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PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.

4 tips to perfect the art of 'business kiss'

4 tips to perfect the art of 'business kiss'

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The business kiss is slowly finding its way into the country. But does it work its charm always?

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Spanish government in Madrid invoked article 155 of the country's constitution, dismantling Catalonia's autonomy.

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

The Jaguar F-Type is in a league of its own

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The F-Type is geared to take on the likes of the Porsche Boxster, and also some of the smaller sports cars like the BMW M-3 and the AUDI S4

Relatives accuse Malaysia of deception over missing jet

Relatives accuse Malaysia of deception over missing jet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Angry relatives of Chinese passengers onboard the ill-fated Malaysian airliner clashed with the police outside the Malaysian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, accusing the government of "deception" even as the search for the wreckage of the jet has been shifted to the southern tip of the Indian Ocean after getting new data.

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial comments that there is no racism in soccer are appalling, former England captain David Beckham said on Thursday.

Obama charms India Inc with 'Namaste'

Obama charms India Inc with 'Namaste'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

"Namaste...Saal Mubarak...Diyas (Dipawali lights)... Diwali... Mumbaikars and Dharavi" were some of the expressions and words that Obama used in his interaction with a select group of leading industrialists.

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Elevator rules deem no more than two people for a unit that carries six people, and as an employee enters the office, there are three masks to be used for five hours each a day, then disposed and one for the next day as well.'

Call for Blatter's head over racism comments

Call for Blatter's head over racism comments

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Gordon Taylor, the chief executive of England's players' union, called on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign on Thursday saying the Swiss 75-year-old's comments on racism showed he was 'out of tune and out of time.'

NBA: League releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

NBA: League releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The National Basketball Association does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full speed ahead on Tuesday by announcing a provisional schedule.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

The latest indication of deteriorating US-Pak ties

The latest indication of deteriorating US-Pak ties

Rediff.com28 May 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a cool welcome in Pakistan on her recent trip, mainstream American media reported on Saturday adding this is reflection of the low-ebb in relationship between the two countries.

Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The summit at Sentosa -- the first between the two countries -- is a turnaround of relations between the US president, 71, and the North Korean leader, 34, after a long-running exchange of threats and insults.

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

No love lost: Wenger snubs Mourinho after Community Shield win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has accused his rival Arsene Wenger of deliberately ignoring his potential handshake when the Arsenal boss walked down the tunnel after his team defeated Chelsea 1-0 to claim the Community Shield for a second season in a row at Wembley on Sunday.

COVID-19 adds new words to the dictionary!

COVID-19 adds new words to the dictionary!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'Great social change brings great linguistic change, and that has never been truer than in this current global crisis.'

Pak border force to continue 'aggression' at Wagah

Pak border force to continue 'aggression' at Wagah

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

The Pakistan Rangers will continue their daily parade as part of the flag-lowering and hoisting ceremonies at Wagah in the traditional "enthusiastic style" without any change, except the revival of the formal handshake between personnel of Pakistan and India

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Departing from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally extended a warm welcome to United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi.

What Mr and Mrs Obama told Krishna

What Mr and Mrs Obama told Krishna

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Highly placed sources said that the President, who met Krishna during a reception for heads of state and government at the Metropolitan Museum in New York late Thursday evening, personally conveyed the message about his upcoming trip to India during the brief photo-op and handshake opportunity.

Ashwin's actions speak for him: Royals coach lashes out

Ashwin's actions speak for him: Royals coach lashes out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

TV replays showed that Ashwin had waited to let Buttler move out of the crease before removing the bails.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

Why Singh is not King!

Why Singh is not King!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

'What India needs more than anything else is an in-command Singh, who assiduously shepherds a difficult slippery path with good footwork and adroit balance. Instead we have a hamstrung leader struggling with a difficult diverse set of issues.'

Images: When Rahul Gandhi charmed Mysore youth

Images: When Rahul Gandhi charmed Mysore youth

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Unlike the usual studious silence, the auditorium at St Philomenas College in Mysore was roaring with excitement on Friday.

An interview without questions with C K Prahalad

An interview without questions with C K Prahalad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Coimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad spoke in a measured baritone and asked for feedback on his latest book -- The New Age of Innovation -- which was launched in India in April 2008, almost a month before its scheduled distribution in the United States. The University of Michigan professor listened intently, almost like a student eager to know whether he had gone wrong anywhere.

Gilani scoots over to say hello to PM at nuke meet

Gilani scoots over to say hello to PM at nuke meet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who had arrived 10 minutes earlier than Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on seeing the latter, scooted over, greeted him with a firm handshake and could be seen exchanging pleasantries.After Obama welcomed the last guest at 6.30 pm, all the leaders moved into another cavernous room in the Convention Centre for the dinner that was closed to the press.

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Reader Saleel sent us this photograph from London.

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

If the finance minister's tax proposals have stimulated demand at all, it's for CAs, notes Kanika Datta.

My heart is in India,says Sayed Haider Raza

My heart is in India,says Sayed Haider Raza

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Legendary artist Sayed Haider Raza speaks to Payal Mohanka about roots and compassion

Namaste is the new Hello!

Namaste is the new Hello!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Napier

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Napier

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Reader Jack Ramasamy from Auckland spotted the batting ace when he was in Napier earlier this year.

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Happy New Year event

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Happy New Year event

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Reader Saud Ahmed has sent us a photograph.

Saying Namaste With Pride

Saying Namaste With Pride

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic.

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

PHOTOS: Dortmund thrash Schalke as Bundesliga resumes

Rediff.com17 May 2020

IMAGES from all the Bundesliga action on Saturday.

2nd Sino-India military exercise in India: PM

2nd Sino-India military exercise in India: PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Building on the goodwill generated by the landmark handshake between the world's two powerful armies last month in Kumming in China, the two leaders decided to have a second military exercise in India.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Sunita's ride back home docks at ISS, bruised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

NASA engineers are focusing their attention on a gap about 4 inches by 6 inches that was discovered after Friday's launch from Kennedy Space Center.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

PHOTOS: How Rosberg took the Formula One title from Hamilton

PHOTOS: How Rosberg took the Formula One title from Hamilton

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg celebrated his first Formula One world championship on Sunday after finishing runner-up in a tense Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton amid accusations of 'dirty tricks'.

What did Mourinho whisper in Conte's ear?

What did Mourinho whisper in Conte's ear?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho told his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte that his antics in whipping up the crowd during the London club's 4-0 victory on Sunday were "humiliating", according to Italian television.