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Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Your favourite Sunidhi Chauhan song?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

A look at few of the songs performed by Sunidhi Chuahan in different genres.

Cricket and baseball come together at Lord's

Cricket and baseball come together at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Baseball and Cricket are the world's two most popular bat-and-ball sports. Now a new exhibit celebrates their similarities and differences.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

Iran must play constructive role in Afghanistan:US

Iran must play constructive role in Afghanistan:US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Observing that the future of Afghanistan has a regional dimension, the Obama Administration has hoped that Iran would play a constructive role in bringing long-term peace and stability in the war-torn country.

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Canada PM may apologise to AI victims' families

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Twenty five years after Air India Flight 182 was blown apart by terrorists while flying over the Atlantic to India, Canada may finally offer a formal apology for ignoring warnings about a likely terror strike on the aircraft and lapses in the subsequent investigations.Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to offer a formal apology to families of victims of the Kanishka air crash tragedy at the memorial at Humber Park in Toronto on June 23.

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Capturing storms from the best seat in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

One perk of being a pilot, apart from travelling the world, is a front-row seat to the Earth's natural wonders -- from jaw-dropping sunrises to silver slivers of lightning against ink coloured-clouds. One among them is Ecuador-based Santiago Borja who is known as "The Storm Pilot" because of the images he's taken. Borja, who lives in Quito, Ecuador, was kind enough to grant us permission to show some off his work.

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Why Indian Americans can't get enough of Jay Sean

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The Sikh British boy from London feels quite at home in the US, says Aseem Chhabra.

Why you can't fool this computer

Why you can't fool this computer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Florida Atlantic University engineers say their technique is faster and works with low resolution images, such as those produced by standard CCTV cameras. It also solves variation problems caused by different light levels and shadows, viewing direction, pose, and facial expressions. It could even see through certain types of disguises, such as facial hair and glasses.

Jet Air to provide connectivity to 38 US cities

Jet Air to provide connectivity to 38 US cities

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The agreement would allow the travellers to fly United Airlines' trans-Atlantic flights from London to Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver and Washington and trans-Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chicago and San Francisco.

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Piling up one exciting show biz piece after another, and unfolding against dazzling, fast changing backgrounds, with over a dozen dancers and acrobats adding additional thrills, the A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour got on to a rousing start in New York on Friday, continued in Atlantic City the next day, and arrived in DC-Virginia on Sunday.

A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

'Modi's diplomacy has yielded ZERO results'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, Congress leader Manish Tewari has said his 14 months of diplomacy, including meetings with US President Barack Obama, has yielded "zero" results for India.

Pak seeks greater role in Afghanistan; US wary

Pak seeks greater role in Afghanistan; US wary

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Pakistan has offered to play a central role in resolving the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and hold talks with the Taliban. Pakistan's proposal is likely to be discussed when National Security Adviser General James L Jones visits Islamabad later this week, says the report. United States has reacted cautiously to Pakistan's renewed interest in seeking dialogue with the Taliban.

Taliban facing dissension over leadership: Report

Taliban facing dissension over leadership: Report

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The man at the centre of the storm, Newsweek magazine, reported was Mullah Gul Agha Akhund, who is an in-law and long time confident of Mullah Omar. Akhund is brandishing a handwritten letter from Mullah Omar to claim to be the new second-in-command of the Afghan Taliban. But, his claim is being hotly contested by top military commanders of the outfit.

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Washington snowed out by heavy blizzard

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

A blizzard, accompanied by heavy snow and powerful winds, pummeled the US mid-Atlantic on Saturday, causing at least two fatalities and paralysing travel in the region.

Kabul: Attack targets NATO convoy; 20 killed

Kabul: Attack targets NATO convoy; 20 killed

Rediff.com18 May 2010

A suicide car bomb attack near a hospital and army recruitment centre killed at least 20 civilians in Kabul on Tuesday morning, and injured scores of others.According to reports, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's troops were the target of the attack that took place during rush hour in the western part of the Afghan capital. A NATO convoy was passing the area at the time of the attack, said reports.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Modi discusses enhancing cooperation, troop withdrawal with Karzai

Modi discusses enhancing cooperation, troop withdrawal with Karzai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

In his first bilateral meeting with international leaders after assuming charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai.

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

After initial skepticism, the Obama administration has finally begun to acknowledge that Hamid Karzai would be re-elected as Afghanistan's President for second consecutive term, media reports said on Monday.

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Factions of the Pakistani and Iranian intelligence agencies have been supporting the Taliban and other terrorist groups to carry out attacks on the US-led international forces in Afghanistan, said a top US commander in the restive country.

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Taliban chief warns US-led troops in Eid message

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Mullah Omar, the Taliban's elusive leader, has warned United States-led troops in Afghanistan that their 'unequivocal defeat' is imminent, as the insurgents are 'forging ahead like a powerful flood' against them. In a purported online message issued to mark Eid, Omar referred to 'huge casualties and sagging morale' among the more than 100,000 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and US-led troops in Afghanistan fighting Taliban-linked insurgents.

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Report says Reliance got over 100m tax waiver from France post Rafale deal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

MoD dismissed the report saying it draws 'conjectural connection between tax exemption to a private company and procurement of Rafale jets'.

'US, corrupt Karzai have stoked angry insurgency'

'US, corrupt Karzai have stoked angry insurgency'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

And for any solution to work, Pakistan could not be excluded, the writer Tahir Ali said, not least because a great many Pashtuns, who live within Pakistan but don't recognise the Afghan-Pakistan border, would be up in arms. The Pakistan military would be a key player in any decision taken on Afghanistan -- along with Iran, Russia and China.

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Amidst a war of words between the two countries, the US came out in defence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai calling him a valuable partner and said American officials need to be sensitive while making comments on the war-torn country. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said General Stanley McChrystal, who is the head of US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation-led troops in Afghanistan, had excellent relations with the Afghan President.

US commanders in Afghanistan seek more troops

US commanders in Afghanistan seek more troops

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

American military commanders operating with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation led mission in Afghanistan have informed US President Barack Obama's special envoy to the region, Richard Holbrooke, that they do not have enough troops to do their job, and are being pushed past their limit by Taliban rebels who operate across borders.

Violence rocks Afghanistan on polling day

Violence rocks Afghanistan on polling day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Low voter turnout marked the general elections in Afghanistan on Thursday, as the war-ravaged country voted to choose their next president for the second time since 2001.

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

37 killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar airport

37 killed in Taliban attack on Kandahar airport

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Officials said the militants targeted residential areas and held hostages.

Obama's Af-Pak plan and the key battleground

Obama's Af-Pak plan and the key battleground

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

In understanding Obama's strategy, we must begin with an obvious but unstated point: The extra forces that will be deployed to Afghanistan are not expected to defeat the Taliban. Instead, their mission is to reverse the momentum of previous years and to create the circumstances under which an Afghan force can take over the mission.

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Hilarious winners of 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced their winners and they are hilariously candid photos of animals in the wild -- from dramatic facial expressions to perfectly timed coincidences. The contest is about more than just silly photos. Founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks started the competition to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. They hope the pictures encourage people to shop responsibly, be mindful of their water use, and speak out about environmental issues -- in addition to making people laugh. Scroll below to have a giggle!

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The network has been built by six telcos to handle high bandwidth demands of emerging technologies and applications.

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Supporting United States General McChrystal's plan to send additional troops to Afghanistan, a former American general on Wednesday told the US lawmakers that there should be no Afghan 'exit strategy' till the Al Qaeda leadership currently based in Pakistan is eliminated.

NATO admits killing 8 schoolboys in Afghan raid

NATO admits killing 8 schoolboys in Afghan raid

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has admitted that the killing of eight schoolboys in a night-time raid in eastern Afghanistan was carried out on the basis of faulty intelligence. "Knowing what we know now, it would probably not have been a justifiable attack. We don't now believe that we busted a major ring," The Times quoted NATO sources as saying.Ten children and teenagers died when troops stormed a remote mountain compound near the border with Pakistan in December.

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Vijay Balse, who won the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, always wanted to go on the show, given his excellent run in quiz competitions in India and the United States. "It is the quiz show to be on," he says.

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces are all set to roll out an "intensive 18-month" ground campaign in Afghanistan to stamp out Taliban and Al Qaeda militants, top US generals have said warning the insurgents that Marjah offensive was just the start.

Obama, the poorest US Prez in 57 years

Obama, the poorest US Prez in 57 years

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The US, whose GDP is $13 trillion, has seen 44 Presidents.

'US, not India, should respond to Musharraf'

'US, not India, should respond to Musharraf'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Indian Ambassador to the United States Meera Shankar has said it is not India but the US that has to respond to the recent revelations by former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf that American military aid provided to Pakistan for its war against terror during his tenure, had been diverted to strengthen its defenses against India.

'Pak is obsessed with India than combating terror'

'Pak is obsessed with India than combating terror'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

It was imperative if the war against extremism and terrorism that threatens to tear apart both countries and could have dire consequences to the region is to be combated, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United States Said Jawad said, adding that while Afghanistan does not question Pak civilian government's commitment to combat terrorism, the military still seemed to be obsessed with India instead of the existential threat that threatens the very fabric of Pak and Afghanistan.

Foreign airlines pull out of India

Foreign airlines pull out of India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

A severe squeeze on margins has prompted leading international airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Sri Lankan Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Delta, KLM, Syrian Airlines, Aeroflot, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and Finnair to withdraw over 100 flights in the last six months.

7 killed, 90 injured in Kabul blast

7 killed, 90 injured in Kabul blast

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

At least seven people were killed and over 90 injured in a suicide car bomb blast outside the NATO headquarters in Kabul on Saturday. The presidential palace and several embassies are also located in the area. The blast comes just five days before presidential elections and against a backdrop of increased violence by the Taliban. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai condemned the attack, saying people would not be deterred from voting.