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No politics in fighting terror

No politics in fighting terror

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

What should India do to fight terror? Readers suggest solutions

Tighten internal security

Tighten internal security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

What readers feel should be done in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks

Be united, peaceful and strong

Be united, peaceful and strong

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai encountered last fortnight? Readers suggest solutions

Reckless audits: KPMG faces $1-bn law-suit

Reckless audits: KPMG faces $1-bn law-suit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The lawsuits allege that KPMG LLP assisted in and certified 'materially misstated financial statements', and that KPMG's international parent failed in its watchdog role and is responsible for "the severely reckless and grossly negligent acts of its agent", the report pointed out. New Century had been US's second-biggest sub prime mortgage lender that mainly served people with poor credit histories but had to file for bankruptcy in April 2007.

War is not a solution

War is not a solution

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

What must India do, strategically and procedurally, to ensure that the nation does not ever again endure a brutality like the terrorism Mumbai encountered last fortnight? Readers suggest solutions

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

Set up a federal anti-terrorism agency

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Please contribute your views to optionsforindia@rediffmail.com. We look forward to a discussion so educative and illuminating that the guardians of our national security can learn from what you readers suggest.

What are India's options?

What are India's options?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Please contribute your views to optionsforindia@rediffmail.com. We look forward to a discussion so educative and illuminating that the guardians of our national security can learn from what you readers suggest.

Who's Ponting to talk on spirit of game: Fletcher

Who's Ponting to talk on spirit of game: Fletcher

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Ricky Ponting's rant about England's alleged lack of respect for the spirit of the game rings hollow because Australia is the team which violates it most, said Ashes winning coach Duncan Fletcher.

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chelsea Football Club have condemned an incident, captured in amateur video footage in the Paris metro, that shows fans pushing a black man off a train and chanting "we're racist".

CAS order makes it bitter-sweet day for UEFA chief Platini

CAS order makes it bitter-sweet day for UEFA chief Platini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

CAS orders FIFA not to extend his 90-day provisional suspension but will not be allowed to attend the Euro 2016 draw

Pakistan bigger threat than Afghanistan: US

Pakistan bigger threat than Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Pakistan poses a 'bigger' security challenge than Afghanistan for the United States and the rest of the world, a top American diplomat has said. Christopher Dell, who currently runs the US embassy in Kabul, said Pakistani Taliban groups had formed a common front to attack North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops in Afghanistan. "Pakistan is a bigger place, has a larger population, it's nuclear-armed. It has certainly made radical Islam a part of its political life," he said.

Tata Motors may have to cut investment plans

Tata Motors may have to cut investment plans

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

If the UK government's help does not come soon, Indian owner Tata Motors will have to cut down its investment plans for Jaguar Land Rover with possible job losses and plant closures, a media report said.

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The Trump Administration's consideration in this regard comes months after a successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House on June 26.

Meet popular blogger-turned-novelist Amit Varma

Meet popular blogger-turned-novelist Amit Varma

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Amit Varma, who publishes the popular India Uncut blog, speaks to rediff.com about his debut novel, My Friend Sancho.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Why vegetarianism is not all that great an idea for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Indian farmers practise an agro-silvo-pastoral system and that livestock is a crucial part of their economy. Taking away the meat would demonetise their assets. It would kill their income, says Sunita Narain.

Biting is appalling but harmless, says Suarez in new book

Biting is appalling but harmless, says Suarez in new book

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Biting opponents may be appalling but it is harmless and should not be punished as severely as a bad tackle, says controversial Barcelona striker Luis Suarez.

'UK's M15 outsourced torture to ISI'

'UK's M15 outsourced torture to ISI'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

British domestic intelligence agency M15 is facing allegations of outsourcing the torture of Pak-origin Britons to Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence, after the accused were detained during counter-terror operations in that country. Human rights groups and British Parliamenterians called for an investigation into allegations made by four such British citizens of Pakistani-origin. They also asked the British government to explain steps taken against torture.

Pietersen battled with fractured rib

Pietersen battled with fractured rib

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

England captain Kevin Pietersen revealed he played the Chennai Test with a fractured rib and oozed confidence of playing the Mohali Test as well despite the injury. 'I have got a fractured rib,' Pietersen told The Guardian. 'There are no dramas. I will deal with it. I don't like injections. I will just take painkillers,' said the England skipper, insisting he would play the second and final Test in Mohali starting Friday.

Tiny Ashes urn proves main attraction

Tiny Ashes urn proves main attraction

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Not even the guardians of the Ashes at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) museum are exactly certain what is in the urn given to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh by his future wife while on a playing tour of Australia in 1883.

Why Jamal Khashoggi's death matters

Why Jamal Khashoggi's death matters

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

'A 2018 murder may lead to shifts in the geopolitical order and impact at least one monarchy,' says Devangshu Datta.

Asked to troll 'anti-Modi' celebs, says ex-BJP social media volunteer

Asked to troll 'anti-Modi' celebs, says ex-BJP social media volunteer

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Khosla says party's social media cell targeted Aamir Khan, Rahul Gandhi and journalists Barkha Dutt and Rajdeep Sardesai.

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A British Olympic team athlete was involved in an incident of theft in Rio de Janeiro while returning to their accommodation, the British Olympic Association said on Thursday.

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The tennis player's 20th Grand Slam win speaks volumes about his commitment to the game.

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

McLaren's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton can go on to match or even surpass Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, according to new team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Whitmarsh said Hamilton, who won the title by a single point despite winning fewer races than Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, is determined to win the title again to show that he is a worthy champion.

Chris Gayle ready to give up captaincy

Chris Gayle ready to give up captaincy

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Chris Gayle has admitted that he does not want to continue as West Indies captain any more and that he does not particularly care for Test cricket.

The Dragon

The Dragon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

2009 is all about the dragons making their big move this year and creating a paradigm shift in their lives

Too hot to handle: A fierce, desi Lara Croft!

Too hot to handle: A fierce, desi Lara Croft!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

This desi Lara Croft swooped into Mumbai for Comic Con and had us floored!

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

England's coach Bayliss expresses ignorance over KP's Ashes omission

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bayliss was inevitably asked about the position of batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been ruled out of participating in the series by England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss because of "trust issues".

Former England coach Moores says media portrayed him in wrong light

Former England coach Moores says media portrayed him in wrong light

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former England coach Peter Moores, who was sacked from the post following a dismal World Cup and shock 1-1 drawn Test series against West Indies, has finally broken his six-week long silence, saying that the media did not portray his image well.

Ash's Mistress bombs in the UK

Ash's Mistress bombs in the UK

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A look at the gilded cage where Saudi princes, former ministers, one of the world's richest men and other businessmen are being held prisoner.

England team set to return by Friday: reports

England team set to return by Friday: reports

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Kevin Pietersen and his teammates are set to return to India by Friday to play the two-Test series, the first of which would be shifted from Ahmedabad to Kolkata, according to media reports in London.

Gerrard is world's best footballer, says Zidane

Gerrard is world's best footballer, says Zidane

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

"Is he (Gerrard) the best in the world? He might not get the attention of (Lionel) Messi and Ronaldo but, yes, I think he just might be," Zidane was quoted as saying by the Guardian.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

World Test Championship shelved? Champions Trophy to be revived

World Test Championship shelved? Champions Trophy to be revived

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The future of the World Test Championship to be held in in England in 2017 is in doubt and the tournament is expected to be shelved off quietly by the end of the month.

Bowden may be recalled for Ashes to stem 'umpiring horror show'

Bowden may be recalled for Ashes to stem 'umpiring horror show'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden may reportedly be recalled for the back-to-back Ashes series in England and Australia to take the pressure off the four over-stretched and error-prone Ashes officials during the next seven Tests.

Tech savvy Obama to use BlackBerry?

Tech savvy Obama to use BlackBerry?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Concerns about security and legal issues have forced his close aides and government agents to delay a decision on whether the 44th president would be able to use his BlackBerry or a similar device while in office, the Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday.

Tom Cruise likened to a Nazi!

Tom Cruise likened to a Nazi!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

A German journalist has drawn parallels between actor Tom Cruise's performance in a video about Scientology and a speech given by the Nazi minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda Joseph Goebbels.

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Federer admits he was 'never good enough' to beat Nadal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Describing Rafael Nadal as his greatest rival, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has admitted that he could never maintain a complete stranglehold over the Spaniard at the French Open, which is considered as the former's stronghold.