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Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A little boy seen in a new Islamic State video which warned Britain of attacks in future may be the son of a female terrorist from east London, according to a media report.

What's HOT on the OTT menu

What's HOT on the OTT menu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Variety is the spice of life and the greatest USP of OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma points out all the wonderful stuff to choose from this week's mix.

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

SAIL ups HR coil rates by Rs 2,000

SAIL ups HR coil rates by Rs 2,000

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

FIFA slaps huge fine on Bagan

FIFA slaps huge fine on Bagan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

They have also been barred from recruiting any more foreign players till April 30, 2004.

Musharraf indictment puts Pakistan military on defensive

Musharraf indictment puts Pakistan military on defensive

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Tuesday's indictment of former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for conspiracy to murder former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto demonstrates that the Pakistani judiciary is increasingly willing to challenge the authority of the powerful Pakistani army, says Lisa Curtis

NIA arrests man for planning suicide attack in Kerala

NIA arrests man for planning suicide attack in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

29-year-old Riyas A, also known as Riyas Aboobacker or Abu Dujana, a resident of Palakkad was a follower of Sri Lankan Easter bombing mastermind Zahran Hashim.

Rupee's sudden slide creates panic: Expert

Rupee's sudden slide creates panic: Expert

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

There were also concerns over whether a depreciating rupee would increase the fiscal deficit by increasing expenditure on subsidies and jeopardise the repayment schedule for external commercial borrowings.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The film is quite engaging.

Obama wishes Happy Diwali, praises resilence of Sikhs

Obama wishes Happy Diwali, praises resilence of Sikhs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama wished people "happy Diwali" and "saal mubarak" on Tuesday. Here's is the president's complete statement.

Batelco plans to re-enter India

Batelco plans to re-enter India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

According to daily The National, Batelco chief executive officer Sheikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa stated that the company is not interested in participating in the upcoming 2G spectrum auctions in India to secure licences and set up a new joint venture in India.

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

'Macron's India visit won't be business as usual'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

An agreement to expedite the Jaitapur nuclear plant was expected to be signed.

Shuttler Sameer Verma wins back-to-back titles in Bahrain

Shuttler Sameer Verma wins back-to-back titles in Bahrain

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

India's Sameer Verma bagged his second badminton title in a row by clinching the Bahrain International Challenge at Isa Town on Sunday.

Review: Barfi! is magical but deeply flawed

Review: Barfi! is magical but deeply flawed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Anurag Basu's Barfi! is a well-crafted script with an intriguing back-and-forth narrative but it all goes south towards the end, writes Raja Sen.

Review: Aravaan is brilliant

Review: Aravaan is brilliant

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

With some brilliant art-work and amazing direction Aaravan deserves to become a legendary film.

Pakistan recall Akmal, Razzaq, Nazir for WT20

Pakistan recall Akmal, Razzaq, Nazir for WT20

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Pakistan's selectors have recalled Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq and Imran Nazir for the Twenty20 series against Australia in the UAE in August, and September's ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. Mohammad Hafeez has also been retained captain of the T20 team till the end of the year in what is a major boost for the all-rounder.

Review: Ordinary is not ordinary

Review: Ordinary is not ordinary

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

On the whole, this film has a very average feel.

Bugti case: Act against Mush in 7 days, says court

Bugti case: Act against Mush in 7 days, says court

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

A Pakistani court has given authorities seven days to initiate action against former President Pervez Musharraf in connection with a case related to the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti, expressing dissatisfaction over the slow pace of investigation.

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Strict health protocols are in place during the first England-West Indies Test.

Terrorism, cyber security, climate change dominate Modi-Obama talks

Terrorism, cyber security, climate change dominate Modi-Obama talks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Seeking to boost the strategic ties, India and the US finalised the text of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement.

'I feel lucky to be a part of first 3D mythological  film'

'I feel lucky to be a part of first 3D mythological film'

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Ramya talks about her experience of working in first 3D mythological film.

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

ICC should educate young cricketers on racism: Sammy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Earlier this month, Sammy had demanded an apology after claiming that he was subjected to racism during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderbad teammates in the IPL when he was called 'Kalu' -- a derogatory word to describe black people -- by his teammates.

Review: Swapna Sanchari is preachy

Review: Swapna Sanchari is preachy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The film tells the story of a man dreaming beyond his reach. But it's way too preachy.

Sahasram lacks thrills

Sahasram lacks thrills

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

There's not much going for this Malayalam movie.

Vodafone wins $2.2 billion tax case

Vodafone wins $2.2 billion tax case

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

It is a big relief to the telecom giant.

Spotted: Matthew Hayden in Brisbane

Spotted: Matthew Hayden in Brisbane

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Reader Prasanth Lekshmanan from Kerala spotted former Australia batting ace Matthew Hayden at Carindale-Westfield Shopping Centre in Brisbane.

Gaayam 2 is quite neat

Gaayam 2 is quite neat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Telugu sequel to Gaamyam is watchable.

China Town has no substance

China Town has no substance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The plot takes a backseat as soon as the stars make entry.

In PHOTOS: Bahrain forces crush protest camp

In PHOTOS: Bahrain forces crush protest camp

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Backed by tanks and helicopter gunships, army and riot police on Wednesday cracked down on anti-government protesters driving them out from a landmark square in the heart of Manama leaving at least six people dead, witnesses and officials said.

Bahrain under emergency rule, Indians safe

Bahrain under emergency rule, Indians safe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Bahrain's monarch on Tuesday declared a three-month state of emergency, amid growing pro-democracy protests in the country, forcing it to invite troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to quell the unrest.

Media barred as ICC team inspects Eden Gardens

Media barred as ICC team inspects Eden Gardens

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

The media was barred entry into the Eden Gardens as the ICC team inspected the under-construction stadium amid fears that the venue may not be ready for the World Cup, scheduled to start on February 19 in the sub-continent. The Cricket Association of Bengal had already missed two deadlines, but president Jagmohan Dalmiya said it is a 'routine ongoing process that happens before every match and that there is nothing to worry about'.

Stop betraying Bhopal, NGOs tell government

Stop betraying Bhopal, NGOs tell government

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

'Stop betraying Bhopal', said five NGOs from Bhopal, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, gathered to express their outrage at the unfulfilled task of paying compensation to Bhopal gas tragedy victims.

Salman 'Ready' to clash with Katrina

Salman 'Ready' to clash with Katrina

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Ready and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara will release on the same day.

Trisha, Prateik Babbar in Hindi remake of Vinnai..

Trisha, Prateik Babbar in Hindi remake of Vinnai..

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon, who directed the Tamil original, will direct the Hindi version as well.

Oru Small Family has no impact

Oru Small Family has no impact

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Malayalam movie takes on the scourge of alcoholism but fails to make any impact.

Uttam's take: Paul vs Mani

Uttam's take: Paul vs Mani

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

He may not have as many predictions under his belt as Paul, the British-born aquarium dweller at Sea Life in Oberhausen, western Germany, but Mani, from Singapore's 'Little India', is a local celebrity after having predicted correctly winners for the quarter-finals and the semi-finals.