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16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

'Our appeal to Indians is to buy Indian and wear Indian'

'Our appeal to Indians is to buy Indian and wear Indian'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Designers Shraddha Nigam and Mayank Anand tell us why they're committed to the cause of empowering Indian weavers through their label.

Asian Cup: Qatar, Uzbekistan through to quarters

Asian Cup: Qatar, Uzbekistan through to quarters

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Uzbekistan grabbed the point they needed against China and hosts Qatar thrashed Kuwait 3-0 as both booked places in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Forex trading set to soar in Gulf countries

Forex trading set to soar in Gulf countries

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

According to Nouveau-Nikolajsen, economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations have led to growth in the global forex market, where the daily turnover is estimated at $4 trillion, three times as much as the rest of the financial markets combined.

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

GCC consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

'People don't know me and they don't care'

'People don't know me and they don't care'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'I don't say no to Salman Khan. He is a very important part of my life. He is my in-case-of-emergency-please-contact person,' Nikhil Advani tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com

Leaving Jet Airways was painful: Datta

Leaving Jet Airways was painful: Datta

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Saroj Datta speaks about his leaving Jet Airways.

'US moves new forces to Persian Gulf to ward off Iran'

'US moves new forces to Persian Gulf to ward off Iran'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

United States has moved more warships and fighter aircraft to the Persian Gulf to keep the strategic Straits of Hormuz open and strike deep within Iran if the stand-off over its nuclear programme escalates.

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

India is in talks with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to conclude a free trade agreement and a framework agreement for the FTA has already been signed, a leading Indian banker in the region has said.

WikiLeaks: US ally Saudi Arabia is terror-funding hub

WikiLeaks: US ally Saudi Arabia is terror-funding hub

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Besides Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed as major source of terrorist financing.

Pak shared nuclear secrets with Iran, Libya: ISI report

Pak shared nuclear secrets with Iran, Libya: ISI report

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Pakistan, which used every "legal and illegal" means to go nuclear, shared its secret atomic technology and equipment with countries like Iran and Libya, says an Inter-Services Intelligence report, based on disgraced scientist A Q Khan's questioning, which was circulated among western intelligence agencies.

Skeet shooters end without medal in Asian Games

Skeet shooters end without medal in Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Indian skeet shooters signed off their Asian Games campaign without a medal after finishing seventh in the men's team event and failing to qualify for the individual competition.

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The fact that the US dollar has become the world's preferred reserve currency is now the core of global financial crisis, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Lampard seals England win against Brazil

Lampard seals England win against Brazil

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Luiz Felipe Scolari's second coming as Brazil manager ended in a defeat as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard earned a vibrant England side a 2-1 win at Wembley on Wednesday, their first over the south Americans for 23 years.

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The government allowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian capital market to enhance foreign capital inflows.

AI may hire new pilots if strike doesn't end soon: Min

AI may hire new pilots if strike doesn't end soon: Min

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Air India CMD Rohit Nandan was asked to join the meeting at the fag end.

India drub Hungary in World Team Squash

India drub Hungary in World Team Squash

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

India were off to flying start in the World Men's Team Squash Championships as they scored an emphatic 3-0 win over Hungary.

Few things that are bothering L&T chief

Few things that are bothering L&T chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

L&T chairman AM Naik is worried about few things.

The double standards over conversions

The double standards over conversions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The million dollar question that begs for an answer is: Why is it that an amateurish attempt to convert a handful of Muslims by fringe Hindu elements garners so much attention while large scale systematic attempts to subvert Hinduism go unnoticed or are deliberately overlooked? If this is not double standards then what is, asks Vivek Gumaste.

Indians' woes in Middle East discussed at PBD session

Indians' woes in Middle East discussed at PBD session

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

One of the sessions at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kochi on Monday was specifically devoted to the problems faced by Indian nationals in the Middle East. Rediff.com's Rajendran P reports.

Oil companies may use Union Bank for Iran payment

Oil companies may use Union Bank for Iran payment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

An Iranian delegation is expected to visit India this weekend to discuss an arrangement under which Union Bank will make payments to Halk Bank in Turkey.

$5-bn unpaid bills: No Iran oil for Indian refineries!

$5-bn unpaid bills: No Iran oil for Indian refineries!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

In signs that Iran is serious about shutting off crude oil supplies to India over unpaid bills, the Islamic Republic has not allocated any volumes for supply to any of the Indian refiners for August.

Bharti, IBM ink 10-year IT pact for Africa

Bharti, IBM ink 10-year IT pact for Africa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Under the new agreement, IBM will provide end-user services to airtel employees across Africa in French and English.

The woman who conquered an acid attack

The woman who conquered an acid attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Thirteen years after a barbaric acid attack on her face, Shirin Juwaley has pulled herself from the brink of trauma to help other victims like her.

Asian Athletics: Sudha settles for silver

Asian Athletics: Sudha settles for silver

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

India grabbed a silver and bronze through Sudha Singh and Tintu Luka respectively on the final day to end their Asian Athletics Championships campaign with just one gold, two silver and seven bronze medals in Kobe.

W Asian super rich's wealth touches $1.7 trillion

W Asian super rich's wealth touches $1.7 trillion

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Among the Gulf countries, only the UAE saw a slump in its millionaires' club, a decline attributed to the collapse of Dubai's real estate market, which eroded house prices by more than 60 per cent.

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Petrochemicals major in talks with rubber producer from Europe, two Western technology providers.

Nasaf FC thrash Dempo 9-0 in AFC Cup

Nasaf FC thrash Dempo 9-0 in AFC Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Dempo Sports Club was handed a humiliating 0-9 thrashing by Uzbekistan's Nasaf FC in their AFC Cup encounter in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The result of the match is Dempo's worst ever in all competitions, and the heaviest in AFC Cup history.

Bharti: World's 5th largest telecom company

Bharti: World's 5th largest telecom company

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The deal enables Bharti Airtel to extend its services in 15 countries across the African continent.

Industry upbeat on India-Pak trade talks

Industry upbeat on India-Pak trade talks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

According to Assocham, "the prospects for improving bilateral economic relations seem extraordinary. . .Pakistan will benefit by improving trade and economic relations with a fast growing country like India".

'India needs talented youth with higher education'

'India needs talented youth with higher education'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

India needs large number of talented youth with higher education for creating and imparting knowledge, former Indian president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said.

India among top 10 exporters to UAE in November

India among top 10 exporters to UAE in November

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

India features in the list of top 10 exporters to the UAE in November, 2010, with a total value of $6.9 billion (25.4 billion dirhams), or 63 per cent of UAE imports, the country's Federal Customs Authority (FCA) has said.

Oil prices may hit $100 a barrel

Oil prices may hit $100 a barrel

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Oil prices could reach $100 per barrel if there were "dramatic" developments in the Gulf or elsewhere, a leading oil official has said.

Gisele's cleavage photoshopped: Fashion news!

Gisele's cleavage photoshopped: Fashion news!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

IOA threaten to move court over age, tenure rules

IOA threaten to move court over age, tenure rules

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The Indian Olympic Association has termed the government's directive to adhere to age and tenure guidelines in its upcoming elections as 'illegal' and 'unconstitutional' and said that it could even move the Supreme Court if the case in Delhi High Court goes against it.

India at Asiad: Archers assured of silver; bronze for shooters and rowers

India at Asiad: Archers assured of silver; bronze for shooters and rowers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India assured themselves of at least another silver medal in the 17th Asian Games after the trio of Abhishek Verma, Rajat Chauhan and Sandeep Kumar entered the final of the compound men's team archery event in Incheon on Thursday.

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates, the Young Global Leaders 2011 were chosen by a selection committee chaired by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan.

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates, the Young Global Leaders 2011 were chosen by a selection committee chaired by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan.

Krishna, PM discuss unrest in Arab world

Krishna, PM discuss unrest in Arab world

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the backdrop of violent protests in Gulf, West Asian and North African regions, which is home to lakhs of Indians. Krishna is understood to have briefed Dr Singh on the various steps taken by his ministry to ensure the safety and security of Indians living in these regions. The prime minister was briefed about the contingency plans of the ministry in case of any threat.

Islamic banks gain momentum

Islamic banks gain momentum

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Islamic banking has been gaining momentum after the global meltdown.