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Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a people and the countering of moral injustice,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Pugilists return with four medals from Turkey

Pugilists return with four medals from Turkey

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Indian pugilists put up a commendable show at the Ahmat Comert Cup International Boxing Championship.

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

Want to bury him in Medina: Khashoggi's sons want his body back

"Want to bury him in Medina": Khashoggi's sons want his body back

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Authorities in Turkey are still searching for Khashoggi's remains. Last week, the Turkish chief prosecutor's office said the 60-year-old's body was dismembered after he was strangled, while the Washington Post reported investigators were looking into the theory that the body was dissolved in acid.

Fiat to manufacture Linea at Ranjangaon

Fiat to manufacture Linea at Ranjangaon

Rediff.com5 May 2007

India has been selected as Fiat's manufacturing hub for right-hand drive versions of the Linea sedan.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

60 oil & gas blocks to go under the hammer

60 oil & gas blocks to go under the hammer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

India is the third largest consumer of petroleum products, after the US and China.

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

Massa leads Ferrari one-two in Turkey

Massa leads Ferrari one-two in Turkey

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

A puncture slashed Lewis Hamilton's championship lead over McLaren team mate Fernando Alonso to five points.

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Hamilton says he misses winning

Hamilton says he misses winning

Rediff.com9 May 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he missed winning and intended to clamber back on top of the podium in Turkey this weekend. "This weekend obviously I want to get points, but I want to win. I miss winning, so that's my plan," the 23-year-old told reporters at the Istanbul Park circuit.

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Saudi Arabia to provide cash-strapped Pakistan $3 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM is now scheduled to travel to Malaysia next week and to China on November 3 to seek financial assistance from the two friendly countries.

Israel Diary: End of a honeymoon?

Israel Diary: End of a honeymoon?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Tricky tests for Milan, Liverpool

Tricky tests for Milan, Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Pakistan does not recognise Israel: Musharraf

Pakistan does not recognise Israel: Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Foreign secretaries of the two nations met in Istanbul. Pakistani hardliners have condemned it.

GMR Infra gearing for an exit from Turkish airport

GMR Infra gearing for an exit from Turkish airport

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

GMR Infra's exit from this project, expected this year, will mark the company's waning global presence after a very aggressive expansion.

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Russia on Wednesday carried out intense rocket strikes targeting the Islamic State in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, 1500 km away.

Turkey furious over FIFA punishment

Turkey furious over FIFA punishment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

FIFA ordered Turkey to play their next six home matches abroad following a brawl after a qualifier against Switzerland in Istanbul.

Sania Mirza enters top-50

Sania Mirza enters top-50

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Sania will now be seen in action in the French open, where she will face Italian Alberta Brianti in the first round.

Another first round defeat for Sania

Another first round defeat for Sania

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The Indian ace lost to Meghann Shaughnessy in the US $200,000 Istanbul Cup tennis tournament

Venus through to second round

Venus through to second round

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Fourth-seeded Venus Williams outpowered Bulgarian Tatiana Poutchek 6-1 6-2 to move into the second round of the Istanbul Cup on Tuesday.

Milan, Liverpool ready to face-off

Milan, Liverpool ready to face-off

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Midfield mastery holds the key in the European Cup Champions League final.

We respect, don't fear Milan: Gerrard

We respect, don't fear Milan: Gerrard

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Steven Gerrard thinks AC Milan is an improved side in 2007 but is confident Liverpool can keep them under check.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

DRI arrests national-level shooter for smuggling guns, wildlife

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Bishnoi is alleged to be the kingpin of a global syndicate involved in smuggling of fire arms and wildlife.

Turkish author wins Literature Nobel

Turkish author wins Literature Nobel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

In its citation, the academy said Pamuk, who lives and works in Istanbul, "in the quest for the melancholic soul of his native city has discovered new symbols for the clash and interlacing of cultures."

Nadal upset over Madrid Olympic snub

Nadal upset over Madrid Olympic snub

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Rafael Nadal blasted the decision not to award Madrid the 2020 Olympic Games, claiming the International Olympic Committee had not treated the Spanish capital fairly.

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Restrictions to continue in Kashmir on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Additional Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Munir Khan said restrictions in Jammu have been completely lifted.

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

One of the schoolgirls who had disappeared from her home in Britain to travel to Syria has tweeted a picture that appears to confirm she has joined terror group Islamic State.

Sunil Kumar strikes gold

Sunil Kumar strikes gold

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

The Indian boxer won only the second gold medal ever for the country at the World Cadet Boxing Championships.

Sunil Kumar in Cadet boxing final

Sunil Kumar in Cadet boxing final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

The promising Indian pugilist beat Haletsich Aliaksei of Belarus to become the first Indian in three years to enter the final of the World Cadet Boxing Championships.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

Narain plagued by engine trouble

Narain plagued by engine trouble

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Turkey eyes benefits of Formula One

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'I have been a court reporter for many years and have not seen such blatant suppression of those who are fighting for human rights, suppression of freedom of expression, and linking it to terrorism.'

Alonso on pole for Ferrari job

Alonso on pole for Ferrari job

Rediff.com4 Oct 2003

Fernando Alonso looks a good bet to fill Michael Schumacher's seat at the end of the 2006 season.

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

Harika scores smashing victory

Harika scores smashing victory

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The Indian woman GM beat Maka Purtseladze of Georgia and moved to joint-second position after the penultimate round in the World Junior Girls' Chess Championship.