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Days after Munir's visit, Pak air chief goes to US

Days after Munir's visit, Pak air chief goes to US

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Pakistan's Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu visited the US to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, following a similar visit by the Army Chief. The visit included meetings with US military and political leaders to discuss regional security, counter-terrorism efforts, and future cooperation.

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Boxing great Mike Tyson advocates for psychedelics

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Tyson said he wants to spread word of the benefits of psilocybin as widely as possible, which is why he has partnered with Wesana.

No need to quit my post, says CWG Federation chief

No need to quit my post, says CWG Federation chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper on Sunday said he had done all he could to make the Delhi Games a success and any talk of his standing down from his post was 'silly'.

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

NZ officials arrive to inspect facilities

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

New Zealand Olympic Committee officials arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes.

New Zealand confirms participation in CWG

New Zealand confirms participation in CWG

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

After days of indecision, the New Zealand Olympic Committee on Friday confirmed participation in the Delhi Commonwealth Games after seeing positive steps being taken by the organisers to improve the situation.

NZ could pull out of CWG over security concerns

NZ could pull out of CWG over security concerns

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

New Zealand would not hesitate to withdraw from the Delhi Commonwealth Games if the country finds the security arrangements inadequate during its final assessment of the event's preparations in the next few days, according to media reports in Wellington.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Citi Bank on Wednesday joined the list of foreign banks that have exited the retail banking business in India as the US-based banking giant announced selling its consumer banking portfolio to Axis Bank for an estimated Rs 12,325 crore. Global banking majors such as ANZ Grindlays, RBS, Commonwealth Bank of Australia have scaled down their operations in India. In a mega-deal announcement on Wednesday, Axis Bank and Citibank said their boards have approved acquisition of Citibank's consumer businesses in India by Axis Bank.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Indian diplomacy faltered amidst multiple failures of statecraft.' 'The functionaries responsible must be held to account for their abject failure,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

WATCH: Jackie Chan's Bollywood dance!

WATCH: Jackie Chan's Bollywood dance!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jackie Chan knows just how to make a press conference exciting.

How would Brexit impact commodities?

How would Brexit impact commodities?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Britain's 'remain' option gaining traction, with the implied probability of such an outcome at 78 per cent.

Sensational 2014 for Sania; Paes, Bopanna, Somdev fall short

Sensational 2014 for Sania; Paes, Bopanna, Somdev fall short

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

When is comes to Indian tennis, it has to be the year of Sania Mirza! The Hyderabadi ace set aside all controversies and soared. Having overcome career-threatening injuries she was back to winning ways. Sania won her third mixed doubles Grand Slam title and wrapped up a dream season with the year-end finale trophy even as India's established male tennis players found the going tough in 2014.

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

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

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

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

Do you need commandos with AK 47s to control a church protest?

Do you need commandos with AK 47s to control a church protest?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Active citizenship through peaceful protest is a powerful tool, says Merril Diniz, who was part of a peaceful march that was struck down by police and CRPF personnel, while protesting against church attacks in Delhi.

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The awards aren't the only story, and here, in chronological order, are my top 10 moments from this year's Globes.

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Cate is awesome. Will she win an Oscar again?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'In Carol, Cate Blanchett reminds us what a real movie star is and why we are enamored by her acting and looks.'