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A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

The real story behind Vajpayee's bus trip to Lahore

The real story behind Vajpayee's bus trip to Lahore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Nawaz Sharif asked: "What if I invited him and he declined?"' 'I said I will check.' 'Vajpayee liked the idea. He said I should see him on my return.' Shekhar Gupta reveals how Sharif wanted to make peace, but was tripped by the army and notes the lessons it has for Imran Khan.

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'In her insecurity, she destroyed the institutions of democracy.' 'She packed Parliament with her supporters with loyalty being more important than ability; she superseded judges; she corrupted the civil service.' 'She knew how to use people against each other and was quite a master of that.' 'She would do this with calculated skill and in the bargain cause enmity between brothers, split up families.'

Will food throw up the next Flipkart?

Will food throw up the next Flipkart?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

After electronics and fashion, the next retail segment is food business.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Bharti Kher is a researcher, a mathematician, an anthropologist, and a rare contemporary artist pushing boundaries in her creative quest.

US Open PHOTOS: Murray stunned by Anderson; Federer, Halep through to quarters

US Open PHOTOS: Murray stunned by Anderson; Federer, Halep through to quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Murray had battled his way back from two sets down in the second round against France's Adrian Mannarino, but could not work another miracle against the 14th-ranked, 29-year-old Anderson, who swept the final tiebreak 7-0.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

US court dismisses human rights violation case against Badal

US court dismisses human rights violation case against Badal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The United States Court of Appeals for the eastern district of Wisconsin dismissed a human rights violation case against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal last week.

Indo-US row a blow for trade ties

Indo-US row a blow for trade ties

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Flaring of tempers comes atop much simmering trouble on clashing views; these stands might now get frozen.

'If Pak can't try 26/11 culprits, turn them over to ICC'

'If Pak can't try 26/11 culprits, turn them over to ICC'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Disappointed over Pakistan's slow pace of trial in Mumbai terror attack case, a top American lawmaker has demanded that the seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-tayiba operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, be handed over to the International Criminal Court to bring them to justice.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

A diplomat who served India well. RIP APV!

A diplomat who served India well. RIP APV!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'A P Venkateswaran left an indelible impression on Indian diplomacy and made an incredible number of friends, who kept remembering him, more than other Indian diplomats, who served at those posts.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes a legend of the Indian Foreign Service who passed into the ages.

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.

Partition: What we must remember

Partition: What we must remember

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The world had almost completely forgotten about Partition, and many never learned about it, says Guneeta Singh Bhalla, the woman who founded the 1947 Partition Archive.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Silicon Valley is the best model for driving growth and innovation. Meeting the right people who care about India is a fantastic step. India today stands out as the large potential global economy for growth.'

Regret not enough, US must apologise: Experts on Devyani arrest

Regret not enough, US must apologise: Experts on Devyani arrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

"The incident involving India's deputy consul general was outrageous, deplorable and inexcusable. Period. Full stop."

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their domination in the women's doubles by winning the U.S. Open crown, their second Grand Slam of the season, after a crushing victory over Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova, in New York.

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Given the depth of his descent into a dark, cavernous hole that has swallowed so many child stars, Tiger's greatest victory was not in golf but rather in his journey back into the light. An exclusive excerpt from the fascinating new book, Tiger Woods.

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Economist Dale W Jorgenson declares that India is doing "very, very well" and forecasts that India might continue to outrun world economies, including China over the next many years.

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Don't rush to talk to Sharif, experts tell PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

A group of former senior military and civil services officers has asked the government to cancel the proposed talks between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in New York next month in view of unabated Pakistan-inspired terrorism against this country.

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