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Osama not as strong as he was: Bush

Osama not as strong as he was: Bush

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

As he prepares for his second term in office, US President George W Bush has said his administration will give top priority to the war on terrorism and the hunt for Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Iraq casualties hurting support for Bush

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Only half the country now approves of the way Bush is managing the US war on terrorism, down 13 points since April, according to the Washington Post-ABC poll.

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj also believes Indian players need to concentrate more on singles.

The 'miracle diet' that made Shane Watson 'less grumpy'!

The 'miracle diet' that made Shane Watson 'less grumpy'!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has revealed a controversial new low-carb routine that has helped him lose weight and become less grumpy.

Khawaja goes after CA for inconsistent selection policy

Khawaja goes after CA for inconsistent selection policy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'You hear things like 'the players are playing afraid' or whatnot, but that's what happens when you drop players all the time. We've been doing that a fair bit lately'

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

Musharraf pledges to 'eliminate' Al Qaeda

Musharraf pledges to 'eliminate' Al Qaeda

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Heaping scorn at a audio tape purported to be from Al Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri seeking the overthrow of his government, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Friday asserted he would "eliminate" all Al Qaeda terrorists.

Team Kerry closing in on Bush

Team Kerry closing in on Bush

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

Kerry won debate, say  polls

Kerry won debate, say polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Initial polls by leading American televison networks put the democratic contender ahead after the debate.

Al Qaida letter gives lie to Bush claim

Al Qaida letter gives lie to Bush claim

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

The 17-page letter reveals that the outfit is facing problems in recruiting Iraqis putting in doubt the administration's claim that Iraq is a recruiting ground for terrorists.

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

No Mission, it's War for Tom Cruise!

No Mission, it's War for Tom Cruise!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

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.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

The artist formerly known as Madonna

The artist formerly known as Madonna

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

US President Trump not to release his tax returns

US President Trump not to release his tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The comments came in response to a Whitehouse.gov petition with more than 200,000 signatures calling on Trump to release his tax returns.

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.

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 21-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner the youngest to be featured in the power list.

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

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'.

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

North Korea no longer a nuclear threat to US: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Trump also said in a separate tweet that North Korea is 'no longer' the US' 'biggest and most dangerous problem', telling Americans and the rest of the world they can 'sleep well tonight!'

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.

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.

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.

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine project when completed would be one of the world's largest.

STAR joins Disney family

STAR joins Disney family

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

With the acquisition of Hotstar, Disney gets immediate access to the OTT market.

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia on Friday in cricket's inaugural day-night Test match at Adelaide Oval.

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.

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.

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

South Korean President's office says Kim promised to close N Korea's nuclear test site next month.

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Trump defends limited entry for Muslims, non-committal on Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

When asked about countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia figuring in the list, he said, "You're going to see. You're going to see. We're going to have extreme vetting in all cases. And I mean extreme. And we're not letting people in if we think there's even a little chance of some problem."