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3 killed in suicide blast near Peshawar press club

3 killed in suicide blast near Peshawar press club

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

A suicide bomber blew himself up outside the press club in Peshawar on Tuesday, killing at least three persons and injuring several others, including journalists, in the latest in a wave of terror attacks that have rocked Pakistan. The bomber detonated his explosives when a policeman deployed at the gate of the press club tried to prevent him from entering the premises. The policeman was among the three persons who died in the blast, local media reported.

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG.

Dhoni to retire? Seeks match ball, sets speculation swirling

Dhoni to retire? Seeks match ball, sets speculation swirling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Sources in the team management dismissed the talk as nothing more than 'rumours'.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Time to tell our side of story: Ramani on summons in Akbar defamation case.

Telesys Software okays arms' merger

Telesys Software okays arms' merger

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Telesys Software Ltd's board approved the merger of subsidiary companies Aavishkar Software Ltd, Scribe Solutions P Ltd, Sun Java Solutions P Ltd, and Millenium Web Solutions P Ltd. with the company.

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he no longer considers Australian cricketers his friends after being targetted both on and off the field by them in a fiercely-fought Test series that his team won.

Gayatri Devi's will may be read out today

Gayatri Devi's will may be read out today

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

Suspense remained on Sunday over the contents of Jaipur royal Gayatri Devi's will, distributing her assets estimated to be worth Rs 1000 crore, that was expected to be released following the 12th day mourning ritual in Jaipur even as the palace was tightlipped on the matter.

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj today recalled her journey to the top and revealed that as an Indian player she had travelled unreserved in a train.

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A controversy broke out on Sunday over Justice Sikri getting a government offer last year for a post-retirement assignment at the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT), three days after his vote, as a representative of CJI Ranjan Gogoi on the panel, helped decide the removal of Verma as CBI director.

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed DGP Sulkhan Singh to immediately follow up on the investigations to nab the culprits.

I did not retire under board's diktat: Kumble

I did not retire under board's diktat: Kumble

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Former Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble sought to rubbish speculation that senior players were announcing retirement under BCCI diktat.

Another Black Day for Pakistan

Another Black Day for Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The most horrifying incident of Black Tuesday took place in Lahore. People of Pakistan watched the action replay of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in Lahore for at least 25 minutes.Though the death toll in the attack on the Lankan cricket team is lower, the impact of the attack is similar to that of the Mumbai terror siege.

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh leaves BJP

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh leaves BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Tuesday announced that he has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Singh is reportedly unhappy with the party top brass for sidelining him. His resignation comes in the wake of rumours that he might join the Samajwadi Party, after he met SP supremo Mulayam Singh a few days ago.

Why Kumaraswamy 'will not address the press hereafter'

Why Kumaraswamy 'will not address the press hereafter'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Kumaraswamy said he would remain the CM until he enjoyed the 'confidence' of the Congress MLAs and till the time God has written it in his fate.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

AP: Editor, two journalists released from jail

AP: Editor, two journalists released from jail

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

The Editor and two other journalists of leading Telugu daily Andhra Jyothi, who were arrested for allegedly hurling castiest remarks at a Dalit leader, were released from jail in Hyderabad on Friday after a local court granted them bail.

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Indian team doesn't turn up, confusions galore at federation's trials

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

IPL Working Group meets KKR owners; Raman attends meeting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Members of the IPL Working Group had a meeting with Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Jay Mehta and CEO Venky Mysore on Wednesday while former India skipper Anil Kumble joined in via video conferencing in his personal capacity.

Mumbai to host Champions League Twenty20 final

Mumbai to host Champions League Twenty20 final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The inaugural edition of Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament, involving eight teams from five countries, will be hosted by three metro cities -- Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, between December 3 and 10.

Tulia, where art thou?

Tulia, where art thou?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

A few years ago, reports from Hollywood indicated that Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry was to play the Indian-American activist-lawyer Vanita Gupta, who won the 2004 India Abroad Publisher's Special Award, in a film called Tulia.

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Every religion has its own terrorist: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The MNM chief also said that he was not afraid of being arrested but warned any such action would escalate tensions.

11 dead in Himachal rains

11 dead in Himachal rains

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

Zee TV reporter Shobhana Singh, who was on way to Chandratal pond in Lahual and Spiti for news coverage, died while the cameraman and the driver were injured near Chattru late on Saturday evening following a landslip.

Why Jet Air is a success and ICAI a failure

Why Jet Air is a success and ICAI a failure

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

For India to emerge as a global power it needs to unleash its potential in the services sector. Accounting sector is one where it could have succeeded easily with, but failed.

Travel scams to avoid

Travel scams to avoid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Being caught up in a travel scam is enough to ruin a trip. We identify nine travel scams that you should avoid, from hidden resort fees to counterfeit merchandise to identity theft.

I have tortured and 'killed' my first wife: Naipau

I have tortured and 'killed' my first wife: Naipau

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Nobel laureate Sir VS Naipaul tormented his first wife for nearly four decades, regularly visited brothels in London and kept a mistress for almost 24 years before suddenly leaving her to marry a Pakistani scribe, according to his biography. The 75-year-old novelist, born to Indian parents in Trinidad and has been living in Britain since winning a place in Oxford, has admitted in his biography that he frequently humiliated his first wife (Patricia).

Did the Australians disrespect India physio?

Did the Australians disrespect India physio?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Allegations and denials flew thick and fast between rival captains Virat Kohli and Steven Smith with the India skipper claiming that the home team physio Patrick Farhart was "disrespected" by visiting players.

Sania's heart beats for the child

Sania's heart beats for the child

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Sania Mirza launching the 'Save a child' campaign against heart diseases in Hyderabad with Telugu actress Ms Charmee.

T-Series drags Google to court

T-Series drags Google to court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The company has accused Google of showcasing its protected audio and video repertoire through its subsidiary and community site, YouTube.com.

'International treaties aren't discussed in LS'

'International treaties aren't discussed in LS'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Pranab lost his cool with a scribe.

Going around in circles with Nirmala Sitharaman

Going around in circles with Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com attends Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presser in Chennai to tom-tom the government's achievements in its first 100 days in office.

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Sasi's name first came up in the Tehelka sting operation when he was caught on camera accepting money from scribes posing as defence suppliers from a UK-based fictitious firm.

Man gets life term for rape of British tourist

Man gets life term for rape of British tourist

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

A fast track court in Udaipur awarded life imprisonment to a rest house owner on Wednesday for raping a British scribe. Judge Brajendra Jain convicted Parbat Singh for raping the victim in his rest house room at Chandpol in Udaipur on December 23, 2007. According to the prosecution, the victim, who came to Udaipur on a trip, was staying in the rest house for some days. The accused sneaked in her room on the pretext of providing a blanket to her.

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The website, which had turned "non-functional" from 11.35 am, became accessible only at 7.50 pm.

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

36 summers have gone by but Kapil Dev's toothy grin with the Prudential Cup remains the most defining moment in Indian cricket.

Militants' threats: Manipur newspapers to shut

Militants' threats: Manipur newspapers to shut

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Stung by threats from militants, who often shows sets terms to the media in Manipur, the press fraternity in the North East state has decided to stop publishing newspapers for the third time in the last three months.

Dravid's father stands by son's decision

Dravid's father stands by son's decision

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Sharad Dravid backed his son Rahul's decision to give up the Indian cricket team's captaincy, saying he knew what he was doing.

If saying 'Vande Matram' makes me a 'goon' then so be it: Lawyer Vikram Chauhan

If saying 'Vande Matram' makes me a 'goon' then so be it: Lawyer Vikram Chauhan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

"There is absolutely no pressure on me. I am common man and I do not represent anyone. The media is trying to portray me as a goon. I am an Indian and if praising Mother India and saying 'Vande Matram' makes me a goon then so be it. Yes there are allegations against me, but I am sure I will be vindicated," Chauhan told ANI.

Tendulkar returns with teammates Powar and Zaheer

Tendulkar returns with teammates Powar and Zaheer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The ace batsman was whisked away by wife Anjali even as television cameras and scribes tried to corner him for comments at the Mumbai airport.

Revealed! Dhoni's secret preparations for England tour

Revealed! Dhoni's secret preparations for England tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni went through a rigorous net session at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, far from public gaze, ahead of the upcoming England tour.

Gang rape probe: 2 more mobiles of arrested accused recovered

Gang rape probe: 2 more mobiles of arrested accused recovered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Mumbai Police, which is probing the gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist, on said it has recovered two more mobile phones carried by the accused during the ghastly crime.