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Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Jhakaas! Anil Kapoor runs with Olympian Blake

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Anil -- who turns 63 on December 24 -- shared his fitness goals with Blake -- who turns 30 two days after Anil's birthday -- before the duo went sprinting at the Jamnabai Narsee school ground in Juhu.

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Yasin was also responsible for the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.

How India will protect its fishermen

How India will protect its fishermen

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The radar, manufactured in Britain, is capable of detecting even a small rowing boat, commander of the Naval Detachment Rathode Mukherjee said.

'They are going to hang my husband as a lesson to others'

'They are going to hang my husband as a lesson to others'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the shattered families of the five Tamil fishermen sentenced to death by a Sri Lankan court for alleged drug smuggling. Most feel the men are being made an example of to scare off other fishermen from straying into Sri Lankan waters.

Lanka: Naval craft sunk in sea blast, 10 missing

Lanka: Naval craft sunk in sea blast, 10 missing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

At least 10 Sri Lankan Naval officials went missing after a powerful mid-sea blast destroyed and sunk a fast attack craft they were sailing at Nayaru in the seas off Mullaitivu, sources said. "One of our Fast Attack Craft (FAC) has got caught in a suspected sea-mine explosion around 0230 hrs in the Nayaru seas. Ten sailors aboard are missing while another six have already been rescued," Navy Spokesman, Commander DKP Dassanayake said.

Telangana issue back in contention, LS proceedings paralysed

Telangana issue back in contention, LS proceedings paralysed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The demand for removal of Justice A K Ganguly, accused of harassing a law intern, from the post of Chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission, along with Telangana issue paralysed the functioning of Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rain-triggered floods, landslides kill over 90 in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Over 20,000 people have been displaced with officials warning the situation could get worse.

India abstains from voting on Sri Lanka war crimes

India abstains from voting on Sri Lanka war crimes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

In a significant development, India for the first time on Thursday abstained from voting on the United States-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka on alleged human rights violation which was passed by 23 votes in favour as against 12 in opposition and 12 abstentions in the United Nation's Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Our Navy did not fire at Indian fishermen: SL

Our Navy did not fire at Indian fishermen: SL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Lankan Foreign Minister Rohita Bogollagama said that the incident happened within Indian territory.

Do what's needed to restore order: Lanka's acting Prez asks military

Do what's needed to restore order: Lanka's acting Prez asks military

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

There was a 'fascist threat' to democracy in Sri Lanka and 'we can't let them tear up our Constitution', acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the crisis-hit nation on Wednesday, as he vowed to restore normalcy as well as stop the destruction of state property.

In Tamil Nadu, fishermen kick up a storm in the sea

In Tamil Nadu, fishermen kick up a storm in the sea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Fishermen staged a unique protest on Friday at the Rameswaram jetty demanding that their boats be returned by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Don't worry India, China has no military presence in Lanka: SL Army chief

Don't worry India, China has no military presence in Lanka: SL Army chief

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka's Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera on Monday allayed India's fears on increasing Chinese military presence in the island nation, as he categorically stated that his nation will never compromise on India's national security or for that matter of any other country.

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

For Navy veterans who watched the huge vessel being towed away by a tug boat, it was an emotional moment as they stood near the Gateway of India, waving at the once 'floating town', aboard which they spent the best years of their career.

Rights abuse charges haunt Rajapaksa; Cameron gives ultimatum

Rights abuse charges haunt Rajapaksa; Cameron gives ultimatum

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Human rights abuses allegedly perpetrated in the war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam haunted Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the sidelines of the CHOGM summit with UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday giving the island country an ultimatum to conduct a credible probe into the war crimes by March, failing which he would seek an international investigation.

IPL PIX: Hazlewood shines as RCB down Lucknow

IPL PIX: Hazlewood shines as RCB down Lucknow

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

This is the first time an Indian shipyard has been commissioned to design and build a warship to specifications formulated by a buyer country. This marks an important first landmark in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's drive to increase defence exports.

Mediocre Hyderabad must rise and shine against Lucknow

Mediocre Hyderabad must rise and shine against Lucknow

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad need a complete, all-round performance against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match on Monday to register their first win of the season.

IPL PIX: Dhawan powers Punjab to comfortable win over GT

IPL PIX: Dhawan powers Punjab to comfortable win over GT

Rediff.com3 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

Review: Why is Sarkar running houseful? :(

Review: Why is Sarkar running houseful? :(

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Vijay acts as himself, so you cannot expect variety from him.' 'He dances the same way, bashes up villains the same way, woos the heroine the same way and says his dialogues the same way,' notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Hashtags, videos: Parties hit virtual campaign trail

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Wordsmiths and artists of different parties are working overtime to deliver punches and counter punches in their bid to reach out to voters through different platforms ranging from Facebook to YouTube.

TN seeks Modi's intervention for release of fishermen

TN seeks Modi's intervention for release of fishermen

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Tamil Nadu government has sought the Centre's intervention for the release of 14 Indian fishermen arrested by the Lankan navy on Sunday, and raised the issue of financial package for the community.

Now, Gatting joins chorus against four-day Tests

Now, Gatting joins chorus against four-day Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Former England captain Mike Gatting joined cricketers opposing the idea of four-day Tests, insisting that chances of results are more in five days.

TN may have the answer for fishermen issue, but what about funds?

TN may have the answer for fishermen issue, but what about funds?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

It maybe time for the Centre to take a closer look at Chief Minister Jayalalitha's innovative' solution to a long-pending problem, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both RCB and PBKS will have new captains at the helm in Faf du Plessis and Mayank Agarwal respectively

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

IPL PIX: RCB edge KKR in thrilling finish

IPL PIX: RCB edge KKR in thrilling finish

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore batters overcame some nervy moments after leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga spun his way to a four-wicket haul to register a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; passes 'record' 18 bills

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; passes 'record' 18 bills

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The winter session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday after passing 18 legislations, including amendment bills on amend coal mines allocation and labour laws, in 22 sittings.

Mass grave found in former LTTE stronghold in Lanka

Mass grave found in former LTTE stronghold in Lanka

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Skeletal remains of 80 bodies have been dug out of a mass grave in a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam stronghold in Sri Lanka, fuelling speculation that the bodies are of Tamil civilians who disappeared during the war with the rebels.

Impartial probe into Sri Lanka war critical: UN

Impartial probe into Sri Lanka war critical: UN

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The UN human rights office has called on Colombo to allow a full independent inquiry into a controversial video tape depicting alleged "extra-judicial killings" of Tamils by Lankan troops and said that such an investigation would be in the country's "best interests".

Turmoil in Parl, both Houses adjourned for 5th consecutive day

Turmoil in Parl, both Houses adjourned for 5th consecutive day

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Turmoil in Parliament over Telangana and other issues took a toll on the proceedings for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, resulting in transaction of no substantial business in both Houses.

Where's the money to fund your ambitions, Mr Modi?

Where's the money to fund your ambitions, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitions abroad may run the risk of foundering on constraints at home.

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

2G, Telangana, price rise issues stall Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the second consecutive working on Tuesday as Opposition members created pandemonium on a host of issues including JPC report on 2G, Telangana, price rise and death of children in relief camps for Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) riot victims.

Parliament proceedings paralysed for the third day

Parliament proceedings paralysed for the third day

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Proceedings in Parliament were paralysed for the third day running over a number of issues, including Telangana and death of 40 children in Muzaffarnagar relief camps, preventing the notices for a no-confidence motion from being taken up on Wednesday.

India to boycott China's Belt and Road Forum

India to boycott China's Belt and Road Forum

Rediff.com13 May 2017

India's decision to skip the meeting came after a year of bilateral discord over China's stubborn opposition to India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers' Group and a UN ban against Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar.

Aren't our daily problems not newsworthy anymore?

Aren't our daily problems not newsworthy anymore?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The ongoing daily spat between Narendra Modi and the Congress party serves to cover up the real problems being faced by the people, says A Ganesh Nadar

Trust the captain on the spot

Trust the captain on the spot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The recent episode in which a supposedly Pakistani boat destroyed itself at sea, apparently by setting itself on fire, has aroused a great deal of comment in the media. There have been some positive words for the Coast Guard which responded to the developing situation, such as it was, but also doubts about what had actually transpired.

Adani to help Modi fulfill India's port dreams

Adani to help Modi fulfill India's port dreams

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Modi government expects cargo traffic at its ports to jump by two-thirds by 2021 as India ramps up exports of goods including cars and other machinery.

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

'It is a very tough time to be a film-maker in this country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'What is happening is worse than Talibanisation.' 'There is no way a film-maker can fight these fringe groups, these extra-constitutional authorities.'

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Gurdaspur attack magnifies armour shortage scare

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Army, paramilitary and police forces continue going into harm's way with outdated bulletproof jackets (BPJs), and helmets designed for motorcycle riding, not for the impact of a nine-millimetre bullet.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.