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War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Chhole bhaturas instead of cumcumber sandwiches -- diets take a tumble in the tough UP campaign; The star of the Congress Parivar and no it's not Rahul; UP fails to lure Didi; The Desi Boy who reads the The New York Times after campaigning... Gupshup from the Dilli Darbar.

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

Pak court acquits 4 aides of Times Square bomber

Pak court acquits 4 aides of Times Square bomber

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Four men accused of involvement in the botched Times Square bombing carried out by Pakistani- American terrorist Faisal Shahzad in 2010 have been acquitted by a Rawalpindi court as the prosecution failed to prove its case against them. The anti-terrorism court in the Pakistani garrison city on Saturday acquitted Muhammad Shoaib Mughal, Muhammad Shahid Hussain, Humbal Akhtar and Faisal Abbasi.

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

American Sloane Stephens battled back to defeat defending champion Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Shahzad son of retd Air Force officer: Pak Army

Shahzad son of retd Air Force officer: Pak Army

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The Pakistan Army on Wednesday said Faisal Shahzad, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the failed bombing in New York's Times Square, is the son of a retired Air Vice Marshal.

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

Why consumer trust is prime for Britannia

Why consumer trust is prime for Britannia

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The book that Vinita Bali, managing director of Britannia Industries Ltd, is currently reading couldn't be more appropriate: 'Too Big to Fail'. Although that bestseller by New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin tells the inside story of how Wall Street and Washington saved the financial system -- and themselves, its title aptly sums up Bali's own half-a-decade tenure at the Bangalore-based foods conglomerate.

Times Square bomber planned more blasts in NYC

Times Square bomber planned more blasts in NYC

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Pakistani-American terror suspect Faisal Shahzad had planned to attack four other targets if his bid to detonate a car bomb near Times Square in New York was successful, according to a television channel. Other locations that he intended to attack were Rockefeller Centre, Grand Central Terminal, the World Financial Centre and the Connecticut headquarters of defence contractor Sikorsky. Sikorsky manufactures helicopters for the US military, including the Black Hawk.

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The settlement was among the largest in a case of police misconduct and was announced as Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on Floyd's neck, has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that some managers were being asked to "draw up lists of employees to cut."

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Air India 'peeing' incident: Experts call for stricter punishment

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Air India's handling of an incident in which an inebriated male flier allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger suggests an urgent need for stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers, according to legal and aviation experts.

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Sandra Bullock wins Screen Guild Awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

A look at the winners at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Baffled Bolt wins 200 in sluggish time

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A baffled Usain Bolt ran his worst turn ever as he barely won the 200 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix meet in a sluggish 20.29 seconds on a warm, windy day at Randall's Island in New York, on Saturday.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The New York Times, The Washington Post, The BBC and The Guardian, among many other leading foreign media outlets, all carried stories on Chandrayaan-2, India's landmark moon mission.

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'Just because someone ruined your face doesn't mean you stop being beautiful.' 'Life goes on.'

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Witnesses said the motorist had driven against traffic and onto the sidewalk, striking pedestrians.

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Djokovic triumphs in US return; Swiatek shines

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stress-free return to US competition following a two year absence

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Trump also warned Russia that it should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack.

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Bollywood stars love travelling!

US technology killing US troops in Iraq: Report

US technology killing US troops in Iraq: Report

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

American-made computer circuits sold to a trading company in the United Arab Emirates have turned up as detonators in the roadside bombs aimed at US troops in Iraq, a media report said on Wednesday. The finding, according to NYT, set off a clash with Washington last year when the Bush administration cited the diversion of the computer circuits to Iran, and eventually Iraq, as proof that the UAE was failing to prevent US technology from slipping into wrong hands.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

US weapons search team leaves Iraq empty-handed

US weapons search team leaves Iraq empty-handed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

Another group assigned with the task of disposing off chemical and biological weapons is reportedly twiddling its thumbs.

Michael Jordan's Chicago estate fails to sell at auction

Michael Jordan's Chicago estate fails to sell at auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Chicago-area mansion belonging to American basketball star and NBA franchise owner Michael Jordan did not attract a winning bid at an auction on Monday, a spokeswoman said.

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

PM Renzi to travel to New York to watch all-Italian US Open women's final

PM Renzi to travel to New York to watch all-Italian US Open women's final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi dropped his busy weekend schedule and headed to New York on Saturday for the first all-Italian women's final at the US Open.

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

India cites 'inherent limitations' in resolution, abstains from UGA's Ukraine vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India abstained in the UN General Assembly on Thursday on a resolution that underscored the need to reach "comprehensive, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, citing the resolution's "inherent limitations" in reaching New Delhi's desired goal of securing lasting peace and ending the conflict which has been raging for one year now.

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

'I'm not God! Can't win every match': Osaka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The former world number one was especially proud of the way she has managed to mould her mindset to deal with tough losses.

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

US Open PIX: Alcaraz wins thriller; Swiatek, Tiafoe in semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

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

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In an internal communication to airlines' employees, he reflected on the urinating incident to say that "the repulsion felt by the affected passenger is totally understandable and we share her distress.

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'If India does venture across the LoC, it will evoke a strong response.'

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

According to e-mails accessed by ANI, the Air India cabin crew supervisor had reportedly sent out emails on November 27 at around 1 pm to the head of the Inflight Service Department (IFSD), base operations in India, Lead HR head of IFSD, and head of the northern region of IFSD and of complaints (customer care), informing them about the incident.