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Bangladesh surrender initiative

Bangladesh surrender initiative

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

They bowled out Pakistan for 175, but lost quick wickets in their second innings in the third Test.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in first ODI

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in first ODI

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 138 runs in the first one-day international on Tuesday.

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for 3rd straight term

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Hasina, the president of the Awami League, won the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory even as the Opposition rejected the "farcical" polls marred by violence that claimed 17 lives, making it one of the deadliest polls in the country's history.

Leaders from SAARC countries, including Pak attend Vajpayee's funeral

Leaders from SAARC countries, including Pak attend Vajpayee's funeral

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

"You can change friends but not neighbours," Atal Bihari Vajpayee famously said this 15 years ago.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

FBI to help probe murder of Avijit Roy in B'desh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The FBI will help Bangladesh probe the brutal killing of the prominent American blogger-writer

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Experts trace the reasons for the 26/11 attacks to the Pakistan's military interest in three key areas: Kashmir, Afghanistan and nuclear armaments.

No breakup threat with Sena, govt will complete 5yrs: Fadnavis

No breakup threat with Sena, govt will complete 5yrs: Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Fadnavis said there is no situation where Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and the BJP have to part ways.

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Bangladesh police get custody of 3 suspects in bloggers' murders

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Three suspected Al Qaeda-linked militants, including a British national who masterminded the recent brutal murders of two prominent secular bloggers, were today remanded to police custody for seven days by a court here for interrogation.

Pak's U-turn on Hurriyat leaders' release in 2000 surprised US

Pak's U-turn on Hurriyat leaders' release in 2000 surprised US

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Pakistan's ruler Pervez Musharraf and his top diplomats made a U-turn on talks with India after the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee released Hurriyat leaders in early 2000 as part of his peace initiatives on Kashmir, according to a declassified US cable.

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November.

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Although conventional political wisdom would decree that the construction of a 'magnificent' Ram temple at his 'birth-place' would bring the BJP a big yield of votes in the prospective elections, its leaders know by now that the mandir must not exist in isolation in its game plan, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Hamid Anasari's was not talking of reservation for the whole religious community to which he too happens to belong. Yet, sections of media chose to put words into his mouth and then subject him to the criticism he never deserved. This does not augur well for our media or democracy, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Bangladeshi court postpones senior Jamaat leader's execution

Bangladeshi court postpones senior Jamaat leader's execution

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday night granted a last minute reprieve to senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah, staying his execution shortly before he was to be hanged for genocide during the country's 1971 liberation war.

Shiv Sena disrupts play by Pakistani actors in Gurgaon

Shiv Sena disrupts play by Pakistani actors in Gurgaon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Shiv Sainiks climbed atop the stage at an open air theatre and shouted slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Pakistan Murdabad' and disrupted the show for about 5-10 minutes.

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The much-anticipated talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpart Shahryar Khan will not take place, on Monday, after Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party,

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

"What sort of nationalism was displayed while backing 1993 blasts accused actor Sanjay Dutt," BJP Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar said, alluding to late Bal Thackeray's support to the actor.

'Sena should respect others' freedom of expression': Kulkarni

'Sena should respect others' freedom of expression': Kulkarni

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Sudheendra Kulkarni on Tuesday described himself as an "agent of peace" and asked Shiv Sena to respect other people's freedom of expression.

Tight security at Mumbai venue ahead of Kasuri's book launch

Tight security at Mumbai venue ahead of Kasuri's book launch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Elaborate arrangements at the check points before one enters the actual venue have been put in place to check the baggage and identity of the general public and media entering the venue.

Games Spies Play

Games Spies Play

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'Why has the rhetoric gone down on the Indian side, Durrani wondered aloud.' 'I said because almost total normalcy and peace had returned on the ground in Kashmir,' recalls Shekhar Gupta. 'The general gave me that career spook's laser look. And he said: "That situation on the ground can change in no time".' 'This was precisely when the Pakistanis began their first incursions into Kargil.' 'Durrani had been retired for five years.' 'But once the ISI boss, you are always in the know.'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

The canary and the deep State

The canary and the deep State

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

'A close look at the time-lines tells you that exactly as the back-channel negotiations were in their most crucial stage, "somebody" was planning the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai,' says Shekhar Gupta questioning Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's account of a peace deal with India.

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fire at the factory was still not doused completely more than 48 hours after the tragedy struck ahead of Eid festival.

Defiant Sena says it will boycott all events relating to Pakistan

Defiant Sena says it will boycott all events relating to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Shiv Sena on Monday refused to call off the protest against the book launch of former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri in Mumbai.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Guess who the Sena calls 'double dholki'?

Guess who the Sena calls 'double dholki'?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'The Pakistani defence minister talks of throwing a nuclear bomb on India. And if someone throws ink on your face, you call it violence?'

Israel threatens unilateral moves against Palestinians

Israel threatens unilateral moves against Palestinians

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened the Palestinians with unilateral steps over their renewed statehood bid and asserted that Israel will not seek a peace deal "at any price".

Dhoni-Mustafizur collision: India's skipper fined 75 per cent

Dhoni-Mustafizur collision: India's skipper fined 75 per cent

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was fined 75 per cent of his match fees for allegedly shoving young Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Sena taunts PM Modi for hand shake with Sharif

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Modi has shown huge tolerance by shaking hands with Sharif. Even if the other (party) raises hand, we should fold ours. This is our tolerance and Modi has displayed it," an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said.

Former Pakistan minister flays ink attack, says it was not a protest

Former Pakistan minister flays ink attack, says it was not a protest

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

He said people have the right to protest but what happened with Kulkarni was not protest. "I recognise people's right to protest, but what has happened with Sudheendra Kulkarni is not protest," he said.

After Ghulam Ali's concert, Sena wants ex-Pak minister book launch cancelled

After Ghulam Ali's concert, Sena wants ex-Pak minister book launch cancelled

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Citing the neighbouring country's support to terrorism as the reason behind the opposition, the party warned that the function will be disrupted if not cancelled.

ICC U-19 WC: Tawhid's ton helps B'desh beat Canada

ICC U-19 WC: Tawhid's ton helps B'desh beat Canada

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With the win, Bangladesh have strengthened their chances of progressing to the Super League stage from Group C.

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"First of all I would like to welcome it. I am not one of the cynics who always put ifs and buts," Kasuri told exclusively to ANI.

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Language is an issue but not a barrier as they are still able to express their love for Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. SRK though has a much bigger following than his celebrated senior.

Asia Cup Hockey: Japan finish 5th, Bangladesh avoid wooden spoon

Asia Cup Hockey: Japan finish 5th, Bangladesh avoid wooden spoon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Japan eked out a hard-fought 3-1 win over debutants Oman to finish fifth, while Bangladesh managed to avoid the wooden spoon by thrashing minnows Chinese Taipei 11-3 in the classification matches of the 9th Asia Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia on Saturday.

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'If Islamic State were to get entrenched in Bangladesh and Myanmar it will have disastrous implications for India as both countries border India's northeast, a restive and volatile region,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Sultans of bling: Brunei prince weds in glitter & gold

Sultans of bling: Brunei prince weds in glitter & gold

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

It was a wedding that redefined opulence. Prince Abdul Malik, son of the Sultan of Brunei -- one of the wealthiest men on the planet -- on Sunday married former systems data analyst Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah in a spectacular ceremony at the monarch's 1,788-room palace in Brunei's capital.