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SIT seeks Telgi's custody

SIT seeks Telgi's custody

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

The development came as a key operative of Telgi, Raez Quadri, was arrested in Hyderabad and remanded to police custody till January 8.

Maharashtra crush Assam

Maharashtra crush Assam

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

The hosts trounced Assam by an innings and 46 on the third day Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match.

Anand suffers second defeat

Anand suffers second defeat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The Indian Grandmaster lost to Viktor Bologan in the third round of the Dortmund tournament.

'Internet can transform rural India'

'Internet can transform rural India'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

An Internet kiosk, video-based educational services, health diagnostic kits, etc can help change the face of rural India, says Ashok Jhunjhunwala.

France, Brazil in 0-0 draw

France, Brazil in 0-0 draw

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Brazil dominated most of the game and had the best chance after 67 minutes when Roberto Carlos hit the post.

Eminent economist A M Khusro passes away

Eminent economist A M Khusro passes away

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Former Finance Commission chairman A M Khusro, who died in New Delhi on Sunday, was a distinguished academic, scholar and a towering personality. Besides heading the 11th Finance Commission, he was the chairman of IEG.

Anand registers first win

Anand registers first win

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

The defending champion beat Veselin Topalov in the Rapid game of the Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament.

French hearts beat for Henry

French hearts beat for Henry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The Confederations Cup has conferred the unofficial title of national treasure on Henry by an adoring French public.

Three killed in grenade attack in Pakistan

Three killed in grenade attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Twin grenade attacks in Pakistan's biggest city on the eve of the country's independence day left at least three persons dead and over 40 injured.

Agassi, Venus romp into in semis

Agassi, Venus romp into in semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Campaigning for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls ends

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Elections will also be held in 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Rains a modern tragedy?

Rains a modern tragedy?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Why I salute Azim Premji

Why I salute Azim Premji

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.' 'Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.' 'To put it into context, it can fund India's health budget and education budget,' points out Aakar Patel.

Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The Leeds United midfielder was found guilty of "an act of serious assault, stamping on an opponent's head", the UEFA said.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

Kipchoge misses record in rainy Berlin triumph

Kipchoge misses record in rainy Berlin triumph

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge staved off a surprise challenge from Ethiopian debutant Guye Adola to win an enthralling Berlin marathon on Sunday, but missed out on his bid to set a new world record.

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Uber would look to expand the service to six Indian cities

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rouhani said people who think Islam is a religion of "violence and terrorism" are wrong in their assessment.

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

Berlin marathon: Bekele wins in near record time

Berlin marathon: Bekele wins in near record time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele narrowly missed out on a new world record when he out-sprinted Kenya's Wilson Kipsang to win the Berlin marathon in the second fastest race of all time on Sunday.

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some major events that occurred from 1885, when the Indian National Congress was formed, till August 15, 1947, when India achieved Independence.

Govt asked me to go to Pak National Day celebration: Singh

Govt asked me to go to Pak National Day celebration: Singh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh on Monday night said he was asked by the government to represent it at the Pakistan National Day reception at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi.

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Handing over the Red Fort to the Dalmias bothers me

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'How can the monument where the prime minister unfurls the flag on Independence Day, in a ceremony broadcast and telecast nationally, be maintained by a private entity?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Mohammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif passed away at the age of 81.

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.

No place for third party in peace talks: Govt on Hurriyat

No place for third party in peace talks: Govt on Hurriyat

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

India on Monday said there was 'no scope for misunderstanding or misrepresenting' its position

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The PIA plane PK-661 with 48 people, including famous pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, his wife and Deputy Commissioner Chitral Osama Warraich, on board crashed on Wednesday in Saddha Batolni village near Havelian while en route to Islamabad from Chitral in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding strongly associated with fewer conduct disorders at ages 7 to 11 years.

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Sports Shorts: Kenyan Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The United States long-suspected Pakistan of sheltering Mullah Omar and even confronted then President Asif Ali Zardari in 2011

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Indian woman rescued from captors in Afghanistan, returns home

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Judith D'Souza was kidnapped outside her office in the heart of Kabul on June 9.

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.