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Canada may end arms embargo against Pak

Canada may end arms embargo against Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Canada had prohibited military exports to Pakistan in May, 1998, after the country's first nuclear weapons test. MacKay said that he and Pakistani defence officials also agreed to resume a co-operation deal, the Military Training Assistance Programme.

Innovation from India: The next big wave

Innovation from India: The next big wave

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Innovative companies the world over are discovering the research and development advantages to be found in India

What Rishi Kapoor was like on his last film

What Rishi Kapoor was like on his last film

Rediff.com4 May 2020

His sister has passed away. 'We were planning to reschedule the shoot according to his convenience, but he said, "No. The one thing I have learnt from my father is the show must go on".'

Beauty lessons from past recessions

Beauty lessons from past recessions

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Neither recessions nor world wars have deterred women from indulging in beauty products, writes Valentina Zannoni.

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The deal, which will kick in after the holiday season, in January, will give Apple more visibility among online buyers in India. The partnership could help Apple take on Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, which has become one of the leading player in the premium smartphone market thanks to Amazon.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Shubhankar finishes tied-7th at Italian Open

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Indian golfer rounded off the week with a three-under 68 for a total of nine-under 275 to finish tied seventh at the Italian Open

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Shuttlers Jwala-Ashwini advance to Canada Open semis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Commonwealth Games silver medallist pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa progressed to the semi-finals of the Canada Open badminton tournament after claiming straight sets win over Chan Kaka Tsz Ka and Yuen Sin Ying in their women's doubles contest.

Scarlette's mother admits knifing a sex pest

Scarlette's mother admits knifing a sex pest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

Fiona MacKeown, mother of British schoolgirl Scarlette Keeling, who was found dead on a beach in Goa, has admitted that she was imprisoned for a year as a teenager for stabbing her employer after he allegedly tried to force himself on her friend, local media reported on Saturday. "It's something that happened, and I learnt a lot from it," 43-year-old MacKeown told The Times. "But it has no relevance to Scarlette's case," she said.

Hussey wants spinner for Tests

Hussey wants spinner for Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Mike Hussey has asked Australian selectors to choose a specialist spinner for the first Test against India starting December 26 and hoped leg-spinner Stuart MacGill will be able to make the cut.

India's Sunil Joshi is Bangladesh's spin bowling coach

India's Sunil Joshi is Bangladesh's spin bowling coach

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Joshi, who took 110 wickets for India in 15 Tests and 69 One-Day Internationals from 1996-2001, had already began working with the bowlers ahead of the first Test starting in Dhaka on Sunday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board told local media.

11-year-old Brazilian shatters skating record in lockdown

11-year-old Brazilian shatters skating record in lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Gui Khury was already the youngest skateboarder to complete the 900-degree turn, a feat he pulled off aged eight.

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

In India, Apple users purchase entertainment content from other websites, at times from legitimate portals, but mostly end up buying pirated content in India.

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The extradition request to Indian authorities was finally made last July and thus he was later arrested and is currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail.

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents us all the numbers that matter in T20 World Cup 2021.

Chat@2: How to secure your bank account

Chat@2: How to secure your bank account

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of HDFC Bank, Sameer J Ratolikar, will answer all your queries about secure banking in an online chat with readers on April 27, between 2 pm and 3 pm.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Warne wants three-pronged spin attack for Ashes

Warne wants three-pronged spin attack for Ashes

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

He thinks Australia can capitalise on England's weakness against quality spin bowling.

Who is Lauren Sanchez, the new woman in Jeff Bezos' life?

Who is Lauren Sanchez, the new woman in Jeff Bezos' life?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The former news anchor is reportedly dating the world's richest man.

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Apple may launch much-awaited iPhone 6, smartwatch on Sept 9

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Tech giant Apple is expected to unveil a larger screen version of its popular iPhone along with its first smartwatch on September 9 in its hometown in Cupertino, California.

Surface 3 may replace laptops, says Microsoft

Surface 3 may replace laptops, says Microsoft

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The company announced the launch at its 'small' Surface event, but didn't launch the Surface Mini rumored to debut at the presentation.

Hollywood stars pay tribute to Harold Ramis

Hollywood stars pay tribute to Harold Ramis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Hollywood stars pay tribute to Harold Ramis

How your travelling experience will change for the better

How your travelling experience will change for the better

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

India will shortly unveil a 'One Nation-One Card policy' for public transport that will entail connectivity between various modes of transport

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

No conflict between Balco & Mott, says govt

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The government said on Monday there was no conflict of interest between Sterlite Group and Dalal Mott MacDonald, which was engaged by SBI Caps for valuation of residual stake in Balco.

Jobless in India? Go abroad

Jobless in India? Go abroad

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Three summers ago, I went to Holland to play club cricket. I was less confident than I am now but was ready to do anything to make some money, writes Aakash Chopra.

McDonald's vs Vikram Bakshi: Curtain comes down on the 6-year dispute

McDonald's vs Vikram Bakshi: Curtain comes down on the 6-year dispute

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The two parties have also approached the Delhi high court pleading that two earlier court orders be modified allowing Bakshi to sell his shares in Connaught Plaza Restaurant to McDonald's India.

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Will the flaw discovered in Intel chips impact your PC and phone?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Find out which devices are most vulnerable.

When Deano spoke to Rediff

When Deano spoke to Rediff

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'India's strength is batting and it is under attack right now. It is time to stand up and be counted.'

Hussey praises tailenders

Hussey praises tailenders

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Jaques called into Australia squad

Jaques called into Australia squad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Australia complete whitewash

Australia complete whitewash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 80 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash on Thursday.

10 odd photos that you simply have to see

10 odd photos that you simply have to see

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

It's truly a wonderfully weird world around us.

Australia crush World XI

Australia crush World XI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The condition of former President Nelson Mandela is critical, the South African presidency has said, two weeks after the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon was admitted to a hospital with a recurrent lung infection. President Jacob Zuma and African National Congress deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mandela on Sunday evening, Mac Maharaj, presidential spokesman, said in a statement.

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

One needs to sweat it out for 59 minutes to earn Rs 59 to buy a large-sized 'Big Mac' burger from the McDonald's outlet in Delhi, a latest study says.

Briton shot in Kabul

Briton shot in Kabul

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

'Steven MacQueen, who was working for the [Afghan] Ministry of Rural Development and Rehabilitation, was killed last night,' British embassy press officer Colin Ball said.

Bracken in team for first West Indies Test

Bracken in team for first West Indies Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Pace bowler Nathan Bracken has been named ahead of legspinner Stuart MacGill for Australia in the first Test.

ICC T20 rankings: 'Trickster' Chahar jumps 88 places

ICC T20 rankings: 'Trickster' Chahar jumps 88 places

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Batsmen from Papua New Guinea, Oman and UAE leap to find place in top-50

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The real estate developer may have deferred its IPO and realty may be in the dumps, but that hasn't stopped it from making acquisitions worth Rs 12,000 crore.