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Woods cards career-worst 82

Woods cards career-worst 82

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The 14-times major winner, struggling in his return to competitive golf after a long layoff due to a back injury, had six bogeys, two double bogeys, a triple bogey and two birdies in the round.

LTTE denies Prabhakaran was injured

LTTE denies Prabhakaran was injured

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror in a report quoting military intelligence said the LTTE chief may have suffered only a minor bruise in his right shoulder.

2 soldiers killed, 10 hurt in LTTE shelling

2 soldiers killed, 10 hurt in LTTE shelling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The LTTE triggered long-range artillery shelling at the Forward Defence Lines of the military at Muhamalai in the northern Jaffna peninsula.

ICC under BCCI's thumb: Ranatunga

ICC under BCCI's thumb: Ranatunga

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

In a scathing attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga said the Indian board's financial might has turned the ICC into a 'toothless tiger' and called the IPL a 'monster' that will destroy international cricket.

LTTE threat: India to mobilise air assets

LTTE threat: India to mobilise air assets

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The meeting also decided to intensify the vigil by naval warships deployed in the Indian Ocean, particularly using Airborne Early Warning aircraft.

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

'Why did Abis Rizvi have to go in such a brutal way?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'I lost my friend in the most bizarre way possible. We think of terror attacks as something that happens to others. Now, it's reached our doorstep.'

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Adil Khan ensured that India at least secure a point from the home match

Sedition case against celebs who wrote to PM on lynchings

Sedition case against celebs who wrote to PM on lynchings

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The letter was written by 49 eminent personalities, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap, Shyam Benegal, actor Soumitra Chatterjee as well as vocalist Shubha Mudgal in July this year.

Rajkot T20I: Shaken India aim to level series; B'desh eye another upset

Rajkot T20I: Shaken India aim to level series; B'desh eye another upset

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

India would be aiming to ensure that a plucky Bangladesh don't run away with the momentum when the two sides clash in the second T20 International, which is facing a cyclonic threat, in Rajkot, on Thursday.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

Dawood was 'boastful'

Dawood was 'boastful'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'It would be unfair on the Mumbai police to believe that D has compromised the force. We should not forget that today the underworld in Mumbai stands decimated because of the efforts of the Mumbai police.'

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Revisit old footage, perhaps: Your favourite Messi goal, your most memorable Tendulkar century, your dearest Manchester United comeback.' 'Only then will we be able to grasp the lost meaning of why we watch sport, why we love it so much,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

10 Awful Films of 2017

10 Awful Films of 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma's pick of this year's 10 most unpleasant is a mix of ghastly gone gaga, bilge that makes one reconsider their profession and faith-shattering misfires from the masters

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.

AFC Asian Cup: Upbeat India face UAE test

AFC Asian Cup: Upbeat India face UAE test

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Four days after creating a flutter with a stunning 4-1 drubbing of Thailand, India are now looking an upbeat lot in the continental showpiece.

LTTE warns of resuming war

LTTE warns of resuming war

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

'My heart goes out to Gurdaspur victims'

'My heart goes out to Gurdaspur victims'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Tigress Avni shot in self-defence, says sharpshooter

Tigress Avni shot in self-defence, says sharpshooter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Khan said shooting an animal in self-defence was not an offence according to section 11(2) of the Wildlife Protection Act.

US: 'Tainted' Lankan billionaire financed LTTE

US: 'Tainted' Lankan billionaire financed LTTE

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Rajaratnam, 52, founder of the Galleon Group, was indicted on October 16 for insider trading. The litigants have accused him of knowingly financing the LTTE and providing it with other forms of support through front organisations.

1993 serial blasts key accused Yeda Yakub dies in Pakistan

1993 serial blasts key accused Yeda Yakub dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, Yakub Khan alias Yeda Yakub, is believed to have died in Karachi in Pakistan, as per information received by Mumbai Police.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Along came a tigress...

Along came a tigress...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com continues his jungle adventure and narrates his day at the Kanha National Park.

Wildlife under threat in Naxal-hit Orissa

Wildlife under threat in Naxal-hit Orissa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

In the absence of the promised central paramilitary forces, the Orissa government is struggling hard to protect precious wildlife from poachers backed by Maoists in naxal-hit Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajapaksa and said he looks forward to further deepen relations between the two nations.

LTTE camp stormed, 3 killed

LTTE camp stormed, 3 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Denying any involvement, Army Chief Shantha Kottegoda asked the Tigers to produce proof.

Army on Kilinochchi's doorstep, says Lanka

Army on Kilinochchi's doorstep, says Lanka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

Advancing Sri Lankan troops have intensified the battle near the LTTE-controlled headquarters of Kilinochchi amidst fierce resistance by the Tamil Tigers and are now consolidating their position near Mannar, officials said today.

Meet Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's new president

Meet Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's new president

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Maithripala Sirisena, Sri Lanka's president-elect, was a low-profile cabinet colleague of longtime president Mahinda Rajapaksa until he switched sides to become joint opposition candidate and emerge as the proverbial dark horse in the presidential polls.

'Why should I attend Karan Johar's parties?'

'Why should I attend Karan Johar's parties?'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'Is he my friend?'

Editor of Sri Lankan Tamil newspaper arrested

Editor of Sri Lankan Tamil newspaper arrested

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The editor of a Tamil daily was picked up by the police on Thursday for "questioning" in connection with the news on last week's Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam aircraft attack on Colombo that targeted a government building.

Slain Lankan editor buried

Slain Lankan editor buried

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The slain editor of a prominent Sri Lankan newspaper, known for its vocal anti-establishment stand on the war on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, was buried in Colombo on Monday as the government came under heavy flak, including from a senior ruling party leader, for failing to stop attacks on the media.Former president and ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party leader Chandrika Kumaratunga joined the growing number of opposition politicians and media watchdogs.

Lanka clashes: 67 rebels, three soldiers killed

Lanka clashes: 67 rebels, three soldiers killed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Over 67 Tamil Tigers and three soldiers were killed in fierce clashes in Sri Lanka's embattled northern region, officials said in Colombo on Thursday.

Escaped LTTE cadres could rebuild outfit: Report

Escaped LTTE cadres could rebuild outfit: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, who escaped the final assault by the Lankan army in May, could give a new lease of life to the now vanquished outfit and are even trying to launch fresh attacks in Sri Lanka, according to a report.

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial statement against slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, Modi heaped praises on Mumbai police.

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The authorities urged the people to maintain peace and tranquility and do not allow the miscreants to create any trouble in their respective areas.

Mahendra Karma's final rites performed with state honours

Mahendra Karma's final rites performed with state honours

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The final rites of late Congress leader and founder of controversial anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement Mahendra Karma were performed with state honours at his native village in Dantewada district on Monday.

WC Warm-Up: What is worrying Team India?

WC Warm-Up: What is worrying Team India?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

While Kedar injured his left shoulder during the IPL, Shankar was hit in the nets by a Khaleel Ahmed short ball.

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Polls opened at 7 am local time and would close at 5 pm with some 12,845 polling stations being set up throughout the country for 15.9 million voters, who will choose a successor to President Maithripala Sirisina.

38 LTTE cadres killed in clashes

38 LTTE cadres killed in clashes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

At least 38 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, including a woman, and two soldiers were killed in fierce clashes in Sri Lanka's restive north amidst attack by the air force fighter aircrafts to support the ground forces.

I highlighted India's brutal injustices: Adiga

I highlighted India's brutal injustices: Adiga

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Aravind Adiga, winner of this year's Man Booker Prize for his debut novel The White Tiger says his novel highlights the brutal injustices of changing India, which is on the verge of inheriting the world from the West. Adiga's novel is creating ripples in India for its defiantly unglamorous portrait of the country's economic miracle. Refuting that the novel was an attack on the growth story of the country, Adiga said writers like him should highlight the brutal aspects.

80 combatants killed in Lanka fighting

80 combatants killed in Lanka fighting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The fierce clashes got under way at a time when President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveiled the budget proposals for 2008 in Parliament and vowed to wipe out terrorism completely in the island nation.