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JNU blocks registration of Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban, 18 others

JNU blocks registration of Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban, 18 others

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The circular bearing the names of the students carried a noting by the JNU registrar Pramod Kumar.

Was Dhoni out?

Was Dhoni out?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Television replays showed that the bails had not fallen off when Dhoni made it to the crease.

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Shubman Gill on Dravid's tips, Kohli-like cover drive and Yuvi's life coaching...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The youngster spoke about handling the limelight, the comparisons

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will the GST bill be signed next week?

Will the GST bill be signed next week?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Senior leaders within the Congress now say the party could accommodate the government's argument that the GST rate cannot be stipulated within the Constitution.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Gandhi had earlier tweeted about a smiling Modi during the latter's visit to Japan recently.

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked striking resident doctors in Maharashtra to resume work immediately while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to them to call of the four-day stir, assuring security in hospitals.

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Manchester City drop crucial points at home against Stoke

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Manchester City failed to fire in a frustrating 0-0 home draw with StokeCity on Wednesday that dealt a damaging blow to their Premier League title hopes and left them 10 points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A range of retaliatory measures are being weighed by India's generals.

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'If Islamic extremists regain power in Afghanistan, Pakistan will lead them to Kashmir as a fighting arena again. India needs to fortify Kashmir and prepare against these Islamic extremists before they come again.'

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Did Islam kill those five people in London?' 'Or did one wacko individual do them in?' asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A summary of the second day's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Who paid for evacuating Indians from Libya? Centre vs Chandy

Who paid for evacuating Indians from Libya? Centre vs Chandy

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The political fight erupted a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government has evacuated the families from Libya and that the Centre was committed to work for welfare of Indians living abroad. Kerala goes to polls on May 16.

'Her fearlessness was inspirational'

'Her fearlessness was inspirational'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'They killed one Gauri, but now there will be lakhs of people who will continue to do Gauri's work.'

'No iota of doubt about Shastri's death'

'No iota of doubt about Shastri's death'

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Moni Chadha was with Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent. He counters colourful conspiracy theories with sobering facts.

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Captain Saurabh Kalia was captured, tortured and barbarically killed in the Kargil War. For 20 years, his father has waged a war of his own to get justice for his son. Captain Kalia is no more, but he lives on in the home he did not return to.

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

US Senate confirms nomination of new FBI director

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The United States senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of James Coney, a former Bush Administration official, as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Coney, who was confirmed by 93-1 votes by the senate replaces, Robert Muller as the FBI director who served in this position for a decade.

Will run-machine Kohli surpass Tendulkar's record in Vizag ODI?

Will run-machine Kohli surpass Tendulkar's record in Vizag ODI?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

India are favoured to extend their dominance while West Indies face insurmountable odds to draw parity, in the second One-day International, in Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday.

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The 28-year-old man, who was not identified and was arrested from his rented apartment in Nong Chok district in a suburb in eastern Bangkok, was also found in possession of multiple passports.

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The BSF and other forces will undertake a counter-action at a suitable time'

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis situation arose and deputed officials from Washington to travel to Delhi to counsel restraint.' 'This time around, no US envoy flew down to Delhi -- not even when tensions spiked and a flashpoint was reached last week,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'We are in an economic crisis'

'We are in an economic crisis'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'The slowdown is likely to continue.'

Ajmal slams umpire Davis, alleges conspiracy against Pakistan

Ajmal slams umpire Davis, alleges conspiracy against Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Pakistan off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal has alleged that ICC umpire, Steve Davis had victimized Pakistan after he ruled Umar Akmal caught behind on a referral decision during their high-octane World Cup opener against India in Adelaide.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Stunning contenders for Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. While we wait for the results to be announced, here are some of the contenders in the contest.

We have killed all the children, now what: Taliban gunman's chilling last words

We have killed all the children, now what: Taliban gunman's chilling last words

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Conversations between one of the seven terrorists and his handler have been recovered before he blew himself up inside the ArmyPublic School

Kalam plays Samaritan to brutalised boy

Kalam plays Samaritan to brutalised boy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

The four-year-old's vision was completely damaged when he was attacked by an unidentified person in October.

'Mitchell Starc is a real weapon if the ball is swinging early'

'Mitchell Starc is a real weapon if the ball is swinging early'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Australia's bowling coach Craig McDermott says in-form pacer Mitchell Starc must be consistent throughout the 44-day long Cricket World Cup to give co-hosts the best chance of winning the coveted title.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

'Trump has put Pakistan on notice for harbouring terrorists'

'Trump has put Pakistan on notice for harbouring terrorists'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over'

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'It will be a long time before we will see the likes of Vajpayee again.'

Gayle, Russell storm in offing as Kings take on Knights

Gayle, Russell storm in offing as Kings take on Knights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and a transformed Kings XI Punjab cross swords in an Indian Premier League contest in which big-hitting Jamaicans Andre Russell and Chris Gayle will be up against each other in Kolkata on Saturday.

The loneliness of an activist

The loneliness of an activist

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The loneliness of Rohith Vemula is an indicator that in spite of belonging to a group of activists, such sensitive youngsters have to bear their cross alone. The politicians will come out only when there is political benefit and media coverage, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

He is neither a victim of the violence that broke out at Bhima Koregaon on January 1, 2018 nor an eye-witness to it. Yet, Bhimrao Bansod testified for a full 14 days before the judicial commission of inquiry set up to inquire into the violence.

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'Pakistan persists in the belief that such attacks will enable it to obtain the territory it covets. Their plans will not succeed.'

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A low-intensity blast set off by an IED planted in a motorcycle parked in front of a police station in Pune on Thursday left three injured, including a constable, even as police did not rule out the possibility of involvement of a terror group in the incident.

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

'Anarchist' Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appears set for a showdown with the Centre.

Kashmir turns red again as shopkeeper shot by militants

Kashmir turns red again as shopkeeper shot by militants

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The man succumbed to his injuries.

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes' death after being hit by a bouncer has left Ian Chappell shocked like most of the cricket world and the former Australian captain feels his country's pacers would find it tough to use the short-pitched delivery in the upcoming Test series against India.