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'Indians didn't invite me, I had an invitation'

'Indians didn't invite me, I had an invitation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

A lawyer for the "third gatecrasher" into US President Barack Obama's November state dinner on Thursday said his client was not invited to the White House by either the Indian delegation or the business leaders accompanying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

SPOTTED! Andy Murray at Camp Nou

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Britain's No 1 tennis player Andy Murray watched Neymar score twice.

What scares the Khatron Ke Khiladi girls

What scares the Khatron Ke Khiladi girls

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The beautiful women reveal their phobias ahead of the show's beginning.

Now, Dubai travel gets cheaper

Now, Dubai travel gets cheaper

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Your holiday in Dubai just got a little cheaper. Thanks to Dubai World's crash, travel portals and agencies like MakeMyTrip, Yatra, Cleartrip and SOTC are offering packages at prices almost 40 percent lower than a week or two ago.

Kaneria cleared by ECB to play for Essex

Kaneria cleared by ECB to play for Essex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to return to Essex in time for the Friends Provident Twenty20 semi-final against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl.

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The 17th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid largely remained a non-event in Ayodhya, in spite of the various programmes organised by political parties to mark the occasion. While the Vishwa Hindu Parishad observed it as 'Shaurya Diwas' (Valour Day) and the Babri Masjid Action Committee and the Samajwadi Party observed it as 'Black Day', the events held by them witnessed negligible participation by the locals.

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.

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Families of the victims of Air India Kanishka bombing on Thursday said the report of a panel that went into the deadly incident gives them "some relief" as it addresses most of the concerns that they have raised.

Terror strikes Pune: 9 killed in bakery blast

Terror strikes Pune: 9 killed in bakery blast

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Terror struck Pune on Saturday night as a powerful bomb ripped apart a popular bakery near a Jewish prayer house, killing nine people, including five women and a foreigner, and injuring 32 others, in the first major attack since the 26/11 carnage. The improvised explosive device, kept in an unattended packet outside the kitchen of the German bakery, exploded at approximately 7.30 pm, when a waiter attempted to open it.

Bofors: Centre to drop case against Quattrocchi

Bofors: Centre to drop case against Quattrocchi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it has decided to withdraw the case against Italian businessmen Ottavio Quattrocchi, who was one of the main accused in the Bofors scandal.

How a former Pakistani commando became a terrorist

How a former Pakistani commando became a terrorist

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

He was once General Pervez Musharraf's blue eyed boy, receiving a cash award of Rs 100,000 in 2000 from Pakistan's then president for killing an Indian Army officer. Eighteen months later, after 9/11, Musharraf declared him a terrorist.

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Grounded Sukhoi fighter jets fly again

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Sukhoi fighter jet planes resumed flying on Monday after being grounded for a week following a crash involving one of the aircraft in the fleet in Jaisalmer on November 30."The Sukhoi aircraft has started flying again and the first flight of the fighter jet, after being grounded for a week, took place this afternoon at Lohegaon airbase near Pune," said an officer of the Indian Air Force.

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPM leader

West Bengal: Maoists kill CPM leader

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Suspected Maoists shot dead a local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader in Jhargram area of West Midnapore district on Monday, the police said.

How dare Pakistan blame us for 26/11, asks B'desh

How dare Pakistan blame us for 26/11, asks B'desh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Bangladesh Home Minister Sahara Khatun slammed Pakistan investigation agency's claim that outfits from the country could be involved in the terror attack in the Indian financial capital last year.

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL record over the years.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

Lahore attack suspect arrested

Lahore attack suspect arrested

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Television channels aired footage of a bearded man in his twenties who was nabbed while he was reportedly trying to approach two helicopters being used by security forces for surveillance at the centre.

An exclusive interview with Raju Hirani

An exclusive interview with Raju Hirani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

'I would have to think about Munnabhai and Circuit again -- the same style, clothes and everything. I wasn't too excited about that.' Rajkuamr Hirani about moving on from Munnabhai to 3 Idiots.

26/11 terror strike 'a good job',Rana told Headley

26/11 terror strike 'a good job',Rana told Headley

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

After the terror attacks in Mumbai last year, terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana complimented members of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, saying they had done a 'good job', United States prosecutors have alleged. According to a 10-page memo filed by United States prosecutors in a Chicago court on Monday, Rana asked co-conspirator David Coleman Headley to "pass along a message" to LeT Member A, whom Rana had given the name 'Khalid bin Waleed'.

Indian carriers take Air France crash hit

Indian carriers take Air France crash hit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Kingfisher pays 37 per cent higher premium while Air India defers renewal. "The Air France crash is expected to provide a $600-$700 million hit (to global insurance companies), which is 40 per cent of the total premium collected, and therefore hardening of reinsurance rates was evident. We had seen prices go up from $2 billion to $4 billion after the 9/11 attacks (in the US)," said ICICI Lombard Reinsurance Head Rajiv Kumaraswamy.

How to get out of a debt trap

How to get out of a debt trap

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

There are options like loan against property, stocks and life insurance policies.

Nagpur all geared up for first day-night game

Nagpur all geared up for first day-night game

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Stadium in Nagpur has been decked up to host second match of the seven-one-day international cricket series between India and Australia.

Toyota: Launch sedan from small car plant in India

Toyota: Launch sedan from small car plant in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Toyota is launching a compact car by the end of next year from its new production facility close to its existing plant in Bangalore.

Maharashtra dithers over SEZ referendum results

Maharashtra dithers over SEZ referendum results

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Three months have passed, but the Maharashtra government has not been able to finalise its report on the results of the September 22 referendum it had organised in 22 villages of Raigad district that form part of the 10,000-hectare Mumbai Special Economic Zone developed by Jai Corp, a company promoted by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's close associate Anand Jain.

Decision time for multiple-team CLT20 players

Decision time for multiple-team CLT20 players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

A number of players scheduled to compete in the CLT20 have qualified to compete for multiple teams and will face a tough decision as the final squad deadline looms.

Man City and Villa can join big four, says Wenger

Man City and Villa can join big four, says Wenger

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects big-spending Manchester City and much-improved Aston Villa to turn the Premier League's established big four into a big six this season.

Real Madrid struggling to sell players

Real Madrid struggling to sell players

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Real Madrid are finding it hard to negotiate the sale of the five or six players they need to offload to raise cash to fund more purchases, director general Jorge Valdano said on Thursday.

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Irrigation dept report shadow on Mumbai SEZ

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The pro-SEZ lobby is claiming that the benefits of dam are going to be minimal for these villages as the irrigation department has already committed water for various other purposes. However, the anti-SEZ activists are claiming that enough water is still available in the dam to irrigate the land in 22 villages.

'Rising commodity price is a big worry'

'Rising commodity price is a big worry'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Richard Heald, Vice-Chairman and Amitabh Malhotra, Director of Rothschild spoke about the volatile market, its implications and how this is an opportunity for Rothschild in India. Heald said that rising commodity prices are worrisome. The inflationary pressures are a concern. He advised that corporates should be open to all financing options. Investors in general want to invest in cash generating assets and commodities. With no decoupling other markets will impact India too.

Massa fined after Valencia victory

Massa fined after Valencia victory

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

The Ferrari driver was fined $14,870 after stewards decided that his release from his second pitstop had been unsafe.

Gujjar protests throw Delhi out of gear

Gujjar protests throw Delhi out of gear

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Members of the Gujjar community, who had threatened to take their agitation to New Delhi, blocked the various national highways leading to Delhi on Thursday and staged massive traffic blockades at various places. The Centre has deployed over 45,000 officers and men of paramilitary forces to prevent any untoward incidents during the agitation by Gujjars, who have been demanding Scheduled Tribe status for their community.The protestors blocked the Delhi-Gazipur Road.

Railway officers to avoid overtime

Railway officers to avoid overtime

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The action was expected to affect the general efficiency levels of the Railways and could also eat into its profit margins estimated at a minimum loss of around 20 per cent margins compared to last year, claimed IRPOF. It, however, clarified that the officers will not take any action that will cause inconvenience to the general public.

Gold breaches Rs 16,000 level in futures trade

Gold breaches Rs 16,000 level in futures trade

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Breaking all previous records, gold prices on Saturday surged to a new peak at Rs 16,349 per 10 gram in futures trade, as traders increased their exposure in the precious metal following melting stock and forex.

India wants Pak to clarify position on Kashmir

India wants Pak to clarify position on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The dialogue will resume with Foreign Secretary-level talks in Islamabad on May 20, to be followed a day later by talks between External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.During the talks, the Indian side will be eagerly looking for a clear official position of new government of Pakistan on Kashmir, as different leaders have been speaking in different voices on the subject.

Brahmos hopes to clinch orders worth $10 billion

Brahmos hopes to clinch orders worth $10 billion

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

After successfully working on the contracts for the Indian navy and army, the New Delhi-based JV is now poised to expand in the international market and some of the contracts are already in the pipeline, Brahmos CEO Sivathanu Pillai said.Many nations across the globe are taking keen interest in the deadly supersonic Brahmos cruise missile, which will remain unmatched at least for the coming decade.South Africa, Chile, Kuwait are in the waiting list.

Student taken to mental hospital after ragging

Student taken to mental hospital after ragging

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Sanjay Singh, a student of the Sahara Arts and Management Academy, was allegedly ragged by students from Lucknow University and some other nearby institutions.

Champions League: Napoli down Marseille, move to 2nd in group

Champions League: Napoli down Marseille, move to 2nd in group

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Italian side Napoli has moved into second place in their Champions League Group F on Wednesday with a 3-2 win over French side Marseille at Sao Paolo.

Two-goal Adriano off to flying start in Brazil

Two-goal Adriano off to flying start in Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Inter Milan's outcast striker Adriano made a dream start to his six-month loan spell in Brazil by scoring both goals in Sao Paulo's 2-1 state championship win at Guaratingueta. The former Brazil international was loaned to Sao Paulo after a loss of form associated with personal problems and a reported struggle with alcoholism.

Have signboards in Kannada or lose license

Have signboards in Kannada or lose license

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

The move comes in the wake of a recommendation by the Kannada Development Authority that had said there are still several establishments in the city that do not have sign boards in Kannada.

Kerala: Youth sends threatening e-mail to Sonia

Kerala: Youth sends threatening e-mail to Sonia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A youth, who has allegedly sent an e-mail threatening the life of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, is being questioned by Kerala police.