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Kashmir deal will make Pak a normal state: Riedel

Kashmir deal will make Pak a normal state: Riedel

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Resolution of the Kashmir issue would go a long way towards reducing Pakistan's preoccupation with India, says CIA veteran Bruce Riedel.

Sania Mirza's autobiography to be unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan

Sania Mirza's autobiography to be unveiled by Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan is all set to formally launch the autobiography of star tennis player Sania Mirza titled 'Ace Against Odds' in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The book which was originally launched a week ago has all the important events and her achievements, Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza said. "It is her own idea to pen the book and it took almost five years to compile," Imran Mirza, who too has contributed to the book, told PTI.

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Serena sizzles after Barty, Kenin script hard-fought wins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win

Bashar century lifts Bangladesh

Bashar century lifts Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 May 2004

Skipper Habibul Bashar struck a fluent ton to lead the tourists to a respectable 278 for seven on the first day of the opening Test against WI.

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

I had begged Saina not to leave my academy: Gopichand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Gopichand also wondered to why the legendary Padukone, India's first badminton superstar 'never had anything positive to say about him'.

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Business is down to such an extent that last year these firms could not even meet RBI's capital norm of Rs 50 million for partnerships and Rs 100 million for public and private firms in this line of business.

Nobel-winning author Doris Lessing passes away at 94

Nobel-winning author Doris Lessing passes away at 94

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

British author and Nobel Literature laureate Doris Lessing died in London on Sunday, BBC reported. She was 94.

Dhoni second Indian to hit six sixes in an innings vs Aus

Dhoni second Indian to hit six sixes in an innings vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

# India (572) have recorded their highest total against Australia at Chepauk, beating the 501 in 2000-01. The said total is India's second highest at Chepauk, next only to the 627 against South Africa in March 2008.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was suspended 24 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property.

SC hearing on Tuesday on Jamia, AMU crackdown

SC hearing on Tuesday on Jamia, AMU crackdown

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'If protests and violence and damage of public property will be there, we will not hear the matter'

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists never-seen-before jodis coming up in the movies.

YouTube star Tsitsipas hopes to reel in Nadal in semi-finals

YouTube star Tsitsipas hopes to reel in Nadal in semi-finals

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas' YouTube channel is experiencing a surge in subscribers after he reached the Australian Open semi-finals and the Greek youngster will hope to add to his highlight reel when he faces world number two Rafael Nadal on Thursday.

America says goodbye to first moon-walker Neil Armstrong

America says goodbye to first moon-walker Neil Armstrong

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Hundreds of mourners turned out on Thursday to remember Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the Moon, at a special public interfaith meeting ahead of the planned burial at sea.

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The United States military has suspended training of some 1,000 Afghan police recruits while it double checks the background of the current police force following a spike in insider attacks on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops, an official said.

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

French Open: Serena survives scare; Medvedev overcomes demons

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

Hinds and Gayle laid a solid foundation

Hinds and Gayle laid a solid foundation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2002

The openers put on 118 after Bangladesh succumbed for only 139 on the first day of the first Test.

Kalam's new book all set to be another BESTSELLER!

Kalam's new book all set to be another BESTSELLER!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The print order for former President A P J Abdul Kalam's yet to be released book 'Turning Points -- A Journey Through Challenges', a sequel to his earlier work, 'Wings of Fire', is being stepped up to 50,000 copies from 30,000 earlier.

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Van Persie scores fastest goal of the season, keeps United on top

Van Persie scores fastest goal of the season, keeps United on top

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Robin van Persie scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season -- timed at 31 seconds - to keep leaders Manchester United a point clear at the summit after a 1-0 home win over West Ham United on Wednesday.

When Manchester United were almost Champions

When Manchester United were almost Champions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United star, captures the drama of the 2011 season when his team lost the EPL title to Manchester City in the League's very last game.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

How Bipasha, Aishwarya and Dia got married!

How Bipasha, Aishwarya and Dia got married!

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Celebs and their different wedding styles!

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Are you an average employee, who wants to excel at at work? Read on...

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

India endured a medal-less outing at the Youth Olympics after the gold rush of the previous three days as the women's hockey team lost to Argentina and rising table tennis player Archana Kamath went down in the bronze medal match in Buenos Aires.

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The entire Khan family makes its way to MAMI.

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its March 19 order seeking response of the Nanavati Commission and the Gujarat government on a plea for direction to the panel to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

The Hunger Games poised to surpass Twilight series?

The Hunger Games poised to surpass Twilight series?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Hunger Games is creating al the right buzz ahead of its US release.

Photos: Rain checks India's fightback in SA T20

Photos: Rain checks India's fightback in SA T20

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Images from the one-off T20 between India and South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday.

WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations

WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations

Rediff.com23 May 2011

World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar delivered another strongly worded statement on Monday denying "serious, unsubstantiated and false" allegations from English media that they had bribed FIFA executive committee members to win the hosting rights.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Today, they can't meet even the piffling capital norm set by Mint Road - Rs 5 crore for partnerships and Rs 10 crore for public and private firms in this line of business. Bulk of the trades are put through e-platform offerings of Reuters, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays or Deutsche Bank. And they have the web-based FXall, FXconnect, Atriax, Hotspotfx and LavaFX for company.

I-League: Air India stun Dempo

I-League: Air India stun Dempo

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Air India scored a stunning 2-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club to hand the favourites and former champions their third successive defeat in a tenth round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Did Pak shelter Osama? US suspects 'double game'

Did Pak shelter Osama? US suspects 'double game'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Eminent lawmakers on Monday accused Pakistan of playing a 'double-game' with the United States on the war against terror and raised suspicion that its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence knew about Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Zendaya on mag cover: Sexy or sleazy?

Zendaya on mag cover: Sexy or sleazy?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Wonderland's latest Summer issue is making news for all the wrong reasons.

Williamson on the key to the Black Caps' success

Williamson on the key to the Black Caps' success

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

While South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were ultimately restricted to what appeared to be a below-par score, Williamson was able to dig in, facing 138 balls. The captain, however, refused to rate his innings.