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Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The director general-level talks between border forces of India and Pakistan kicks off on Thursday days after parleys between their national security advisers were cancelled with the host nation set to flag the "most important" issue of ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration.

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

No winner yet in tense US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After the latest projections in Wisconsin, Biden has 253 electoral college votes as against Trump's 213, making it much difficult for the President to win the polls. The winner of the 2020 presidential election should have at least 270 Electoral College votes out of the 538-member electoral college.

Hopeful fans gather in Paris, willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Hopeful fans gather in Paris, willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Crowds of cheering French soccer fans began gathering in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement was building ahead of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show support to Trump and protest against the results of the presidential elections.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

Bal Thackeray lookalike major draw at swearing-in

Bal Thackeray lookalike major draw at swearing-in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A white shawl draped on his left shoulder, rudraksha beads around his neck, red tilak on the forehead and sporting dark sunglasses, Kantilal Mishra bore a striking similarity to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray who had mesmerised lakhs of Shiv Sainiks.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

PICS: Euro 2020 kicks-off with fireworks, balloons after year-long delay

PICS: Euro 2020 kicks-off with fireworks, balloons after year-long delay

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Trying to pump up excitement, which has been largely missing in Rome in the run up to the kick-off, Italian soccer greats and 2006 World Cup winners Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta welcomed fans at the opening ceremony.

Trump rages at 'bad things' in counting rooms

Trump rages at 'bad things' in counting rooms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Twitter immediately flagged Trump's tweet saying that "official sources may not have called the race when this was tweeted.

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Noisy delegations make up for absent fans at Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Chinese supporters have been visible and vocal.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!' West wrote on Twitter using a hashtag #2020VISION.

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said.

Russia's psychic cat Achilles picks home team for World Cup opener

Russia's psychic cat Achilles picks home team for World Cup opener

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Want to know who will win the first match of the World Cup? The cat's out of the bag: it's Russia.

Pitlane incident at Chinese GP unacceptable: FIA

Pitlane incident at Chinese GP unacceptable: FIA

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A track vehicle that parked close to the pitlane entrance during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying posed a low but still unacceptable risk, Formula One race director Charlie Whiting has said.

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Singapore launches medallions for Trump-Kim Summit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The three commemorative coins -- in gold, silver and nickel-plated -- feature an "affirmative handshake" between the two leaders, the scheduled date of the summit, the flags of both countries and the national flowers.

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The BJP objected to the name claiming that Tipu Sultan had persecuted Hindus and hence his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

R-Day swag: How to flaunt your patriotic side

R-Day swag: How to flaunt your patriotic side

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

10 chic ways to wear the colours of the Indian flag.

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Gymnastics: Andrade is women's vault champ; Dolgopyat wins floor

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was among the first to congratulate Dolgopyat praising the 24-year-old for making "blue and white history".

'Punjab's last resurrection chance': Sidhu writes to Sonia

'Punjab's last resurrection chance': Sidhu writes to Sonia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The letter to Sonia Gandhi reminded her of the party's 18-point agenda "given to the last chief minister" of Punjab and said that those were "equally relevant today".

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Home favourite Su Yiming of China made his Olympic debut on Sunday and received a standing ovation in return.

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Fashion on show at Winter Olympics!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Furry hats, thick puffer coats and neck warmers are a necessity, but can be stylish too.

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Standing amid the rubble left by the now defeated Islamic State terrorists in Iraq, Pope Francis on Sunday said that hope is 'more powerful than hatred and peace more powerful than war'.

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Remember, the security of your job primarily depends on two major factors -- how relevant you are for the organisation and how the organisation is aligned to its stakeholders (investors, clients and employees)

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Every four years, FIFA World Cup puts an international spotlight on world football. For advertising firm J Walter Thompson London and its client - United Kingdom's National Centre for Domestic Violence, this presented an opportunity to shed some light on a particularly nasty side-effect of fervent sports fandom: domestic violence.

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Dinakaran launches his new party, Amma Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Dinakaran recalled the difficulties faced by party workers in carrying forward their organisational work without a name.

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to mourn him, leaving flowers and messages at his childhood home and former soccer club Boca Juniors.

How to identify fake vaccine: Centre issues parameters

How to identify fake vaccine: Centre issues parameters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The Centre has shared a set of parameters with all states and UTs to enable service providers and monitoring teams under the national COVID-19 vaccination programme to identify any fake COVID-19 vaccines so that they are not administered in the country.

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The president said the ISIS-K was behind the gruesome attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul and at a hotel nearby.

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The central government on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by states and UTs during the second COVID-19 wave.

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Federer to auction off Grand Slam memorabilia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The 20-times Grand Slam champion is putting various items under the hammer in two sales in June and July at Christie's to raise money for his foundation.

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Singh said India has a policy of maintaining cordial relations with neighbours.

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday.

I-Day Recipe: Tricolour Panna Cotta

I-Day Recipe: Tricolour Panna Cotta

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Light, creamy Tricolour Panna Cotta to begin your Independence Day celebrations.