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Revisiting Bhupen Hazarika's Best Works

Revisiting Bhupen Hazarika's Best Works

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Looking at the late singing legend's finest works.

QUIZ: Where in India are these PICS taken?

QUIZ: Where in India are these PICS taken?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

We bring you a series of snapshots from across the nation and you need to tell us where they were taken!

Indices end down amid weak global cues

Indices end down amid weak global cues

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Benchmark share indices ended nearly 2% down on Monday, amid weak cues from Asia and Europe, with index heavyweight Infosys leading the decline

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa completed 50 years of parliamentary politics in July this year. He was elected as a Member of Parliament at the young age of 24 in 1970. He has since been elected president twice and has been appointed prime minister thrice.

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Two senior United States Secret Service agents are being investigated over allegations that they crashed a government car into White House security barricades under the influence of alcohol, a media report said.

Sibal meets US officials to discuss cyber security

Sibal meets US officials to discuss cyber security

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Both sides remained tigh-lipped about the meeting between Sibal and White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt, Christopher Painter as Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Bruce Mcconnell Senior Coordinator for Department Under Secretary Homeland.

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

Tevez makes low-key return to City colours

Tevez makes low-key return to City colours

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Carlos Tevez made a low-key return to action for Manchester City when he completed 45 minutes of a reserve match against Preston North End at the Premier League club's Carrington training ground on Tuesday.

Pakistan wins its first Oscar with Saving Face

Pakistan wins its first Oscar with Saving Face

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The film Saving Face won in the Documentary (Short Subject) category.

Pak has become increasingly radicalised: PC

Pak has become increasingly radicalised: PC

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The first United States-India Homeland Security dialogue began in New Delhi, during which Home minister P Chidambaram and his American counterpart Janet Napolitano deliberated on issues such as mutual assistance in probes such as the Mumbai terror attacks and counter-terrorism.

Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct

Tevez apologises to Man City over conduct

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Manchester City finally got the apology they had been waiting for on Tuesday when striker Carlos Tevez said he was sorry for his behaviour over recent months, setting up a possible return to action at the Premier League club.

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

An Indian fugitive from Canada, who was featured in 'Americas Most Wanted' was finally arrested in California by the California highway patrol, and the police departments in Santa Monica, El Monte, and Los Angeles Homeland Security Investigators agents. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the news on Tuesday.

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Carlos Tevez could stay at Manchester City until the end of the season even though he has not kicked a ball for them since September and is unlikely ever to do so again.

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Twenty-four Indians languishing in Pakistani jails crossed into their homeland from the Wagah border on Friday.

View cases of Indian TVU students fairly: Rao to Clinton

View cases of Indian TVU students fairly: Rao to Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has written to United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking her to view the cases of over 1,000 Indian students affected by the "sham" Tri-Valley University with "understanding" and in a "fair" manner.

9/14 -- we shall never forget

9/14 -- we shall never forget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

This September 14, our Martyrs Day, we pledge that one day we will be back in our homeland, with our heads held high and honour in tact. We will reverse our exodus but only at our own terms and at a time of our choosing. That will be the most appropriate homage to our martyrs, says Lalit Koul

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

US trade mission to visit India next month

US trade mission to visit India next month

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The trade mission will visit Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi between November 26 and December 3, a media release announced.

Osama maintained 'phenomenal security' at Abbottabad hideout

Osama maintained 'phenomenal security' at Abbottabad hideout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Locked down in his Abbottabad hideout which he never left in six years, Osama bin Laden followed 'absolutely phenomenal operations security', and was taken by surprise when attacked by the United States forces, a top American counter-terrorism official has said.

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

How coalmines made Damodar 'the river of agony'

How coalmines made Damodar 'the river of agony'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The degeneration of the health conditions of the people, especially tribal women and children, and water contamination are some of the most serious impacts of coal mining in Jharkhand, notes Nitish Priyadarshi.

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The government of India has signed a peace agreement with a tribal insurgent group from Assam, United People's Democratic Solidarity.

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

'Nikkhil Advani's POW shows a director's deft touch and is a promising start of a great story, top notch acting talent and great behind the scenes production team,' says film director Suparn Verma.

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Two more Hollywood films for Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Baywatch star is in negotiations to join A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic.

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

About 70 Indian students at the University of Northern Virginia, which was raided last month by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcementthe investigative arm of the department of homeland securitymet with Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian embassy in Washington D C who assured them that the government of India and the embassy will "continue with their efforts to try and ensure that the students at UNVA are not victimised in any way."

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2011

California based Tri-Valley University president Susan Xiao Ping Su, finally got arrested early on Monday morning. She has been indicted by the federal grand jury on 33-criminal counts, charging her with wire fraud, mail fraud, visa fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud, use of a false document, making false statements to a government agency, alien harboring, customs enforcement's homeland security investigations.

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, a guerilla outfit headed by its self-styled chairman S S Khaplang, has dictated the Indian and foreign oil companies engaged in oil extraction and fresh exploration work on the soil of Nagaland, "to stop all activities forthwith or face the consequences."

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

"My view is that there is a real cancer within Pakistan, from the standpoint of militant organisations," John Brennan, Assistant to the US President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, said in his speech at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.

'India-Israel ties a work of art in the making'

'India-Israel ties a work of art in the making'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Israel's Ambassador Mark Sofer, will shortly return to his homeland after a four-year-long, eventful stint in India, interacts with rediff readers in the chat room.

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Suresh Veerapu believes that outbreak and pandemic occurrences often do not follow seasonality.

Assamese culture, development on ULFA agenda

Assamese culture, development on ULFA agenda

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Full protection of the identity of Assamese community in their own homeland and major financial package for the rapid development of Assam are the two important issues that were highlighted by the leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom in their nearly two-hour-long familiarisation meeting with the Central government representatives headed by the Union Home Secretary G K Pillai.

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The president of the California-based Tri-Valley University, Susan Xiao-Ping Su, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on the allegations of visa fraud and money laundering that affected nearly 1,500 Indian students.

IMAGES: 'Anxious' Obama monitors Osama hunt live!

IMAGES: 'Anxious' Obama monitors Osama hunt live!

Rediff.com3 May 2011

"We got him," United States President Barack Obama said as soon as it became clear that the special forces were able to kill Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan's Abbottabad.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

After spending over 14 months in jail, 80-year-old ailing Pakistani scientist Mohammed Khalil Chisti was on Wednesday released on bail from Ajmer jail in a two-decade-old murder case and said he wanted to return to his homeland soon.

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta.

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Senator Chuck Grassley on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, seeking investigation into B-1 visa programme, used by companies to hire foreign workers, not subject to the cap and the prevailing wage requirements of the H1-B programme.