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Stop use of air power in Afghanistan: Karzai

Stop use of air power in Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Karzai told CBS television network that he had recently delivered the message privately to President George W Bush.

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

IIM-C in pact with Cardiff B-school

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump said he believes that owners of National Football League teams are afraid of their players, his latest criticism of NFL players kneeling during the US national anthem at games to protest racial disparities in the country.

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

NASA eyes Mars through the moon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Having conquered the moon long time ago, the NASA now plans to send astronauts to Mars -- in what is called a journey which will cover hundreds of millions of miles and no less than two-and-a-half years of roundtrip.The way to Mars, it seems, is through the moon, says a report in CBS News.

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

US headed the wrong direction, feel Americans

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Although the public mood has been darkening since the early days of the war in Iraq, the Times says, it has taken a new turn for the worse in the last few months, as the economy has seemed to slip into recession. There is now nearly a national consensus that the country faces significant problems.

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Mahatma Gandhi in outsourcing comic

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Peters started the strip in 1984 as a weekly newspaper feature. It features characters from popular fiction and classic fairy tales.

Trump wages war against media, calls it enemy of the 'American people'

Trump wages war against media, calls it enemy of the 'American people'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

"The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!" Trump tweeted.

Five start-ups get instant funding at TiE event

Five start-ups get instant funding at TiE event

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Winners were chosen from 200 applicants; made a pitch to 10 investors for Rs 10 lakh funding each against 8% equity.

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Watch out, your name may be on US terrorists list!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

It was revealed that the list included foreign leaders who seem to pose little risk and infamous suspects who are either dead or in custody.

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

'Pakistanis won't tolerate jail term for A Q Khan'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

"Today, he is a hero of Pakistan because he has given us the atom bomb. But otherwise now he does not even speak on telephone," Musharraf maintained.

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Actor Robin Williams found dead, suicide suspected

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coroner's office, the sheriff's office suspects Robin Williams's death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon yesterday.

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, has been charged with murder.

PNB pays Rs 6,586 cr to other banks for NiMo scam

PNB pays Rs 6,586 cr to other banks for NiMo scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Bank provides for Rs 7,178 crore, or 50 pf of the total amount of the Rs 14,356 crore scam, in the fourth quarter of 2017-18. The remaining amount will be covered in the three quarters of the current fiscal year.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A look at the Emmy winners.

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Indian-American doctor indicted on 3 counts of murder

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Dr Narendra Nagareddy from Atlanta was arrested in January. He is being held in a county jail without bound.

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Govt tells PSBs to integrate banking systems, rotate staff as a policy

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Saying 'bring it on' was a mistake: Bush

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

On why he was determined to go his own when most of the nations have not back his plan, Bush asserted that he is not going to change his principle just to be popular.

Saddam to be treated as per Geneva Conventions

Saddam to be treated as per Geneva Conventions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The US defence secretary called the deposed Iraqi president a 'vicious and brutal dictator'.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A 17-year-old high school student in the United States has been suspended for a year for alleged sexual harassment after he hugged his teacher. Sam McNair, a student at Duluth High School in Georgia was suspended last week after he was found to have violated the school's rules on sexual harassment.

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The US president and the British Prime Minister face massive drops in popular support.

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Trump has not done anything to be impeached: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Haley, in her forthcoming memoir, has claimed that former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House chief of staff John Kelly attempted to recruit her to undermine President Trump in an effort to "save the country," according to The Washington Post.

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

Infosys, Wipro ink banking products deal

Infosys, Wipro ink banking products deal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Software majors Infosys and Wipro, who are vying with each other for global information technology outsourcing contracts, have now joined hands to outsmart competitors and win domestic banking contracts.

Return of Raymond?

Return of Raymond?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

US ignoring root causes of terror: Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

'I always say the root cause is political disputes, poverty and illiteracy,' the Pakistan President tells ABC.

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A surprised Sallet, who was most likely running his own camera and audio at the scene, rolls with the punches.

US depts warns of AIDS danger

US depts warns of AIDS danger

Rediff.com12 May 2004

It is a ticking bomb that can weaken India's economy and military strength, US health authorities and the CIA said

Photos reveal US abuse

Photos reveal US abuse

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

CBS TV says it has "dozens" of pictures - taken by US troops - showing prisoners being subjected to a wide range of maltreatment.

No passion for Christ on TV

No passion for Christ on TV

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

Police manhandled me: Jackson

Police manhandled me: Jackson

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

'My shoulder is dislocated literally,' he said.

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Postal Department has geo-tagged more than 1,50,000 post offices on geo-portal Bhuvan, developed by ISRO

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought an energetic jolt of Latina star power to Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits to one of the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signaled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with "Hola, Miami."

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'