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'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

India to exercise all options to win against Pak: Jaitley

India to exercise all options to win against Pak: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Pakistan leadership, he said, is 'riding a tiger on this issue and tiger never spares its own rider'.

Zalatoris sails into PGA Championship lead

Zalatoris sails into PGA Championship lead

Rediff.com21 May 2022

It was smooth sailing for Will Zalatoris at the PGA Championship on Friday, taking the second round lead after whipping winds at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, left many major hopes in tatters.

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

Mamata's injured leg kicks off political spat in Bengal

Mamata's injured leg kicks off political spat in Bengal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in pain because of the injury she received recently, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, wishing her a speedy recovery, but questioned that whether she could feel the pain of families of BJP workers who have been killed during the Trinamool Congress's rule in West Bengal.

87 bomb detonators found at bus station in Colombo

87 bomb detonators found at bus station in Colombo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The blasts -- one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history -- targeted St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and Zion Church in the eastern town of Batticaloa around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday mass were in progress.

Box Office Report Card: Bollywood's HITS and MISSES

Box Office Report Card: Bollywood's HITS and MISSES

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the releases which did a minimum lifetime business of Rs 20 crore. Unfortunately, the list is not very long.

I believe in politics of 'badlav' not 'badla': Modi hits back at Mamata

I believe in politics of 'badlav' not 'badla': Modi hits back at Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Taking a jibe at Mamata Banerjee over her "paper tiger" comment, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a real tiger is one who jails those involved in the Sharada chit fund scam and gets back money of the poor.

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Chhetri equals Messi as India win SAFF Championship

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title, in Male, on Saturday. India extended their domination in the regional tournament thanks to second half goals from Chhetri (49th minute), Suresh Singh (50th) and Sahal Abdul Samad (90th).

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The BJP objected to the name claiming that Tipu Sultan had persecuted Hindus and hence his name was unacceptable for a public facility.

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

RIP! 26/11 hero dog Caesar passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

During terror attacks in Mumbai, Caesar saved several lives when he sniffed out two hand grenades left by the terrorists at the busy CST railway station.

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'It is my duty to tell them about the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our land.' 'The free air of freedom that we breathe is because of men like them.'

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'With Punjab and Kashmir in flames, it would not have been politically wise to alienate the West.' 'It would have inclined Western countries towards Pakistan.' 'It would have been a self-goal.'

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 -- Abdul Rauf Asghar, Ibrahim Athar and Yusuf Azhar -- have also been named in the list, prepared under provisions of the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com's report card on India's three-ODI series in Bangladesh.

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Meanwhile, a three-member committee appointed to probe the attacks that killed 258 people, including 11 Indians, on Monday submitted its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

Chhota munh badi baat, Cong snaps at Modi's attack

Chhota munh badi baat, Cong snaps at Modi's attack

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The Congress on Thursday dismissed Narendra Modi's attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reminding him that the country has over two-and-a-half a dozen chief ministers and rejected as "tall talk" his challenge to Singh for a public debate on pressing issues.

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

My upbringing does not allow me to take a life: PM

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature.

Will win Bengal with one leg, Delhi with two: Mamata

Will win Bengal with one leg, Delhi with two: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that she would win the ongoing state polls despite injury and eventually aim for power in Delhi.

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Amid calls to quit, Gotabaya agrees to curb his powers

Amid calls to quit, Gotabaya agrees to curb his powers

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, under immense pressure from the public and the Opposition to quit over the island nation's worst economic crisis, said on Thursday that the abolition of the executive presidency, a move that will curb his powers, will be considered by Parliament.

Lankan warplanes pound LTTE suicide camp

Lankan warplanes pound LTTE suicide camp

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

The air attack in the north came as the Tigers commemorated their war dead.

Coach Shastri on what makes India the world's best team

Coach Shastri on what makes India the world's best team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

If the Indian bowling unit has developed into a lethal and most feared one, it's precisely because the bowlers have learnt to hunt in a pack, head coach Ravi Shastri said.

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rehan Khan, a native of Bihar's Champaran district, was in an inebriated state when he entered the enclosure.

Fighting grips Lanka's restive east

Fighting grips Lanka's restive east

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The renewed attacks came as peace broker Norway failed on Friday to secure an agreement to end a blockade on the Jaffna peninsula where nearly half a million people are trapped by fighting.

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A near three-hour delay due to lightning and rain forced players off the course 25 minutes after the first groups teed off and ended any hope of completing first-round action on Thursday given the decreased November daylight.

Bangladesh eye repeat of famous 2007 win over India

Bangladesh eye repeat of famous 2007 win over India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Mashrafe Mortaza has issued a rallying call to his Bangladesh teammates, urging them to drum up the spirit of 2007 in a bid to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the name on all Bangladesh supporters' lips and wicketkeeper Alex Carey admits the star all-rounder is earning extra attention behind the Australian scenes. Shakib boasts an unmatched 384 runs this ICC Men's Cricket World Cup but batting is far from the only string to his bow, taking five wickets in his four matches to date.

LTTE restricted to 4.5 sq km area: SL army

LTTE restricted to 4.5 sq km area: SL army

Rediff.com3 May 2009

With the beleaguered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam confined to a small area of 4.5 sq kms, Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka has said the troops are consolidating their positions despite heavy attacks from remnant rebel cadres in the north, where at least 21 guerrillas were killed in intense clashes.

LTTE aircraft bomb Sri Lanka's military base

LTTE aircraft bomb Sri Lanka's military base

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam deployed aircraft for the first time in a combat mission.

40 LTTE rebels killed in sea clash: SL Navy

40 LTTE rebels killed in sea clash: SL Navy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday claimed that it has killed at least 40 Tamil Tiger rebels when it confronted a flotilla of Sea Tiger boats in the seas off Vettilaikerni in the northern Jaffna peninsula.

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

CK Vineeth joins COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala

SAFF final: Chhetri's India favourites against Nepal

SAFF final: Chhetri's India favourites against Nepal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Having endured a topsy-turvy start to their campaign before a fine turnaround, seven-time champions India start as title favourites when they take on first-time finalists Nepal in the summit clash of the SAFF Championships, in Male, on Saturday.

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.

#ReadersSpeak: 4 MOST Patriotic Scenes in Bollywood

#ReadersSpeak: 4 MOST Patriotic Scenes in Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

We asked you to share your favourite patriotic scene, the one that really brought on the goosebumps and made you feel like Sunny Deol on the sets of Border.

Two Indians hurt in LTTE air-strike

Two Indians hurt in LTTE air-strike

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The Tigers' air strike on the military base in Vavuniya came as part of a brazen counter-attack by the rebels that led to heavy fighting on the ground in which 22 people, including 10 soldiers and equal number of guerrillas were killed. Sources said the two Indians, identified as Roop and Thakur, were carrying out maintenance and training of Sri Lankan personnel manning an Indian-supplied radar at the northern airbase.