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Pak Taliban claims Benazir Bhutto's assassination in new book

Pak Taliban claims Benazir Bhutto's assassination in new book

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bhutto, 54, was killed in a suicide attack in Rawalpindi shortly after she had addressed an election rally on December 27, 2007.

ICC Test Rankings: Big gains for Shakib, Hope; Pujara, Kohli unmoved

ICC Test Rankings: Big gains for Shakib, Hope; Pujara, Kohli unmoved

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has also moved up three slots to a career-best 14th position among bowlers after his match haul of 10 for 153 at Mirpur.

PM announces Rs 500 cr relief after making aerial survey of flood-hit Bihar

PM announces Rs 500 cr relief after making aerial survey of flood-hit Bihar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Modi also announced Rs 2 lakh aid to the kin of those who died in the deluge.

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

BSF giving strong reply to Pakistan's border shelling

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops heavily shelled 15 border outposts and hamlets along the international border overnight, leaving three persons injured, one of them seriously in Jammu district.

PM Modi taught me what not to do: Rahul on poll results

PM Modi taught me what not to do: Rahul on poll results

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Asked about the selection of chief ministers in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, he said there will not be any issue and it will be done smoothly.

Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again

Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Pakistan army again violated bilateral ceasefire in the Mendhar sector of the Line of Control in Jammu region on Sunday.

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

Sending Modi to Pakistan the best medicine for him: Lalu

Sending Modi to Pakistan the best medicine for him: Lalu

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Latching on to a Pakistan minister's "destabilisation" remark against Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad on Thursday said that the BJP prime ministerial candidate should be sent to Pakistan.

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

I have been brought here forcibly: Labourer at Modi rally

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

"I have been brought here forcibly from my rented room in Rambagh (area of the city)," Manoj Kumar, a labourer from Bihar, said.

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

9 foreign tourists, 1 guide killed in Pak attack

9 foreign tourists, 1 guide killed in Pak attack

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Nine foreign tourists from China, Russia and Ukraine, along with a Pakistani guide were killed in an unprecedented attack by militants who stormed a hotel near one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, officials said on Sunday.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

As flood waters start to recede in Srinagar, the region is faced with yet another challenge -- threat of an epidemic outbreak.

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

'There's no Modi doctrine on Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'If Modi had followed Vajpayee in Kashmir, then there would have been absolutely no problem in Kashmir.'

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A Pakistani court has ordered the registration of a murder case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and 19 others for their alleged role in the killing of 14 supporters of fiery anti-government cleric Tahirul Qadri in Lahore.

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'His portrayal of Income Tax Commissioner Amay Patnaik relies on his firm footing as a man of consequence to pitch itself as a tribute to the IT department's unsung heroes.' 'It's the most I've enjoyed watching Ajay Devgn in a while,' says Sukanya Verma.

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A woman was killed and five persons were injured on Sunday as Pakistani troops intensified shelling on border posts and civilian area in Poonch and Rajouri in continued ceasefire violations that have claimed six lives in two days, drawing strong protest from India.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

Stop lying and start working: Rahul to PM Modi

Stop lying and start working: Rahul to PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Vowing to root out the Bharatiya Janata Party from the states after 'victory' of the grand alliance in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to "stop telling lies" and debunked his diatribe against the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal on migration of jobless youths from the state.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

'India can't keep J&K if Muslims viewed with suspicion,' Farooq

'India can't keep J&K if Muslims viewed with suspicion,' Farooq

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Union minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said India will not be able to keep Kashmir if the forces who see Muslims of the country with suspicion and pit the minority community against the majority are not reined in.

Lt General Naveed Mukhtar appointed as Pakistan's new ISI chief

Lt General Naveed Mukhtar appointed as Pakistan's new ISI chief

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The new ISI chief Lt Gen Mukhtar possesses a vast experience in the field of intelligence and has headed the counter-terrorism wing of the spy agency in Islamabad. He was commissioned in the Armoured Corps regiment in 1983.

Jailed INLD leader's son to contest from Haryana

Jailed INLD leader's son to contest from Haryana

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Jailed Indian National Lok Dal leader Ajay Chautala's elder son Dushyant figured in the list of candidates declared by the party for all the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana.

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Pakistani troops shell LoC with 120mm mortar bombs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

This is the ninth consecutive day that Pakistan violated the ceasefire. There have been 41 violations of the ceasefire accord this year so far. There has been over 230 ceasefire violations along the Indo-Pakistan border this year.

Pakistani troops shell LoC villages; India retaliates

Pakistani troops shell LoC villages; India retaliates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice overnight by pounding civilian hamlets and Indian forward posts with 120 mm and 82 mm mortar bombs along the LoC in Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Army.

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Kishore Singh on Jean-Michel Basquiat and his worth.

'1975 Men's Hockey World Cup winning team completes 40 years'

'1975 Men's Hockey World Cup winning team completes 40 years'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

40 years back, on 15 March 1975, the Indian Men Hockey team accomplished a historic feat against Pakistan in the finals of the 1975 Hockey World Cup wherein they beat the opponents 2-1 to earn the title of 'Champions'.

'To wait for justice for 28 years, and to see them walk away...'

'To wait for justice for 28 years, and to see them walk away...'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

It's difficult to say who suffered more these 28 years: The men who survived the PAC shooting and the assaults in jail; or the women who lost their men in these custodial killings.

Dhaka Test: Bangladesh collapse after Tamim century

Dhaka Test: Bangladesh collapse after Tamim century

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Bangladesh lost their last nine wickets for 49 runs as England hit back from a slow start on the first day of the second and final Test in Dhaka.

What Amitabh learnt from Shashi Kapoor

What Amitabh learnt from Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He fondly addressed me as 'babbua' .. and with him have gone many incredible unread chapters of his and my life.'

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Speaking for the first time after the government announced an halt to anti-militancy operations in the state during the holy month of Ramzan, the prime minister said there is no alternative to peace and stability.

Tendulkar leads Twitter praise for Kohli's 'special' knock

Tendulkar leads Twitter praise for Kohli's 'special' knock

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

"There are players who are in form and there is @imVkohli who wins you games again and again! Hats off you beauty."

Bangladesh humble England to level ODI series

Bangladesh humble England to level ODI series

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Bangladesh thumped England in a bowler-dominated contest after home skipper Mashrafe Mortaza's all-round brilliance secured their series-levelling 34-run victory in the second One-day International on Sunday.

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'...then Bangladesh would have been the world champions a long time ago!'

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

People who have worked with Mukesh Bansal describe him as approachable and extremely polite but someone who likes to maintain a strict work schedule.

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

One teenager died in police firing last May. Another teenager is paralysed waist down. Both families have been ignored by the political establishment, including the AIMIM.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

Yuvraj finds form as India pile misery on Australia

Yuvraj finds form as India pile misery on Australia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Yuvraj Singh returned to form to help India heap more misery on Australia, steam-rollering them by 73 runs in a lop-sided Group Two match at the World Twenty20 on Sunday.