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Nixon-led US let Pakistan Army commit genocide in 1971

Nixon-led US let Pakistan Army commit genocide in 1971

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

While the Indian Government was aware of it, it tried to play it down and instead referred to it as genocide against the Bengali community in Bangladesh so as to avoid an outcry from the leaders of the then Jan Sangh, the predecessor of the today's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, says Gary J Bass, author of the book The Blood Telegram: Nixon Kissinger and a Forgotten Genocide, which recently hit the book stores.

IS may have a 'dirty bomb', says report

IS may have a 'dirty bomb', says report

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Islamic State terror group may have developed a nuclear device by using radioactive uranium stolen from Iraq's Mosul University after seizing control of the city last June, according to a British media report.

Indian-origin IS militant poses with his baby and AK-47 on Twitter

Indian-origin IS militant poses with his baby and AK-47 on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

A 31-year-old Indian-origin Islamic State suspect, who is fighting in Syria, has posted a picture of him on Twitter posing with an AK-47 rifle and his new born baby.

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Why we need to discover the world

Why we need to discover the world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Aakar Patel tell us why we must travel with open eyes and discover ourselves.

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Indira: Swamy disbelieved 1974 nuclear test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

On her 101st birth anniversary, November 19, four letters that reveal a different side to inarguably India's toughest prime minister.

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

India in driver's seat as fuel demand roars at fastest rate ever

India in driver's seat as fuel demand roars at fastest rate ever

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India has already pipped Japan as the world's third-largest oil consumer.

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

EPL PIX: Manchester City suffer title blow at Newcastle

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Reigning champions Manchester City took the lead after 24 seconds but suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

Chelsea worst-behaved team; Liverpool most respectful!

Chelsea worst-behaved team; Liverpool most respectful!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Data, complied by FA Fair Play delegates who attend every Premier League match, shows Chelsea have the least respect towards match officials, the Telegraph reported.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

A Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance, a source at the Games said on Sunday, in a potential major blow to Russia's efforts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal.

Reckitt to relaunch condoms as JV fight ends

Reckitt to relaunch condoms as JV fight ends

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

In 2011, RB and TTK had dragged each other to court over TTK-LIG, the joint venture set up for manufacturing condoms.

Tamil woman activist released in Sri Lanka

Tamil woman activist released in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

50-year-old Balendra Jeyakumari's release came days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.

A united Europe is the world's oldest project

A united Europe is the world's oldest project

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'The project of a united Europe has constantly been made and remade.' 'The national borders have changed many, many times and so have the languages.' 'Britain's exit is only the latest episode in this long history,' says Aakar Patel.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

Rahul served notice over 'British citizenship'

Rahul served notice over 'British citizenship'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The Parliamentary Ethics Committee, headed by veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani, has issued a show-cause notice to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi asking him to respond to questions on whether he had once declared himself a British citizen.

The world lights up for Christmas

The world lights up for Christmas

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The spirit of Christmas is on show in streets across the world, with Christmas lights displays popping up in people's front yards.

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Thursday:

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

De Boer, who lasted only 77 days as Crystal Palace manager after losing his first four league games in charge with no goals scored, said in an interview on BT Sport that it was "a pity" Mourinho was Rashford's manager because he was not getting enough chances.

'Modi is going to put a major imprint on India's foreign policy'

'Modi is going to put a major imprint on India's foreign policy'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'If his three priorities are the economy, the economy, the economy, then there is need for a stable region, a stable neighbourhood.'

'A rape is a rape, don't politicise such issues'

'A rape is a rape, don't politicise such issues'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath' programme in London also said that people have more expectations from his government because they know that it can deliver.

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Russian steeplechaser Yulia Zaripova has been banned for two and a half years for doping offences, the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA said (www.rusada.ru) on Friday.

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Mumbai comes after Hanoi (Vietnam), Warsaw (Poland), Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) and Bangkok (Thailand).

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Satwik, Chirag eye history and medal at debut CWG

Satwik, Chirag eye history and medal at debut CWG

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

At 17 and 20 respectively, Satwik and Chirag form a formidable pair that has proved its mettle in international badminton, often punching above their weight, only to fall short of podium finishes.

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Victor Conte, the man at the centre of what was the United States's biggest doping scandal, believes the latest drug scandal to rock the sports world is all part of a cover up to protect the bottom line.

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The glittering trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Indian Super League, was unveiled by chairperson of IMG-Reliance, Nita Ambani, in the presence of icon players Alessandro Del Piero and Fredrik Ljungberg among others.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

UK plans new anti-terror law to tackle Islamist extremism

UK plans new anti-terror law to tackle Islamist extremism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The United Kingdom is planning a tougher law to tackle the threat of Islamist terrorism in the country in the wake of the recent beheading of a United States journalist by a suspected British Islamic State militant in Iraq.

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Vienna tops the charts among cities across the world.

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Found in translation: Orwell gets a fresh start in his birthplace

Found in translation: Orwell gets a fresh start in his birthplace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

In a bid to popularise the literary work of legendary British author George Orwell in his birthplace Motihari in Bihar, state authorities have now decided to get some of most well-known books translated in Hindi.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

The secret behind David Rudisha's speed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Kenyan athletes are in danger of hitting the wall unless traditional training methods are replaced with more modern thinking, according to the coach of Olympic 800 metres champion David Rudisha.

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

StanChart extends $30 Million/Year Liverpool sponsorship

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered has extended its sponsorship of Liverpool Football Club for two years, continuing one of the most lucrative deals in English sport.

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Oil fell below $59 a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday, extending a six-month selloff as slowing Chinese factory activity and weakening emerging-market currencies added to concerns about demand.