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UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

UK starts Ebola screening at Heathrow airport

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The United Kingdom on Tuesday started screening for the Ebola virus at Heathrow airport by testing the temperature of the passengers arriving from countries at risk in Britain, the first European Union country to begin such screenings.

Kolkata flyover collapse: Mamata faces poll bouncer

Kolkata flyover collapse: Mamata faces poll bouncer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The timing of the flyover collapse couldn't have been worse for the CM with the assembly elections just days away.

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

RSS like Muslim Brotherhood, says Rahul in UK; BJP hits back

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

"The RSS is trying to change the nature of India. Other parties haven't tried to capture India's institutions," he said.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We are against Alibaba investing in Paytm.' 'We are against the concessions given to Paytm.' 'In fact, we want Paytm to close down because of its alliance with Alibaba.'

Hamilton excited by chance to emulate F1 legend Senna

Hamilton excited by chance to emulate F1 legend Senna

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton will have a chance to equal his childhood hero Ayrton Senna's tally of three world titles. It is a goal that has the Englishman giddy with excitement.

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The report said a dedicated organisation for dealing with safety issues awaits government's sanction.

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A man wanted by Massachusetts in connection with a murder case against former professional football player Aaron Hernandez has surrendered in Miramar, Florida, police said on Friday.

Boris Nemtsov, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader, shot dead

Boris Nemtsov, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader, shot dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

An unidentified attacker in a car shot Nemtsov four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.

FA Cup: Sterling, Coutinho sizzle for Liverpool

FA Cup: Sterling, Coutinho sizzle for Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho helped Liverpool reach the FA Cup fifth round.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Conte named Manager of the Year

Sports shorts: Chelsea's Conte named Manager of the Year

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

32 years on, toxic waste still lying in Union Carbide factory

32 years on, toxic waste still lying in Union Carbide factory

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Activists burnt the US flag and logos of Union Carbide and Dow Chemicals - as they have done nothing to end the sufferings of the victims for the last 32 years.

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'It's unclear whether she is the target of the investigation, or what agents were searching for. The officials said it is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed,' reports CNN.com, while the Post adds that "the exact nature of the investigation involving Raphel remains unclear. She has not been charged.'

Picking up the pieces after death and destruction

Picking up the pieces after death and destruction

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

More than two weeks after a wall collapsed in suburban Mumbai, killing 30 people and injuring more than 100, Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Hitesh Harisinghani visit the area to know how the survivors devastated by the deluge are coping with their lives.

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A new Unicef report reveals that more than 650 children died as military conflicts and political games in the embattled country waged on for the sixth year.

IAF's new C-130 J crashes near Gwalior; 5 dead

IAF's new C-130 J crashes near Gwalior; 5 dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

A US-made C-130J military transport plane, one of the most modern aircraft acquired recently by the Indian Air Force, crashed on Friday near Gwalior, killing all the five crew members, including four officers.

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'This is fake. Tyagi was made to sign on a blank paper of the register for media entry and later the names of Rahul Gandhi and others were added in the register,' Congress said.

'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com examines how Salman Khan went from a reviled, spoilt Bollywood brat to being a well-loved superstar.

Liked the fourth episode of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Liked the fourth episode of Satyamev Jayate 3? TELL US!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Does our collective conscience awaken only on Sunday mornings, asks Nishi Tiwari about the latest episode of Satyamev Jayate 3.

Mirach to file $400 million defamation suit against Sahara

Mirach to file $400 million defamation suit against Sahara

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sahara had initiated legal action against the US-based firm.

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Al Qaeda, the Islamic State or Daesh, as it is also called, will continue to exploit the fault lines and the many contradictions in the approaches of different countries, says Hardeep Puri.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Justice with judiciousness

Justice with judiciousness

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

While the judiciary remains our most trusted institution, it should debate its internal health, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Rocky Yadav's dad was once 'TERROR of Gaya'

Rocky Yadav's dad was once 'TERROR of Gaya'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

M I Khan traces his story and finds that he was a virtual nobody 25 years ago.

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

African players in Europe feel Ebola backlash

African players in Europe feel Ebola backlash

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

African footballers based at European clubs, especially those travelling back to the continent from international duty, began on Friday to feel the backlash from fears over the Ebola virus outbreak.

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Godrej & Boyce: From locks and safes to rockets and missiles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

An industrial house bred in old-school manufacturing values, Godrej & Boyce has displayed unusual agility to become a trusted builder of advanced weaponry, discovers Ajai Shukla.

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'Under the present Defence Procurement Procedure, it would have been a nightmare, and a long, long one at that, to build 108 Rafales in India. Modi realised this and took the wise decision, though it is a definitive setback for his Make in India scheme.'

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

CL Preview: Guardiola wary of Monaco's 'killers in the box'

CL Preview: Guardiola wary of Monaco's 'killers in the box'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has warned his side to beware of Monaco's "killers in the box" when they host the principality club in the first leg of their Champions League, last 16 tie on Tuesday.

Will you help this child live?

Will you help this child live?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Six-year-old Krishna suffers from Thalassemia Major, a severe genetic disorder that causes excessive destruction of red blood cells for which he needs blood transfusion every 21 days. As he grows older, the time-frame will reduce.

Why India needs the Akash missile

Why India needs the Akash missile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Ordering more Akash systems is essential for the Indian defence industry.

How demonetisation will stop terror funding

How demonetisation will stop terror funding

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

One thing is certain: Demonetisation has broken the back of terror funding, says Colonel Anil A Athale.

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

How Akhilesh wants to make a comeback

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'Akhilesh's plan is simple.' 'He wants to lead the party on the strength of the infrastructural development his government has done, capitalise on the massive sympathy wave of young people in the state who dream of doing what he has managed to do -- defy a feudal, greying orthodoxy that occupies and sits on posts and positions never to leave.'