdraw from the Honda Classic last week, saying he now regretted his decision to stop playing.

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'It is possible that these terrorists took advantage of the chaos and escaped in the melee.'

VIDEO: 'Modi's megalomania will see his downfall'

VIDEO: 'Modi's megalomania will see his downfall'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Deepak Babaria, secretary, All India Congress Committee, on the Gujarat polls.

Spot fixing scandal: Asif hopeful of winning appeal

Spot fixing scandal: Asif hopeful of winning appeal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Disgraced Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif has expressed hope the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will turn over the ban he received following his involvement in the spot fixing scandal that shook the world of cricket.

Prez rejects mercy plea of another Nirbhaya convict

Prez rejects mercy plea of another Nirbhaya convict

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Hours after the clemency plea of Vinay Kumar Sharma, 26, was dismissed by the President, Akshay Thakur, 31, a third death row convict, filed a mercy petition.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Cautioning that there will be social and psychological consequences for the rest of the country too, Guha said the migrant tragedy could have been averted or at least minimised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given them a week's notice to return home before the lockdown kicked in.

Sudipta's death: 'Is this the change Bengal had sought'

Sudipta's death: 'Is this the change Bengal had sought'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen reacts to Student's Federation of India Sudipto Gupta's death

First Look: The goof-up in RGV's 26/11 film

First Look: The goof-up in RGV's 26/11 film

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The thriller is set to release on March 1.

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hopes the historic cricket Test match between India and Afghanistan would strengthen ties between the South Asian neighbours and allies in the fight against militancy in the region.

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

UP accounted for 14.7 per cent of all registered crimes against women in 2019. The state also recorded the highest number of cases against Dalit women.

Oldest private Swiss bank pleads guilty in US tax evasion case

Oldest private Swiss bank pleads guilty in US tax evasion case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The bank charged with helping US taxpayers hide $1.2 bn in offshore bank accounts

When Trump gave Kim Jong Un a thumbs-up

When Trump gave Kim Jong Un a thumbs-up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Donald Trump has met Kim Jong Un, shaking the North Korean leader's hand and posing for the cameras at a historic summit in Singapore. Trump arrived at the Capella hotel on Sentosa island looking slightly pensive, fiddling with his jacket buttons; Kim appeared relaxed. The pair greeted each other at a luxury hotel on the island, just off the Singaporean coast, before heading in for talks about denuclearisation.

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.

Modi observes Navratri fast, offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple

Modi observes Navratri fast, offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Goddess Ma Kamakhya Devi at her historic temple atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati before resuming his poll campaign in Assam.

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

A moderate intensity earthquake hit Kashmir Valley on Monday evening as people were home celebrating Eid.

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Talwars likely to be released from Dasna jail on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Dasna Jail Superintendent said that he has not received the court order as yet.

5.6 magnitude quake rocks Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bhutan, 3 hurt

5.6 magnitude quake rocks Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bhutan, 3 hurt

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

India Meteorological Department officials said the quake shook Assam, including its capital Guwahati, Meghalaya, West Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan at 6.35 am.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Wimbledon PIX: Shapovalov ends Murray's run; Jabeur stuns Muguruza

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.

Photos: India fail to drive home early ascendancy in 4th Test

Photos: India fail to drive home early ascendancy in 4th Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Images from Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and England, at the VCA stadium, in Nagpur, on Thursday.

Verdict in Kathua gang rape and murder case today

Verdict in Kathua gang rape and murder case today

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in and around the court and in Kathua in view of the pronouncement of the judgement, officials said Sunday.

Vettel gets back in the groove; Massa fastest

Vettel gets back in the groove; Massa fastest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Formula One World champion Sebastian Vettel shook off the winter rust with his first test of the year on Thursday while Felipe Massa raised the hopes of Ferrari fans with the fastest lap of the week.

SC to examine definition of juvenile for extreme crimes

SC to examine definition of juvenile for extreme crimes

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine the constitutional validity of the provision giving the definition of juvenile in the Juvenile Justice Act, which treats a person as a minor till he attains the age of 18 years.

North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

North, South Korea leaders hold surprise meeting

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The two leaders discussed the possible US-North Korea summit.

New allies, Modi high on Congress agenda in Jaipur meet

New allies, Modi high on Congress agenda in Jaipur meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The issue of new allies and the likely challenge from BJP leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the next general elections are expected to dominate the Chintan Shivir of Congress at Jaipur this week.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Youngsters should take reins of responsibility: Krishna

Youngsters should take reins of responsibility: Krishna

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Neatly dressed, the outgoing Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna held his composure as he met media persons in his house on Tyagraj marg in the capital on Saturday morning.

Capital punishment for raping girls below 12, says Haryana CM Khattar

Capital punishment for raping girls below 12, says Haryana CM Khattar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Expressing anguish and concern over the recent incidents of rape in the state, the CM said though the police were dealing with such cases as required under the law, it had been decided to make provisions of "harsher punishment for rape".

Lalu attacks Nitish over handshake with Modi

Lalu attacks Nitish over handshake with Modi

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Nitish Kumar, who was clicked shaking hands with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the National Counter Terrorism Centre conference, on Sunday came under attack from Rashtraiya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who said the Bihar chief minister stands "thoroughly exposed" over his "secular facade".

An ode to my friend, Indigo

An ode to my friend, Indigo

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indigo (April 30, 1999 - April 30, 2018) was much more than a restaurant, says its regular patron, Neeta Kolhatkar.

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

A special judge holding trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, involving Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and others, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking six more months to conclude the trial in the case.

Violence hits Karachi again: 18 killed in 2 days

Violence hits Karachi again: 18 killed in 2 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

A fresh bout of violence shook Pakistan's biggest city and financial hub, with at least 18 people, including political activists, shot dead in different incidents of target killings over the past two days.

Tennis Roundup: Medvedev extends hot streak

Tennis Roundup: Medvedev extends hot streak

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Russia's Daniil Medvedev remarkably reached his ninth final of the season as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 7-5 at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.

Google Nexus 7: Value for money tablet

Google Nexus 7: Value for money tablet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

While you can buy the basic model for Rs 15,999, the 3G model is priced at Rs 21,999.

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The former Aus leg-spinner then went on to place a bet with Ganguly, asking him to buy him dinner and wear the Australian jersey if the Aussies would win the June 10 ICC Champions Trophy match against England and he in turn would wear the England jersey if the Poms won.

WTA Finals: Svitolina fights off Bertens to reach Singapore final

WTA Finals: Svitolina fights off Bertens to reach Singapore final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Svitolina arrived in Singapore out of form yet determined to "silence the haters", who she said believed she did not deserve to be in the tournament, and the Ukrainian has played brilliantly to win all three pool matches and her semi-final.

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab on Wednesday launched a deadly attack on a top Mogadishu hotel popular with MPs, killing at least 10 people, police said.

Gurdwara shooting: Officials pore over dividing donations

Gurdwara shooting: Officials pore over dividing donations

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A month after the tragic gurdwara shooting shook Wisconsin's peaceful Sikh community, officials at the Sikh temple are trying to figure out ways to fairly distribute the nearly six lakh dollars received in donations among families of the victims without causing any friction.

India big part of my plans: Obama tells Singh

India big part of my plans: Obama tells Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

"India is a big part of my plans," United States President Barack Obama said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulated him in person on his re-election.