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Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

UEFA announced in a statement that City had committed "serious breaches" of the rules while the Premier League club swiftly said on their website that they will appeal the decision to the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Among the Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate flights to Saudi Arabia while Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas are the two carriers operating in India.

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The man and his 28-year-old wife, whose identity have not been revealed, tortured the elderly woman repeatedly and they even cut her right eye iris out and part of her other eye, the Court of First Instance heard.

Sexual abuse reported in Maharashtra's children's shelter

Sexual abuse reported in Maharashtra's children's shelter

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Sexual abuse is not the first instance of misconduct that has emerged from the residential school run by the Chandraprabha Charitable Trust in Karjat, reports Devidas Deshpande.

Now, 1,000 litres of water wasted for Khattar's helipad

Now, 1,000 litres of water wasted for Khattar's helipad

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

As several parts of the nation remains in the grip of severe drought, a whopping 1000 litres of water was wasted for preparing a helipad for Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's chopper in Ganganagar on Thursday.

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

10 relationship red flags you should not ignore

10 relationship red flags you should not ignore

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Avatar star Zoe Saldana recently advised her fans against settling with a person they aren't happy with. But how do you know s/he is not the one? Here are some pointers.

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Singapore HC orders freezing bank account of Nirav Modi's family

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Singapore high court has put a freeze on deposits of $ 6.122 million following Enforcement Directorate's request on the ground that the money was "proceeds of crime" illegally siphoned off by Nirav Modi from the Punjab National Bank.

I-Day bonanza: Petrol to be cheaper by Rs 2!

I-Day bonanza: Petrol to be cheaper by Rs 2!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Earlier, the minister faced ire of Opposition members in Rajya Sabha as they accused him of not giving specific replies to questions on Aadhaar-based direct subsidy transfer to domestic cooking gas consumers.

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Anushtup keeps Bengal afloat in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Bengal's Anustup Majumdar stood between Saurashtra and Ranji Trophy with a defiant unbeaten 58 as the summit clash entered a tantalising fifth and final day in Rajkot on Thursday with the visitors needing 72 runs more to clinch the domestic title. Bengal ended the fourth day at 354 for six as Majumdar added 91 runs for the unbroken seventh wicket stand with Arnab Nandi (28 not out), who showed a lot of courage despite getting hit on the finger by Jaydev Unadkat.

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.