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'I won't join politics'

'I won't join politics'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'Today, moviegoers are in the 13 to 33 age bracket.' 'If people like us have to remain relevant, we have to make movies that cater to them,'

How Indian Mujahideen 2.0 became lethal post Batla

How Indian Mujahideen 2.0 became lethal post Batla

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

A dossier on the Indian Mujahideen, which was prepared following its resurrection post the Batla House encounter, had termed the outfit as a "start to finish jihad factory."

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

The Dileep Saga: It's only the interval, folks!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Like many such cases, this case too would have remained under wraps had the survivor not exposed the villains and the crime they had commited.

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Iran signed a $3 billion deal with Boeing, backed Qatar against the Saudis, scored a big victory in Syria and reached out to Hamas. Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar examines how the Qatar versus Saudi Arabia standoff is quickly changing alignments in the Middle East.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

'Britain created Pakistan'

'Britain created Pakistan'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'The creation of Pakistan was integral to Britain's grand strategy.' 'If they were to ever leave India, Britain's military planners had made it clear that they needed to retain a foothold in the NWFP and Baluchistan because that would provide the means to retain control of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.'

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The plane was last detected in the skies over Greece, about 40 minutes from Athens, according to Sky News Arabia.

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

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Sports Shorts: Kynan raises medal hopes; Pacquiao withdraws from fight with Horn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

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

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.

Gold outlook: Global, India prices to drift lower

Gold outlook: Global, India prices to drift lower

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Historically, tensions in West Asian regions have provided support to gold prices.

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Afghanistan have been granted the Associate membership of the ICC, making it the eighth Asian nation and the 38th overall to get the status.

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Even if someone other than Trump had become president, the US distancing from Pakistan and coming closer to India was already set in motion.' 'With Trump openly declaring his intent to take on Islamic extremism, the days of US political correctness are over,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

India votes to block gay rights at UN

India votes to block gay rights at UN

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

India along with China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE voted against equal rights for gay staffers in UN

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Iran is preparing for a trade and investment boom that could reshape the region after agreeing with world powers to curb its nuclear programme, paving the way for sanctions that have stifled its economy to be lifted.

How private airlines destroyed Indian aviation

How private airlines destroyed Indian aviation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In the previous decade, the government, with Praful Patel as the civil aviation minister, saw the introduction of an irrational 5/20 policy.

Muhammad Ali: 'Greatest' boxer, showman, ambassador

Muhammad Ali: 'Greatest' boxer, showman, ambassador

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

More than 60 years ago, a bicycle thief in Louisville, Kentucky, unknowingly set in motion one of the most amazing sports careers in history.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

She gained strength from sadness. Today, she's mother to 1,500 kids

She gained strength from sadness. Today, she's mother to 1,500 kids

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'Solace' emerged from the heart of a mother who knew what it feels like to be a helpless parent when treatment for a sick child is expensive.

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

After 20 months of hectic negotiations, Iran and six major powers have reached a historic deal to limit Teheran's nuclear programme in return for lifting of sanctions. Let's understand closely what the deal is all about.

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for supporters in the Middle East.

'A lot still needs to be done for the 400 million illiterate Indians'

'A lot still needs to be done for the 400 million illiterate Indians'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Anjuli Pandit wants to use her skills to educate more and more Indians, says Chaya Babu

Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Saudi Arabia's Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died on Friday and his half-brother Salman took over reigns of the world's top oil exporting nation in a smooth transition of power, calling for "unity and solidarity" among Muslims.

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.

The double standards over conversions

The double standards over conversions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The million dollar question that begs for an answer is: Why is it that an amateurish attempt to convert a handful of Muslims by fringe Hindu elements garners so much attention while large scale systematic attempts to subvert Hinduism go unnoticed or are deliberately overlooked? If this is not double standards then what is, asks Vivek Gumaste.

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

'Nice mosquito bite' in Paris

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

At the Paris climate change summit, there is talk of restricting temperature rise to 1.5?C instead of 2?C, which has been negotiated so far. This would give India less space to grow by limiting carbon emissions further, reports Darryl D'Monte, reporting exclusively for Rediff.com from the French capital.

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The United States has increased security at all its major airports and railway stations, and has taken a number of measures, that include temporary closure of its 22 diplomatic missions, following a "very specific" Al Qaeda threat emanating from the Arabian Peninsula.

Asian Athletics Championships: India slip to 6th

Asian Athletics Championships: India slip to 6th

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Asian Games gold medallist Sudha Singh failed to live up to the expectations as India settled for two silver and two bronze medals on a rather disappointing day on Day 3 of the 20th Asian Athletics Championships in Pune on Friday.

Few things that are bothering L&T chief

Few things that are bothering L&T chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

L&T chairman AM Naik is worried about few things.

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

'I still need to win the I-League to call myself a top level coach'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Mumbai FC coach Khalid Jamil looks back on his playing days and the challenge of coaching.

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles

All about the great oil circle

All about the great oil circle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

India's macroeconomic situation has benefited from oil prices' decline.

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The most thrilling, romantic, terrifying, musical and comical tring tring moments!

Football friendlies: Suarez scores on international return; Donovan bids farewell

Football friendlies: Suarez scores on international return; Donovan bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Luis Suarez returned for Uruguay for the first time since his infamous World Cup biting incident and scored in a 1-1 friendly draw against Saudi Arabia.

India at Asian Games: Women shooters, Pallikal win bronze; Ghosal makes final

India at Asian Games: Women shooters, Pallikal win bronze; Ghosal makes final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Shooters continued to deliver medals for India at the 17th Asian Games with the trio of Heena Siddhu, Rahi Sarnobat and Anisa Sayyed cliching a bronze in the women's 25m pistol event in Incheon on Monday.

India's C'wealth Games showing raises hope for big medal haul at Asiad

India's C'wealth Games showing raises hope for big medal haul at Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The haul of 64 medals at the Commonwealth Games, in July-August, which included 15 gold, should act as the ideal springboard for the Indian contingent to better its medal tally at Guangzhou, China, four years ago.

The Tireless Prime Minister

The Tireless Prime Minister

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

'There was never really a doubt, but now it can be conclusively stated that the prime minister has unusual mental and physical stamina,' says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com who is covering Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

'People don't know me and they don't care'

'People don't know me and they don't care'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'I don't say no to Salman Khan. He is a very important part of my life. He is my in-case-of-emergency-please-contact person,' Nikhil Advani tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com