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MF Husain: Join us as we pay condolences

MF Husain: Join us as we pay condolences

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Join us as we pay our condolences.

Focus on reinstatement of TVU students: US

Focus on reinstatement of TVU students: US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

The United States has said it is currently focusing on the reinstatement of those students not implicated in the ongoing investigations into the visa scam by the California-based Tri Valley University.

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'As for tricky relations with China, India needs less of summitry type event management and more anticipatory analysis and management of events,' says Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati.

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The 22-year-old from Odisha has long lived with the condition which naturally produces high testosterone levels and for a year saw her unable to run in International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) competition.

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dozens of UK-based Baloch and Sindhi protesters gathered outside the Chinese embassy in Londonand held a protest against Pakistan and China.

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Kashmiri Pandits in the US have appealed to President Barack Obama to take up their cause and the need to protect their fundamental rights in the Valley during his meetings with top Indian leadership.

Immigrants fazed by host country's laws

Immigrants fazed by host country's laws

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Diplomats in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and other places have expressed their disquiet at the way Indian students have been treated like potential fugitives--even criminals--only because of irregularities in the way their university was run. It is not clear how much success they have had in helping Indian students, who are still paying thousands of dollars in bail.

Musharraf to return to Pakistan in March 2012

Musharraf to return to Pakistan in March 2012

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has announced he will return to his homeland no later than March 23 next year to participate in the 2013 general elections, despite facing possible arrest in the country. "I am going to land in Lahore on March 23, 2012, if not earlier -- but not later," he told mediapersons in Dubai.

'It is a frightening time in Pakistan'

'It is a frightening time in Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

In an interview to rediff.com's Abhishek Mande, Pakistani author Kamila Shamsie also spoke extensively about what it means to be a writer in Pakistan, the state of her country and how the post-Salman Taseer society is throwing up some rather unusual icons, icons like Veena Malik.

US varsity scam: 'I have committed no crime!'

US varsity scam: 'I have committed no crime!'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Ritu Jha speaks to some Indian students who have been at the receiving end of the Tri-Valley University scam in the United States.

US mulls releasing pictures of Osama's corpse

US mulls releasing pictures of Osama's corpse

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The White House on Tuesday said that it was weighing whether to release pictures of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's corpse to put at rest speculation and disbeliefs in some quarters about the death of world's most wanted fugitive.

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Hackers believed to be working for the Chinese military breached the United States government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees.

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Lashkar is a terror proxy of ISI: US lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

"We should make it clear to Pakistan that any LeT attack upon our homeland, they will bear responsibility for that because of their close relationship between ISI and LeT," Congressman Peter King said during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

More Indian Americans heading back home

More Indian Americans heading back home

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

According to a study a growing number of Indian Americans are returning to their homeland in search of better prospects.

A 'Balle Mataram' for Team India

A 'Balle Mataram' for Team India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Nishant Kollu a resident of New Jersey has produced an anthem -- 'Balle Mataram' --dedicated to the Indian cricket team.

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A search of Ardebili's computer had revealed email communication between Ardebili and Vikramaditya, culminating in Vikramaditya forwarding a price quote and bank account information to Ardebili for various items, including digital microwave radios, the statement said.

US secy Napolitano pays tribute to 26/11 victims

US secy Napolitano pays tribute to 26/11 victims

Rediff.com24 May 2011

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on Tuesday paid tribute to the martyrs and victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks by laying a wreath at a police memorial in south Mumbai.

Al Qaeda's quest for nuke remains strong today: US

Al Qaeda's quest for nuke remains strong today: US

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

"Al Qaeda is especially notable for its longstanding interest in weapons-usable nuclear material and the requisite expertise that would allow it to develop a yield-producing improvised nuclear device," said John Brennan, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Counter-terrorism and Homeland Security, on Monday.

Aishwarya, Abhishek celebrate Aaradhya's birthday

Aishwarya, Abhishek celebrate Aaradhya's birthday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

It was a call from his conscience -- a call which urged Bhaichung Bhutia to take mainstream football to his homeland Sikkim.

The trauma of Kashmiri Pandits - III

The trauma of Kashmiri Pandits - III

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

'We are puppets. We have to go where the government takes us.' Archana Masih reports on Kashmiri Pandits facing a third migration after they fled their homeland in the late 1990s.

US President Trump calls Vegas shooting 'pure act of evil'

US President Trump calls Vegas shooting 'pure act of evil'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception Room, the US president also announced he would visit Vegas on Wednesday to meet the victims and the families.

Praful Patel didn't ask for apology: US

Praful Patel didn't ask for apology: US

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Civilian Aviation Minister Praful Patel did not ask for an apology when he met United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in Montreal for being questioned by immigration authorities at the Chicago airport. "He (Patel) didn't ask for an apology, but we did talk about what is needed in both countries to make sure that air travel remains safe," Napolitano said.

80 pc chance of terror striking Delhi CWG!

80 pc chance of terror striking Delhi CWG!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Sunday's attack on tourists in Delhi just days ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi has put a question mark on the security preparedness of the city.

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leaders from South Asian and Arab American communities and from religious groups met recently with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss joint efforts against domestic extremists. They also brought up concerns over discrimination and racial and religious profiling in the wake of rules imposed after the Christmas Day terrorism attempt by Nigerian suicide bomber Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab.

I never promoted terror: Zakir Naik

I never promoted terror: Zakir Naik

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'My aim has always been to foster communal peace and harmony'

AI's US-bound flyers can't carry 'powder-like substance' in handbags

AI's US-bound flyers can't carry 'powder-like substance' in handbags

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The Air India directive to its passenger said 'carriage of any powder or powder-like substance in hand or carry-on baggage which is 350 ml or larger is prohibited'.

Al Qaeda's core is in Pak, remains big threat: US

Al Qaeda's core is in Pak, remains big threat: US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

In 2009, Al Qaeda's core in Pakistan remained the most formidable terrorist organisation targeting the US homeland and it has proven to be an adaptable and resilient terrorist group, the annual Country Reports on Terrorism released by the US Department of State of Thursday has said.

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Andrea Pirlo says he has no hard feelings towards Italy coach Antonio Conte after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for next month's European Championship in France.

Delhi's Tibetans find their political voice

Delhi's Tibetans find their political voice

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Thursday's Lok Sabha elections will be a landmark for Tibetan youth as they finally get the right to vote in their adopted homeland, reports Anshul Gupta.

Terror threat won't affect Obama's Asia trip: US

Terror threat won't affect Obama's Asia trip: US

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

The latest terrorist plot unearthed in the United States would have no impact on American President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to India and other Asian nations, the White House said on Saturday. "Whenever the President travels, we take a very careful look at what the threat environment might be and look at what the terrorist environment is. So we are taking this into account, but at this point there is no effect," said John Brennan, assistant to the president.

LeT could soon become the No. 1 terror outfit: US

LeT could soon become the No. 1 terror outfit: US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The US believes Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, responsible for the horrific Mumbai terror attacks on 26/11 and several other terrorist acts in India, could soon replace Al Qaeda as the number one worldwide terrorist threat or at the very least compete with Osama bin Laden's global Terror Inc.

Trump slams dirty restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Trump slams "dirty" restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The US president suggested that the "dirty" eatery "badly needs a paint job" and must focus more on cleaning its "filthy canopies, doors and windows".

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

A Congressional committee has moved ahead with the process to issue subpoenas for Tareq and Michele Salahi, after the Virginia refused to turn up for testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

A British court was told that homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia and carries death penalty, which could well be applied if the 34-year-old Prince's family decide that he has brought shame on them, The Sun reported.

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!

Indian firms ink 8 deals with US counterparts

Indian firms ink 8 deals with US counterparts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

MoUs range across pharma, telecom, IT and homeland security.

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"We're going to be signing an executive order in a little while... We've got to be keeping families together," Trump said, as he met lawmakers on the issue.