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Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Flight from Chennai lands at new airport in Jaffna

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The ATR 72-600 aircraft was accorded water salute as it landed at the Jaffna airport, about 400-km from capital Colombo.

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Carlos Tevez could stay at Manchester City until the end of the season even though he has not kicked a ball for them since September and is unlikely ever to do so again.

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Will POW bring back great story telling to television?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

'Nikkhil Advani's POW shows a director's deft touch and is a promising start of a great story, top notch acting talent and great behind the scenes production team,' says film director Suparn Verma.

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Twenty-four Indians languishing in Pakistani jails crossed into their homeland from the Wagah border on Friday.

9/14 -- we shall never forget

9/14 -- we shall never forget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

This September 14, our Martyrs Day, we pledge that one day we will be back in our homeland, with our heads held high and honour in tact. We will reverse our exodus but only at our own terms and at a time of our choosing. That will be the most appropriate homage to our martyrs, says Lalit Koul

View cases of Indian TVU students fairly: Rao to Clinton

View cases of Indian TVU students fairly: Rao to Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao has written to United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking her to view the cases of over 1,000 Indian students affected by the "sham" Tri-Valley University with "understanding" and in a "fair" manner.

US trade mission to visit India next month

US trade mission to visit India next month

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The trade mission will visit Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi between November 26 and December 3, a media release announced.

Osama maintained 'phenomenal security' at Abbottabad hideout

Osama maintained 'phenomenal security' at Abbottabad hideout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Locked down in his Abbottabad hideout which he never left in six years, Osama bin Laden followed 'absolutely phenomenal operations security', and was taken by surprise when attacked by the United States forces, a top American counter-terrorism official has said.

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta.

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Govt signs peace treaty with Assam outfit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The government of India has signed a peace agreement with a tribal insurgent group from Assam, United People's Democratic Solidarity.

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Comaneci hails history-maker Halep's Wimbledon triumph

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Thirteen months ago, Comaneci was the first person Halep hugged when she clambered up into the stands on Court Philippe Chatrier after she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

How coalmines made Damodar 'the river of agony'

How coalmines made Damodar 'the river of agony'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The degeneration of the health conditions of the people, especially tribal women and children, and water contamination are some of the most serious impacts of coal mining in Jharkhand, notes Nitish Priyadarshi.

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

About 70 Indian students at the University of Northern Virginia, which was raided last month by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcementthe investigative arm of the department of homeland securitymet with Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian embassy in Washington D C who assured them that the government of India and the embassy will "continue with their efforts to try and ensure that the students at UNVA are not victimised in any way."

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

The Kurds helped defeat ISIS, but does the world care?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

'The war against ISIS is what earned the Kurds global recognition of being some of the best fighters that overshadowed regular armies,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2011

California based Tri-Valley University president Susan Xiao Ping Su, finally got arrested early on Monday morning. She has been indicted by the federal grand jury on 33-criminal counts, charging her with wire fraud, mail fraud, visa fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud, use of a false document, making false statements to a government agency, alien harboring, customs enforcement's homeland security investigations.

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'As for tricky relations with China, India needs less of summitry type event management and more anticipatory analysis and management of events,' says Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati.

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

A statue of Lionel Messi in Argentina's capital has been broken in half, with the player's upper body, arms and head removed.

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

No oil exploration in Nagaland: NSCN

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, a guerilla outfit headed by its self-styled chairman S S Khaplang, has dictated the Indian and foreign oil companies engaged in oil extraction and fresh exploration work on the soil of Nagaland, "to stop all activities forthwith or face the consequences."

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

'Terror outfits are real cancer in Pakistan'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

"My view is that there is a real cancer within Pakistan, from the standpoint of militant organisations," John Brennan, Assistant to the US President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, said in his speech at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.

'India-Israel ties a work of art in the making'

'India-Israel ties a work of art in the making'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Israel's Ambassador Mark Sofer, will shortly return to his homeland after a four-year-long, eventful stint in India, interacts with rediff readers in the chat room.

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women's tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.

Assamese culture, development on ULFA agenda

Assamese culture, development on ULFA agenda

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Full protection of the identity of Assamese community in their own homeland and major financial package for the rapid development of Assam are the two important issues that were highlighted by the leaders of the United Liberation Front of Asom in their nearly two-hour-long familiarisation meeting with the Central government representatives headed by the Union Home Secretary G K Pillai.

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

After spending over 14 months in jail, 80-year-old ailing Pakistani scientist Mohammed Khalil Chisti was on Wednesday released on bail from Ajmer jail in a two-decade-old murder case and said he wanted to return to his homeland soon.

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

TVU president indicted on visa fraud allegations

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The president of the California-based Tri-Valley University, Susan Xiao-Ping Su, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on the allegations of visa fraud and money laundering that affected nearly 1,500 Indian students.

IMAGES: 'Anxious' Obama monitors Osama hunt live!

IMAGES: 'Anxious' Obama monitors Osama hunt live!

Rediff.com3 May 2011

"We got him," United States President Barack Obama said as soon as it became clear that the special forces were able to kill Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan's Abbottabad.

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The 22-year-old from Odisha has long lived with the condition which naturally produces high testosterone levels and for a year saw her unable to run in International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) competition.

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Probe Infy for 'flouting visa norms': US lawmaker

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Senator Chuck Grassley on Thursday wrote to the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, seeking investigation into B-1 visa programme, used by companies to hire foreign workers, not subject to the cap and the prevailing wage requirements of the H1-B programme.

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Nearly 40 developers participating in HDFC Indian Homes Fair in London would showcase thousands of property.

US seeks access to Pakistan fliers, airports

US seeks access to Pakistan fliers, airports

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The United States has sought access to records of all passengers flying out from Pakistan and permission to deploy American security officials at airports as part of an effort to prevent terror suspects reaching its soil, according to a media report published on Monday.

Desperate US clears 'Made in America' bill to save industry

Desperate US clears 'Made in America' bill to save industry

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The Bill requires the Congress to buy goods and services made in America for the first time in nearly seven decades.

US starts accepting employment applications of H-4 visa holders

US starts accepting employment applications of H-4 visa holders

Rediff.com27 May 2015

As a result, about 1,80,000 would be eligible to work in the US.

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dozens of UK-based Baloch and Sindhi protesters gathered outside the Chinese embassy in Londonand held a protest against Pakistan and China.

India and US set to up the ante on terror

India and US set to up the ante on terror

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Taking part in an interaction following his speech to a conference of US-India Relations, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs Robert Blake announced that US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will make her first trip to New Delhi in the spring for meetings with her counterpart Home Minister P Chidambaram and other senior officials in the Ministry and intelligence agencies.

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

FC Tokyo have taken advantage of Barcelona's punishment for breaching rules on the transfer of young players by swooping to bring home a 13-year-old player dubbed the 'Japanese Messi'.

'Designate Wikileaks as a terrorist organsation'

'Designate Wikileaks as a terrorist organsation'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Republican Congressman Peter King, Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, said this in two separate letters to the Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

MF Husain: Join us as we pay condolences

MF Husain: Join us as we pay condolences

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Join us as we pay our condolences.

Focus on reinstatement of TVU students: US

Focus on reinstatement of TVU students: US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

The United States has said it is currently focusing on the reinstatement of those students not implicated in the ongoing investigations into the visa scam by the California-based Tri Valley University.

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Kashmiri Pandits seek Obama's help

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Kashmiri Pandits in the US have appealed to President Barack Obama to take up their cause and the need to protect their fundamental rights in the Valley during his meetings with top Indian leadership.

Immigrants fazed by host country's laws

Immigrants fazed by host country's laws

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Diplomats in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and other places have expressed their disquiet at the way Indian students have been treated like potential fugitives--even criminals--only because of irregularities in the way their university was run. It is not clear how much success they have had in helping Indian students, who are still paying thousands of dollars in bail.