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SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Van Dijk says it's Netherlands vs Argentina, not Messi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

"The difficult thing about him is when we are attacking, he is chilling somewhere in a corner or something," remembered Van Dijk.

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Only Indian-American lawmaker in Congress to travel with Obama to India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Congressman Ami Bera, the only Indian-American lawmaker in the current Congress, has been invited by President Barack Obama to travel with him to India on Air Force One.

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Emotional Griner pours her heart out after Russian detention

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

US basketball player Brittney Griner teared up during her first news conference after being detained in Russia for nearly 10-months.

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Stepping up defence cooperation, India and the US are poised to unveil a roadmap for industries in the sector to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US beginning June 21.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'We ask all Americans to stand against homophobia as well as against Islamophobia.'

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

PSLV launch: Sunita beams down greetings

PSLV launch: Sunita beams down greetings

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

"It is beautiful to see the countryside. There are so many colours. I think I have mentioned that before how colourful it is being in India. From the space, it is the same," she said.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Spain and Sweden enter the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.

Hire American, lobby Indian

Hire American, lobby Indian

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India's software industry mounts two-pronged campaign to tackle Trump administration. Ayan Pramanik & Karan Choudhury report.

Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The CBI has registered 11 cases against cyber criminals involved in financial fraud using the internet and the agency conducted searches at 87 locations while 28 locations were raided by the state police forces, they said.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The conversion of interest into equity stake for the government in Vodafone Idea (Vi) will be decided after the telecommunications (telecom) company's stock price stabilises above Rs 10, India's largest mobile tower installation company Indus Towers has said in its second-quarter report. The board of Vi had, in January, approved the conversion of Rs 16,130 crore worth of interest on adjusted gross revenue dues into equity for the government. This will give the government around 33 per cent stake in Vi.

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

PIX: Real Madrid maul Al Hilal to win fifth Club World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday.

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I had the Indian American community fully supportive from day one when I ran and they said, Yes.' 'I ran again, I lost and they said, Yes.' 'I came back to them again, and they said, Yes, every time.'

Indian-American ebola doc gets prime seat at Obama's address

Indian-American ebola doc gets prime seat at Obama's address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Dr Pranav Shetty, a prominent Indian-American doctor fighting the dreaded ebola disease in West Africa, was the lone representative of the community to be present in First Lady Michelle Obama's box during the State of the Union Address.

American sins come to haunt Iraq, Syria

American sins come to haunt Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Iraq is on the verge of collapsing and foreign military intervention is inevitable. But for those who follow the developments in Iraq and the Middle-East will understand the current situation is nothing but a culmination of US and western policies toward the region, says Dr Waiel Awwad

'Hindenburg-Adani will become yesterday's news'

'Hindenburg-Adani will become yesterday's news'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The market will focus on the fact that India does have strong earnings growth this year.'

US call centre bill aims to stop jobs coming to India

US call centre bill aims to stop jobs coming to India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

A bipartisan Bill has been tabled in the US House of Representatives to make companies that move call centres overseas ineligible for grants or guaranteed loans from the American government, a move aimed at stemming the tide of jobs heading to nations like India.

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

'Where Modi and Doval take India remains to be seen'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'They are both very individualistic and have similar personalities.'

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A chat with employees at Paharpur gives you a brief glimpse into a happy and energetic workplace.

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Half of American kids close to poverty line

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The number of poor children in the US grew by 18 per cent from 2008 to 2014, and the number of children living in low-income households grew by 10 per cent.

Injured Nadal turns up for practice ahead of Kyrgios showdown

Injured Nadal turns up for practice ahead of Kyrgios showdown

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Nadal had said that he did not know if he would be fit to play against Australian Kyrgios, after appearing close to retiring mid-match against Fritz on Centre Court.

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Here are some shots of top-class action from the Winter Games...

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

E-commerce companies managed to beat the odds by adopting a flexible approach in terms of transforming their business models and leveraging emerging technologies. They had to constantly align their objectives with evolving customer needs. With companies hiring thousands of temporary workers, expanding to smaller cities, and launching new products, e-commerce giants gird up to celebrate the peak festival season without Covid restrictions after a three-year time-out.

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said truth has become a "victim" in the age of false news and with the spread of social media, something which is said as a seed germinates into virtually a whole theory that can never be tested on the anvil of rational science.

Heading to a US university?

Heading to a US university?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

United States Education Foundation in India offers a programme in New Delhi for prospective students.

US offers full support in Headley case: Centre

US offers full support in Headley case: Centre

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

With an FBI team in New Delhi, the Centre on Monday said the US has "promised" total support in probing involvement of terror suspects David Headley and Tahawwur Rana in "various crimes" in India and the agencies here are awaiting the first investigation report by the American investigators.