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Musharraf escapes assassination bid

Musharraf escapes assassination bid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

Aiyappa stars for Bangalore Hi-Fliers

Aiyappa stars for Bangalore Hi-Fliers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

Len Aiyappa struck the first hat-trick of the competition as Bangalore Hi-Fliers beat Hyderabad Sultans 3-2 in a Tier I match of the Premier Hockey League.

Pakistan have it easy in opener

Pakistan have it easy in opener

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

Rehan Butt scored twice in a 4-2 victory over Korea in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Pope Francis holds historic public mass in UAE

Pope Francis holds historic public mass in UAE

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The mass marked the high point of the first papal visit to the Arabian peninsula.

Trinamool rules out poll alliance with BJP

Trinamool rules out poll alliance with BJP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

With Narendra Modi blowing hot and cold against the Trinamool Congress and its leader Mamata Banerjee during his rally in Kolkata, two senior TMC leaders on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party even after the Lok Sabha polls.

Narada case: CBI files FIR against top 12 TMC leaders

Narada case: CBI files FIR against top 12 TMC leaders

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Twelve Trinamool Congress leaders including Mukul Roy and Madan Mitra have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation for alleged criminal conspiracy and corruption in the Narada sting case wherein they were purportedly filmed while taking money.

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in districts like Kodagu and Chitradurga, coastal regions among others, where local communities are opposed to the celebrations.

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

'Shammi Aunty taught me how to laugh out'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The laughter stopped when Shammi was about 80.' 'The last eight-nine years of Shammi Aunty's life were miserable.'

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

India lose to Oman, virtually out of World Cup race

India lose to Oman, virtually out of World Cup race

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

India are virtually knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round after losing 0-1 to Oman, in Muscat, on Tuesday.

Day after Bihar defeat, more brickbats for Modi, RSS and Amit Shah

Day after Bihar defeat, more brickbats for Modi, RSS and Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

In further rumblings within the Bharatiya Janata Party over its big loss in Bihar, party MP Hukumdev Narayan Yadav on Monday said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's quota comments 'agitated' backward castes who rallied around the grand alliance and asserted that many who voted for the Modi government are not RSS supporters.

Don't set bad example for new MPs: Sumitra Mahajan advises seniors

Don't set bad example for new MPs: Sumitra Mahajan advises seniors

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Irked by frequent disruptions from senior members, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday advised them to desist from it as they would present a bad example before the newly elected members of Parliament.

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Aurangzeb spent a major part in the Deccan. The later Mughals were looted by Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Mughals had no money to build. That's why Zafar Mahal, the only palace they built in Mehrauli, was built very shoddily and quickly fell into ruin.' 'Mehrauli spans a much longer period of time than any other city of Delhi,' says historian Rana Safvi.

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Two Indian brothers are among four men who have been indicted by a US federal court on charges of providing material support to slain Al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki, prosecutors said.

Priyanka Chopra loves being bad!

Priyanka Chopra loves being bad!

Rediff.com12 May 2016

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

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday morning has placed the crown in the hands of his younger half-brother King Salman. But who is he? Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, born December 31 1935, is a veteran of the country's leadership.

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Journalists working in the Kashmir valley sometimes face the worst attacks from protesters, mourners and many a time from the security forces, says Photographer Umar Ganie.

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Azim and Naushad Shaikh (36) then stitched a 109-run partnership before the latter was trapped leg before by leg-spinner Priyanshu Khanduri.

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Facebook and Google no longer need to have infantry regiments and cavalry like the East India Company because they are inside everyone's phones listening to our conversations.'

Congress facing 'existential crisis': Ramesh

Congress facing 'existential crisis': Ramesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Ramesh also said that business as usual approach will not work against Modi and Shah.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Shah Rukh Khan's Dubai villa gets income tax relief

Shah Rukh Khan's Dubai villa gets income tax relief

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Called Signature Villa, the property was gifted to him by Nakheel Public Joint Stock Company. The dispute was over whether this was a gift or payment for services Khan had rendered to the company.

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

With Thursday's win, the Congress's strength in the Lok Sabha has gone up to 48.

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Why renaming Mewat has raised hackles in Haryana

Why renaming Mewat has raised hackles in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The renaming of Mewat comes within weeks of an RSS-supported think tank issuing a 'study' about the growing population of Muslims in the Mewat region.

Azlan Shah: Australia overcome stubborn Malaysia; India lose to NZ

Azlan Shah: Australia overcome stubborn Malaysia; India lose to NZ

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sloppy defending cost India dearly as they conceded a late goal and went down 1-2 to higher-ranked New Zealand in their second league match on Day 2 of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh.

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Politicos spar over Dadri lynching, question PM's silence

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

"This wasn't an attack over meat. He has been killed in the name of religion. This is a pre-planned, cold-blooded killing. It cannot be an accident," said Owaisi.

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Taj Mahal voted as world's second best heritage site

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

It has been rated second after Cambodia's Angkor Wat.

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bogged down by inefficient administration and unable to attract financing, the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading into irrelevance.

Egypt Islamists arrested, protesters call mass demonstration

Egypt Islamists arrested, protesters call mass demonstration

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Daring the military-backed government, supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi have called for a "million person march" tomorrow against his ouster, even as police today arrested two top leaders of an Islamist party in a widening crackdown on protesters.

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Bill on Polavaram project passed in Lok Sabha amid protests

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

A controversial bill which paves the way for the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh by merging some villages and mandals of Telangana with Seemandhra was approved in the Lok Sabha on Friday, amid stiff opposition from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, the Biju Janata Dal and some other parties.