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In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

They break up bar fights, watch over female customers, and even uncover illegal drugs at upscale clubs in the capital. Inside the lives of sisters and bouncers Mehrunnisa and Tarannum Shokat Ali.

PM to resolve 'foreign' experts issue

PM to resolve 'foreign' experts issue

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

To defuse the crisis over appointment of 'foreign' experts in the Planning Commission, its Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said he would meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and find a solution shortly.

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Maoist supremo Prachanda had a narrow escape when his vehicle was targeted with a roadside bomb in western Nepal on Wednesday.

Two tiffin bombs uncovered day before Chhattisgarh goes to polls

Two tiffin bombs uncovered day before Chhattisgarh goes to polls

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Two tiffin bombs, suspected to be planted by Maoists to target security forces and polling parties during the Lok Sabha elections, were uncovered by authorities in the insurgency-hit Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Pakistan spinner Ajmal forced to apologise to coach

Pakistan spinner Ajmal forced to apologise to coach

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has had to apologise to the national team's coach Dav Whatmore over seemingly innocuous remarks the player made in a television interview about having a foreign-born coach.

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

This is suspected to be a Naxal ambush for security forces. Maoists fired multiple rounds while attacking the vehicle-mounted team, the official said.

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The 1986 batch Odisha cadre IPS officer has been described as a competent officer and is known for his acumen in handling disasters.

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Murray is a tactical 'genius', says Wilander

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Andy Murray will need to be at his streetwise best to beat Stan Wawrinka in the French Open semi-finals on Friday, three-times former Roland Garros champion Mats Wilander told Reuters.

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Terror plot involving remote control planes foiled in Pak

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The police are of the view that the remote control planes could be used as a new tactic for carrying out terrorist activity, Geo News reported.

Ayodhya: Do you have a solution?

Ayodhya: Do you have a solution?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

If you had to defuse the ticking time bomb, how would you do it?

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The devotees, including senior citizens and children, protested against the entry of women of menstrual age group into the hill shrine.

Over a dozen blasts across Assam

Over a dozen blasts across Assam

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Favourites batten down hatches

Favourites batten down hatches

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Wimbledon picks up the pace dramatically today with the fourth round of the men's and women's singles.

Chinese scientists create anti-terrorism robot

Chinese scientists create anti-terrorism robot

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The one-armed robot, code named 'Super-D', is expected to serve at airports and in other public places.

US depts warns of AIDS danger

US depts warns of AIDS danger

Rediff.com12 May 2004

It is a ticking bomb that can weaken India's economy and military strength, US health authorities and the CIA said

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Musharraf to quit as army chief

Musharraf to quit as army chief

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Two terror plans foiled in J&K

Two terror plans foiled in J&K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

They detected two explosive devices at Sogam bus stand in Kupwara district and Sopore bus stand in Baramulla district, sources said.

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

None of the four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- feature in the list of members of the 5-judge constitution bench.

Federer wins epic tie-break to reach final

Federer wins epic tie-break to reach final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2004

World number one and defending champion Roger Federer won an epic 20-18 tie-break to seal a 6-3, 7-6 win over Marat Safin and place in the Masters Cup final.

Powell's recipe to soften BPO blow

Powell's recipe to soften BPO blow

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Moin was added to the list after PCB chief, Tauqir Zia, stepped in to defuse a row between coach Javed Miandad and chief selector Aamir Sohail.

Pakistan briefs P-5 about security tensions on LoC, IB

Pakistan briefs P-5 about security tensions on LoC, IB

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Pakistan on Monday briefed the envoys of 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council about the tensions on the LoC and International Border with India.

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India will keep trying to avoid conflict.' 'This is the moment when we draw a line in the sand.'

Afghan army man gets Indian hands in transplant

Afghan army man gets Indian hands in transplant

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A 30-year-old Afghan military captain from Kandahar, who lost his hands while defusing mines in the war-torn country, now has two Indian hands -- thanks to a successful transplant carried out at an institute in Kochi.

Another storm in Jharkhand over confidence vote

Another storm in Jharkhand over confidence vote

Rediff.com16 Mar 2003

Chief Minister Babulal Marandi has questioned Namdhari's right to convene the House on his own initiative.

After 45-minute talks at border, India and Pakistan only agree to talk more

After 45-minute talks at border, India and Pakistan only agree to talk more

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Border forces of India and Pakistan on Wednesday met for the first time since the recent spate of ceasefire violations but failed to agree on anything substantive in the 45-minute meeting.

US helped India, Pakistan avoid war: Powell

US helped India, Pakistan avoid war: Powell

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

‘We kept foreign ministers stacked over Islamabad and New Delhi a thousand feet apart for six months,’ the US secretary of state said.

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met President Mamnoon Hussain here and discussed the current political crisis caused due to anti-government protests spearheaded by opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri, demanding the premier's resignation.

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday sought royal approval to dissolve the parliament and call fresh elections in a bid to defuse the country's deepening political crisis, as thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of the Thai capital.

Manipur is on fire. Does India care?

Manipur is on fire. Does India care?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The Manipur government's plan to carve out seven new districts in the hill areas has ignited old resentments between Naga and non-Naga ethnic groups, leading to clashes and a month-long economic blockade.

Pepsi pulls ad accused of mocking 'Black Lives Matter' protests

Pepsi pulls ad accused of mocking 'Black Lives Matter' protests

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The cola giant removed the ad from YouTube less than 24 hours after it was first posted, following much online ridicule. "Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding," the company said in a statement.

Augusta finally tames Tiger

Augusta finally tames Tiger

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

10 reasons why the Congress-JD-S government is on the brink of collapse.