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Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in reserve and can at will bring into play, and despite the mutual distrust in Russian-American relations, they are proponents of detente, quintessentially, who take their mission deadly seriously, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential data earlier this week.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

DoT calls advisory group meet on net neutrality on April 27

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

MAG was constituted by Department of Electronics and IT in February 2014.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

How did marquee Dalal Street investors fare in the Jan-Mar quarter that saw the BSE Sensex tank 10 per cent?

70 Indian passports stolen from San Francisco

70 Indian passports stolen from San Francisco

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

About 70 Indian passports have reportedly been stolen from BLS International, a private company in San Francisco, to which the Indian consulate has outsourced various visa and passport related services.

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A gunman opened fire on Friday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport in Florida, causing multiple fatalities, officials said.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours.

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

ATP Cup PIX: Tsitsipas thumps out-of-sync Zverev

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The hosts had blanked Germany in their opening tie and became the first to seal a quarter-final spot with their second 3-0 win in the inaugural team event.

'India and Pakistan need to get along'

'India and Pakistan need to get along'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

'Whatever the two countries are doing these days, on the diplomatic front and on their borders, that hostility is not sustainable.' 'Today's world doesn't approve it.'

Orlando nightclub shooter was radicalised online

Orlando nightclub shooter was radicalised online

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that Omar Mateen, responsible for the killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub, did not appear to be part of any terrorist cell or group.

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

US to revoke work permits to spouses of H-1B holders in 3 months

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The move will have a major impact on Indian women as they are the major beneficiary of the Obama-era rule.

Day after bombing, New Jersey rocked by explosion

Day after bombing, New Jersey rocked by explosion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The explosion was the second in New Jersey since Sunday. It came as developments continued moving quickly more than 24 hours after a bombing injured 29 people in Manhattan.

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Events to keep an eye out for...

Telangana fallout: Protests intensify in Kokrajhar for new state

Telangana fallout: Protests intensify in Kokrajhar for new state

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Train services were paralysed in Assam as several Bodo outfits resorted to a 12-hour railway blockade in Kokrajhar while violence continued for the third day in Karbi Anglong as ethnic groups stepped up their demand for a separate state on the lines of Telangana.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

"We've vetting very, very strongly. Very, very strongly. But we need help, and we need help by getting that executive order passed," he said.

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The government said if the apex court considers it necessary to lay down guidelines for mainstream electronic and print media, it is the 'need of the hour' that the exercise should start first with web based digital media.

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Russia has over the past three years provided four Mi-35M combat and cargo helicopters to Pakistan and the militaries of the two countries also held joint drills codenamed 'Friendship'.

Xiaomi apologises for unauthorised personal data access

Xiaomi apologises for unauthorised personal data access

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Xiaomi Inc said it had upgraded its operating system to ensure users knew it was collecting data from their address books after a report by a computer security firm said the Chinese budgetsmartphone maker was taking personal data without permission.

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Double blow to Trump as ex-aides face prison for multiple financial crimes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The extraordinary admission on Tuesday came the same day as Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was convicted of five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to disclose a foreign bank account. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the remaining 10 counts, and the judge declared a mistrial on those charges.

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

As FIIs pull out of road projects, doubts have surfaced about the future of new highways and roads

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

West Bengal riots: Mamata announces judicial probe, attacks BJP

West Bengal riots: Mamata announces judicial probe, attacks BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The CM also accused the Modi government and the BJP of trying to disturb peace.

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.' 'There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.' 'But Modi is different.'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Today you have 30 to 40 per cent of bureaucrats who are not parrots of the government, but what happens if you change the system?' 'If implemented, this can disrupt the system, which will have more adverse consequences than demonetisation.'

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

He said his administration is going to enforce 'Hire American' rules that are designed to protect jobs and wages of workers in the United States.

H-1B system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna

H-1B system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Let's fix the system, end the abuses but make sure we recognise the role of immigrants in creating jobs: Khanna.

Djokovic plays pantomime villain in US Open final to cap great season

Djokovic plays pantomime villain in US Open final to cap great season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'As a father and a husband, experiencing a different variety of things in my life, it's a completely different approach to tennis today. I feel more fulfilled. I feel more complete as a player today than I was in 2011. Physically stronger, mentally more experienced and tougher as well'

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 years

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected to go up by Rs 7,000-8,000 at a time when sentiment is poor.

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

PHOTOS: 2 Charlie Hebdo attack suspects located in North France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cherif Kouachi and Said Kouachi, the two brothers suspected of having attacked the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killing 12, were spotted in northern France on Thursday.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

Minister part of $1million bribe to win Goa project: US firm

Minister part of $1million bribe to win Goa project: US firm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A New Jersey-based construction management firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials several crores of rupees to win two major water developmental projects in Goa and in Guwahati.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.