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Review: Teen Thay Bhai is a waste of top actors

Review: Teen Thay Bhai is a waste of top actors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Loud and inert at the same time, the film should be shunned simply because of how cruelly it treats three actors we should treasure.

UP: Locals slam 'poisonous vaccine'

UP: Locals slam 'poisonous vaccine'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The Uttar Pradesh government has not named any person in the FIR lodged in connection with the deaths of four infants after a routine immunisation drive on the outskirts of Lucknow on Saturday.The state government has already suspended at least half a dozen officials of the health and family welfare departments. These include a medical officer and the paramedical staff who were carrying out the routine vaccination against measles, TB and vitamin A deficiency in Mohanlalganj.

Profit sharing can boost employee productivity

Profit sharing can boost employee productivity

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Three in every four employees in the country believe that a share in profit or an ownership stake in their employer's business will boost their productivity, a survey by global workforce solutions firm Kelly Services said.

Australia bids to host 2018 Commonwealth Games

Australia bids to host 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Australia have confirmed they will bid to host their fifth Commonwealth Games in 2018, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) said on Wednesday.

'It's a challenge to live with Dolly Bindra'

'It's a challenge to live with Dolly Bindra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Aanchal Kumar talks about her stint in Bigg Boss.

Bangladesh fans attack West Indies team bus

Bangladesh fans attack West Indies team bus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

West Indies cricket team's bus was struck by stones thrown by Bangladesh fans after the co-hosts were heavily beaten in the Cricket World Cup Group B match on Friday, the team spokesman said.

Genuine coop needed to defeat terror : PM

Genuine coop needed to defeat terror : PM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Noting that terrorism is haunting the Asian and Central Asian regions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday underlined the need for "genuine" cooperation among countries on a global scale to resolutely defeat the menace.

TN polls: Cong-DMK seat-sharing talks begin

TN polls: Cong-DMK seat-sharing talks begin

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

The first round of talks were described as "cordial" by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K V Thangkabalu, who is part of the five-member DMK panel which has Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin among other members.

Images: Sensual lingerie shows in Paris!

Images: Sensual lingerie shows in Paris!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Here's a look at world-famous lingerie giant Etam's showing in the fashion capital of the world last week.

Unsold IPL players' fate to be decided on Feb 4

Unsold IPL players' fate to be decided on Feb 4

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Hopes of playing in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League still float for former India skipper Sourav Ganguly and Wasim Jaffer, with the T20 League's governing council calling for a meeting in Mumbai on February 4 to decide on the unsold players' fate.

Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost

Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Midfielder Sulley Muntari could feature in Ghana's opening World Cup Group D match against Serbia on Sunday after recovering from a thigh injury, Ghana Football Association website said on Friday.

Quran row: US issues worldwide travel alert

Quran row: US issues worldwide travel alert

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The United States on Thursday issued a global travel alert to its citizens and urged them to exercise caution, amid fears of violent reaction by radical groups against the proposed burning of the Quran by a Florida Pastor.

Trio should stay away from dressing room: Afridi

Trio should stay away from dressing room: Afridi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Coming hard at the suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamir and Mohammed Asif, Pakistan's ODI and T20 captain Shahid Afridi on Sunday said they should be kept away from the dressing room in the best interest of the team.

Imphal school students nab militant

Imphal school students nab militant

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Students of the Ananda Singh Higher Secondary School in Imphal have nabbed a militant who was trying to extort money from their principal.

Don't know how to end Parliament impasse: Pranab

Don't know how to end Parliament impasse: Pranab

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

As the tenth consecutive working day of Parliament was lost amid its standoff with the Opposition on the controversial 2G scam issue, government on Thursday said it did not know how to end the impasse but was trying to find a solution.

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Sachin proudest possession of India: Roebuck

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Paying rich tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, who completes 20 glorious years in international cricket on Sunday, noted columnist Peter Roebuck described the champion Indian batsman as the most satisfying cricketer of his generation and the proudest possession of India.

Football growing in Kashmir, defying all odds

Football growing in Kashmir, defying all odds

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The beautiful game is defying all odds as, despite the continuing trouble in the state, it has been turning into an all consuming passion for the youth of both sexes given that some have established themselves at the national stage.

'Indian aide of Hezbollah' pleads not guilty

'Indian aide of Hezbollah' pleads not guilty

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

An Indian national charged with attempting to provide material support to Lebanon's Hezbollah, a US designated foreign terrorist group, and illegally possessing fire arms and ammunition has pleaded not guilty.

No condition on Pakistan for US aid: Holbrooke

No condition on Pakistan for US aid: Holbrooke

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Amid concerns by certain quarters in Pakistan over the 'strings' attached to the United States aid, Washington on Friday asserted that no condition has been imposed on Pakistan for the $ 680 Defense Authorisation Bill and charged that an attempt is on to 'willfully distort' the facts.

BP oil spill costs jump to $2.65 bn

BP oil spill costs jump to $2.65 bn

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

BP Plc's response to the devastating Mexican Gulf oil spill is growing more expensive by the day, with the British energy major revising its costs upward to a whopping $2.65 billion.

'Amit Mishra, Rahul Sharma can play in same team'

'Amit Mishra, Rahul Sharma can play in same team'

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Deccan Chargers coach Darren Lehmann is of the opinion that Amit Mishra and Rahul Sharma are different types of leg spinners and can compliment each other well in the same team.

Major truce violation on LoC by Pak troops

Major truce violation on LoC by Pak troops

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Pakistani troops fired 15 under-barrel grenade launcher rockets on five Indian forward defence locations from its eight border posts along the LoC in Krishna Gati sub-sector of Poonch district at around 1815 hours on Saturday night, Brigadier General Staff, 16 Corps, Brig Gurdeep Singh told PTI on Sunday.

China attacks Obama, Dalai Lama over proposed meet

China attacks Obama, Dalai Lama over proposed meet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

China on Thursday continued its tirade against the Dalai Lama, who is scheduled to meet United States President Barack Obama in mid-February, calling the meeting 'pathetic' and the Buddhist leader 'a trouble maker'Zhu Weiqun, Chinese executive vice minister for relations with foreign countries, said, "Tibetans will decide the future of the region, with or without the Dalai Lama".He claimed that the Chinese government had given the "Dalai Lama a chance to correct his mistakes"

End illegal occupation of Kashmir, India tells Pak

End illegal occupation of Kashmir, India tells Pak

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Pointing out that Pakistan is in "illegal occupation of some parts of Jammu and Kashmir", External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said, "It is desirable that they vacate that and then start advising India as to how to go about doing things in Kashmir."

IOC earmarks $1bn for overseas acquisitions

IOC earmarks $1bn for overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

State-run Indian Oil Corporationon Tuesday said that it has earmarked $1 billion for the acquisition of good-quality producing or developing E&P assets abroad.

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Edinburgh-based Cairn said its Alpha-1S1 well in the sea between Greenland and Canada found oil over a 400 meter section and encountered gas reserves, the company said.

Obama pats Rajiv Shah for Haiti efforts

Obama pats Rajiv Shah for Haiti efforts

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

As Administrator of the USAID, Shah is the highest-ranking Indian American in any US presidential administration and is leading the massive US efforts in rescue and recovery efforts in Haiti.

Centre framing surrender policy for Maoists

Centre framing surrender policy for Maoists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The Union Home Ministry has drawn up surrender policy for Maoists. It is likely to be a dream project of the United Progressive Alliance. This policy will help "attract the Maoist to reject arms and draw them towards discussion"

No shortcuts to success in Afghanistan, says US

No shortcuts to success in Afghanistan, says US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

A top US military official today said there is no silver bullet for Afghanistan and the ultimate success there will be cumulative effect of sustained pressure across multiple lines of operation.Success will come only by and through a concerted effort by other agencies and other partners," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a news briefing in Washington.

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Bachchan showers praise on Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Showering praise on Marathi and Maharashtra, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday said he was indebted to the state which shaped his destiny and gave him name and fame.

'People who have enjoyed our cuisine know it is unique'

'People who have enjoyed our cuisine know it is unique'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Arthur J Pais interviews Malay chef and restaurant owner Hasni 'Jeff' Ghazali and gets him to share a few recipes.

Iran, Pak sign deal on gas pipeline

Iran, Pak sign deal on gas pipeline

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Iran and Pakistan have signed a deal in Turkey paving the way for constructing the much- delayed natural gas pipeline that was originally envisaged to extend up to India.

Want to be rich? Here's help!

Want to be rich? Here's help!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.

Indian American tech guru is a real rock star

Indian American tech guru is a real rock star

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

An Intel advertisment featuring USB co-inventor Ajay Bhatt attracts US funnyman Conan O'Brien's attention. Hilarity ensues!

India eyes close ties with Hasina's Bangladesh

India eyes close ties with Hasina's Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Top sources in the external affairs ministry suggested the visit would be to a courtesy call to Hasina, an old friend of India who is set to assume power after a landslide victory in the recent elections. However, two major issues -- terrorism and cross-border trade and investment -- may also be discussed as the UPA government has just four months in office before facing the next Lok Sabha elections.

Another day of protests in Parliament

Another day of protests in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Soon after Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee made obituary references to former members Baldev Singh Jasrotia and Ashfaq Hussain, Bharatiya Janata Party members were on their feet demanding resignation of Antulay and criticising the government for not making a statement on the issue. BJP members continued sloganeering over the Antulay issue, while Left members led by Basudeb Acharia were on their feet demanding withdrawal of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill.

Made in Kannada, shot in Bangkok

Made in Kannada, shot in Bangkok

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Bangkok is fast becoming a hot destination for Kannada films.

2011 WC final tickets between Rs 8,000-15,000?

2011 WC final tickets between Rs 8,000-15,000?

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The Mumbai Cricket Association, which is playing host to three matches in the 2011 World Cup including the final at its Wankhede Stadium, has decided to keep different ticket rates for the three ties.

Shibu Soren will continue as CM, says Hemant

Shibu Soren will continue as CM, says Hemant

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren will continue in his post as of now, JMMLP leader Hemant Soren claimed after a meeting with BJP leaders on Sunday.

Congress faces heat from allies in Rajya Sabha

Congress faces heat from allies in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Congress, which is in minority in Rajya Sabha, is expecting a major crisis during the next Parliament session as it proposes to get government bills passed.