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3rd Test: Olivier bags five as SA surge ahead versus Pakistan

3rd Test: Olivier bags five as SA surge ahead versus Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

South Africa's fiery seamer Duanne Olivier took five wickets as the hosts powered into the ascendancy on day two of the third and final Test against an outgunned Pakistan at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Villagers along the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri have been asked to shift immediately inside the bunkers in case of shelling from across the border.

India suspends Thar Link Express to Pakistan

India suspends Thar Link Express to Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The Thar Express has been running between Jodhpur and Karachi since services resumed on February 18, 2006 after a 41-year suspension.

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

RCB's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson said the plan of the franchise in the auction was to look at players that will combine well with the retained squad.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

AK vs AK review

AK vs AK review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Anil Kapoor's mastery shows in how he finds the space between an actor reaching out to his actuality while remaining an actor while Anurag Kashyap's comfort in bullying his co-actor fuels their bickering camaraderie, notes Sukanya Verma.

India should either play with us or compensate for damages: PCB

India should either play with us or compensate for damages: PCB

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded monetary compensation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for damages after India's refusal to play the scheduled series. "We have mentioned it clearly to BCCI and ICC in recent meeting that either India should play cricket with Pakistan or compensate us for damages," PCB Executive Committee Chairman Najam Sethi was quoted as saying by the Dawn.

It is retribution time, says Bal Thackeray

It is retribution time, says Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Saturday asked politicians to stop glorifying the resilient spirit of Mumbai in the aftermath of the November 26 terror attack and show 'the iron will' to engage the Indian armed forces in a decisive battle to crush the hostile neighbour. In a sarcastic reference to the much-hyped spirit of Mumbai, Thackeray said even after the 1993 serial bomb blasts, the city was back to its chores the next day and the stock market too transacted business.

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

'BJP is getting damaged in the north by farmers' stir'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

If the protests have cemented the ties between the peasantry and the traders, the political implications for the BJP might become too serious to be disregarded because its core base was made up of the urban Khatri merchants.

Pak senate passes resolution, condemns Modi's remarks

Pak senate passes resolution, condemns Modi's remarks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Pakistan has been sharply critical of India with its leaders slamming Modi's recent remarks in Bangladesh that Pakistan was creating disturbance and instigating terrorism in India.

Will Taliban and Al Qaeda break up?

Will Taliban and Al Qaeda break up?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Afghanistan's Taliban have been wrongly perceived as close ideological allies of Al Qaeda and they could be persuaded to renounce the deadly global terrorist group, American scholars say.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

India derailed the dialogue, not us: Pakistan

India derailed the dialogue, not us: Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Pakistan on Thursday accused India of using the Pathankot terror attack as an "excuse" to derail the bilateral dialogue process and said that talks are the best way forward to resolve outstanding issues, including "mutual concerns" related to terrorism.

UK expels 23 Russian diplomats; suspends high-level contacts with Moscow

UK expels 23 Russian diplomats; suspends high-level contacts with Moscow

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, were found collapsed after being poisoned last week. Both remain in a serious condition along with a police officer who came in contact with the same substance.

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Trump said that the US will defeat its enemies with the full force of American might.

Sena slams 'double-faced' BJP over SRK, intolerance

Sena slams 'double-faced' BJP over SRK, intolerance

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Party says that on one hand, the Maharashtra government was offering full security to Ghulam Ali and on the other, BJP leaders are asking Shah Rukh to go to Pakistan.

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

High-level US delegation arrives in Pak; Islamabad to raise issue of drone strikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pak-US ties are sliding down the hill due to difference over handling of peace issue in Afghanistan and US' growing defence tie with India.

Not sure if Kohli knows how to spell sorry: CA chief Sutherland

Not sure if Kohli knows how to spell sorry: CA chief Sutherland

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland on Wednesday took a dig at Virat Kohli, saying he is not sure if the Indian captain knows hot spell the word 'sorry'.

India plans cyber offensive against hackers

India plans cyber offensive against hackers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

The Indian government is set to launch a counter offensive after it faced several attacks on its computer systems especially from the Chinese.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 1

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai, on Friday.

US warns North Korea of 'massive military response'

US warns North Korea of 'massive military response'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Mattis' remarks came after Trump warned that 'appeasement' won't work with Pyongyang.

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

'Days of restraint over, complete jaw for one tooth should be policy'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Major parties and leaders strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Uri.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

PHOTOS: Rampaging India in control after Windies collapse

PHOTOS: Rampaging India in control after Windies collapse

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

A dominant India posted a massive 649 for nine before their bowlers chipped away at the wickets to leave West Indies reeling on 94 for six at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test in Rajkot.

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Just as the superstars of Indian cricket only play IPL and international fixtures and ignore the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies in domestic cricket, Narendra Modi should play a very limited role in state assembly elections, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Root said that spinning tracks will throw challenges to the visiting team but they are adapting to the conditions quickly.

Boxer Vikas Krishan beats American Conwall to advance to Round of 16

Boxer Vikas Krishan beats American Conwall to advance to Round of 16

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

India's Vikas Krishan out-punched American Charles Conwall to win his middleweight (75kg) preliminary bout 3-0 at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.

India ready to walk the extra mile for Pak but...

India ready to walk the extra mile for Pak but...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

"The action that is expected from Pakistan has to take place before we can engage once again in the kind of comprehensive dialogue process that we want," Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said.

Taro files law suit against Sun Pharma

Taro files law suit against Sun Pharma

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Israeli drug firm Taro Pharmaceuticals has filed a law suit in a US district court against Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries alleging violation of non-disclosure agreement and misleading shareholders.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

'Frightening' Archer can be England's next superstar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

"Out on the field Jofra has clearly made a big impact," England captain Joe Root said.

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Steve Smith was on 80 when he was hit on the neck by Test debutant Jofra Archer.

PHOTOS: Lord's Test in the balance after gripping day

PHOTOS: Lord's Test in the balance after gripping day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

England battled to 96 for four in their second innings by the end of a dramatic fourth day at Lord's to lead Australia by 104 runs and leave the second Ashes Test on a knife-edge.

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.

Chidambaram slams Pakistan

Chidambaram slams Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

In a sharp attack on Pakistan, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday accused it of supporting terrorist activities and communal violence in India, even as he voiced concern over the alienation of Muslim and Christian communities in this country.Noting that India is caught in a 'troubled neighbourhood', Chidambaram said Pakistan has taken its 'hostility towards India beyond Kashmir'.

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Unrest at Toyota's Bidadi unit puts focus on labour reforms

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

This crisis has arisen just as demand in India's auto sector started seeing some sort of revival after the nationwide lockdown in March/April.

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.

Pak army moves troops into Swat

Pak army moves troops into Swat

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The military, which has accused the Taliban of violating the accord by abducting and killing civilians and security personnel, said it is awaiting instructions from the government for launching a full-fledged operation in the region located 160 km from Islamabad.

Pakistan Taliban pledges to fight against India

Pakistan Taliban pledges to fight against India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Pakistani Taliban commanders have stepped up anti-India rhetoric in the wake of tension between the two countries and offered their men and suicide bombers to fight alongside the armed forces in the event of hostilities on the eastern frontier.Militant commanders have called on Pakistan's security establishment to end military operations against the Taliban in the tribal areas, following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl review

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Janhvi Kapoor does well as the girl trying to assert her 'kaabiliyat', observes Sukanya Verma.