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Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Delhi HC dismisses plea to scrap AAP's registration

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The court dismissed a plea seeking cancellation of registration of AAP for allegedly using forged documents.

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The Chinese Communist party has not closed its door of contacts and negotiation with the Dalai Lama, a senior Communist leader wrote recently. Former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade explains what the thinking on Tibet is likely in Beijing.

BJP's nationalism is not for all Indians

BJP's nationalism is not for all Indians

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'It is only for a particular kind of Indian. The thing is: Even some of those types of Indians do not like it,' says Aakar Patel.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Soon, take a hovercraft over Yamuna to the Taj

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Govt to introduce an hovercraft on the Yamuna river.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

PBL: Hyderabad beat Bengaluru 3-2

PBL: Hyderabad beat Bengaluru 3-2

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

India's highest ranked male shutter, Kidambi Srikanth, pulled off an upset victory over former world No 1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia, but his team Bengaluru Hot Guns went down 2-3 to Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League clash in Mumbai on Sunday.

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

FC Goa started their Indian Super League (ISL) football campaign on a convincing note after dispatching Delhi Dynamos 2-0 at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa, on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho extends contract at Man United till 2020

Sports Shorts: Mourinho extends contract at Man United till 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Rediff.com31 May 2016

In the past, several other Indian nationals have been named in such notifications after the Swiss FTA was approached by Indian authorities for information about those people with regard to the pending tax-related probes against them.

Indian diplomacy saw a deterioration in 2016

Indian diplomacy saw a deterioration in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Ties with Pakistan and China which were on the centre stage of Indian diplomacy saw a "deterioration" in the year gone by, according to foreign policy experts who feel that the relationships are unlikely to see any forward movement in the new year.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

'Human beauty and cruelty go hand in hand'

'Human beauty and cruelty go hand in hand'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

If Han Kang wrote only about cruelty and suffering, readers might respect her writings and her conscience, but her novels would not be as loved as they are by readers across the world, says Nilanjana Roy

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.

Jr World C'ship: Indian boxers punch their way into quarters

Jr World C'ship: Indian boxers punch their way into quarters

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Indian boxers continue to show their prowess on the international stage. This time it was youngsters Aditya Maan and Ashish who made the country proud at the AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Kiev, Ukraine.

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Wrestling World C'ships: Sandeep scripts historic win with bronze in Greco Roman

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Grappler Sandeep Tulsi Yadav created history by winning India's first-ever medal in the Greco-Roman category of the Senior World Wrestling Championships after beating Serbia's Aleksandar Maksimovic in the 66kg division in Budapest on Sunday.

Dutee to participate at World C'ships after CAS nod

Dutee to participate at World C'ships after CAS nod

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

In her 'gender case' before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, the world's top sports tribunal has suspended IAAF's Hyperandrogenism Policy, under which the AFI suspended Dutee from competitions in 2014.

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'I was present at a meeting where he decided to permit the IAF to strike at Pakistan positions in Kargil, with the caveat that they should not cross the LoC.' 'Confident that the Indian Army would succeed, Mr Vajpayee was positioning himself to tell the world after the Kargil conflict was won that India did not violate the 'sanctity' of the LoC,' recalls Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's envoy in Islamabad in that eventful year, 1999.

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'Thugs is smarter than a lot of 'nationalistic' movies,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Refugee wins over fans in clash with world champion

Refugee wins over fans in clash with world champion

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

When Congolese refugee Popole Misenga stepped out to face the defending world champion in Wednesday's under 90-kilogram Judo competition he figured he'd be on the floor immediately.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Saina thrashes Wang to enter Australian Open final, Srikanth loses

Saina thrashes Wang to enter Australian Open final, Srikanth loses

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Saina Nehwal defeated 2011 World champion and 2012 Olympic silver medallist Yihan Wang 21-8, 21-12 in just over half an hour in the semi-finals.

Foxconn to set up production unit in Maharashtra for $5 bn

Foxconn to set up production unit in Maharashtra for $5 bn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Company signs MoU with state for its three-year plan; ties up with Subhash Ghai firm for content creation

Sindhu sails into maiden semi-final of French Open; Sai Praneeth exits

Sindhu sails into maiden semi-final of French Open; Sai Praneeth exits

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

H S Prannoy had things his way as he beat Denmark's Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in straight games to progress to the men's singles quarter-finals at the French Open Super Series badminton tournament, in Paris, on Friday.

Xi wants to become the most powerful leader on earth

Xi wants to become the most powerful leader on earth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'At the previous 18th party congress, Xi vowed to protect China's 'core' interests.' 'As a result, India faced a barrage of serious incidents on the borders with China -- at Depsang, Chumar, Pangong Tso and Doklam.' 'New Delhi will watch closely the political signals emanating from Beijing this week,' says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Here are some of the best iPhone photos taken this year.

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

FIFA is not responsible for the working conditions of labourers helping to build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, the president of world soccer's governing body Sepp Blatter said.

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

China's Islamic terror problem

China's Islamic terror problem

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Islamic State has declared that the liberation of Islamic Xinjiang from China is an objective. Beijing may well find that Pakistan is unable to assist in any meaningful way,' says China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Denmark Open: Saina shocks Marin, Sindhu loses to Yufei

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Glasgow World Championship bronze medallist Saina got the better of two-time World champion Marin 22-20, 21-18 and in the process avenged her second round defeat to the Spanish ace at the Japan Open.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

Give all details regarding AAP's registration: HC to ECI

Give all details regarding AAP's registration: HC to ECI

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Election Commission to give complete details of registration of the Aam Aadmi Party with it.

'It's the revolution in Indian football that has made me come here'

'It's the revolution in Indian football that has made me come here'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Delhi Dynamos unveiled Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto its marquee manager-cum-player for the second season of the Indian Super League. Manu Shankar/Rediff.com reports

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Kia gets ready for Indian ride

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Why Kia is keen to drive into India? The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

How the Supreme Court standoff can be resolved

How the Supreme Court standoff can be resolved

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'Somebody will need to blow the whistle, call the play to a halt, and convince all players that they belong on the same side of the goal,' says Shekhar Gupta.