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War in Iraq: Three Scenarios

War in Iraq: Three Scenarios

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Such seats would be available on a pre-payment of Rs 500 per passenger on domestic flights and Rs 800 for international travel

Iraq war likely to hit Indian Airlines

Iraq war likely to hit Indian Airlines

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

IA may be hurt badly in case of a US attack on Iraq, which would lead to a massive increase in insurance premium and an additional burden of an estimated 25% hike in ATF prices.

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.

Siddharth Suchde is lone Indian to advance

Siddharth Suchde is lone Indian to advance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

Two others, Saurav Ghosal and Gaurav Nandrajog, lost their matches from winning positions in the second round of the World junior men's squash championship\n\n

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Air India to opt for biz, economy class seats in A320s

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The national airline had incurred a net loss of Rs 5,859.91 crore (Rs 58.59 billion) last fiscal.

US trooper Uday Singh wanted to save the world

US trooper Uday Singh wanted to save the world

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

The 21-year-old India-born US Army trooper was killed in an ambush near Habbaniyah Air Force near Baghdad.

'India supporting terrorism inside Pakistan'

'India supporting terrorism inside Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Pakistan has said it was regrettable that instead of responding to its goodwill gesture, India is "interfering" in its internal matters and accused it of supporting terrorism.

It's a reunion for Abhishek-Aishwarya!

It's a reunion for Abhishek-Aishwarya!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz...

Falcao may quit Manchester United at end of season

Falcao may quit Manchester United at end of season

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Manchester United's on-loan striker Radamel Falcao hinted he could leave the club at the end of the season in search of more regular football.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

Over 6000 Indians languishing in foreign jails

Over 6000 Indians languishing in foreign jails

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Over 6,000 Indians are currently languishing in foreign jails with maximum of 1,400 being lodged in Saudi Arabia, for range of crimes like violation of visa rules, overstay, illegal entry and robbery.

Worried supporters seek unity, launch #UnitedAAP

Worried supporters seek unity, launch #UnitedAAP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

With the rift in AAP deepening, NRI supporters of the party have appealed to its leadership to stand united and resolve all their differences peacefully.

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

IS executioner known as 'Jihadi John' was revealed to be a university graduate from London

Indian Oil to buy extra Kuwaiti, Saudi crude

Indian Oil to buy extra Kuwaiti, Saudi crude

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Indian Oil Corp is taking extra crude from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to make up for the shortfall from Iraq and Nigeria, a company official said.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Anti Terrorism Squad has detained a person in Pune suspecting that he was one of the three missing Mumbai youths suspected to have joined terror outfit Islamic State.

How is each country spending on their military forces?

How is each country spending on their military forces?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

At Rediff Labs, we analysed the data on military expenditure by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Rupee drops further by 20 paise vs USD, ends at 66.66

Rupee drops further by 20 paise vs USD, ends at 66.66

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The domestic currency tumbled by 45 paise or 0.68 per cent in two days.

Asian Shooting C'ship: India take five medals on opening day

Asian Shooting C'ship: India take five medals on opening day

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Indian shooting squad began its campaign at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship on an impressive note as they bagged five medals on day one of competition in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

Hazem el-Beblawi named new Egyptian prime minister

Hazem el-Beblawi named new Egyptian prime minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Hazem el-Beblawi, a liberal economist and Egypt's former finance minister, was on Tuesday appointed as the country's new prime minister in a transitional government as the interim president unveiled a roadmap for fresh polls by early next year to end the raging political crisis.

RIL's Jan oil imports down 14.2% from Dec

RIL's Jan oil imports down 14.2% from Dec

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Reliance imported about 1.09 million bpd in January as it had cut runs at its older 660,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant by about 23 per cent from a year ago.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Find Out: How happy and peaceful is your country

Find Out: How happy and peaceful is your country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the data on happiness, peace and human development for countries all over the world.

'Jihadi John' was a hardworking student, says ex-principal

'Jihadi John' was a hardworking student, says ex-principal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militant "Jihadi John" was a "reasonably hardworking" student and showed no sign of radicalisation, his former UK school principal said on Monday.

3 Mumbai boys go missing; ATS suspects they may have joined ISIS

3 Mumbai boys go missing; ATS suspects they may have joined ISIS

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad has begun its probe into the "disappearance" of three youths, who are suspected to have joined terror outfit Islamic State, from suburban Malwani in Mumbai.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

Govt steps up rescue ops in Iraq; knocking on every door for help

Govt steps up rescue ops in Iraq; knocking on every door for help

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

With the deepening Iraq violence, India has set up three camp offices to facilitate departure of 10,000 Indians from non-conflicting zones even as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has summoned top Indian envoys in Gulf countries for consultations on Sunday.

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Why should India buy olives from Europe when it could do so from the world's largest producers?

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

All you need to know about reforms to be voted on by FIFA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body, FIFA, is expected to pass wide-ranging reforms at a Congress in Zurich next Friday, when a new president will also be elected.

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Money 'collected' as donations from traders in Kolkata nurture Bengal's terror networks.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

KKR captain Gambhir donates Rs 4 lakh for Indian ice hockey team

KKR captain Gambhir donates Rs 4 lakh for Indian ice hockey team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Pained to see the Indian ice hockey team's fund raising campaign in a bid to participate in the IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in Kuwait from April 18-24, the former India opener has taken it as a 'moral responsibility' to support the sport.

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Sports Shorts: Barcelona star Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial

Rediff.com24 May 2017

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

Oil dips to 11-year low as supply balloons

Oil dips to 11-year low as supply balloons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

While consumers have enjoyed lower fuel prices, producers have cut spending and thousands of jobs

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Ex-IOC official Carrard to head FIFA reform task force

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA have turned to the man who helped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) out of their corruption crisis, appointing Swiss Francois Carrard as chairman of their reform committee.

Former TERI chief R K Pachauri gets bail, allowed to travel abroad

Former TERI chief R K Pachauri gets bail, allowed to travel abroad

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Pachauri was also allowed to travel to Mexico for conferences spanning a month.

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

United States President-elect Donald Trump has formally nominated James Mattis, a retired 4-star Marine Corps general who has long voiced concerns about the threat posed by Iran, as the Defence Secretary to replace Ashton Carter.

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

There's little interest in seed funding now as investors are finding it a risky proposition.