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BJP meet may pave way for next leadership

BJP meet may pave way for next leadership

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

The two-day meeting, beginning in New Delhi on June 20, is the first major strategy discussion of the party after its debacle in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises.

'Scared' government won't let me speak on JNU in Parliament: Rahul

'Scared' government won't let me speak on JNU in Parliament: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Rahul has come out in support of JNU students, who are protesting the arrest of JNU students union leader Kanhaiya Kumar on sedition charge, and has accused the RSS and BJP of imposing their ideology.

TN trust vote: Madras HC asks for video of assembly proceedings

TN trust vote: Madras HC asks for video of assembly proceedings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The video recording of the House proceedings on February 18 must be from the commencement till the end, the court said.

Buchanan's idea would only confuse players: Warne

Buchanan's idea would only confuse players: Warne

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Never an admirer of John Buchanan's style of functioning, spin legend Shane Warne said the Kolkata Knight Riders coach's multiple-captain theory would only confuse the players.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

How Belgium's Zeebrugge drives world's car mkt

How Belgium's Zeebrugge drives world's car mkt

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Strategically located on the coast of the North Sea, on the axis of the maritime traffic routes between the United Kingdom and the European continent, Zeebrugge has emerged as the world's womb for new cars.

Parliament session begins tomorrow

Parliament session begins tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Skipping the monsoon session because of a confidence vote and meeting now with "erstwhile friends" in Opposition benches, Parliament begins a new session on Friday -- that is likely to be stormy on a number of issues like communal violence, terror attacks and price rise.

Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

Third seed Andy Murray's smooth progress at Wimbledon continued with a 6-2 6-3 6-4 victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki on Saturday to reach the last 16.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Symonds's absence could ease tension: Kirsten

Symonds's absence could ease tension: Kirsten

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

India coach Gary Kirsten reckons the absence of the fiery all-rounder in Australia's squad could reduce the tension that, of late, surrounds Indo-Australian series.

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

PHOTOS: From Assam to Maharashtra, it's all a watery mess

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 22 people in India and forced more than 1,70,000 from their homes.

2 roads to trading success in the markets

2 roads to trading success in the markets

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

When markets are stormy and covered with dark clouds, even the hardiest of investors and traders sometimes feel discouraged

Symonds stunned by IPL offer

Symonds stunned by IPL offer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Andrew Symonds was amused by the fact that he fetched more than captain Ricky Ponting and Brett Lee in the IPL auction.

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is every bit a horror film split into predictable hostility and periodic close calls,' says Sukanya Verma.

Indo-US nuke deal to figure in Parliament session

Indo-US nuke deal to figure in Parliament session

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The beginning of the month-long session will coincide with the vice presidential election, in which the victory of United Progressive Alliance-Left nominee Hamid Ansari appears to be certain.

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness, had made a significant diplomatic breakthrough and travelled on a bus from Amritsar to Lahore with a delegation that included the likes of Bollywood legend Dev Anand, writer Javed Akhtar and cricket icon Kapil Dev.

Kejriwal calls note ban a 'fraud', seeks rollback

Kejriwal calls note ban a 'fraud', seeks rollback

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

He said the move is aimed at benefiting a 'particular political party'.

RS adjourned : Budget session ends

RS adjourned : Budget session ends

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The three-month long budget session of Parliament was adjourned on Tuesday, sine die three days ahead of schedule, amid acrimonious scenes in Rajya Sabha over the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill.

China left with just 12 days of coal reserves

China left with just 12 days of coal reserves

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

China has just 12 days of coal reserves left at most of its power stations, after the end of a cold and stormy winter. Some provinces, including Hebei, bordering Beijing, have less than a week's coal left. This is a record low, the state electricity regulatory commission revealed. Coal imports, which started last year, have also failed to meet the difference between supply and demand. This raises questions about how much longer China's breakneck industrialisation can continue

Pak promises top security for Olympic torch relay

Pak promises top security for Olympic torch relay

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

An expected stormy run in Asia for the Beijing Olympic flame on Monday prompted Pakistan to promise security worthy of a head of state to the torch, as it made a last-minute change in the route for the relay marred by anti-China protests. The Olympic torch will arrive in Islamabad early on April 16 from Muscat, and it will be taken to New Delhi later the same day.

Air India edge past Salgaocar

Air India edge past Salgaocar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Air-India weathered a stormy take-off and much in flight turbulence before they effected a safe landing which translated into a 2-1 victory over wooden spooners Salgaocar in a 11th round I-League match at the Cooperage on Monday.

Indian-American attorney quits post

Indian-American attorney quits post

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The bumpy, 20-month tenure of Minnesota US Attorney Rachel Paulose ended abruptly on Monday when she announced that she will return to Washington in January to serve as a legal policy adviser to Attorney General Michael Mukasey and his staff.

Fireworks expected in the winter session of Parl

Fireworks expected in the winter session of Parl

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The winter session of Parliament beginning Thursday will see sparks fly with a range of issues from Nandigram violence and the stalled India-United States nuclear agreement to problems faced by farmers and wheat imports providing the ammunition for rival parties. The Nandigram issue is expected to make the three-week session of Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha a stormy affair and may push the nuclear deal to the back seat amid signs of a thaw between UPA and the Left.

Bhupathi ready to reunite with Paes for Olympics

Bhupathi ready to reunite with Paes for Olympics

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Bhupathi said on Wednesday the former world number one pair should play together to give India the best shot at a medal.

UP Elections: The persistence of caste

UP Elections: The persistence of caste

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Those who recognise the value of caste and utilise it will thrive; those who do not fall by the wayside. Mayawati has just proven this in UP.

Venugopal, Ramadoss face-off likely today

Venugopal, Ramadoss face-off likely today

Rediff.com3 May 2007

A battle is on between Ramadoss, who is the president of the institute, and Venugopal since last year when the apex body of the institute had recommended the dismissal of the director, which was stayed by the court.

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.

Gordon to step down as WICB chief

Gordon to step down as WICB chief

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

West Indies Cricket Board president Ken Gordon will not seek re-election after the expiry of his term at the end of this month.

IAF rescues 18 crew members of Iraqi vessel

IAF rescues 18 crew members of Iraqi vessel

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The 18 crewmembers, consisting of 13 Iraqi nationals and five Indians, took the help of an onboard rescue boat and reached the nearby Creek.

Gujarat: Coast Guard rescues 22 sailors

Gujarat: Coast Guard rescues 22 sailors

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

"The Coast Guard on Wednesday used Chetak helicopters for the rescue mission and airlifted 11 crew members from the merchant vessel Arkadia Progress," Commandant N Bakshi told PTI on phone from Porbandar on Wednesday.

Robert Zoellick to be new World Bank president

Robert Zoellick to be new World Bank president

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The executive directors of the World Bank unanimously selected Robert B Zoellick to succeed Paul Wolfowitz, effective July 1, 2007, as the 11th President of the Bank for a five-year term.

Trump concerned about being impeached: Report

Trump concerned about being impeached: Report

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The US president is facing off against a series of accusations put together by a team of investigators.

Paes, Bhupathi to play together

Paes, Bhupathi to play together

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The stormy relationship between Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will not stop the multiple grand slam winners playing together in the Asian Games men's tennis doubles.

Players vs BCCI -- so what's new?

Players vs BCCI -- so what's new?

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Cricketers colliding with the Establishment is not a new phenomenon, especially not in Indian cricket.

TN may soon go under central rule

TN may soon go under central rule

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

R Rajagopalan on why September promises to be a crucial month for Tamil Nadu.

Recipes for the rainy season

Recipes for the rainy season

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Get Ahead readers Meera Khanduri and Pradnya Kaushik have sent in lip-smacking recipes to enjoy during the monsoons!

UP Assembly session: Governor walks out

UP Assembly session: Governor walks out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Congress and RLD members were up on their feet as soon as the governor rose to read his address and began shouting anti-government slogans.

Why US must let in more skilled workers

Why US must let in more skilled workers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Immigration reform is bogged down in controversy, but there's compelling new evidence that the U.S. should let in the most educated.