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Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

PHOTO: What being in prison has done to Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Bhujbal has reportedly lost 10 kilograms since his arrest in March. He is seen with a full grown white beard and a very frail look in the picture.

McMullen guides Scotland to easy win over Oman

McMullen guides Scotland to easy win over Oman

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The result took Scotland to the top of Group B with five points, with one fixture left to play against Australia on Saturday evening in St Lucia.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The army on Monday suggested that none of its personnel were involved in the killing of a teenaged boy in Chennai, saying no discrepancy has been found during the "physical checks" of the weapons in its possession at St George Cantonment.

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Powerplay puzzle: SKY's plan to level series unveiled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

We need to use Powerplay more effectively: Suryakumar Yadav

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding venue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Here's a look inside the venue where the two lovebirds will say 'I do' and other details about the wedding, which is being dubbed as the 'event of the year'.

Mussolini's great-grandson signs three-year deal with Serie A club Lazio

Mussolini's great-grandson signs three-year deal with Serie A club Lazio

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The defender is currently in his final year at the St George's British International School in Rome, which is close to Lazio's training ground near Formello.

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 27-year-old younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York -- the monarch's younger son -- and Sarah, Duchess of York, will marry her nightclub manager boyfriend later this year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.

Britain's Prince George's 6th birthday marked with new photos

Britain's Prince George's 6th birthday marked with new photos

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Kensington Palace published three pictures taken recently by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Srikanth in semis after 16 months at Swiss Open

Srikanth in semis after 16 months at Swiss Open

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Kidambi Srikanth is the lone Indian survivor at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament in Basel. He progressed to the semi-finals with a straight-games win over Chinese Taipei's Chia Hao Lee on Friday night.

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Fine knocks by Brandon McMullen and George Munsey powered Scotland to formidable total in their T20 World Cup Group B match against and Australia in St. Lucia on Sunday.

TN: Army jawan kills self

TN: Army jawan kills self

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

A 25-year old army jawan on Thursday committed suicide by shooting himself with his service riffle inside the Fort St.George in Chennai, police said.

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Verstappen, who had started alongside Norris on the front row, was leading by lap three and could then build a buffer and take control.

2nd T20I PHOTOS: Proteas cruise to comfortable win over India

2nd T20I PHOTOS: Proteas cruise to comfortable win over India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and South Africa in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

Top Australian banks to outsource jobs to India

Top Australian banks to outsource jobs to India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Leading Australian banks, including ANZ and St. George, are planning to send their back office jobs to India.

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

A Visayan warty pig named Elvis at Bristol Zoo Gardens has predicted that England will beat Ukraine in their European Championship quarter-final.

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Australia's leading bank, St George's Bank has said it is sticking to its decision to send 76 computer services jobs to India due to competition.

SC verdict on royalty a jolt to mining industry

SC verdict on royalty a jolt to mining industry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court verdict on mining royalty case will give a further jolt to the Indian mining industry and will have very large financial implications, as arrears may work out to the tune of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore, industry players said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the power of states to levy tax on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, and allowed them to seek refund of royalty from April 1, 2005 onwards. According to a senior mines ministry official, the verdict will have a very large financial impact on mining, steel, power and coal companies.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Prannoy in Round of 16 at Australian Open

Prannoy in Round of 16 at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

In mixed doubles, the husband-wife Indian pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy defeated Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-17, 21-19.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

William and Harry will both join family members in walking behind their grandfather's coffin, but their cousin, Peter Phillips (the son of Princess Anne), is set to walk between them.

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

South Africa put West Indies in a spin to level T20 series

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

South Africa spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde stifled West Indies' chase as the visitors claimed a 16-run victory in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the "unwavering loyalty" of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife, the monarch, and service to Britain and the Commonwealth.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

Indrani Mukerjea, 39 other Byculla jail inmates test Covid +ve

Indrani Mukerjea, 39 other Byculla jail inmates test Covid +ve

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'Most of the 40 inmates are asymptomatic. They were shifted to the isolation centre of the prison at Patankar School in Byculla in Central Mumbai as a precautionary measure'

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's newborn son is now a hot topic in Britain, with George being bookmakers favourite for the christening of the future King.

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, saw enthusiastic participation by revellers in the metropolis, its adjoining areas and other parts of Maharashtra. The festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in Mumbai and other parts of the state.

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

PIX: Barcelona lose to Monaco; Arsenal held

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Barcelona made a disappointing start to their Champions League campaign by losing 2-1 to AS Monaco on Thursday.

Rain washes out fourth morning in Port Elizabeth

Rain washes out fourth morning in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Rain meant there was no play possible on the fourth morning of the second Test between South Africa and West Indies at St George's Park on Monday with the prospect of a draw now ever more likely.

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

George H W Bush to lie in state in US Capitol till Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The former president will have two funerals -- a state funeral at the National Cathedral and a local funeral at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston.