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Turkey seeks to send troops to Iraq

Turkey seeks to send troops to Iraq

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

If parliament approves the request, Turkey would become the first major Muslim nation to contribute troops for the American campaign in Iraq.

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the US government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.

Meet Kolkata's Million Dollar Babies

Meet Kolkata's Million Dollar Babies

Rediff.com30 May 2005

In a mob fury, anything can happen: Indian shopkeepers in Ferguson

In a mob fury, anything can happen: Indian shopkeepers in Ferguson

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Indians in and around Ferguson, Missouri, tell Arthur J Pais and Suman Guha Mozumder what it's like to be caught in the thick of America's racial volcano eruption

US convicts three Lashkar men

US convicts three Lashkar men

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Did the US turn a blind eye to the Taliban till...

Did the US turn a blind eye to the Taliban till...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

'It is important to note that American officials were trying their best to use the Taliban for their oil games till December 1997 when Mullah Ghous was invited to America. State Department officials did not show any interest in capturing or killing Osama bin Laden even at that time.'

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

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Reacting to Khan's detention at a US airport, for the third time in seven years, Sena said despite this "common occurrence," the "tolerant actor" goes to the US repeatedly.

Hasan Minhaj: Maybe there's something in the chai right now!

Hasan Minhaj: Maybe there's something in the chai right now!

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Meet the Indian-American comedian behind Homecoming King, which has become the toast of Netlix.

Three US doctors killed in Yemen

Three US doctors killed in Yemen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

Wielding a Kalashnikov assault rifle, the gunman opened fire in a Christian-run hospital in the province of Ibb, 170 km south of the capital Sanaa.

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

After years of waiting, the stamp was released on Wednesday, October 5.

Support family reunification, activists tell Obama

Support family reunification, activists tell Obama

Rediff.com16 May 2013

A coalition of Asian-American groups led by activist Deepa Iyer recently met United States President Barack Obama to urge him to support family reunification in the new comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

He was most recently credited as one of the brains behind labour law reforms in Rajasthan

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

'My confidence in the Indian judiciary is absolute after I saw justice being delivered in Gujarat even when a BJP government was ruling the state. The Muslims of Gujarat believed that they will never get justice in a BJP-ruled state, but the facts are before all of us to make a judgment.'

35 days in jail for not standing up for the national anthem

35 days in jail for not standing up for the national anthem

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'The first thing they ask me and people like me is, are you a Pakistani spy? They don't call you an American or a Chinese spy; they only call you a Pakistani spy.' 'At first, a few inmates tried to attack me saying they would make me sing the national anthem, but another group rescued me from the assault. When I got out of jail, so many of them cried and asked me, "When will we see you again?"'

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

New York court summons on Modi has no effect: White House

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

As a sitting head of government Narendra Modi enjoy immunity from suits in American courts and also enjoy personal inviolability.

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghayth was on Tuesday sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to kill US nationals and providing material support to terrorists.

How Modi's demonisation fueled his rise

How Modi's demonisation fueled his rise

Rediff.com29 May 2014

'What was predictable, but entirely missed by Modi's strident critics, is that the excessive and intemperate demonisation of Modi allowed him to assume his own metaphor -- the underdog, the martyr, the marginalised,' says Dr Aseem Shukla.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Egypt closes embassy in Dhaka over security threat

Egypt closes embassy in Dhaka over security threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Egyptian embassy in Bangladesh will remain closed for 11 days from Wednesday over "security reasons".

Fans prepare for final goodbye as legend Ali will be laid to rest

Fans prepare for final goodbye as legend Ali will be laid to rest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali will be laid to rest Friday, the culmination of a two-day farewell for the beloved boxing legend.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue': Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Donald Trump 'is a demagogue', says one of the world's top scientists Stephen Hawking.

Immigrants matter, say US tech giants as they go legal against Trump's ban

Immigrants matter, say US tech giants as they go legal against Trump's ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

"Immigrants make many of the nation's greatest discoveries, and create some of the country's most innovative and iconic companies," says their court motion.

Bangladeshi national in US charged with aiding Islamic State

Bangladeshi national in US charged with aiding Islamic State

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Nelash Mohamed Das, a resident of Hyattsville in Maryland, he faces 20 years in prison on conviction.

Powell's meeting with Modi was a necessary step: NYT

Powell's meeting with Modi was a necessary step: NYT

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The meeting between United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was a "pragmatic" and "necessary step", according to a media report, that said it seems "likely" the visa status of BJP's prime ministerial candidate "could change" if he is elected to the top post.

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Melbourne-born Prakash, who was linked to several Australia-based attack plans and calls for lone-wolf attacks against the US, was killed in an airstrike in Mosul.

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Hindu and Sikh leaders will share stage with Pope Francis during a prayer service in New York

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen.

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The narrative that is the ruling party is using on Pulwama is not productive.' 'I do not think Modi and the BJP will get more votes because of that incident and the response to it,' says Aakar Patel.

10 mag covers that broke the Internet in 2017

10 mag covers that broke the Internet in 2017

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Some broke stereotypes. Some inspiring. Some made our jaws drop.

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Not with standing the Western nations' zeal to wage a war against the group, unless its source of funding is known and curbed, its rampage will likely continue.

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

... you won't feel anything either.

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Washington's silence about India's Article 370 move tells us all we need to know: It doesn't want to rock the boat of a relationship that has navigated some choppy waters but remains a highly important one.'

Stay united, fight terror: Trump to Gulf states

Stay united, fight terror: Trump to Gulf states

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

US President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's King Salman amid the Arab world's biggest diplomatic crisis in years over Qatar's alleged support to extremists, reports Lalit K Jha.