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Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A quick look at the 14 names the Neeraj Ghaywan movie is competing with for a spot in the top five nominations.

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: Stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Tall and well-built, his face and hairstyle extremely similar to Saddam's, Amlani has always savoured every moment of his fame.

Indian leaders condemn Saddam Hussein's execution

Indian leaders condemn Saddam Hussein's execution

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

In a strong reaction, Congress said the execution was not the solution to the problem.

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Iraq's High Tribunal on Sunday sentenced former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein to death by hanging.

Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein executed

Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein executed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Saddam was sentenced to death for killing 148 Shias in 1982.

Saddam Hussein to write a novel

Saddam Hussein to write a novel

Rediff.com2 May 2004

His interrogators hope it will provide clues to his mindset, and how to handle the situation in Iraq today.

Saddam Hussein given PoW status

Saddam Hussein given PoW status

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

The International Committee of the Red Cross has submitted a request to visit the captured Iraqi president.

Saddam Hussein to be handed over to Iraq

Saddam Hussein to be handed over to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

But the US plans to keep over 5,000 prisoners deemed a threat to the coalition forces.

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

'Simplicity, Vision, Love For Nation. That Is Modi'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'With tears in his eyes, he told me in Gujarati, "What have they done to this country? It has so much potential." That feeling for the country -- it was striking.'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'All the government and private offices are functioning.' 'Overall, life is continuing normally.' 'People of Iran are showing spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.'

Netanyahu's War On Iran Has No Future

Netanyahu's War On Iran Has No Future

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

An inconclusive end to this war will pose high risk for Netanyahu of a cascading demand for a regime change in Israel, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Interpol warrant against Saddam's daughter

Interpol warrant against Saddam's daughter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Interpol has issued an arrest warrant against former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter Raghad Hussein after she was charged with supporting terrorist activities in Iraq.

Focussing only on Iraq WMD was a mistake: Rice

Focussing only on Iraq WMD was a mistake: Rice

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Former US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice has said she does not regret the 2003 Iraq war to oust America's "implacable enemy" Saddam Hussein, but admitted that it was a "mistake" to put the spotlight simply on the weapons of mass destruction, which were never found.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Indian leaders condemn Saddam verdict

Indian leaders condemn Saddam verdict

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

"Death sentence prevents replacement of the erroneous pages of the book. This is applicable not only to the common man, but also to dictators like Saddam Hussein," Karunanidhi said.

CPI-M denounces Saddam sentence

CPI-M denounces Saddam sentence

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Terming as "rigged" the death sentence to ousted Iraq president Saddam Hussein, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Sunday denounced the Iraqi High Tribunal verdict and demanded intervention by the UPA government to get it rescinded.

Bush supports inquiry into Saddam execution tape

Bush supports inquiry into Saddam execution tape

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

According to a report from Baghdad, Iraqi authorities are questioning at least two guards suspected of involvement in the taunting and filming.

Saddam's execution: What next?

Saddam's execution: What next?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

While the chances of an Al Qaeda-mounted operation outside Iraq to avenge Saddam's execution are thus minimal, there is a greater danger of individual Muslims in the overseas diaspora carrying out acts of terrorism to avenge his execution

Who will judge the US and UN now?

Who will judge the US and UN now?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Saddam's lawyers stage walkout

Saddam's lawyers stage walkout

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Saddam Hussein's defence team walked out of the court today after the chief trial judge refused to allow former Attorney General Ramsey Clark to challenge the tribunal's legitimacy in an address to the session.

Saddam unrepentant and defiant: Council member

Saddam unrepentant and defiant: Council member

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The US Army said a member of family 'close' to Saddam provided information about the deposed Iraqi leader's whereabouts.

Bush increasingly unpopular due to Iraq: Poll

Bush increasingly unpopular due to Iraq: Poll

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC poll shows that 40-51 per cent feel that 'removing Saddam Hussein from power wasn't worth it'.

UN probe into Saddam's millions

UN probe into Saddam's millions

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Saddam to stand trial in Iraq: Council member

Saddam to stand trial in Iraq: Council member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Abdul Aziz al-Hakim on Wednesday said international monitors could observe the proceedings.

Saddam had no hand in 9/11 attack: Bush

Saddam had no hand in 9/11 attack: Bush

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

This contradicts the earlier US claim that the former Iraqi president was hand-in-glove with Osama bin Laden.

Iraq: D-Day and After

Iraq: D-Day and After

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Hakki Pikkis are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters, from Karnataka. Their knowledge of the forest and traditional medicine is extensive and is prized by the Sudanese community.

In photos: IRAQ WAR, 10 years on

In photos: IRAQ WAR, 10 years on

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Iraq has been the scene of bitter battles and bloodshed for years, but the poignant photos you will see here show how life has moved on for Iraqis.

Photos: When militants forced 50,000 Iraqis out of their homes

Photos: When militants forced 50,000 Iraqis out of their homes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

An Al Qaeda splinter group seized control of Mosul, the second biggest city in Iraq, on Tuesday, putting security forces to flight in a spectacular show of strength against the Shi'ite-led Baghdad government. On Wednesday, the Islamist insurgents seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul on Tuesday. Tikrit, the hometown of former leader Saddam Hussein, lies just 150km north of the capital Baghdad, BBC reported.

'Iraq violence could spill over into other countries'

'Iraq violence could spill over into other countries'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The scale of crisis in Iraq with militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham overtaking each town in the country and vowing to continue their bloodshed till the time they take over Baghdad, has left everyone with the one question they thought they would never have to: Would Iraq have been more stable if Saddam Hussein had been in power?

Saddam bans weapons of mass destruction in Iraq

Saddam bans weapons of mass destruction in Iraq

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

He issued a presidential decree to this effect on Friday.

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The veteran leader was cremated at his native Bhugterian village amid "Bhim Singh amar rahe" slogans.

CIA, MI6 were told Iraq had no active WMDs: Report

CIA, MI6 were told Iraq had no active WMDs: Report

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Vital intelligence used to justify Iraq invasion ten years ago was based on 'fabrication', a media report has claimed, citing that the Central Intelligence Agency and MI6 were told that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Rakhi Sawant likens Veena Malik to Saddam, Gaddafi

Rakhi Sawant likens Veena Malik to Saddam, Gaddafi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The item girl lashed out at Veena Malik after the Pakistani actress was reported missing and re-surfaced in a suburban Mumbai hotel.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

UN scraps Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq

UN scraps Saddam-era sanctions on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The UN Security Council has passed three resolutions to fortify Iraq's sovereignty, scrapping nuclear sanctions imposed during the Saddam Hussein reign and ending the controversial oil-for-food programme of the 1990s