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India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

India name strong squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead the singles challenge, while Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will make the doubles pair for the grass court tie.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Orlando fails to bloom in Kingdom

Orlando fails to bloom in Kingdom

Rediff.com6 May 2005

'Israeli scientist making cancer-sniffing device'

'Israeli scientist making cancer-sniffing device'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A leading Israeli scientist at a premier research institute of the country is developing a 'cancer-sniffing' device, a media report has said.

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Andhra Pradesh government transferred a criminal case lodged earlier against Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao by one of the accused in the cash-for-vote scam

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Muslims around the world are celebrating Islam's biggest holiday with prayers, gifts, traditional visits with family and friends, and feasts. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. In remembrance, Muslim faithful slaughter sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock in an act of sacrifice to show gratitude for their blessings, divide the meat into three equal portions and give some of it to the poor.

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Osama bin Laden got inspiration for the deadly 9/11 attacks from a 1999 plane crash in which an Egyptian airline pilot deliberately downed his plane in the Atlantic Ocean, the Al Qaeda has claimed.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States recognises -- as have Israeli courts -- the legal conclusions relating to individual settlements must depend on an assessment of specific facts and circumstances on the ground.

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The main Rafah border would be tentatively opened on November 25, and construction of a Gaza seaport would begin.

England players record Ashes anthem

England players record Ashes anthem

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

First Look: Islamic jeans

First Look: Islamic jeans

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Al Quds Jeans have extra large pockets for glasses, trinkets and prayer beads and also feature discreet green seams at the top of the belt loops, in honour of the faith's sacred colour.

Jordan King arrives on 3-day visit; PM receives him at airport

Jordan King arrives on 3-day visit; PM receives him at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The Jordanian King's visit comes nearly three weeks after Modi travelled to Jordan as part of his trip to West Asia, including Palestine.

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Haley warned Americans that a Biden-Harris administration would lead the country on the path of socialism, which has failed everywhere in the world.

TCS to open branch in Israel

TCS to open branch in Israel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Indian IT major Tata Consultancy Services will open a branch in Israel within six months and has already chosen a local manager.

India: Global leader in junk mail

India: Global leader in junk mail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

India is the global leader in junk mails with a whopping 91 per cent of all its electronic mail messages constituting spam, but ranks lowest in incidence of viruses, a media report said in Jerusalem.

US challenges Israeli security fence construction

US challenges Israeli security fence construction

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

US challenges construction of security fence outside Jerusalem

Israeli detective to probe Beckham affair

Israeli detective to probe Beckham affair

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Moshe Buller has been hired by a "wealthy female relative" of Victoria Beckham to investigate the alleged Beckham-Rebecca Loos affair.

Israeli firm to build shopping malls in India

Israeli firm to build shopping malls in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

An Israeli firm, Elbit Hadmaya, is planning to invest billions of dollars in India to build shopping malls, a media report in Jerusalem said on Tuesday.

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

Putin makes history in Israel

Putin makes history in Israel

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

India, Israel to boost trade ties

India, Israel to boost trade ties

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

In a boost to India's economic ties with Israel, both countries have agreed to promote customs cooperation, establish a joint research and development fund

Grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit to Rajghat: Netanyahu on Day 2

Grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, visit to Rajghat: Netanyahu on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

After having an eventful first day in India, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun his second day of his six-day visit. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol and received his 'friend' Netanyahu at the airport following which they made their way to Teen Murti Chowk, which was officially renamed Teen Murti Haifa Chowk. The day ended with a private dinner between the two world leaders. Here's what Netanyahu is up to on his second day.

World Cup Preview: Argentina must overcome own demons to beat Iceland

World Cup Preview: Argentina must overcome own demons to beat Iceland

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Argentina start as hot favourites to beat Iceland in their opening World Cup Group D match on Saturday but the toughest opponent for the runners-up four years ago may be themselves rather than the tiny tournament debutants.

What is the big deal about Friday's blue moon?

What is the big deal about Friday's blue moon?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Come Friday, and you will have an opportunity to gaze upon a blue moon -- this would be a somewhat rare occurrence that has nothing to with the moon's colour.

Pak-Israel love story: Not kosher?

Pak-Israel love story: Not kosher?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

A Pakistan-born woman, who spent some time in Tel Aviv recently, sees a future for herself in Israel.

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The Israeli whistleblower says Kennedy was assassinated due to "pressure he exerted on then head of government, David Ben-Gurion, to shed light on Dimona's nuclear reactor".

Intel, Motorola may shift to India

Intel, Motorola may shift to India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Intel and Motorola might dump Israel in favour of India and China as the hub of their activities, the Israeli representative of global IT consulting firm Gartner said.

US airstrike destroys second site of ISIS cash reserves

US airstrike destroys second site of ISIS cash reserves

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

US warplanes have reportedly destroyed a large ISIS bank in Iraq's Mosul city housing an estimated Rs 305 crore.

Islamic State cuts back jihadis' wages after suffering loss of territory

Islamic State cuts back jihadis' wages after suffering loss of territory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The dreaded ISIS has decided to cut the salaries of its fighters by half blaming the "exceptional circumstances", a sign of worsening financial situation of the outfit.

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India has said the current crisis in Gaza can be resolved through a negotiated political settlement and dialogue remains the "only viable option" to effectively address issues confronting the region and its people.

Napoleon was the first Zionist: Book

Napoleon was the first Zionist: Book

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

'Napoleon was the first to see the Jews as a political force in the international arena," Prof Mordechai Gichon of Tel Aviv University says in his book, Napoleon in the Holy Land.

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Gaza crisis: 72-hour fragile ceasefire begins

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

An uneasy 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt between Israel and the Palestinian militant groups began on Tuesday morning after a month of fighting, with Hamas firing a salvo of long-range rockets minutes before the truce, calling them revenge for Israel's "massacres".

Israeli strike kills Hamas leader

Israeli strike kills Hamas leader

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

The militant Palestinian outfit said its unilateral ceasefire declared June 29 stands cancelled.

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militia on Tuesday posted a video showing two Japanese captives, threatening to execute them if their nation's government failed to pay up a ransom of $200 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) within 72 hours.

Scholar Edward Said dies at 67

Scholar Edward Said dies at 67

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Modi said during their talks he and Netanyahu agreed to to do much more together to combat terrorism to protect their strategic interests.