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She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

Jagadish Shettar likely to join Congress on Monday

Jagadish Shettar likely to join Congress on Monday

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The sources told PTI that Shettar flew from Hubballi to Bengaluru on Sunday in a special helicopter and held discussions with Congress general secretary (Karnataka in-charge) Randeep Singh Surjewala, Congress state chief D K Shivakumar, former minister M B Patil and veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa.

PHOTOS: World's most influential businesspeople

PHOTOS: World's most influential businesspeople

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Time magazine lists 100 'people who inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world'.

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

A day after the resignation of bishop Franco Mulakkal as Jalandhar bishop, 'Save Our Sisters' campaigners on Friday said the survivor nun who had levelled rape charges against him would continue her fight for justice through the legal system.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The situation in Nuh could have easily returned to normalcy if the trader class wished so, but they didn't.'

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'The credit for giving me my first major break goes to Master Ghulam Haider.'

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Rediff.com13 May 2023

There are critics who say the Bommai's government was not able to counter the Congress narrative to paint his administration as corrupt, a factor that helped the Congress surge in the May 10 assembly elections.

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Amit Shah has breakfast with Yedi, with a pat on back for son Vijayendra

Amit Shah has breakfast with Yedi, with a pat on back for son Vijayendra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on an official visit to Bengaluru to attend various events, on Friday met Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman and former chief minister B S Yediyurappa, at his residence for breakfast and held discussions.

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Get over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The minister said this underlying resentment and pain of those countries regarding the global economy was building up for the last 15-20 years and the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict resulted in prices of energy and food items going up.

Influential Indian American friends turn foes

Influential Indian American friends turn foes

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Newspapers in the sunshine state have dubbed it as a nasty legal battle between titans in Republican fundraising circles, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The biggest question looming over the summit is whether there will be a joint leaders' declaration in view of the sharp differences between the West and the Russia-China combine on the text to describe the Ukraine conflict in the document.

'Lunch or cricket gear, Salam sir was always there for Tilak'

'Lunch or cricket gear, Salam sir was always there for Tilak'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Rising Indian star Tilak Varma's father Namboori Nagaraju, described the influence left-handed batters coach Salam Bayash had over his career.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Four men seen as part of mob on Manipur video arrested so far

Four men seen as part of mob on Manipur video arrested so far

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A man who was part of the mob that paraded naked two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of Manipur and was seen dragging one of them was among four persons arrested on Thursday as the incident of May 4 drew widespread condemnation.

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Republic Day chief guest Egyptian Prez El-Sisi arrives in India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The 68-year-old influential Arab leader will grace the Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Sisi is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the two aspiring CMs.

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

FIFA WC Preview: Netherlands now need to deliver

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Although they won their first round group, there was little evidence to back up their self-confidence as they stuttered through

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Patidar leader Naresh Patel keeps everyone guessing about his political moves

Patidar leader Naresh Patel keeps everyone guessing about his political moves

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Influential Patidar leader Naresh Patel, who heads the Shree Khodaldham Temple Trust, on Wednesday claimed that though the older generation is against him joining politics, youth and women want him to take the route.

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.

PIX: Padma Lakshmi, Amy Adams at TIME 100 bash

PIX: Padma Lakshmi, Amy Adams at TIME 100 bash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Sources said there was no need 'immediately' to look into legal aspects or consider anything else (such as the possibility of political interests over the dismissal and a counter-strategy to frustrate it), as the dismissal was now on hold.

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'You know the kind of force involved in all of this. They are not good for the country where all of this will happen.'

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Dr Zach Zachariah, longtime Republican Party stalwart and major raiser of funds, has sued his one-time protege, Dr Akshay K Desai, another leading GOP activist who was recently named finance chairman of the Republican Party in Florida.

SC allows 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka to continue till May 9

SC allows 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka to continue till May 9

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said the earlier regime of four percent quota to Muslims will continue to hold field till May 9, when the matter will be heard next, without any prejudice to the contentions to be raised by the state government.

'Only weaklings succumb to threats'

'Only weaklings succumb to threats'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Ajit Pawar wants to escape from the clutches of the investigative agencies.'

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

'Never imagined...': Ex-Andhra CM Kiran Reddy joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Reddy slams the leadership of the Congress leadrship, saying they believe they are correct and all others, including the people of India, are wrong.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'He's always been an all-inspiring kind of director that nobody can surpass,' R Madhavan tells Subhash K Jha about Mani Ratnam.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail till July 11 to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP state unit is banking on the party's central leadership to shore up its prospects in the May 10 assembly polls as it fights anti-incumbency.