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Indian flag seen upside down during Goyal's visit to Abu Dhabi

Indian flag seen upside down during Goyal's visit to Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A picture showing Indian flag placed upside down during the meeting of two ministers went viral. The picture was released by photo agencies.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Two Pakistanis jailed in Dubai for beating Indian to death

Two Pakistanis jailed in Dubai for beating Indian to death

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Two Pakistani men, who clubbed an Indian national to death following quarrel over buying liquor, have been sentenced to five years in jail by a Dubai court.

Wimbledon: How the women's finalists measure up

Wimbledon: How the women's finalists measure up

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Check out the head-to-head record of Sabine Lisicki and Marion Bartoli ahead of the women's singles final at Wimbledon.

Censor Board chops off abusive words in Badlapur

Censor Board chops off abusive words in Badlapur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

But there have been no visual cuts in this very violent film.

Three knocks that define Alastair Cook

Three knocks that define Alastair Cook

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Bikash Mohapatra looks back on three innings that characterize the resilience of England captain Alastair Cook.

MP petitions against Bharti Infratel IPO

MP petitions against Bharti Infratel IPO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Bharti Infratel is a provider of telecom towers and related infrastructure and on a consolidated basis, is one of the largest in India, "based on the number of towers that Bharti Infratel owns and operates and the number of towers owned or operated by Indus, that are represented by Bharti Infratel's 42 per cent equity interest in Indus," according to the offer document.

RBI cuts repo rate by 0.25%, lowers GDP forecast to 7%

RBI cuts repo rate by 0.25%, lowers GDP forecast to 7%

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The repo rate, at which the central bank lends to the system, will come down to 5.75 per cent after the cut.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Asian Cup: Gutsy India go down fighting to UAE

Asian Cup: Gutsy India go down fighting to UAE

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

India left their scoring boots and luck behind while hosts United Arab Emirates found both after a subdued opener to record a 2-0 win in the AFC Asian Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Rain extends India's wait for history

PHOTOS: Rain extends India's wait for history

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Bad light and intermittent rain led to substantial loss of play with only 25.3 overs bowled on day four.

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Australia's David Warner cracked a quick-fire century - his fastest at the Sydney Cricket Ground - against Pakistan, on Day 1 of the 3rd Test on Monday.

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The visit by the MEPs and their photo-op with Modi would suggest that we have now given a quiet burial to the 'internal matter' charade,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Time is running out for Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Time is running out for Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'It's a toss-up between a fire sale of equity or merger with a strong bank,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Dubai: Indian gets death for killing former boss

Dubai: Indian gets death for killing former boss

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A 35-year-old Indian driver was sentenced to death in Dubai for brutally murdering his former boss by bludgeoning him with a hammer and stabbing him 30 times following a dispute over salary. The Dubai Court of First Instance on Wednesday sentenced the driver, identified only as N K, to death. The verdict remains subject to appeal within 15 days.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is likely to incorporate air pollution in its 'Playing Conditions' clause, having taken a serious note of the plight of Sri Lankan cricketers during the recently-concluded Test match against India in New Delhi.

PepsiCo spends Rs 2 crore to stop social media digs at Kurkure

PepsiCo spends Rs 2 crore to stop social media digs at Kurkure

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

PepsiCo India spokesperson said fake news suggesting Kurkure has plastic in it has affected the brand's reputation

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli is the first Indian captain to win two series in Sri Lanka.

GST Council official arrested by CBI in graft case

GST Council official arrested by CBI in graft case

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Monish Malhotra, the superintendent, and Manas Patra, the alleged middleman, were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday, an official said.

Pacers, Strauss put England on top

Pacers, Strauss put England on top

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his return to form with a blistering counterattack before India were bundled out for 224 in their first innings to give England early control in the third Test. In reply, England were 84 for no loss at close.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

Dubai: Indian banker charged with embezzlement

Dubai: Indian banker charged with embezzlement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The 28-year-old executive manager of individual sales at Dubai Commercial Bank, identified only as RA, is also charged with forging official electronic documents to cover his trail, local media reports in Dubai said.

When last 3 wkts contributed more than top order!

When last 3 wkts contributed more than top order!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Rajneesh Gupta shows a record in last 25 years, when the last-three wickets contributed more than the first seven in an innings.

WC stats: New Zealand's first 10-wkt World Cup win

WC stats: New Zealand's first 10-wkt World Cup win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Statistical highlights of Sunday's World Cup match between New Zealand and Kenya, in Chennai.

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Before the mega merger, Idea may have to liberalise spectrum held by Voda

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Idea may have to shell out Rs 4,500 crore in cash

Stats: RP Singh becomes top wicket taker in IPL

Stats: RP Singh becomes top wicket taker in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

# Kumar Sangakkara (65 off 47 balls) has registered his ninth fifty in the IPL.

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Stats: 6 ducks in Kochi innings a first in IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Deccan Chargers and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, in Kochi, on Wednesday.

ACE gets nod for multi commodity exchange

ACE gets nod for multi commodity exchange

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Kotak Group-promoted ACE Derivatives and Commodity Exchange Limited on Wednesday said it has received the final license for launching a national multi commodity exchange from the government.

Army Chief appears before PAC

Army Chief appears before PAC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The PAC had called the chiefs of the three defence services for a hearing after a CAG report pointed out irregularities in the supply chain management of rations by Canteen Stores Department. Singh appeared before the PAC headed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi at around 1100 hrs and senior Army officials made a presentation of management of rations in the Army.

Troubled airlines not endangered species

Troubled airlines not endangered species

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The restructuring of banks' loans to troubled airlines, which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed, is taking its time.

UAE court adjourns case of 17 Indians on death row

UAE court adjourns case of 17 Indians on death row

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

A United Arab Emirates court hearing an appeal filed by 17 Indians sentenced to death for murdering a Pakistani man today adjourned the case until May 19 and asked the defendants and the victim's kin to reach a settlement by that date on the 'blood money'.

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

Will swap ton for WC trophy any day: Jayawardene

Will swap ton for WC trophy any day: Jayawardene

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene says a dream century in a World Cup final was no consolation to losing the coveted trophy and he would have swapped his ton with the championship medal any day.

'NDRF operations stopped in Nepal, troops to return'

'NDRF operations stopped in Nepal, troops to return'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

India's National Disaster Response Force on Monday began withdrawal of its men from quake-hit Nepal after the country asked foreign rescue teams to end their work.

'Militants were taking advantage': Govt justifies Art 370 move in SC

'Militants were taking advantage': Govt justifies Art 370 move in SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The Centre also justified the abrogation of Article 35A of the Constitution which "enabled the then State to make laws giving special rights and privileges to permanent residents, while imposing restrictions upon others".

China court upholds death sentence for billionaire

China court upholds death sentence for billionaire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Heilongjiang Provincial Higher People's Court said that it rejected the appeal of Wang Wenxiang, founder and chairman of Xinheng Group.

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Jab We Met: 'I liked her bold, straightforward nature'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Rajesh Ranadive tells us how he met his life partner Seema.