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ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence sponsors terrorism in Kashmir and it oversees terrorist groups there, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said in the first-ever open acknowledgment by a United States agency that Islamabad is a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'.

Infosys Q1 net rises 33% at Rs 2,289 crore

Infosys Q1 net rises 33% at Rs 2,289 crore

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

IT-major Infosys reported a marginal decline of 1.2 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,289 crore (Rs 22.89 billion) for the quarter ended June 2012. It was Rs 2,316 crore (Rs 23.16 billion) in the previous quarter ended March 31.

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Defending champions Prayag United ended Pune FC's Durand Cup campaign after defeating them 2-0 in the semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.

A week after Dey's murder, Mumbai cops clueless

A week after Dey's murder, Mumbai cops clueless

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

A week after the killing of senior crime reporter J Dey, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Friday admitted that the police were still clueless about the perpetrators.

Kashmiri council seeks Obama's intervention

Kashmiri council seeks Obama's intervention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The petition letter, drafted by council member Ghulam Nabi Fai, has signatures of nearly 1400 persons from the Kashmir Valley. However, not one Kashmiri politician has signed it.

6 night markets in Asia waiting to be explored

6 night markets in Asia waiting to be explored

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

These Asian markets will offer you a cracking night out!

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Somdev wins first tennis gold for India

Somdev wins first tennis gold for India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Somdev Devvarman ensured tennis contributed to India's swelling gold medal tally by winning the much-awaited yellow metal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday. The Indian Davis Cupper beat Australia's Greg Jones 6-4, 6-2 in the men's singles final.

Kashmir issue: Zardari for 'peaceful' resolution

Kashmir issue: Zardari for 'peaceful' resolution

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Violence and militancy were no solution to "political problems," Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said on Monday, as he sought an "honourable, equitable and peaceful resolution" of the Kashmir issue.

Readers' advice: Learn to say no to a cigarette

Readers' advice: Learn to say no to a cigarette

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former smokers share their experiences on how they went about kicking the butt.

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

'Voter turnout proves Arunachal's love for India'

'Voter turnout proves Arunachal's love for India'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

The high voter turnout of 81 percent in the just-concluded assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh has not only proved the people's "patriotic" spirit but also silenced all critics," Governor General (retired) J J Singh said on Sunday.

Irish FA calls on FIFA to replay France play-off

Irish FA calls on FIFA to replay France play-off

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) called on FIFA on Thursday to order a replay of the controversial World Cup playoff against France. France booked their place in next year's finals in South Africa with a 1-1 draw in Paris on Wednesday after striker Thierry Henry handled the ball in the build-up to their goal.

'Qualifying for 2019 Asian Cup is an amazing feeling'

'Qualifying for 2019 Asian Cup is an amazing feeling'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'This is the tournament we play for. We get to rub our shoulders against best in Asia which we don't get many times'

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Odafa antics helps Churchill clinch IFA Shield

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Churchill Brothers clinched their maiden IFA Shield title by beating local giants Mohun Bagan 2-0 in a lop-sided encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Why the MNF lost Mizoram

Why the MNF lost Mizoram

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The return of the Congress to power is the change that has been long awaited. The anti-incumbency factor had stacked up against the MNF. For Pu Zoramthanga, who lost in his home constituency Champhai North and his party, the decade of smooth tongue wagging to save the party failed after they repeatedly did not deliver their promises.

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Rediff.com6 May 2009

A lacklustre Dempo suffered a 1-2 defeat to Syrian side Al Maged in their Group E AFC Cup match in Damascus on Tuesday night. Dempo, who had beaten their opponents 1-0 at home, were outclassed by the Syrian side and could have lost by a bigger margin had not goalkeeper Abhijit Mondal saved at least half a dozen shots on target at the Al Abbassiyin Stadium.

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Dr Singh at the UN: His speech

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The transcript of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

Manjrekar blames Tendulkar for India's failures

Manjrekar blames Tendulkar for India's failures

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said Sachin Tendulkar's repeated failures at the top of the order is hurting India in one-day internationals.

Sensex regains 15K; IT index soars

Sensex regains 15K; IT index soars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The Sensex, after last weeks 9% rally, opened up 109 points at 14,854, on the back of positive cues from the global markets. The index thereafter surged to a high of 15,209 - up 464 points.

Another penny stock shoots to dizzy heights

Another penny stock shoots to dizzy heights

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Sylph Technologies stock rises 100,000% to Rs 800 on re-listing.

'Jehanabad jailbreak due to intelligence lapses'

'Jehanabad jailbreak due to intelligence lapses'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2007

The report said the first-ever jailbreak involving the escape of such a large number of prisoners, particularly Maoist rebels, could have been avoided.

Meet the oldest man in Indian contingent to win a medal at Asian Games

Meet the oldest man in Indian contingent to win a medal at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Pranab Bardhan became the oldest man in Indian contingent to win a medal at the 18th Asian Games as he joined forces with Shibhnath Sarkar to clinch gold in men's pair event of the bridge competition.

Rediff.com CEO Ajit Balakrishnan is IIM-C board ch

Rediff.com CEO Ajit Balakrishnan is IIM-C board ch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, he is the first ex-student of any IIM to be appointed to this position.

Sensex ends up 336 points; realty, banking stocks

Sensex ends up 336 points; realty, banking stocks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The market breadth was fairly bullish - out of 2,776 stocks traded, 1,736 moved up, 971 declined and the rest were unchanged on Monday. The BSE Realty index surged 5.3% to 5,799. The Bankex advanced over 4% to 7,702, and the Oil & Gas index surged 3% to 10,437. The NSE Nifty moved up 91 points to end at 4,620.

Zaheer gets the better of Ganguly

Zaheer gets the better of Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The former India paceman returned with figures of 5-27 as Worcestershire bowled out Northants for 67 in the first innings of the County Championship Division 2 match.

Dola Banerjee misses out on medal

Dola Banerjee misses out on medal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

India's quest for its maiden Asian Games archery medal ended in heartbreak.

Daya Nayak gets bail

Daya Nayak gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Nayak has been asked by the court to report to the investigating officers as and when required.

Ronaldinho drowns in a sea of Brazilian mediocrity

Ronaldinho drowns in a sea of Brazilian mediocrity

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The ever-grinning forward failed to score a goal, restricting himself to his characteristic flicks and shimmies without ever turning them into anything effective.

Ireland friendlies against Brazil, Czechs

Ireland friendlies against Brazil, Czechs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The Irish are preparing for the European qualifying tournament for the 2006 World Cup finals.

Dhoni misses out on century

Dhoni misses out on century

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Wicket keeper batsman M S Dhoni helped Jharkhand reach 159 for four in the first innings against Kerala.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new data comes a day after China and the US signed a long-awaited phase one deal, marking a ceasefire in the 18-month-long trade war which saw the world's two largest economies slap 25 per cent tariffs on about half a trillion-dollar worth of each other's exports. The world's second-largest economy grew by 6.1 per cent last year, its worst performance since 1990, but it remained above the psychologically important mark of six per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India qualify for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

India qualify for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

This is the third time the country has qualified for the continental showpiece.

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India's Ankur Mittal won silver medal in the men's double trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Shotgun Championship, in Moscow, on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

For Ireland to reach the knockout stages at Euro 2016 they must achieve something they haven't done in 28 years - win a game at the European Championship. Martin O'Neill's team face an Italian side already guaranteed victory in Group E and manager Antonio Conte is likely to field many of his reserves, but it remains to be seen if Ireland can end their long winless streak in this must-win game.

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu.

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field