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Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

El Chapo extradited to US: When he was captured

El Chapo extradited to US: When he was captured

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Mexican officials allowed cameras to glimpse inside the safe house where El Chapo was hiding before his arrest on January 8, 2016.

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

Run, Rabbit, Run

Run, Rabbit, Run

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'So when they come for you tomorrow morning, papa, make a dash for freedom.' 'Please, please, don't let anything hold you back.' 'Run, run, run, run, run, run, run.'

Huge victory for India! Vijay Mallya to be extradited from UK

Huge victory for India! Vijay Mallya to be extradited from UK

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Delivering the verdict, Westminster Magistrates' Court Chief Magistrate Judge Emma Arbuthnot said that there was "no sign of a false case being mounted against him".

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh stuns World No. 67 Millman

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The 43-year-old from the small sub-tropical province of Misiones will become the second referee after compatriot Horacio Elizondo to officiate at both the opening match and final after being picked for Sunday's match between France and Croatia.

How Yakub spent his last few hours before hanging

How Yakub spent his last few hours before hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

After spending more that 20 years in prison, Yakub Memon was hanged early on Thursday morning for his role the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. Here's what happed at the Nagpur Central jail in the last rather tense 24 hours

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

A video clip showing Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi stepping off the plane which brought him home from his Scottish prison two weeks ago will be projected onto a giant screen in Tripoli's Green Square during the two-hour spectacular, the Times reports.

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Contradictions have emerged over the death of eight SIMI men, who were gunned down in an alleged encounter with the police on the outskirts of the Bhopal hours after they escaped from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail killing a security guard.

Families to move HC for CBI probe into killings of SIMI men

Families to move HC for CBI probe into killings of SIMI men

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

"The families of the deceased have come to me and are weeping inconsolably for justice. We are going to move the MP high court for a CBI probe into the entire incident," lawyer Parvez Alam said.

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the officials concerned of Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and the Tihar Jail to make arrangements for December 16 gang rape accused Vinay Sharma to write his BA first year exams from prison premises.

Mallya trial to hear evidence from political expert

Mallya trial to hear evidence from political expert

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The trial, which opened at the London court on December 4, is aimed at laying out a prima facie case of fraud against the 61-year-old embattled businessman, who has been based in the UK since March 2016.

'Every order now comes from the PMO'

'Every order now comes from the PMO'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'There is no senior bureaucracy functioning now; these people only obey.' 'This is only a command and control kind of governance.'

Sanjay Dutt's son to make his Bollywood debut

Sanjay Dutt's son to make his Bollywood debut

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Dutt's son Shahraan will be seen in the remix version of a retro song.

What will Yameen do next? And how must India respond?

What will Yameen do next? And how must India respond?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

'As of now, it may be best for India to insist that Yameen honours the supreme court rulings and ensures that the next election is free and fair,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic medallists.

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt gets six years for raping minors

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt gets six years for raping minors

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Former Grand Slam doubles tennis champion Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in prison by a South African court on Monday after being found guilty of two counts of rape and a charge of sexual assault of minors, local media reported.

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'Indira Gandhi, it appears, did not to consult her Cabinet colleagues, or diplomats, or civil servants when she decided to sign the agreement in Shimla.' 'We ruefully recall Bhutto's perfidy and the Indian prime minister's gullibility,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The non-teaching staff of Hyderabad Central University, who had gone on a strike protesting vandalisation of VC's lodge on March 22 allegedly by a group of students, resumed their duties on Thursday as the situation on the campus remained peaceful.

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

They were sharing a stage and took part in a gala dinner at the opening of the VII Summit of the Americas.

Man arrested in Brazil for attempt to douse Olympic torch

Man arrested in Brazil for attempt to douse Olympic torch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A man has been arrested for trying to extinguish the Olympic torch by throwing a bucket of water over it as it passed through his farming town of Maracaju in central Brazil, an officer at the local police station said on Monday.

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Mayawati has accused 'Ravan' of being a BJP agent who is dividing the scheduled castes.

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'From what I hear this sister Manjula Shetye was called into the office which is far away from the barracks.' 'Even when I was there, inmates were taken to this office and beaten up mercilessly.'

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Pakistan's security forces are allowing Saeed to "openly operate" in the border areas to indoctrinate terrorist groups, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Rakesh Sharma told media persons in Jammu.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Congress has kept quiet on the way the Union home ministry has handled innumerable blast cases under its rule. It has not openly condemned the bias that pervades within its government and the security agencies, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Sarabjit's family receives his belongings

Sarabjit's family receives his belongings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The sister of slain Indian national Sarabjit Singh broke down and wept on Thursday as she received his belongings, including copies of Hanuman Chalisa and Quran, six months after he died following a brutal attack inside a Pakistani jail.

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.

Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Mallya, who has been out on bail since Scotland Yard executed an extradition warrant in April this year, will be in the dock for the duration of the trial -- scheduled to end on December 14.

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Sheena Bora trial: Peter has aged so many years

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The close-onto four years (since November 2015) Peter has spent in Arthur Road jail, central Mumbai, in judicial custody, have taken their toll, lending him a bit of a melancholy stoop, a laborious gait and a tired face, turning him prematurely into a much older man than his nearly 64 years. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made his maiden trip to India to launch the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) League in Mumbai on Friday.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

When perception matters more than evidence

When perception matters more than evidence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

When a crime is committed, everyone seems to have a view on who has done wrong, and regardless of judicial outcome through due process of law, theories of how justice was done or not done mushroom

US Navy veteran who killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla gets 3 life sentences

US Navy veteran who killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla gets 3 life sentences

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty in federal court to hate crime and firearm offenses arising out of the shooting.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'The Delhi-Washington stalemate can end only if India's concern over trans-border terrorism is addressed.' 'The Indian security establishment expects a spike in terrorist attacks in the months ahead.' 'And there is every likelihood that India may retaliate against Pakistan at some point,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

PM sends strong message to Pakistan: 'Shun terror for friendship'

PM sends strong message to Pakistan: 'Shun terror for friendship'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Hitting out at Pakistan, Modi said it breeds, inspires and encourages terrorism and this "thought" is a roadblock to peace within the region and the world.