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Ferry service between Dubai and India expanded

Ferry service between Dubai and India expanded

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Dubai-based Vasco Global Maritime, the middle-east arm of Singapore-based Vasco Maritime, is the sole agent for the service in Dubai.

Indian Oil loses Tupras to Shell

Indian Oil loses Tupras to Shell

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Girl raped by jawans, magisterial inquiry ordered

Girl raped by jawans, magisterial inquiry ordered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Two jawans reportedly went to the residence of a private medical practitioner in Gossaigaon sub-division and raped a 21-year-old girl who was undergoing treatment for mental problems, in Assam.

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Sunday.

World's first diamond cricket ball

World's first diamond cricket ball

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

A look at the world's first diamond and gold cricket ball, made with 2704 diamonds and 18 carat gold stitch.

Huge cache of ammunition in Rajdhani Exp

Huge cache of ammunition in Rajdhani Exp

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

5,012 rounds of ammunition were found stashed in five abandoned suitcases in the AS-8 coach of the Dibrugarh-Delhi Rajdhani Express.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

Assam polls: Why the BJP is wooing the Bodos

Assam polls: Why the BJP is wooing the Bodos

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Bodo tribals influence as many as 30 seats. No wonder, national parties are keen to forge alliances with Bodo groups.

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

Australian duo Larkin and Campbell set records at swimming Worlds

Australian duo Larkin and Campbell set records at swimming Worlds

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Mitchell Larkin completed a rare backstroke double and Bronte Campbell won the blue riband women's 100 metres freestyle title as Australia celebrated another golden night at the world swimming championships.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

'Black Cat' commandos likely to join Army, CRPF in Kashmir soon

'Black Cat' commandos likely to join Army, CRPF in Kashmir soon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Their special skills of carrying out house intervention and hostage rescue can act as 'clincher' during a terror siege, the official said.

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

A round-up Wednesday's football news on and off the field.

Languages that are endangered. See the numbers around the world

Languages that are endangered. See the numbers around the world

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Here's a map of the endangered languages from around the world.

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Nations League: Spain held; France down Portugal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Images from the Nations League matches.

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Addressing a massive public rally to celebrate the signing of the accord on January 27 that is expected to bring lasting peace to the troubled state, Modi said now the time was to work together for peace and development of the North-East.

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

EPL PIX: Zaha double earns Palace shock win at Man Utd

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rodriguez whipped Everton in front from the edge of the box, and Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin ensured it was two wins from two in the Premier League so far this season.

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Indian-American scientist develops paper test for cancer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

In a breakthrough, an Indian-American scientist at the prestigious MIT has developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis rates and help people get treated earlier.

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji among world's 50 richest people

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Three Indians - Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji and Dilip Shanghvi - have made it to a global list of 50 wealthiest people that is topped by Bill Gates.

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo

Lower Assam paralysed by calls for separate states

Lower Assam paralysed by calls for separate states

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Life was hit in lower Assam for the second day on Tuesday in three bandhs called to press for Bodoland and Kamtapur, while Karbi Anglong, which had erupted over statehood demand on the lines of Telangana, was slowly limping back to normal.

Eight out of 10 Brits unhappy with their jobs

Eight out of 10 Brits unhappy with their jobs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Almost seven out of 10 Britons admitted they are in their current career for the money and not the love of what they do.

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The euro climbed 1.3 percent against the yen to 135.60 and added 0.7 percent against the dollar to trade at $1.1115.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

Bottom's up! World's LARGEST beer festival is here

Bottom's up! World's LARGEST beer festival is here

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Beer drinkers from around the world gathered in Munich on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the 181st Oktoberfest.

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern close in on title; Wolfsburg stun Leverkusen

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern close in on title; Wolfsburg stun Leverkusen

Rediff.com27 May 2020

IMAGES from the Bundesliga matches played across Germany on Tuesday.

Beckenbauer unaware of money to Qatari firm

Beckenbauer unaware of money to Qatari firm

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Former organising chief Franz Beckenbauer denied any wrongdoing on Saturday in an affair involving the 2006 World Cup in Germany and said he knew nothing of a multi-million payment to a disgraced former FIFA official in Qatar.

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to the the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years even if they do not possess any document.

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

H S Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu entered the second round of the $ 350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.

Gogoi apprises PM, Sonia on statehood stirs in Assam

Gogoi apprises PM, Sonia on statehood stirs in Assam

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Even as the deadline set by agitating All Bodo Students' Union and All-Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union for announcement of dates for tripartite talks by the Centre over their demand for separate state almost comes to an end, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi to apprise them of the situation back home.

Now an anti-statehood movement in Assam

Now an anti-statehood movement in Assam

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

An umbrella organization of several ethnic groups has decided to launch an agitation opposing the statehood demands raised by a number of ethnic groups in Assam. including Bodos, Karbis and Koch-Rajbongshis.

Assam polls: BJP, Cong face challenge to retain seats in third phase

Assam polls: BJP, Cong face challenge to retain seats in third phase

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Electioneering for the third and the final phase of polling in Assam to be held on April 24 in six constituencies - Gauhati, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Mangaldoi and Nowgong -- came to an end on Tuesday afternoon with the election department expecting a high turn out on the basis of overwhelming response of voters in the last two phases of polling in the state.

Assam: Army stage flag march, 3 hurt in police firing

Assam: Army stage flag march, 3 hurt in police firing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Three persons were injured in police firing at Donkamokam, in the violence-ravaged Karbi Anglog Hills district on Friday, even as the army staged flag march in the affected district headquarter town of Diphu.

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bribe for Goa project estimated at $976,630

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

US pharma companies want dialogue with India on IPRs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Top executives of American pharma companies favour "dialogue" with India and "not confrontation" to address their concerns on key issues like the protection of intellectual property (IP) and clinical trials.

Five key factors that will affect BJP in Assam polls

Five key factors that will affect BJP in Assam polls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Mudslinging and verbal attacks will definitely surge once the poll dates are announced, but as with any state, there are some crucial issues which will play a significant role in influencing voters in Assam too, says Devanik Saha.

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Voters brave rain, heat as 4 LS seats, 9 assembly constituencies go to polls

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Allegations of electronic voting machines malfunctioningreturned to haunt the Election Commission as four Lok Sabha seats and nine assembly constituencies went for bypolls on Monday across 10 states with moderate-to-heavy voting amid prestige at stake for the Bharatiya Janata Party as well as opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.