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Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

PHOTOS: US to Middle East... it's all FROZEN

PHOTOS: US to Middle East... it's all FROZEN

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Record-breaking cold gripped the United States, leaving residents shivering and coping with snow accumulating up to 3 feet. The coldest place in the country was Estcourt Station, the northernmost point in Maine, with temperatures of -39 degree Celsius. Meanwhile, many parts of the Middle East and Levant are experiencing their first real taste of winter as cold, windy weather sweeps rain, snow and sandstorms across the region. Snow has fallen even at low levels; it began falling on Wednesday in northern Israel, the Golan Heights and in the mountains of Lebanon. Istanbul in Turkey saw snow falling on its major bridges, bringing travel disruption across the city.

Recipe: Maqluba

Recipe: Maqluba

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Wonderful and comforting, this savoury cake can be the highlight of your weekend.

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Excerpt: 'The sergeant ordered that his skin be flayed'

Excerpt: 'The sergeant ordered that his skin be flayed'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Gray Wolves and White Doves by John D. Balian is the "story of a young boy's quest for identity and belonging." We bring you an excerpt.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been appointed as the Oman's spin-bowling coach ahead of the middle-eastern country's maiden World Twenty20 campaign in India next year.

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

A surprised United Arab Emirates has asked US Vice President Joe Biden to clarify his statement after he suggested that America's Middle Eastern allies were partly to blame for aiding the Islamic State militant group.

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport allege that the "behaviour detection" programme has become a magnet for racial profiling, targeting not only Middle Easterners but also blacks, Hispanics and other minorities, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Relations between India and China have been in an 'abnormal state' since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a 'possibly longer than medium-term issue', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in New York.

Recipe: Falafel Pockets

Recipe: Falafel Pockets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

This yum recipe is super filling.

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

IOC to expand crude suppliers, plans 5 new oil deals

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Parliamentary panel seeks changes in crude import norms.

Kristen Stewart paid $500k for 15-min chat with a prince

Kristen Stewart paid $500k for 15-min chat with a prince

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

Indian card processor in $45-mn heist

Indian card processor in $45-mn heist

Rediff.com12 May 2013

The Indian card processor - used in the heist on December 21, 2012 - was ElectraCard Services, which is based in Pune, India.

Huge cyber bank theft spans 27 countries

Huge cyber bank theft spans 27 countries

Rediff.com10 May 2013

In one of the biggest ever bank heists, a global cyber crime ring stole $45 million by hacking into credit card processing firms.

Who's that with Sunny Leone?!

Who's that with Sunny Leone?!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Bollywood star showstopped for Raza Beig's Splash India at Lakme Fashion Week.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

Evidence of Iranian plot to kill foreign diplomats: Report

Evidence of Iranian plot to kill foreign diplomats: Report

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Intelligence agencies of four countries have uncovered new evidence of an alleged campaign run by the Iran-linked operatives to kill foreign diplomats in at least seven countries, including India, in the past 13 months, a media report said on Monday.

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

At least 9 American citizens killed in Hamas attack on Israel: US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

US authorities have been scrambling to establish how many Americans have been killed or taken hostage in the conflict.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Bomb attack on Israeli car: Investigators scanning calls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Investigators are scanning international calls made to Iran, Pakistan and middle-eastern countries around the time of the attack on Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi on Monday even as they carried out overnight raids to trace the motorcyclist who stuck the magnetic bomb.

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

Gandhi's grandson appeals for Pak flood victims

Gandhi's grandson appeals for Pak flood victims

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

"We have to get the conscience of the world working on this jointly," Gandhi, a research professor at the Centre for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Illinois, told correspondents during a press conference at the United Nations.

The world's best airlines in 2017

The world's best airlines in 2017

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.

Recipe: Mini Mango Knafeh

Recipe: Mini Mango Knafeh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Sample this syrup-soaked mango-cheese dessert.

Recipe: How To Make Hummus At Home

Recipe: How To Make Hummus At Home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Make this hummus over the weekend, and have it with bread, pita or fresh veggies for the next few days as a healthy snack.

Recipe: Apricot Muhalabiya

Recipe: Apricot Muhalabiya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

A fantastic dessert to whip up.

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

Australia end Saudi Arabia's WC hopes

Australia end Saudi Arabia's WC hopes

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Australia scored three goals in three minutes in a second-half burst to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in Melbourne on Wednesday and dash the Middle Eastern country's hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

A number of Middle Eastern nations have expressed concern over Iran's aspirations of becoming a nuclear armed state, according to the secret cables released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks. Saudi Arabia's leader King Abdullah has even asked the US to consider bombing Iran's nuclear facilities, reveal the cables."He told you (US administration) to cut off the head of the snake," the Saudi ambassador to Washington Adel al-Jubeir is quoted as saying.

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

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