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New gen in US takes more chances

New gen in US takes more chances

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

'For generations born and brought up here, success has a different definition,' feels SAJA President Deepti Hajela.

US Embassy apology to UK Muslim leader

US Embassy apology to UK Muslim leader

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

A federal security official on Thursday said Badawi's name appeared on a US terror watch list, but provided no further details.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

Gaza bomb disposal goes awry; AP journalist among 5 killed

Gaza bomb disposal goes awry; AP journalist among 5 killed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

At least six persons, including an Italian journalist working for the Associated Press, were killed and six others critically injured on Wednesday when an Israeli missile exploded as Palestinian experts tried to defuse it in northern Gaza Strip.

Justin wants to be a reporter

Justin wants to be a reporter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

With 88 per cent of the precincts reporting, Kerry had 37.8 percent, Edwards 32.2 per cent, Dean 18.1 per cent and Gephardt 10.6 per cent.

'Only diplomacy will work'

'Only diplomacy will work'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Heal yourself first, your Holiness

Heal yourself first, your Holiness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

'All in all, the Papacy would seem to be simply offering salvation with discounts and incentives without seeking redemption itself.'

US hard to defend: Bush

US hard to defend: Bush

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

'Our intelligence is good. It's just never perfect...' he said.

Manjrekar calls for cricket with Pakistan

Manjrekar calls for cricket with Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

The former Test cricketer said that with the revival of cricket between the neighbours, mutual understanding in other sectors would develop faster.

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed pace bowler Mitchell Starc to convert his World Cup form into the Test team ahead of series against West Indies and England.

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The British Broadcasting Corporation, the world's largest and oldest broadcaster, reportedly fell victim to a hacker who tried to sell access to the system over Christmas.

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has called for a worldwide ban on Chris Gayle.

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The teenager, Nikolas Cruz, accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at a Florida high school did not appear to be a peaceful man on social media. He made quite clear his desire to perpetrate the exact type of violence of which he now stands accused. Charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, here's what we know about him so far.

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'He's been receiving treatment from a doctor. He's big and powerful when he's not happy. We decided he needed some treatment but there was no way he was going to go and get treatment this morning, so we called the police.'

German train attacker vowed 'revenge on the infidels'

German train attacker vowed 'revenge on the infidels'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The teen had received a word that a friend had died in his home country days before. He vowed in a note that he would 'take revenge on these infidels'.

Australia detains 18 Indian asylum seekers

Australia detains 18 Indian asylum seekers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Indians were among 128 asylum seekers, travelling in three boats, intercepted last week and sent for offshore processing, the Australian Associated Press reported on Monday.

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Discussions over whether Australia will host England in a first day-night Ashes cricket Test next year are taking place but nothing has been decided yet, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday. England head Down Under next November for the 2017-18 series and local media reported on Thursday that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had agreed in principle to play one of the matches under lights.

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The latest allegation of rape was levelled against Akbar by Pallavi Gogoi, chief business editor of National Public Radio, a Washington-based American media organisation, who has detailed the "most painful memories" of her life in an article in The Washington Post.

'Indo-Aus FTA on track to be sealed by year end'

'Indo-Aus FTA on track to be sealed by year end'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The minister said Australia would benefit greatly from this pact.

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Steve Waugh has backed calls from fellow former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and West Indies great Michael Holding for cricket chiefs to rid Test cricket of the toss.

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Coast and Country challenged Adani's plans to build biggest mine in the Galilee Basin.

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum-seekers boat sinks

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum-seekers boat sinks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A boat carrying Australia-bound asylum-seekers sank off the Indonesian island of Java, claiming at least four lives, including those of three children, while more than 150 people have been rescued.

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'It's a home game for India. There's going up to (almost) 100,000 people here'

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Migrant crisis: Can Europe take it anymore?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

As Europe struggles to cope with the influx of lakhs and lakhs of migrants, here are the latest developments on the crisis

At least 39 dead in Paris attacks; hostages taken

At least 39 dead in Paris attacks; hostages taken

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

At least 39 people have been killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage, police and medical officials said.

Won't bow down to any pressure: Sharif, Pak army chief on Jadhav

Won't bow down to any pressure: Sharif, Pak army chief on Jadhav

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The meeting took place two days after a military tribunal sentenced Indian national Kulbhushan Jadav to death on charges of spying

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in Ecuadorian embassy in London for more than a year, on Thursday launched his political party in Australia to contest the general elections later this year.

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

IAAF president Sebastian Coe says there has been no cover up of Russian doping cases despite the latest leaked documents appearing to show that officials of athletics' governing body were discussing how to suppress news of positive tests.

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The English 'keeper will become first woman to play alongside men in an elite cricket competition in Australia Two years ago she'd played beside men for Walmley in the Birmingham and District Premier League in England.

Why trade unions have failed to make inroads into the IT sector

Why trade unions have failed to make inroads into the IT sector

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Recently, when TCS laid off a handful of employees, prominent trade unions rushed to offer their support to workers who had lost their jobs.

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.

41 dead, 239 injured in Istanbul airport suicide attacks

41 dead, 239 injured in Istanbul airport suicide attacks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Officials added that three suicide bombers carried out the attacks at three different spots at the airport.

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The websites of the New York Times, the Huffington Post and Twitter were hacked by a group known as the Syrian Electronic Army which posted messages supporting the embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Northern white rhinos to Lakshadweep: 10 things to see before they disappear forever

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

These natural wonders are all under threat.

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Tales of horror continue to emerge from the patrons at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11.

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Olympic sailors, rowers shrug off reports of Rio's polluted waters

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Sailors and rowers were not worried about getting sick during the Rio Olympics next year despite reports that waters to be used for events have pollution levels equivalent to raw sewage, competitors said on Thursday.