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Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Let's smash patriarchy! READ Tahira's powerful post

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

So until the equation becomes equal, 'roses are red, violets are blue, let's smash the patriarchy, me and you.'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

'When people see me, their first reaction is to smile'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Jugal Hansraj on his children's novel The Coward and the Sword.

World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The sprinter said he was out Christmas shopping on December 9 accusing anti-doping agents of setting a trap to get him.

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

'Sham' Tri-Valley varsity president arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2011

California based Tri-Valley University president Susan Xiao Ping Su, finally got arrested early on Monday morning. She has been indicted by the federal grand jury on 33-criminal counts, charging her with wire fraud, mail fraud, visa fraud and conspiracy to commit visa fraud, use of a false document, making false statements to a government agency, alien harboring, customs enforcement's homeland security investigations.

Pujara, Jadeja get NADA notice

Pujara, Jadeja get NADA notice

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

NADA DG added that "BCCI's explanation will be discussed as to whether it will be counted as one of three filing failures or not. It will be decided on the explanation given and how they (BCCI) proceed from here."

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

Wife knew about Orlando shooter's attack plans

Wife knew about Orlando shooter's attack plans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The wife of Omar Mateen who killed 50 people at an Orlando gay nightclub knew of his plans for the attack and could soon be charged in connection with the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, media reports have said.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

46-year-old Robert Bowers, yelled "all Jews must die" before gunning storming into Synagogue was charged with 29 counts of federal crimes of violence and firearms offense

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

There was near unanimity among the guests at the Sibal dinner that the country is ready for a change, that the ruling party has lost popularity. However in the same breath speaker after speaker lamented that without Opposition unity Modi could as well win a third successive term, reveals Virendra Kapoor.

How duped Indian labourers end up in Iraq

How duped Indian labourers end up in Iraq

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The kidnapping of 40 Indian workers from Mosul town of strife-torn Iraq should be a lesson to those who rely on fraudulent agents to find them jobs in the Gulf countries, says Vicky Nanjappa

Arms case: Indian American couple face new charges

Arms case: Indian American couple face new charges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

An Indian American doctor, who is accused of illegally possessing high-explosive grenades, and his wife face new charges of interfering with the probe into their extensive weapons cache. The new seven-count indictment accuses 51-year-old Dr Randeep Mann and his wife Sangeeta of seeking to obstruct the probe by hiding from federal agents signed, blank cheques. It also alleged that 48-year-old Sangeeta concealed evidence and made a false declaration to a federal grand jury.

5 Indians among 7 charged in bank fraud case in US

5 Indians among 7 charged in bank fraud case in US

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum penalty of 30 years.

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Irrespective of their voting preferences, most voters would find this comparison with ISIS revolting. More specifically, would it persuade anybody who voted for Narendra Modi to change her or his mind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Gujarat RS polls: HC issues notices to EC, Ahmed Patel

Gujarat RS polls: HC issues notices to EC, Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Balwantsinh Rajput challenged the EC's decision to invalidate the votes of two rebel Congress MLAs in Rajya Sabha polls.

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Teenager arrested for trying to flee US to join ISIS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

An American teenager has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after he allegedly tried to travel to Turkey to join the Islamic State terror group, officials said.

Top bosses liable for employees' faults?

Top bosses liable for employees' faults?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Unless the law specifies, top executives are not liable for the fault of their employees.

Will robots take over HR?

Will robots take over HR?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Robotics is making inroads into HR, but will not replace the function any time soon, experts say.

Indian American businessman indicted: Report

Indian American businessman indicted: Report

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

An Indian American businessman was indicted by a federal jury with charges of impersonating a United States Defence Intelligence Agency official and lying about it to an Federal Bureau of Investigation agent.

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

A 61-year-old Indian physician has been arrested on health care fraud charges and faces life imprisonment for illegally distributing opioid pain medication that resulted in the deaths of two patients in the US.

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, wins another 6-year-term

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, wins another 6-year-term

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The Russian president received more than 76 per cent of the votes.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Voting in the first phase began with reports of multiple faulty electronic voting machines at various booths, prompting Congress leaders to request quick action from the poll body.

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

'Confused: Family floater or individual health insurance?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH and AUTO insurance.

SC rejects plea seeking 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs

SC rejects plea seeking 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'We cannot override the CJI's order... This is nonsense'

Indian Americans charged with murder-for-hire

Indian Americans charged with murder-for-hire

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Lingala, 55, who has been charged by criminal complaint with one count of murder-for-hire was produced before United States Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer in Newark federal court and was held without bail.

No kidding! Noisy streets can cause male infertility

No kidding! Noisy streets can cause male infertility

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

'If this trend continues, humans in the future will not be able to have normal pregnancy and childbirth.'

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

BJP bags 12 Rajya Sabha seats, crushes SP-BSP bonhomie in UP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mayawati was outmanoeuvred by the BJP in the race for the Rajya Sabha in Uttar Pradesh just days after she helped the Samajwadi Party snatch two Lok Sbaha seats from the saffron party in bypolls.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

Ex-Trump campaign manager charged with conspiracy against US

Ex-Trump campaign manager charged with conspiracy against US

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The Clinton campaign and the Democratic Party have alleged that the Russian interference had contributed in Trump's electoral victory

Patna blasts probe leads to hawala links with ISI

Patna blasts probe leads to hawala links with ISI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

A female agent working for the Pakistani intelligence from Mangalore oversees hawala transactions that help pump money to terror outfits. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Elated with victory, Patel says Congress will win Gujarat too

Elated with victory, Patel says Congress will win Gujarat too

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Shankersinh Vaghela claimed Patel's victory in the Rajya Sabha polls came through a 'well thought-out conspiracy'.

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Ahmed Patel wins Gujarat RS seat in nail-biting contest

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He secured required 44 votes after votes of two Congress MLAs who cross-voted for BJP were rejected by EC.

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A single party will need at least 137 of the directly elected seats to be able to form the government on its own.

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Neymar says father was against move to PSG

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Dad, I understand and respect your opinion but my decision has been taken. I ask that you support me as you always do'

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.