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Flight MH370: Families furious that jet is to be declared 'lost'

Flight MH370: Families furious that jet is to be declared 'lost'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Relatives of the passengers of the doomed Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, that vanished mysteriously eight-months ago with 239 people on board, have expressed shock after a senior airline official reportedly said that the plane would be declared "lost" by the year end.

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

SEE: The MILIND SOMAN Interview

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

He is 54, but looks far better than he did when he was a supermodel in his 20s and 30s. Cooler still is his vibe. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel catches up with Milind Soman, fitness icon and businessman.

Coming up... a rival T20 cricket league

Coming up... a rival T20 cricket league

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Essel Group has confirmed its plans to set up a rival Twenty20 cricket league.

Nitish-led JD-U back in NDA; blames Congress for alliance failure

Nitish-led JD-U back in NDA; blames Congress for alliance failure

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Party said it will take action against Sharad Yadav if he attends Lalu Yadav's August 27 rally.

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The world's biggest match-fixer, Indian-origin Wilson Raj Perumal is suspected of masterminding the rigging of Australian professional football, the biggest in the nation's history, even while he was under Hungarian police protection in Europe.

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A 26-year-old Australian woman has allegedly abandoned her two children to join the Islamic State in Syria.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

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

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Trying to guess Subramanian Swamy's motives or next step has been a rather difficult exercise for decades, says Archis Mohan

Waugh, Gillespie throw hats in ring for Aus chief selector role

Waugh, Gillespie throw hats in ring for Aus chief selector role

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh and paceman Jason Gillespie have both expressed an interest in succeeding Rodney Marsh as the country's chairman of selectors.

Snowden in Moscow airport, Russia won't hand him over to US

Snowden in Moscow airport, Russia won't hand him over to US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden's presence at the airport in Moscow but has refused to hand over him to the United State authorities.

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

Why you should watch The Test

Why you should watch The Test

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If there were ever a PR exercise to fix the seemingly irreparable image of Australian cricket in the aftermath of the most notorious on-field scandal in recent memory, then this is it,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

Stunned Australia digests ball-tampering shame

Stunned Australia digests ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

In the space of two days, top batsman Smith has gone from Australia's cricketing golden boy to national pariah and it looks likely that he has played his last Test as captain.

2 held for vandalising Periyar statue hours after BJP leader's post

2 held for vandalising Periyar statue hours after BJP leader's post

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

While Muthuraman is suspected to be a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, Francis is believed to be a Communist Party of India activist, police said.

When Bangladesh EXPOSED familiar Australia fault-lines

When Bangladesh EXPOSED familiar Australia fault-lines

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

An Australia team that stared down the hardened bureaucrats and faceless money men of the nation's cricket board to strike a huge win in pay negotiations showed precious little unity when put under pressure by Bangladesh, the ninth-ranked Test team.

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

49 dead in terrorist attack at 2 mosques in New Zealand shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

-- The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque -- Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' -- Four people are in custody after the shootings, including one woman and three men -- New Zealand Prime Minister said the shootings were 'an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are'.

Modi's Balochistan stand puzzles experts

Modi's Balochistan stand puzzles experts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

References to Balochistan, Gilgit and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a change in India's Pakistan policy, top American experts on South Asia have said as they sought more clarity on New Delhi's new approach towards disturbed areas in Pakistan.

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Clinton wins final primary, set for showdown with Trump

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Hillary Clinton has ended her Democratic presidential primary campaign on a winning note as she defeated her party rival Senator Bernie Sanders in the US capital, setting the stage for a fierce showdown with Republican opponent Donald Trump in November.

Rajnath slams Rahul; says BJP trying to douse fire lit by Congress

Rajnath slams Rahul; says BJP trying to douse fire lit by Congress

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

He also said the whole world knew that the BJP alone knows how to run the nation.

'Rescheduling of the Australia-India Test series was not perfect'

'Rescheduling of the Australia-India Test series was not perfect'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Cricket Australia chief Executive James Sutherland has admitted that the re-scheduling of the four-match Test series between India and Australia after the tragic demise of batsman Phil Hughes was "not perfect" but hopes that people will understand the "big picture".

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Not impressed by Australia's dominance in the summer of 2015 with Test wins against New Zealand and a lackluster West Indies, former pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India will make "tougher opponents" in the upcoming ODI series starting January 12.

What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England's last appearance at this stage was in 1990 when they lost in a penalty shootout to West Germany in Turin while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts and eventual winners France.

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Rivals Akhilesh, Maya may share stage in Bihar

Rivals Akhilesh, Maya may share stage in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The coming together of SP and BSP leaders on one platform is being seen as the emergence of a new phase of politics in the state after a dismal show of all anti-BJP parties in the 2014 Lok Sabha and 2017 assembly polls.

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

HD Kumaraswamy takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

HD Kumaraswamy takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The 58-year-old leader will expand his council of ministers after the trust vote on Friday which he is expected to win without any hiccups.

Pragmatic Modi will achieve India's strategic goals in China

Pragmatic Modi will achieve India's strategic goals in China

Rediff.com14 May 2015

If the chemistry between Modi and Xi Jinping goes well, it will herald a new future not just for the region but for the world, says Tarun Vijay.

Why more Indians must speak up online

Why more Indians must speak up online

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'Anyone on Indian Twitter, Facebook, or any of the other forms of social media that matter (except elite forums like Instagram) understands instantly that it is dominated by upper-caste North Indian men.' 'Other voices are silenced and attacked,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Should Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan be dropped?

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.' 'But it also continued to try to cut some kind of deal with China to reduce tensions.'

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investigators have uncovered a fresh lead in the murder of 41-year-old Indian woman in Australia last year that indicates someone in India may have played a role in the killing.

SC privacy verdict blow to 'fascist forces': Congress

SC privacy verdict blow to 'fascist forces': Congress

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Verdict one of the most important since advent of Constitution, says Chidambaram.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.