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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

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.

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

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.

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.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Modi 2.0 and the SCO Summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is very much aligned with the foreign policy priorities of the Modi 2.0 government, says Sana Hashmi.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

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.

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.

Cabinet gives nod to bill to overturn SC order on SC/ST Act

Cabinet gives nod to bill to overturn SC order on SC/ST Act

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The bill rules out any provision for an anticipatory bail for a person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order.

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Dalit woman puts off plan to visit Sabarimala due to heavy rain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Police had earlier said it was verifying the background of the woman, said to be in her late 30s, and a decision regarding her trekking would be taken on Sunday morning.

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.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Augusta finally tames Tiger

Augusta finally tames Tiger

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

Is presence of US cos attracting terrorists to B'lore?

Is presence of US cos attracting terrorists to B'lore?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The presence of top American companies like Microsoft, Cisco and McKinsey in Bengaluru seem to be motivating terror groups to repeatedly target the IT city as it gives them instant publicity globally and acts to thwart foreign investment there.

Main accused in bomb planting during Advani's yatra held

Main accused in bomb planting during Advani's yatra held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

One of the main accused, wanted in connection with planting of a pipe bomb allegedly targeting senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani in Tamil Nadu in 2011, was on Monday arrested at Batalagundu in this district, the police said.

All irregular forces in Ukraine need to lay down their arms: Obama

All irregular forces in Ukraine need to lay down their arms: Obama

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Expressing grave concern over Russia's support for separatists groups in Ukraine, US President Barack Obama has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that all irregular forces in Ukraine need to lay down their arms.

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

ULFA trying to scuttle PM's Assam trip; bomb recovered on train

ULFA trying to scuttle PM's Assam trip; bomb recovered on train

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

A bomb was recovered on Monday from an unclaimed bag in a train just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Having been an air warrior myself for three decades, I am sure the IAF has all the info in place to be divulged at the right time,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

Congress activists accuses Centre of 'differential treatment' in handling JNU, NIT issues

Congress activists accuses Centre of 'differential treatment' in handling JNU, NIT issues

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

While they were superbly active in ensuring the students at JNU are taken to task for their so-called anti-national moves, the government did not ensure security to the national elements in NIT, Srinagar, said the NSUI general secretary.

Scientists urge President Mukherjee to initiate action against intolerance

Scientists urge President Mukherjee to initiate action against intolerance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Voicing concern over incidents of intolerance, including the killing of Kannada thinker M M Kalburgi, a group of scientists has petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee, urging him to initiate "suitable actions".

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

These fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Poonch beheadings: Pak seeks 'actionable evidence'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Local commanders of Pakistan also told Indian counterpart that no ceasefire violation was committed by their side.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Clinical Cilic tames Edmund to reach final

Australian Open PHOTOS: Clinical Cilic tames Edmund to reach final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

This is the first time that the towering Croatian has made the final of the Aus Open