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Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Singapore riots: Three more Indians remanded to custody

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Another three Indians, charged with rioting, were on Thursday remanded to custody for a week to assist in the investigations into Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years.

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'India's policy makers need to pull their heads out of the sand and recognize the reality that Pakistan has supported and sponsored terrorism on Indian soil for more than three decades; a national counter-terrorism strategy must be evolved in the fullest consciousness of this fact, and of the continued hostility of the Pakistani nation-State to the very idea of India.'

Sunjwan attack: Ops continue for 2nd day, 5 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed

Sunjwan attack: Ops continue for 2nd day, 5 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Evacuation of people from the family quarters is in progress.

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Death toll from Tianjin explosions climbs to 104

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The death toll in twin explosions in this Chinese port city of Tianjin on Saturday rose to 85 amid protests from frustrated relatives of the missing fire fighters demanding answers on their loved ones' fates as specialised anti-chemical warfare soldiers recovered one survivor.

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Indian Army on Monday mourned the demise of two young officers in the ongoing encounter with terrorists at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir.

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

India has 700,000 troops in Kashmir? False!!!

India has 700,000 troops in Kashmir? False!!!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

It is often alleged that half the Indian Army is based in J&K. It is bewildering why there has been no rebuttal or clarification of this issue from the central or state governments, or from the army itself, wonders Ajai Shukla.

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Undeterred by the controversy over his earlier "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" remark, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asserted that he will go to "any extent" to protect India and those who attack will be "paid back in the same coin".

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

Charlie Hebdo is no stranger to controversy

Charlie Hebdo is no stranger to controversy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The magazine's controversial cartoons took a below-the-belt jab at every religion, more so against the Islamic faith in the recent decade.

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Israel on Tuesday bombed several mosques, a hospital and a stadium in Hamas-ruled Gaza even as international efforts intensified to broker a ceasefire to end the 15-day conflict that has killed 620 Palestinians and 29 Israelis.

Australia's pacers show no signs of shying away from bouncers

Australia's pacers show no signs of shying away from bouncers

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Australia's cricketers returned to their aggressive brand of cricket in the aftermath of Phillip Hughes's death as they held their first training session in Adelaide since the tragedy.

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A white police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager sparking weeks of riots in the US town of Ferguson would not be indicted, a grand jury has ruled, amid mounting anger in the streets.

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

How robots may eradicate manual scavenging in India.

Euro 2016: France fearful of 'soft target' attack

Euro 2016: France fearful of 'soft target' attack

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Despite putting unprecedented security measures in place for Euro 2016, France remains deeply concerned over the jihadists' ability to strike a soft target. Millions of foreign visitors and the world's press are set to descend on the country for a month of sporting action from Friday -- creating endless nightmares for its overstretched security services. "From the point of view of preparation, we have done as much as possible. Everyone has been mobilised: police, paramilitaries, many soldiers," a senior counter-terrorism official told AFP, on condition of anonymity. But, he said, "to be totally honest, I'm worried." President Francois Hollande acknowledged the threat on Sunday, though he tried to put a brave face on it. "This threat will last for a long time, unfortunately, so we must do everything to ensure that the Euro 2016 is a success," he told France Inter radio. Hollande's government introduced a state of emergency in the wake of last year's jihadist attacks in Paris, allowing police to raid homes and place people under house arrest with minimal oversight.

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

Football PIX: Messi shines for Barca; Ronaldo rallies Juve to victory

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

An insatiable Lionel Messi scored for the eighth game in a row in all competitions as La Liga champions Barcelona saw off a gutsy Girona side 2-0 to go five points clear at the top of the standings.

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are some of the worst terror attacks in recent history with trains and passengers as intended targets.

When Shah Rukh Khan died onscreen

When Shah Rukh Khan died onscreen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The actor has quite a body of memorable death scenes to boast of.

Chhota Rajan's revenge

Chhota Rajan's revenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Gangster Chhota Rajan, arrested in Bali on Monday and who is likely to be extradited to India, was not one to forgive or forget easily. Mumbai's foremost crime writer S Hussain Zaidi recalls the time when Rajan was almost killed in an attack by his rival Chhota Shakeel, and how Rajan extracted revenge across continents.

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

"We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe," the airlines said in statement.

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.

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

I Ramamohan Rao, former principal information officer of the Government of India, reminisces the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards.

The end of the world, as we knew it

The end of the world, as we knew it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

'An isolationist US and a disintegrating European Union will create a power vacuum that only China is in a position to fill -- a conclusion that is uncomfortable but unavoidable,' says Nitin Desai.

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

About 800 people already have paid or put down deposits for rides on SpaceShipTwo, a six-passenger, two-pilot suborbital spaceship owned by Virgin Galactic.

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris has been described as the copycat version of the 2008 Mumbai assault by security experts who believe that the incident will be a game changer for how the West looks at the threat terrorism presents to all.

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

People do not associate cricket with death and the shock loss of Phillip Hughes, against all rational expectation, will be the hardest thing for bowler Sean Abbott to deal with, according to trauma experts.

Terrorism in India is sponsored by Pak: Rajnath on Kashmir trouble

Terrorism in India is sponsored by Pak: Rajnath on Kashmir trouble

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Pakistan played a 'key role' in fomenting the recent trouble in Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said.

Why 2017 is not 1962

Why 2017 is not 1962

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The bogey of the 1962 defeat must be laid to rest with a finality that is unquestionable. The myth of Chinese invincibility is a tall tale that belongs to an era gone by, says Vivek Gumaste.

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

'Symbolic' image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo Award

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Australian photographer Warren Richardson has won the Photo of the Year 2015 award at the 59th annual World Press Photo Contest, results of which were announced on Thursday.

Batla encounter: Why the conviction raises doubts

Batla encounter: Why the conviction raises doubts

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A new report has questioned the trial court verdict convicting Shahzad Ahmad in the Batla House encounter case, speaks in length about why the verdict in the Batla House encounter is wrong. The 24-page-report, titled Beyond reasonable doubt? The Conviction of Shahzad Ahmad which has been put out by the Jamia Teachers' Solidarity Association, states that the findings of the court are based on conjectures. Vicky Nanjappa explains.

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Sports Shorts: Sania-Black storm into semis in Tokyo

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Defending champion Sania Mirza and Cara Black knocked out Martina Hingis and Belinda Bencic in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, in Tokyo.

Mufti Sayeed: From the grassroots to statesman

Mufti Sayeed: From the grassroots to statesman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Mufti's political graph shows his fondness for courting unpopular, politically hazardous ventures in pursuit of his ultimate objective to vindicate his leadership. Towards the end of his life, Mufti's public profile had come to assume the dimensions of statesmanship. One reason being his willingness to learn from his experience, says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Bloodbath in Paris: 129 dead as terrorists plan Mumbai-style attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

At least 129 people were killed and 350 wounded -- of whom 99 were said to be in critical condition -- in a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium claimed by Islamic State jihadists.

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'They must take the bull of conservatism within their own ranks by its horns as much as they need to speak out against the fallacies of the non-Hindutva (or 'Muslim-friendly') political forces as well,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Modi agreed with every word Giriraj said

Modi agreed with every word Giriraj said

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'Modi deliberately chose such unhinged people because they said what he wanted to, but couldn't,' says Aakar Patel.

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Can Ratan Tata rescue the sinking Railways?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A new leadership is needed to replace the present culture of indifference.

Birthday special: Top 10 Bruce Willis movies

Birthday special: Top 10 Bruce Willis movies

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Happy 60th Birthday, Bruce Willis.

The Week that Was

The Week that Was

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Here's a look at the events that shaped the world last week.

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Bihar is being polarised on Nitish's watch

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Nitish Kumar has failed to curb communal forces and hoodlums across communities. And that is ominous for Bihar's present and future, warns Mohammad Sajjad.