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Woolmer's widow claims he was murdered

Woolmer's widow claims he was murdered

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Gill Woolmer also rubbished the notion that her husband was about to blow the whistle on match-fixing.

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.

How free is the press in India?

How free is the press in India?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The nation ranked 138 among 180 countries, according to the annual World Press Freedom Index report.

Devotee murdered in temple; priest missing

Devotee murdered in temple; priest missing

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The temple murder has shocked the local Indian community.

Sheena case: CBI questions ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria

Sheena case: CBI questions ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The spotlight had fallen on Maria and his crack team after the CBI arrested media baron Peter Mukherjea last year. There were allegations that Maria had not probed the property angle in the case and not quizzed Mukherjea.

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russia on Tuesday promised to look into India's request to share any information it has on the seven-decade-old mystery surrounding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Spinners will have huge role to play on Kotla pitch

Spinners will have huge role to play on Kotla pitch

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The first leg of the match between Delhi and Punjab ended in a disappointing 14-run defeat for the former, but Badree said his team will start with a clean slate.

Malinga gets half century of his own

Malinga gets half century of his own

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 35-year-old has been bamboozling batsmen for 15 years now on the international scene and yet still somehow retains the element of surprise.

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Dubai: Indian kills wife, kid; commits suicide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Vasudevan then committed suicide at around 7 am on Monday by jumping out of their flat's window, the police official was quoted as saying in the Gulf News daily.

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Less than three months ago, Aaron Finch, alarmingly down on form and confidence, actually feared he might not be chosen for the Australian squad that he was due to lead. Now, he's atop the scoring charts at the World Cup.

Alcohol traces found in priest's body

Alcohol traces found in priest's body

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

The killer had first strangled the 40-year-old official, hacked his forehead with a sharp object and then thrust a knife on the neck.

So much the phone has taken away from us

So much the phone has taken away from us

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'How did we get here?' 'How did utility morph into addiction?' 'Is this what Graham Bell intended?' asks Veenu Sandhu.

McGrath rested for second match

McGrath rested for second match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Stuart Clark is set to make his international debut on Friday.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

5 factors that will impact India's banking shares in August

5 factors that will impact India's banking shares in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Bank Nifty is high beta anyhow and it could move the broader market.

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Are politicians over-protected? Your say

Sheena Bora murder case: HC seeks CBI's response on Peter's bail plea

Sheena Bora murder case: HC seeks CBI's response on Peter's bail plea

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation for its response on the bail plea of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of his wife Indrani's daughter Sheena Bora.

Sheena murder: Court reserves order on Indrani's driver's approver plea

Sheena murder: Court reserves order on Indrani's driver's approver plea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Rai had moved an application in the court last month seeking to become an approver and sought pardon. CBI, too, said that they have no objection to making Rai an approver.

Indrani disliked Rahul Mukerjea but not his brother, emails reveal

Indrani disliked Rahul Mukerjea but not his brother, emails reveal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Though Indrani Mukerjea disliked Rahul Mukerjea, she did not have the same attitude towards his brother Rabin, and never restrained her husband, Peter, from talking to him.

Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead at Mohali house

Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead at Mohali house

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The crime scene presented a gory picture as blood had spread to other rooms.

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

A Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai extended the judicial custody of Indrani Mukerjea -- prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case -- and two others till November 20 after their week-long remand ended on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup: 5 reasons why Spain lost

FIFA World Cup: 5 reasons why Spain lost

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain fell victim to own patience and Russian resistance

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The statement said that towards ensuring financial stability for the family, Infosys takes into account the statutory payments to be made as per the company policy.

Hollywood gets more lenient!

Hollywood gets more lenient!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Newshounds on screen!

Newshounds on screen!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

PIX: Kohli plays through cramps to lead India to massive win

PIX: Kohli plays through cramps to lead India to massive win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Kohli made 160 not out from 159 balls as India, who had been put into bat, posted 303 for six in their 50 overs, before restricting their hosts to 179 all out to take a 3-0 lead in the series.

A favourable Budget could take Nifty to 9,500 or higher

A favourable Budget could take Nifty to 9,500 or higher

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Large moves in equity and in currency are expected during March settlement.

3 Reasons why New Zealand can still steal victory against Australia

3 Reasons why New Zealand can still steal victory against Australia

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Kane Williamson was looming as the difference between a comfortable Australian win in the second Test against New Zealand and a match situation that could tip the scales either way, according to both sides.

Newlands T20: Morris repeats dose as South Africa win thriller

Newlands T20: Morris repeats dose as South Africa win thriller

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Chris Morris again proved the scourge of England's bowlers after smashing 14 off the final over to power South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket win in the first Twenty20 at Newlands.

Realtors' day out

Realtors' day out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

No objection in making Indrani's driver approver in Sheena case: CBI

No objection in making Indrani's driver approver in Sheena case: CBI

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On May 11, Shyamvar Rai had sought to turn approver, saying he wants to "disclose all truths" as he had taken part in Sheena's killing by strangulation and was present at the time of the murder in 2012.

Sheena Bora case: Peter's custody extended till December 28

Sheena Bora case: Peter's custody extended till December 28

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Mukerjea's lawyer has sought home food for Peter in jail as he is a senior citizen, having heart ailments and has been taking medicine to lower his cholesterol.

'Was part of Sheena's murder': Indrani's driver wants to turn approver

'Was part of Sheena's murder': Indrani's driver wants to turn approver

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Shyamvar Rai had written a two-page letter to the court stating that he wants to reveal the truth and had sought pardon in the case.

McMillan heaps praise on versatile New Zealand

McMillan heaps praise on versatile New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

New Zealand's impressive bowling and fielding in their unbeaten run at the World Twenty20 has captured the attention, yet batting coach Craig McMillan has been most impressed with his side's adaptability when building totals. Having won all four tosses, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has chosen to bat first in each of their games on surfaces that have all differed in pace, bounce and turn. Their bowlers have then exploited the slow, turning wickets to ensure they won their pool and advanced to a semi-final against either England or West Indies in New Delhi on Wednesday. "That has been one of the strengths of the guys. They have adjusted really quickly," McMillan said of the batters.

Pune blast 'prima facie' a terror attack: Maharashtra ATS

Pune blast 'prima facie' a terror attack: Maharashtra ATS

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The low-intensity blast in Pune on Friday that left five people injured was "prima facie" a terror attack, Maharashtra ATS said today and registered a case against unknown persons in connection with the incident.

Main accused in Bengal student murder arrested

Main accused in Bengal student murder arrested

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The main accused in the brutal murder of a college student in North 24 Parganas district, was on Wednesday arrested from Rampurhat in Birbhum district, the police said.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One indictment accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, and of promising bonuses to employees who collected confidential information on competitors. A second indictment claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

Sheena murder case: Indrani seeks bail on medical grounds

Sheena murder case: Indrani seeks bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

In her 17-page bail plea moved through her lawyer, the former media executive said that her medical condition is deteriorating and she has lost 18 kilograms in four months.