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Congress tribal leaders step out to oppose Sangma

Congress tribal leaders step out to oppose Sangma

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Congress tribal leaders led by former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi on Wednesday opposed the candidature of PA Sangma for President, saying the Nationalist Congress Party leader was "playing into the hands of communal forces"

Judicial freedom is paramount,: Khurshid

Judicial freedom is paramount,: Khurshid

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

A day after the Chief Justice of India cautioned the government against tinkering with the independence of the judiciary, Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said judicial freedom was paramount and a proposed law on judicial accountability will not undermine it.

CAS to hear appeals of Asif, Butt in February

CAS to hear appeals of Asif, Butt in February

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland will hear the appeals of suspended Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the International Cricket Council's (ICC) bans for spot-fixing next February.

Meet Yash Chopra's favourite actors

Meet Yash Chopra's favourite actors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

These are the actors who worked the most with the late filmmaker.

Govt to get Rs 24,000 cr from one-time spectrum fee

Govt to get Rs 24,000 cr from one-time spectrum fee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The government is likely to get about Rs 24,000 crore from one-time spectrum fee that has been levied on existing operators for holding radiowaves beyond a prescribed limit.

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Court declines to stay termination of Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The cash-strapped Deccan Chargers will remain terminated from the IPL after the Bombay high court on Thursday set aside a status quo order passed by an arbitrator on cessation of its membership in the league.

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The actress, who tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan on October 16, looked radiant in her traditional and designer attires.

Sena, BJP pay tributes to Thackeray; Fadnavis heckled

Sena, BJP pay tributes to Thackeray; Fadnavis heckled

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Fadnavis and his entourage, which included several senior BJP leaders, moved on without reacting to the jeers.

FCRA Bill cleared, FMC to get more power

FCRA Bill cleared, FMC to get more power

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Giving a reform boost to the commodity futures market, the government on Thursday cleared a Bill that seeks to provide more power including financial autonomy to regulator FMC and introduce new categories of products.

'Pakistan has MORE nuke weapons than India'

'Pakistan has MORE nuke weapons than India'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Estimated to have more nuclear weapons than India, Pakistan is rapidly developing and expanding its atomic arsenal, spending about $2.5 billion a year to develop such weapons, a report has said.

Essar plans port for its African steel plant

Essar plans port for its African steel plant

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The port project work is to be undertaken by the group's African subsidiary, Essar Africa Holdings, and is not a part of the group's Essar Ports.

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf thanked BCCI president N Srinivasan for postponing the second Twenty20 International between India and Pakistan by a day, which was originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on December 27.

Quota Bill: Mulayam threatens to review support

Quota Bill: Mulayam threatens to review support

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Terming the proposed legislation on SC/ST quota in promotion as anti-national, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday said his party would review its stand on supporting the UPA government from outside, if the Bill is passed.

Hope Pranab's nomination gets REJECTED: Sangma

Hope Pranab's nomination gets REJECTED: Sangma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

P A Sangma, former speaker and a candidate for the President's post, on Monday expressed hope that the Election Commission was aware of the fact that United Progressive Alliance's candidate Pranab Mukherjee held an office of profit while filing his nomination for the post.

International sanctions have weakened Iran: Panetta

International sanctions have weakened Iran: Panetta

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The series of tough international sanctions have weakened Iran, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta on said on Monday, adding that even though Tehran has not taken a decision on building nuclear weapons, intelligence information says that it continues to develop their nuclear capabilities.

Bollywood's Jashn with the Mumbai Police

Bollywood's Jashn with the Mumbai Police

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

We need to give more time to Sehwag: Dhoni

We need to give more time to Sehwag: Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Virender Sehwag's patchy form continued but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni still believes that the senior opener should be given more time to get back to form as he is a match-winner.

NBA: James' record streak ends as Heat overcome Thunder

NBA: James' record streak ends as Heat overcome Thunder

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

LeBron James continued his sizzling form with 39 points in the Miami Heat's 110-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday but missed a late three-pointer to bring his record scoring streak to an end.

National Security Advisor downplays map row with China

National Security Advisor downplays map row with China

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon on Monday downplayed the recent "map row" with China contending that the issue required to be looked at in the perspective of boundary talks, which have made progress.

I'm sure Pak will take note of Kasab verdict: Krishna

I'm sure Pak will take note of Kasab verdict: Krishna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Ahead of Thursday's meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Asif Ali Zardari, India on Thursday said it was sure that Pakistan would not fail to take note of the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death sentence of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist in the 26/11 attacks.

When Abhishek got upset with his father

When Abhishek got upset with his father

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

'I may have been six, but children at that age are aware that there is something called death. I was petrified for Pa, but tried not to show it. I would pray every night, begging for his recovery, at the same time sneaking in a request for a new toy or a pencil set.'

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Review: Attakathi is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The film is worthy of becoming a cult classic.

Jayalalithaa steps up campaign for P A Sangma

Jayalalithaa steps up campaign for P A Sangma

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Stepping up her campaign for former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma's candidature for Presidency, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa on Sunday contacted top leaders of several non-Congress parties including Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, seeking their support to the tribal leader.

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka granted bail

Ex-Sri Lanka army chief Fonseka granted bail

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Jailed former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka was on Friday granted bail by the high court in Colombo in a case for harbouring military deserters, ahead of an imminent presidential pardon for him.

Angry Sonia at her combative best in LS

Angry Sonia at her combative best in LS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

An angry Congress President Sonia Gandhi was at her combative best after senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday dubbed as 'illegitimate' the 2009 election, a remark which he later retracted.

Former Test cricketer Rusi Surti dead

Former Test cricketer Rusi Surti dead

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Former India Test cricketer Rusi Framroze Surti died in Mumbai on Sunday following a brief illness.

Chelsea in talks with Drogba over contract extension

Chelsea in talks with Drogba over contract extension

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Chelsea will discuss a contract extension with Ivorian striker Didier Drogba after next week's Champions League final, the Premier League club's chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Thursday.

Why it may still be advantage Congress-UPA

Why it may still be advantage Congress-UPA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

After the presidential elections, it may still be advantage Congress-UPA but at some point the utter lack of governance is going to cost it dearly. Meanwhile the BJP has largely failed to take advantage of the disarray in the Congress, says Rohit Pradhan.

What to tell your son on rape

What to tell your son on rape

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Tell him that even broken hearts can be mended but he cannot break a woman's dignity at any cost. Tell him that raping is a sin for which man will have to pay a heavy price. A very heavy price.

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal reaches last eight in style

PHOTOS: Birthday boy Nadal reaches last eight in style

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Images from Day Nine of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday.

Boxers Vijender, Bhagwan storm into pre-quarter-finals

Boxers Vijender, Bhagwan storm into pre-quarter-finals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Indian boxing's pin-up boy Vijender Singh and Jai Bhagwan set the ring ablaze with dominating performances on their way to the pre-quarter-finals at the Olympics Games. Beijing Games bronze medallist Vijender Singh (75kg) out-punched Kazakhstan's Danabek Sukhanov 14-10 in the middleweight category late Saturday night, before Bhagwan outclassed Andrique Allisop of Seychelles 18-8 in the lightweight (60kg) at the ExCel arena on Sunday afternoon.

Pranab: 'Perennial No. 2' is now India's First Citizen

Pranab: 'Perennial No. 2' is now India's First Citizen

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Capping a 45-year-long run in government and politics, Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday embarked on a new and momentous journey as the country's 13th President putting behind political affiliations and who could play a crucial role in the next Lok Sabha elections due in 2014.

Rupee hits 3-week high at 54.35

Rupee hits 3-week high at 54.35

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Forex dealers said sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and bullish local equity markets buoyed the rupee sentiment.

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney received a two-year driving ban on Monday after pleading guilty in a British court to drink-driving

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from Aug 8

Monsoon session of Parliament likely from Aug 8

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The monsoon session of Parliament is likely to begin on August 8 and continue till September 7, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said on Wednesday.

Ranji: Zaheer grabs a wicket as MP reach 191/5

Ranji: Zaheer grabs a wicket as MP reach 191/5

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Young Satyam Choudhary remained unbeaten on 73 as Madhya Pradesh reached 191 for five in reply to Mumbai's first innings score of 304 in a Ranji Trophy group league encounter at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

'Mamata should evolve from street-fighter to statesman'

'Mamata should evolve from street-fighter to statesman'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Under fresh attack from Mamata Banerjee on FDI in multi-brand retail, Congress today advised her to "evolve from a street fighter to a statesman" pointing to 'divergence' in Trinamool Congress' stand.

Photos: Salgaocar, Pune FC win Fed Cup matches

Photos: Salgaocar, Pune FC win Fed Cup matches

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Defending champions Salgaocar SC had to sweat it out for a solitary goal win over Prayag United, Kolkata, while Pune FC defeated United Sikkim by an identical margin in Group D league encounters of the 34th Federation Cup football tournament in Jamshedpur on Thursday.

Bill to cut aid to Pak, Egypt, Libya moved in US Congress

Bill to cut aid to Pak, Egypt, Libya moved in US Congress

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

An influential American Senator has moved a Congressional amendment to strip all US aid to Pakistan, Egypt and Libya -- totalling about $4 billion per annum -- and divided the fund equally for veterans jobs bill and deficit reduction programme.

More jingoism, less singing in Sur Kshetra

More jingoism, less singing in Sur Kshetra

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Sur Kshetra is designed in a manner likely to create animosity and bad blood.