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Gurdwara in LA vandalised with anti-ISIS graffiti

Gurdwara in LA vandalised with anti-ISIS graffiti

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'The words they have used seem to suggest that they hate our community.'

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Air India has started three flights per week - on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

In the backdrop of incidents of police violence against black youths in the US, the latest Batman series issue sees the caped crusader battle police brutality rather than the likes of Joker or Two-Face.

Kenya bans seven more athletes for doping

Kenya bans seven more athletes for doping

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Kenya, facing scrutiny from world anti-doping officials and criticism that it is not doing enough to tackle the problem, has banned seven more athletes for doping offences, raising the total number of Kenyan drug cases in the last three years to 40.

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rajan said whatever answer he gives on Modi will be 'problematic'

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

Teacher's Day: Inspiring lessons from Einstein, Kalam, Obama

Teacher's Day: Inspiring lessons from Einstein, Kalam, Obama

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Let these thought-provoking quotes by famous teachers from across the world inspire you.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Doping threatens Kenya's credibility at Rio Olympics: Rudisha's coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Doping could cast a shadow over Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympics unless the East African nation implements credible systems to root out drugs cheats, said veteran Kenya-based coach Brother Colm O'Connell.

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

American icon who introduced the world to Playboy magazine is dead

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

A glimpse into the flamboyant life of Hugh Hefner.

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition encourages professional and amateur photographers to capture cities at work.

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Global Food Price Index showed a sharp jump in June.

PICS: World's best univs; ZERO Indian institutes in top 200!

PICS: World's best univs; ZERO Indian institutes in top 200!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

According to the annual results of top 200 world universities released by Times Higher Education magazine, California Institute of Technology, US ranks number one. Unfortunately, no Indian University has featured in the top 200 list. Read on to find out the top 10 institutes of the world for 2011-12.

The real reason behind Rajan's exit

The real reason behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The government seemed unhappy with Raghuram Rajan's interest rate policy.

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

PHOTOS: Bolt wins top honour at Laureus for record-equalling 4th time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Images from the Laureus World Awards held in Monaco on Tuesday

After Donald Trump stumbled...

After Donald Trump stumbled...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

'The setback for Trump carries a message not only for him, but for the far right in general.'

Air India to fly non-stop Delhi-San Francisco from Dec 2

Air India to fly non-stop Delhi-San Francisco from Dec 2

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the new flight at the SAP center cheering up thousands of Indians.

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 55th international goal.

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi scored his 55th international goal to become his country's all-time leading scorer as Argentina thrashed hosts the United States 4-0 to ease into the final of the Centenary Copa America on Tuesday.

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Why Carlos Tevez wants to apologise to defender Ezequiel Ham

Why Carlos Tevez wants to apologise to defender Ezequiel Ham

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Carlos Tevez scored twice for Boca Juniors on Saturday but the main talking point from their 3-1 win over Argentinos Juniors in a stormy Argentine league game was his studs-up challenge that left defender Ezequiel Ham with a broken ankle.

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

An Indian-origin Uber driver has allegedly raped a 25-year-old in Canada, prompting police to seek public's help in tracing him.

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

An elderly Sikh-American man was brutally injured and called "terrorist" and "Bin Laden" in an apparent hate crime case in Chicago, just days before the US commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

McKinsey's secret $5-billion fund in spotlight: Financial Times

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The FT report said the existence, size and investments of the highly profitable internal trading fund, which was set up three decades ago, have until now remained largely unknown outside a circle of former and current insiders.

India ranks second in retail potential

India ranks second in retail potential

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's rank was further amplified by the collapse of the South American and Russian economies.

Cancer drug prices highest in US, treatment expensive in India

Cancer drug prices highest in US, treatment expensive in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The lowest drug prices were found in India and South Africa.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mexico scored twice in the final five minutes to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a pulsating Copa America Group C match in which each side had a man sent off on Sunday.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

India Inc backs second term for Rajan

India Inc backs second term for Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"I think the Governor has been doing a great job for the country and we would certainly see it as a very positive move if he were reappointed," Naushad Forbes, president, CII.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

Russian Shobukhova's ban reduced after assisting WADA

Russian Shobukhova's ban reduced after assisting WADA

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The World Anti-Doping Agency cut the doping ban on Russian Liliya Shobukhova by seven months on Monday, saying the marathon runner had provided "substantial assistance" and was eligible for a lighter sentence.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Grocery store chain must pay $8.9 million to basketball star Jordan

Grocery store chain must pay $8.9 million to basketball star Jordan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A jury awarded retired basketball player Michael Jordan $8.9 million in his lawsuit against a grocery store chain.

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

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