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Pak govt imposed restrictions on A Q Khan: Blaire

Pak govt imposed restrictions on A Q Khan: Blaire

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The Pakistan government has imposed restrictions on the disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan though he has been released from the house arrest, a top United States intelligence official has said.

US: 6-yr old's name removed from no fly list

US: 6-yr old's name removed from no fly list

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Thanks to the world-wide media attention as well as the involvement of Democratic Congressman from Ohio, Dennis Kucinich, 6-year old Alyssa Thomas's name was removed from the no fly-list by the United States homeland security.

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

'Financial crisis bigger threat than Al Qaeda'

'Financial crisis bigger threat than Al Qaeda'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

The plunging global economy is an even bigger threat to the United States' national security than the al Qaeda terrorist network or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, according to America's new intelligence czar.Traditionally, US intelligence chiefs always preface their opening remarks with either terrorist or nuclear proliferation threats, but DenisBlair's first sentences in his testimony before the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was about the economy.

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

India catches fancy of Big Four global heads

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

KPMG's global board will meet in India next week

Dutch league: Feyenoord beat RKC 1-0

Dutch league: Feyenoord beat RKC 1-0

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Jon Dahl Tomasson's second-half goal earned Feyenoord a 1-0 away win at bottom side RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch league on Thursday.

India has a balanced bowling attack: Lillee

India has a balanced bowling attack: Lillee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

Contradicting his former captain Ian Chappell's statement, Australian pace bowling great Dennis Lillee said there is no reason why India cannot sustain their numero uno Test status.

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

I'm scared for my life, says Bartoli after picking up a mystery virus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her withdrawal from an invitational event at the grand slam tournament in London and has her fearing for her life. Bartoli, who has lost 20 kg since picking up the virus early this year, said on Thursday she could stomach only organic salad and peeled cucumbers.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath made it to Cricinfo's all-time Australian XI but Ricky Ponting was deemed good enough only for the 12th man's slot.

Foreign secretary to embark on six-day US visit

Foreign secretary to embark on six-day US visit

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao will travel to the United States next week to hold discussions with top officials of the Obama Administration on a wide range of bi-lateral and regional issues.

Analysis: Why Obama ordered troop surge in Afghan

Analysis: Why Obama ordered troop surge in Afghan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

United States President Barack Obama's decision to deploy more troops in Afghanistan indicates the deterioration of the war on terror as well as the escalating crisis in Pakistan, according to many military analysts and intelligence officials.They also fear that America's long-time ally might be on the verge of imploding due to its internal crises.Obama approved the order to deploy 17,000 troops in Afghanistan which beefs up the US troop strength by 50 per cent.

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Australian Brett Lee, one of the fastest bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday with the aim of extending his international career in shorter forms of the game.

Obama announces national security team

Obama announces national security team

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

US President-elect Barack Obama has named Leon Panetta, a former White House Chief of Staff, to head the Central Intelligence Agency and retired admiral Dennis Blair as the director of the National Intelligence.John Brenna, a former leader of the National Counter-terrorism Center, will be his Homeland Security Adviser and Deputy National Security Adviser for Counter-terrorism Serving, Obama announced.

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

French Open: Defending champ Djokovic to face Granollers, Nadal meets Paire

Rediff.com26 May 2017

In the women's draw, defending champion Garbine Muguruza will play 2010 French Open winner Francesca Schiavone

Ndiso, Bizunesh triumph in Mumbai marathon

Ndiso, Bizunesh triumph in Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Kenya's Denis Ndiso and Ethiopia's Bizunesh Mohammed won the men's and women's titles respectively in the $310,000 seventh Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Boeing announces top management changes

Boeing announces top management changes

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The management shake-up comes at a time when Boeing is working to ensure the maiden flight of its long-delayed 787 Dreamliner happens by the end of the year.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

EPL PIX: Man City thrash Watford; Aston Villa stun Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Watford's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a double blow on Tuesday when they were thrashed 4-0 at home by Manchester City and then slipped into the Premier League relegation zone after fellow strugglers Aston Villa beat Arsenal in the late game.

London Marathon PHOTOS: Kipchoge wins fierce battle with Kipsang

London Marathon PHOTOS: Kipchoge wins fierce battle with Kipsang

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge got the better of compatriot and defending champion Wilson Kipsang in a fierce battle over the closing miles to win the London Marathon by five seconds on Sunday.

India support not automatic:US intel chief

India support not automatic:US intel chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Retired Admiral Dennis Blair, the Obama Administration's Director of National Intelligence, in his first appearance before the US Congress, told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that "on the global state, Indian leaders will continue to follow an independent course characterized by economic and political pragmatism."

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

According to a White House pool report, Trump referred to Nooyi as one of the "most powerful" women in the world.

Arshavin's move to Arsenal awaits confirmation

Arshavin's move to Arsenal awaits confirmation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Andrei Arshavin's move to Arsenal from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg is awaiting confirmation by the Premier League, the player's agent said on Monday.

Opinions differ on Obama plan for South Asia envoy

Opinions differ on Obama plan for South Asia envoy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Some South Asian experts in Washington, DC argue that such an envoy should concentrate only on Afghanistan and Pakistan; another section holds that India should be included and that a discussion on Kashmir is inevitable; and a third section of opinion contends that the whole idea is misguided.

Punj Lloyd-Thorium JV to pump in $1 bn

Punj Lloyd-Thorium JV to pump in $1 bn

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

"We are looking at an investment of several million dollars or up to a billion in the coming years, depending on how India's government allows commercialisation of the nuclear power sector," said Dennis Hays, vice-president of Thorium Power. The investments and areas of operation can be in various technologies, manpower training, fuel processing, and operation & maintenance of power plants in the nuclear sector, he added.

2 Indians killed in US church shootout

2 Indians killed in US church shootout

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Reshma (25), a nurse from Kaduthuruthy in Kerala, and Dennis John Mallusseril (23) succumbed to their wounds in the hospital. Reshma was shot in the head. The third victim -- Silvy Perincheril -- is in serious condition at the St Joseph's Hospital in Paterson.

Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held

Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Ajax Amsterdam gave coach Martin Jol a winning start with a 2-0 success over Groningen in their opening game of the new Dutch league season on Sunday.

India eyes missile defence system from US firm

India eyes missile defence system from US firm

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Barely a month after carrying out successful tests of Interceptor missiles, India is in talks with a leading American aerospace firm to apparently seek collaboration to develop a robust ballistic missile defence (BMD) system.

Disruption in Parliament is India's version of tradition

Disruption in Parliament is India's version of tradition

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'Blocking Parliament brings attention to a party that has poor speakers like Rahul Gandhi. It is unlikely to shine in debates, assuming we were a nation that enjoyed listening to sparkling intellectual exchange, which we are not.'

Would have joined army had Lillee not spotted

Would have joined army had Lillee not spotted

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Had legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillie not spotted him years ago at a cricket clinic in Queensland, Australian Mitchell Johnson says he would have ended up joining the army.

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

McLaren's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton can go on to match or even surpass Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, according to new team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Whitmarsh said Hamilton, who won the title by a single point despite winning fewer races than Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, is determined to win the title again to show that he is a worthy champion.

McLaren open to Bernie's F1 medals idea

McLaren open to Bernie's F1 medals idea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

McLaren can live with Bernie Ecclestone's plan to ensure the Formula One title goes to the driver who wins most races in a season, team boss Ron Dennis has said.

The shortest celebrity marriages

The shortest celebrity marriages

Rediff.com11 May 2009

The list of shortest celebrity marriages in Hollywood.

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Global information technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) is set to launch its special lines of products, targeting women and the youth in India.

Troicki doping ban cut to 12 months from 18

Troicki doping ban cut to 12 months from 18

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Serbia's Viktor Troicki's suspension for violating doping regulations has been cut from 18 months to 12 months after his appeal was heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), it was announced on Tuesday.

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Financier Bernard Madoff has pleaded guilty to all 11 charges in one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. He faces as many as 150 years in prison when sentenced.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

Whitmarsh named McLaren team principal

Whitmarsh named McLaren team principal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Martin Whitmarsh took over from Ron Dennis as McLaren team principal on Sunday with the immediate task of helping Lewis Hamilton become the first British driver to retain the Formula One title. Dennis announced at the launch of the new McLaren MP4-24 car in January that he would stand down as principal on March 1 after 28 years in the role.

'Armless' archer eyes cheez-it!

'Armless' archer eyes cheez-it!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

If you thought archery required a steady hand then American Paralympian Matt Stutzman is ready to shoot an arrow through your preconceptions.

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Coming out in support of Andrew Symonds, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has criticised the exclusion of the troubled all-rounder from the national squad.