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Iran's dangerous double game

Iran's dangerous double game

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Miami Open: Andreescu pulls off great escape, Venus rolls on

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Open on Thursday

Were terrorists already inside Pathankot air base a day prior to attack?

Were terrorists already inside Pathankot air base a day prior to attack?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The terrorists who struck at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot on Saturday and who are believed to be from Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit may have stationed themselves within the complex since January one itself apparently unnoticed.

Media 'over-projecting' attacks on churches: RSS

Media 'over-projecting' attacks on churches: RSS

Rediff.com9 May 2015

RSS joint general secretary Krishan Gopal also targeted the media for 'over-playing' the issue of atrocities on women in the country.

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was known to take on the pace-battery of West Indies bowlers during his playing days with aplomb, also showed "courage" to save a family during the 1993 Bombay riots.

Clarke to retire from ODIs after World Cup final

Clarke to retire from ODIs after World Cup final

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire from One-day international cricket after Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand. The 33-year-old will, however, continue playing Test cricket.

Bigg Boss 10: Whose picture was Bani hiding?

Bigg Boss 10: Whose picture was Bani hiding?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'Was she missing her boyfriend whose animated t-shirt she fondly wears inside the house?'

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Tunisian security forces arrested nine people linked to the deadly attack on the National Bardo Museum that left 23 dead, scores wounded.

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Several other students were injured in the shooting.

'We are all humans; I just did what was right'

'We are all humans; I just did what was right'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A 24-year-old American who is being hailed as a hero for trying to stop a shooter who killed an Indian in Kansas City, on Friday said it was "actually the right thing to do".

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It is likely to be launched around Diwali

That Lou: A tribute to rock legend Lou Reed

That Lou: A tribute to rock legend Lou Reed

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Paragraphs of prose just didn't feel right, so here is Raja Sen's tribute to rock legend Lou Reed, who passed away on October 27.

Tax row: Messi clueless about how his wealth is managed

Tax row: Messi clueless about how his wealth is managed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Lionel Messi is optimistic his advisers will be able to sort out his tax problems after he and his father were accused of defrauding the Spanish authorities last month.

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Nawaz Sharif in a spot of bother back home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's petition seeking Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's disqualification in connection with the 'Panama Papers' leaks has been sent to the Election Commission, the National Assembly Speaker said on Saturday.

Meet the face of the Jamia students' protest

Meet the face of the Jamia students' protest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ladeeda Sakhaloon from Kannur district in Kerala has become the face of protests by Jamia Millia Islamia students against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act after they stood up to the cops who were chasing down the protesting students and beating them up, and a video of the same has gone viral on social media.

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

A contempt plea alleged that incidents of mob lynching and vigilantism were taking place despite the apex court verdict in this regard.

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Class 12 Hindi paper circulating on social media fake: CBSE

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Two cases have been registered in the paper leak incident so far. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has questioned nearly 60 people, including students and tutors, in this connection.

The Office of Missing Persons

The Office of Missing Persons

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Few debut novels in recent times have been received with such critical applause as Akil Kumarasamy's Half Gods. 'The prose itself is a marvel,' declared The New York Times Book Review. A glimpse of Akil Kumaraswamy's ability to 'distill the mysteries of the human soul', revealed in this excerpt from her story The Office of Missing Persons.

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Mopping up operations were underway at the building.

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Nikesh Arora is indeed paid a lot, networks hard, and has made some punchy bets.

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nothing in this world is permanent. So also in business.' 'And more so in family businesses where family issues often influence business decisions,' point out S Subramanian and Nupur Pavan Bang.

World Cup Blogs: Are too many runs being scored?

World Cup Blogs: Are too many runs being scored?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Messi makes five million euros 'corrective payment' in tax fraud case

Messi makes five million euros 'corrective payment' in tax fraud case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have paid five million euros (4.2 million pounds) to the Spanish authorities after they were accused in June of filing false tax returns, a court statement said on Wednesday.

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, a cup studded with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, a saucer and a spoon, belonging to the 7th Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, were recovered from the accused.

Women cadre part of Maoist group that attacked train

Women cadre part of Maoist group that attacked train

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

"There were some women cadre also in the Maoist contingent that attacked the train on Thursday," Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Law and Order S K Bhardwaj told PTI.

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Officials of the Transport Department, bus drivers and conductors were contacted on Friday night to help the people who were stranded in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar and Aligarh, among other places, he said.

'Wasn't I prophetic': Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

'Wasn't I prophetic': Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

Rediff.com14 May 2019

In 2017, the former Union minister called Modi "neech aadmi" following which he was suspended from the Congress party.

Essar Steel bid: Trouble brews for ArcelorMittal

Essar Steel bid: Trouble brews for ArcelorMittal

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Seeking ArcelorMittal be declared ineligible to bid for Essar Steel, the petition cited Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code which bars promoters of defaulting companies from bidding for stressed assets.

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Volkswagen can pay $18 billion, over time, and retain its credit rating.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

CBI to probe 1993 Mumbai blasts accused's murder, Chhota Rajan named in FIR

CBI to probe 1993 Mumbai blasts accused's murder, Chhota Rajan named in FIR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into the murder of Hanif Kadawala, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case who gave an AK-56 rifle to actor Sanjay Dutt, and registered a case against gangster Chhota Rajan and his accomplices in this regard.

PHOTOS: Inside the Nehrus' homes

PHOTOS: Inside the Nehrus' homes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A rare glimpse into Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan, where the seeds of Indian Independence were sown. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

Congress threatens legal action over Modi's marital status

Congress threatens legal action over Modi's marital status

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Accusing Narendra Modi of misguiding people about his marital status for several years, the Gujarat unit of the Congress threatened to take legal action against him today, for providing false information in the affidavit submitted along with his nomination papers.

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Chennai techie murder suspect attempt suicide before cops nabbed him

Chennai techie murder suspect attempt suicide before cops nabbed him

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

He allegedly attempted suicide when police went to arrest him. He is undergoing treatment at a government hospital, police said.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.