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John Kerry leads Bush in latest poll

John Kerry leads Bush in latest poll

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

The new poll showed Kerry has the support of 50 per cent of all registered voters, compared with 44 per cent for Bush, with independent candidate Ralph Nader at 2 per cent.

A ring for chastity

A ring for chastity

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Nearly 25,000 teens have taken the vow of chastity with the group, Silver Ring Thing.

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Mookhey, 32, was elected by the Labor to replace Steve Whan in the New South Wales upper house.

The artist formerly known as Madonna

The artist formerly known as Madonna

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Is beach cricket best form for Olympic selection?

Is beach cricket best form for Olympic selection?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Australia's cricket chief James Sutherland believes beach cricket might be the solution to the logistical problems facing the sport in its attempts to get onto the Olympic schedule.

Ashes not welcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Ashes not welcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Sports fans appear to have taken Melbourne Cricket Ground's (MCG) status as an Ashes venue quite literally last month by smuggling in the mortal remains of loved ones to scatter on its turf during an open day.

Asia Badminton Championship: Kashyap, Sindhu advance

Asia Badminton Championship: Kashyap, Sindhu advance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

India's Parupalli Kashyap played one of the longest matches of his career as he roared into the prequarterfinals.

Osama alive, could be in Pakistan: Musharraf

Osama alive, could be in Pakistan: Musharraf

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

The Pakistan president said Al Qaeda is uniting with the Taliban.

Brussels attack: Death toll rises to 35, anti-terror raids continue

Brussels attack: Death toll rises to 35, anti-terror raids continue

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The death toll in Tuesday's horrific terrorist attacks in Burseels rose to 35 after four people died in the hospital on Sunday, according to the Belgian Health Minister.

This former Aussie great is 'losing respect' for Kohli

This former Aussie great is 'losing respect' for Kohli

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Wicket-keeping great Ian Healy says he is 'losing respect' for Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Lancaster County police Sheriff Barry Faile said the Indian ethnicity of Patel does not appear to be a factor in the crime.

Saddam deserves 'ultimate penalty': Bush

Saddam deserves 'ultimate penalty': Bush

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

But the US president said the punishment for the former Iraqi ruler will be decided by 'the citizens of Iraq'.

Retail buying boom can fuel markets

Retail buying boom can fuel markets

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Ramesh Shrichand Damani feels that steady retail buying could provide a strong, broad-based boost to the Indian stock markets.

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Trump said that he "absolutely" believes waterboarding works, but would defer to his CIA and Pentagon chiefs advice on whether to reinstate them.

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Priyanka Chopra goes grocery shopping!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Janna Bakeer, a girl who attends Timpview High School in Provo City, Utah, tried to ride a bus home when the bus driver used the bus's intercom system and said, "Hey you with the blue hair thingie, get off the bus, you don't belong here," according Randall Spencer, the family's lawyer.

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll stated that the two leaders, ahead of the first presidential debate, are locked in a neck-and-neck battle with just over a month to go for the elections.

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Markets end flat as focus shifts to US Fed minutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

New MH17 video shows militia shot down plane by mistake

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The 17-minute video, apparently smuggled out of a rebel base in Ukraine, shows the rebels handling the bodies as they express shock

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He killed his grandmother-in-law during the attack, friends of the woman told the media.

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

9 signs you are getting bad money advice

9 signs you are getting bad money advice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

If your Independent Financial Adviser throws all this at you, FLEE... :-)

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Ex-US Navy SEAL who wrote Osama book to forfeit over $7 million

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Matthew Bissonnette, the former Navy SEAL, agreed to pay the US government all past and future proceeds from his bestselling book as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.

More 'tragic' days ahead in Iraq, warns Rumsfeld

More 'tragic' days ahead in Iraq, warns Rumsfeld

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

The US defence secretary was reacting to the death of 15 soldiers when the helicopter they were travelling in was brought down by a surface to air missile.

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Fijian-Indian-origin, a senior Islamic State recruiter and terror plot instigator, had been arrested in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.

Trump fires yet another salvo at New York Times

Trump fires yet another salvo at New York Times

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Continuing his tirade against the media, United States President Donald Trump has alleged that The New York Times "writes lies" and has an "evil intent".

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Former FBI chief to oversee Trump-Russia link probe

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Trump said a thorough investigation will prove that no such collusion took place.

Champagne on ice, Steyn faces six months on sidelines

Champagne on ice, Steyn faces six months on sidelines

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Former captain Shaun Pollock thinks Dale Steyn will be remembered as the best Test bowler South Africa has produced even if he never gets back on to the pitch to claim the record as the country's most prolific wicket-taker.

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Indian-American woman jailed for 30 years for death of child

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

A 33-year-old Indian-American woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for female foeticide and child maltreatment of a dependent.

'People didn't know me very much'

'People didn't know me very much'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Priyanka Chopra gives us Baywatch.

Hillary on private email server: 'I am sorry; it was a mistake'

Hillary on private email server: 'I am sorry; it was a mistake'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apologising for using private email server during her term as secretary of state, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has said "I am sorry" and termed her decision a "mistake."

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"He is somebody who I think is very engaging and gregarious. I have enjoyed the conversations that we have had. He is somebody who I think is not lacking in confidence," Obama said.

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.

Bihar's cricketers protest outside BCCI chief Dalmiya's residence

Bihar's cricketers protest outside BCCI chief Dalmiya's residence

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Alleging 'step motherly' attitude by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, about 100-odd present and former cricketers under the banner of Bihar Players Association on Saturday demonstrated outside BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya's residence in Kolkata demanding full membership for the state.

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Quantico season 2

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Quantico season 2

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

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

Comedian Jack Carter dies at 93

Comedian Jack Carter dies at 93

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Shameless star passed away on June 28 at his home in Beverly Hills.

Trump names Priebus, Bannon to key White House roles

Trump names Priebus, Bannon to key White House roles

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Making his first move as US President-elect, Donald Trump has named top Republican Reince Priebus as his chief of staff and his campaign CEO Stephen Bannon as chief strategist, two key roles awarded to "highly qualified leaders" who led the billionaire tycoon to a "historic victory ".