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Lugano accuses Neymar of diving ahead of semi-final

Lugano accuses Neymar of diving ahead of semi-final

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Brazil and Barcelona striker Neymar was a diver and the referee should take particular attention to his antics when the five times world champions face Uruguay in the Confederation Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, Uruguay captain Diego Lugano said.

Boston blasts: Obama calls up governor, city mayor

Boston blasts: Obama calls up governor, city mayor

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama called up Boston Mayor Tom Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, assuring them of all assistance in relief works after the two blasts in the Boston marathon that killed two persons and injured over 40.

Amid Naxal crisis, home minister holidays in US! YOUR SAY

Amid Naxal crisis, home minister holidays in US! YOUR SAY

Rediff.com28 May 2013

While the country grapples with brutal the Naxal attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is MIA (missing in action). He is currently holidaying in the United States.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

India said it will continue to extend its developmental assistance to the friendly people of Sri Lanka.

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Wang Chang Qi, 80, was captured by Indian forces in 1963 after the India-China war. Convicted for spying, he was in Indian jails for six years till his release in 1969.

3 Tibetan activists held in Delhi

3 Tibetan activists held in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Three Tibetan activists were detained on Wednesday morning when they were going towards Qutub Minar to protest against Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie's visit. The three weree detained from Mehrauli bus stand, a senior police official said

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Immigrants from five countries -- India, Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana -- stood in a line during the ceremony in the White House.

'US fin institutions under hackers' attack'

'US fin institutions under hackers' attack'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

"Right now financial institutions are actively under attack. We know that," the Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, said on Wednesday responding to a question at The Washington Post Live 2012 Cyber security Summit in Washington.

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Will the world ever realize what is going on? So sad," Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted.

Shinde stayed back in US despite Naxal crisis?

Shinde stayed back in US despite Naxal crisis?

Rediff.com27 May 2013

As the security apparatus grapples with the fall out of the Maoists attack on Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde is away in the United States and will return only on Wednesday.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Economic experts fear massive layoffs in various sectors of the American economy due to the current economic distress that is only going to deteriorate in the coming months. A record 3.3 million Americans have filed initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21. Even as the peak of coronavirus in the US is two weeks away, millions of people in the country have lost their jobs.

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A US prosecutor who successfully investigated a precedent-setting work visa fraud case against Infosys, resulting in the Indian IT giant paying a whopping $34 million in fine, has been recognised by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson for his work.

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

A US congressional paper says the recent arrest of eleven men in Virginia, allegedly connected with the Lashkar, raises the prospects of a new terrorist threat in the US.

Hundreds protest China's rule in Tibet, demand UN action

Hundreds protest China's rule in Tibet, demand UN action

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The Tibetans were participating in a global 'Solidarity Rally for Tibet' initiated by the Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Monday, coinciding with the World Human Rights Day, which was also declared as the Tibet Solidarity Day.

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa completed 50 years of parliamentary politics in July this year. He was elected as a Member of Parliament at the young age of 24 in 1970. He has since been elected president twice and has been appointed prime minister thrice.

India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

India and the United States are set to discuss a range of key issues like Pakistan and Afghanistan at their third Strategic Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is in Washington for the crucial dialogue with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

What really happened in August 1947

What really happened in August 1947

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Why did Mountbatten suddenly declare that the Partition of India would take place with inexplicable haste on August 15, 1947, almost a year ahead of schedule? Colonel Anil Athale (retd) explains the likely reasons for the British decision to hastily grant India independence.

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Critical Java bug still remains despite Oracle's move

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

All versions of Java 7 through update 10 are affected.

Eelam is my unfulfilled dream, says Karunanidhi

Eelam is my unfulfilled dream, says Karunanidhi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Brushing aside the Centre's reservations, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday declared that he will strive for a separate Eelam. He also endorsed the move for applying pressure on the government for the protection of the Tamil community's rights in Sri Lanka by moving the United Nations.

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Syrian cinematographer blocked from entering US for Oscars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Khateeb was scheduled to arrive on Saturday in Los Angeles on a Turkish Airlines flight departing from Istanbul. But his plans have been upended after US officials reported finding "derogatory information" regarding Khateeb.

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Having seen the well of talent dry up in France, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified Japan as an emerging market to find new players for his Premier League side.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

PICS: Manish takes Indian style to the Paris catwalk

PICS: Manish takes Indian style to the Paris catwalk

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Here's a glimpse of Manish Arora's fashion show during the recent Paris Fashion Week, which was an homage to India.

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' Ahmedabad-based subsidiary ADSL, or Allied Digital Services Ltd, has won a Rs 1000-crore tender to install closed circuit cameras and sensors throughout Mumbai, reports RS Chauhan

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

US approves sale of anti-submarine choppers to India

US approves sale of anti-submarine choppers to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

MH-60 Romeo Seahawks would add lethal capabilities of the Indian Navy, which experts say is the need of the hour given the aggressive behaviour of China in the Indian Ocean region.

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Fans criticise Berbatov for snubbing national team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has been heavily criticised in his homeland after he snubbed the Bulgarian national team for a second time in 28 months.

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Self-immolations, which were initially started by Tibetan monks, are now being resorted to by young Tibetan youth, says B Raman

115 designated NE terror groups high on IB radar

115 designated NE terror groups high on IB radar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Following the riots in Assam and the mass exodus of northeast people from southern states, the Intelligence Bureau's radar is probably the highest-ever. This is also true for every other state in the northeast which has 115 designated terrorist organisations. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

For many African-American celebrities, visiting Africa satisfies a yearning to return to their distant ancestral homeland. Not so for tennis player Serena Williams.

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has reviewed the security situation with his top national security aides following the tragic shooting in a gurudwara in Wisconsin and also called on the gurudwara trustee to offer his condolences.