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PHOTOS: Remembering Mother Teresa

PHOTOS: Remembering Mother Teresa

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Seventeen years after her death, we respectfully remember and honour Mother Teresa.

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Rediff.com26 May 2016

What does the Taliban chief's death means for various stakeholders?

Africa woos Indian investors

Africa woos Indian investors

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

The African Development Bank and Exim Bank on Thursday invited Indian companies to explore business opportunities in the AfDB-funded projects in Africa.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

These hotties will make heads turn in 2014

These hotties will make heads turn in 2014

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, who shoots the annual Kingfisher calendar, talks about three hot models who he thinks can create ripples in India and abroad this year.

Rafael Nadal: Five years of agony Down Under

Rafael Nadal: Five years of agony Down Under

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

For the fifth straight year Melbourne brought agony for Nadal. Bikash Mohapatra summarises the Spaniard's no show Down Under.

India seeks US help in Pathankot airbase attack probe

India seeks US help in Pathankot airbase attack probe

Rediff.com10 May 2016

India has sought help of the United States in probing the Pathankot airbase terror attack.

Candice Swanepoel to wear $10m bra and more fashion news

Candice Swanepoel to wear $10m bra and more fashion news

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? In our weekly fashion round-up, we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Pak slams 'malicious Indian propaganda' on Chamel Singh

Pak slams 'malicious Indian propaganda' on Chamel Singh

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Pakistani authorities today rejected as "malicious Indian propaganda" reports that Indian prisoner Chamel Singh had died after allegedly being assaulted by jail staff in Lahore, saying his death was caused by a sudden stroke and heart attack. Mohsin Rafiq Chaudhry, senior superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, claimed a few Indian newspapers had published "concocted news with ulterior motives" about Singh being tortured to death.

VVIP chopper deal: Agusta asks govt to release payments

VVIP chopper deal: Agusta asks govt to release payments

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Facing the threat of cancellation of its Rs 3600-crore deal for VVIP choppers, AgustaWestland has asked the government to release its payments saying withholding it was a 'breach of contract'.

Nikon Coolpix S31: Should you buy it for Rs 6k?

Nikon Coolpix S31: Should you buy it for Rs 6k?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Don't dismiss the Coolpix S31 as yet another point-and-shoot camera. For the amount of punishment it can take, the price seems just about right.

Not much of a festival season for Indians as gold runs dry

Not much of a festival season for Indians as gold runs dry

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

At India's largest bullion dealer turnover has dropped to 20-30 kg a day from about 300 kg.

Fujifilm X-E3: Why veterans and newbies will love this camera

Fujifilm X-E3: Why veterans and newbies will love this camera

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The Fujifilm X-E3 review.

Pak allows detained Taliban leaders to contact kin: Report

Pak allows detained Taliban leaders to contact kin: Report

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Pakistan has granted some concessions to key Afghan Taliban leaders in its custody, including Mullah Omar's deputy Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, shifting them to "roomier facilities" and allowing them to make telephonic contact with their families.

PM promises bold, decisive steps to accelerate reforms

PM promises bold, decisive steps to accelerate reforms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said the government will act boldly and decisively to revive economic growth.

IPL: Pune up against Gayle again

IPL: Pune up against Gayle again

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Their campaign completely haywire after a fifth straight loss, Pune Warriors will be desperate to make amends when they lock horns with star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Pepsi Indian Premier League match, in Pune, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Modi, Rahul pay tribute to slain CRPF men

PHOTOS: Modi, Rahul pay tribute to slain CRPF men

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The mortal remains of the Central Reserve Police Force jawans killed in the audacious attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir were brought to New Delhi on Friday evening in an Indian Air Force plane, officials said.

Angry Pakistan lashes out at Karzai for remarks

Angry Pakistan lashes out at Karzai for remarks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Pakistan on Monday criticised President Hamid Karzai for calling on Islamabad to stop backing terrorists as a condition for negotiating a strategic partnership pact, saying the Afghan leader's remarks were "misplaced and without any basis".

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, India vs South Africa (Cardiff)

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, India vs South Africa (Cardiff)

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Images from the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and South Africa at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Thursday.

Hotel CCTV footage shows Sreesanth, Chavan meeting bookie

Hotel CCTV footage shows Sreesanth, Chavan meeting bookie

Rediff.com26 May 2013

The CCTV footage of a five-star hotel in Chandigarh on May 9, when Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab in a IPL T20 match, shows disgraced players S Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan virtually awake all night walking the hotel's corridor outside their room.

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.

Kashmir solution will make Pak normal: US expert

Kashmir solution will make Pak normal: US expert

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

In his latest book Avoiding Armageddon: America, India, and Pakistan to the Brink and Back, Bruce Riedel said that by eliminating Pakistan's desire to wage asymmetric warfare against India, it would also discourage Pakistan from making alliances with the Taliban, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Al Qaeda.

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A British graduate collapsed in a heap, on Tuesday, at The Oval cricket ground in London after batting for 26 hours in a bid to break the world record.

Farmers' leader Raju Shetty gets magisterial custody

Farmers' leader Raju Shetty gets magisterial custody

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

A local court in the district remanded farmers' leader Raju Shetty in magisterial custody after police formally arrested him in connection with Monday's violent protests by farmers in western Maharashtra.

'Holbrooke knew Pak Generals are lying to him on India'

'Holbrooke knew Pak Generals are lying to him on India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Late Richard Holbrooke, the first United States special Af-Pak envoy, was fully aware that the Pakistani generals were lying to him on their support to the extremist groups against India, but he was against cutting off military aid to Islamabad, a new book has said.

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India. On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra. Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1.

What Kabul means to Beijing

What Kabul means to Beijing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

China seems more willing to co-operate with India over Afghanistan, but New Delhi should step carefully, says Harsh V Pant

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

New kid on the block Razer Phone brings high-end features specially designed for gamers, says Ashish Narsale.

Wipro results spell uncertainty for IT sector

Wipro results spell uncertainty for IT sector

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Since a week ago, better-than-expected results from Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited and HCL Technologies Limited sparked a 13 per cent rally in the sector subindex that grinded to a halt on Friday.

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Don't need publicity, my name is strong enough

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Don't need publicity, my name is strong enough

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The actor talks about his new film Shortcut Romeo, and why he gets affected with link-up rumours.

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

With the Indian rupee falling almost 7 per cent against the US dollar since January 2013, Indian students in universities abroad or those planning to go abroad this year will have to increase their budget by at least 10 per cent compared to what it would have been late last year.

Russia unhappy with India over Kudankulam

Russia unhappy with India over Kudankulam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Russia on Monday made very clear to India its unhappiness over two key bilateral issues-- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant 3 and 4 and investments by its telecom company Sistema in the country, saying rules of the game should never be reconsidered till it is over.

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Karnataka suffered a crop loss in around 97,365 hectares out of the total bearing area of 2,26,244 hectares of coffee and spices plantations.

Hyderabad blasts: Terror definitely not on the wane

Hyderabad blasts: Terror definitely not on the wane

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Hyderabad didn't just shatter the lives of families who lost their kith and kin, but also a myth that was taking root, that we are developing the competence to keep terror out of the day-to-day worries in India, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Bribery case: Rail minister denies any relation with Garg

Bribery case: Rail minister denies any relation with Garg

Rediff.com7 May 2013

In response to a report in a section of media, Railway Minister P K Bansal on Tuesday clarified that Ajay Garg, an alleged middleman in the Rs 10 crore bribery case, has no connection with him.

Sluggish Serena begins Madrid defence with laboured win

Sluggish Serena begins Madrid defence with laboured win

Rediff.com6 May 2013

World number one Serena Williams overcame a lethargic start to her Madrid Open title defence to seal an ultimately comfortable 7-6, 6-1 victory against teenage qualifier Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan in the first round on Sunday.

US safer from 9/11 kind of attacks: Panetta

US safer from 9/11 kind of attacks: Panetta

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

America is safer today from the 9/11 type of attacks because of the persistent actions taken by the United States against terrorists in the Af-Pak region in the last four years, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said, while warning that al-Qaeda still remains a threat.

Bangladesh earn first draw vs SL in high-scoring Test

Bangladesh earn first draw vs SL in high-scoring Test

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Bangladesh drew the high-scoring first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle international stadium on Tuesday to snap their 12-Test losing streak against the islanders. Chasing an improbable 268-run victory target with just one session and 37 overs left, Bangladesh were 70 for one wicket in 22 overs when the teams agreed to a draw after five days of batting dominance on a placid track.

Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC

Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

During a meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers in New York on the sidelines of the 67th session of the General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov "categorically stated that he supported India's permanent membership of the Security Council," Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said.