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UN 'gravely disappointed' after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

UN 'gravely disappointed' after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the collapse of a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asking Israel and the Palestinians factions to reach an immediate understanding on a durable truce.

Can Priyanka take Congress beyond its 2 bastions in UP?

Can Priyanka take Congress beyond its 2 bastions in UP?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Congress leaders are confident that Priyanka would act as a catalyst for the party and boost the sagging morale of cadres to put up a spirited fight against the BJP and also the SP-BSP pre-poll alliance which had already shut its door on the Congress, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Comeback man Jadeja leads Haryana to victory

Comeback man Jadeja leads Haryana to victory

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Former India player and Haryana captain Ajay Jadeja made a fine comeback to domestic cricket after six years as he led his side to a 62-run win over Hyderabad at the Buchi Baby cricket tournament in Chennai, on Friday.

Australia wants to play day-night Tests in 2015

Australia wants to play day-night Tests in 2015

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Australia will trial day-night matches in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition later this year with a view to playing Tests against New Zealand under lights in 2015-16, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

'Modi may use military option if next terror attack traced to Pak'

'Modi may use military option if next terror attack traced to Pak'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Modi might use military option against Pakistan if the next terror attack is traced back to them.

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Senate confirms Nisha Desai as US asst secretary of state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American woman administrator Nisha Desai Biswal as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, making her the first person from the community to hold the top diplomatic position.

Won't launch witch-hunt against opponents, says Venkaiah Naidu

Won't launch witch-hunt against opponents, says Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government will not launch a witch-hunt against its political opponents including Robert Vadra, but the law would take its own course, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday.

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Why Google honoured Dr Har Gobind Khorana

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

He's the Indian Nobel Prize winner you probably haven't heard of.

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

EXPOSED! Ronaldo's set-piece obsession

EXPOSED! Ronaldo's set-piece obsession

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

One question stands out after Portugal's 0-0 draw with Austria on Saturday -- does Cristiano Ronaldo have to take every single free kick and penalty?

The Rediff Report Card: Who impressed, who failed in Australia

The Rediff Report Card: Who impressed, who failed in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

While there were brilliant performances from Virat Kohli, Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane, India's pathetic bowling attack -- which could not claim 20 Australian wickets in any of the four Tests -- was depressing.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Nasir Hossain destroys India 'A' with ton and five-for

Nasir Hossain destroys India 'A' with ton and five-for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Nasir Hossain turned in a fine all-round show as Bangladesh 'A' scored a 65-run victory over India 'A' in the second One-dayer and levelled the three-match series, in Bengaluru, on Friday. The 23-year-old all-rounder first hit an unbeaten hundred and then destroyed the home side with a five-wicked haul as Mominul Haque's side avenged the 96-run defeat in the first game, at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

The fall of great Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Here is a timeline of Djokovic's decline since the last of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

McTominay injury takes gloss of vibrant United display

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

US Open PICS: Nadal eases through; Verdasco sends Murray packing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A summary of the action on Day 3 at the US Open.

What's wrong with Djokovic?

What's wrong with Djokovic?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Just six months ago, you would've been labelled mad for even suggesting the possibility of Djokovic relinquishing the top spot in men's tennis.'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Gadkari sells a dream: Govt to create 50 lakh jobs soon!

Gadkari sells a dream: Govt to create 50 lakh jobs soon!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

There are reasons to doubt Gadkari's words.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

Iran, Opec and the politics of oil

Iran, Opec and the politics of oil

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The oil cartel's decision to maintain the production ceiling at its 2016 level, despite the recovery of the world economy, will ensure shortfalls in supply and high oil prices in the foreseeable future, warns Ambassador D P Srivastava.

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.

Clinton for President in 2016? Republican Party already worried

Clinton for President in 2016? Republican Party already worried

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Republican Party has warned several mainstream United States news channels against airing programmes on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is seen as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2016 presidential polls.

Telling the India story

Telling the India story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

An ambitious exhibition tells the story of India as also the history of the world.

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

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

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Computer glitch halts United Airlines flights for two hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

United said it would rebook flights for affected passengers without charge

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The reimposition of sanctions on Iran will have major impact on countries like India, with which it has traditional and historic trade relationship.

How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Trump said Putin would have been happier if Clinton had won as this would have made America weak.

Top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2017 French Open:

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

Football Extras: Neymar risks Euro ban as UEFA to investigate his VAR criticism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

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

ICYMI: Top moments from the week gone by

ICYMI: Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Catch up on all the events that shaped the world last week.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Sitharaman visits Rafale manufacturing facility in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

RM took stock of progress in production of the fighter jets whose delivery to India will begin in September next year.

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Wales will move higher than their richer rivals and neighbours England when the new FIFA rankings are announced after Euro 2016, the first sign for what, many predict, will be a bright future after they made history at the tournament. Playing in their first finals since 1958, the Welsh reached the last four of a major tournament for the first time and are expected to move up close to the top 10 countries in the world rankings.

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'What exists instead is a clear gap between skilled people and the work at hand.' 'Employers on most occasions find it difficult to find a match between the two,' Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.