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Graphic: All about Israel, Lebanon

Graphic: All about Israel, Lebanon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

A Graphic on Israel and Lebanon.

Activist, jailbird, Yale grad: Amar Bakshi

Activist, jailbird, Yale grad: Amar Bakshi

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Soros scholar Amar Bakshi shares his journey.

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Vote for these Miss Universe bombshells!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The ground situation in Iraq is so bad that there is no scope for any non-conventional action or any kind of bravery. Patience, slow movement, and full backing to Indian negotiators would help in a big way, says Sheela Bhatt.

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Asian Cup qualifiers: Iran, Qatar book berth; China wait

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Three-times champions Iran cruised into the 2015 Asian Cup finals after thrashing Lebanon 4-1 on Tuesday, but China missed the chance to join them and face a nerve-jangling final qualifier after being held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia.

Mumbai violence was pre-planned: Intelligence sources

Mumbai violence was pre-planned: Intelligence sources

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The intelligence community at the top level has come to conclusion that not just in Mumbai, conspirators are trying to highlight the troubles of Muslims in Assam and Myanmar on the streets. They want to create trouble simultaneously in Uttar Pradesh and other states.

WC qualifiers: Asian heavyweights wounded by underdogs

WC qualifiers: Asian heavyweights wounded by underdogs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni was left to rue a profligate forward line as the Blue Samurai blew a chance to become the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the death of an Indian UN peacekeeper who was killed during clashes between renegade soldiers of Congo and government troops on the border with Uganda.

WikiLeaks releases 2 million confidential emails on Syria

WikiLeaks releases 2 million confidential emails on Syria

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Whistle-blower website WikiLeaks on Thursday released a cache of more than two million emails from Syrian political figures, ministries and other functionaries, which it said would embarrass not only Syria but also its opponents.

Modi among Time's most influential leaders

Modi among Time's most influential leaders

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

We take a look at Time magazines top world leaders.

15 diplomats to attend Lucknow mango festival

15 diplomats to attend Lucknow mango festival

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Ambassadors of as many as 15 countries will be in Lucknow on June 30 to participate in a mango party, to be hosted by the mango growers of Malihabad where new initiatives were being taken to push mango exports across the globe.

India's U-17 football World Cup bid on track: AIFF

India's U-17 football World Cup bid on track: AIFF

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

India's preparations for a formal bid to stage the prestigious 2017 Under 17 Football World Cup is in the final stages with only the security clearance left from the hosting states, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said on Saturday.

25 directors, 13 countries, 1 film: How did they pull it off?

25 directors, 13 countries, 1 film: How did they pull it off?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The film is about a backpack, which gets passed from person to person across five continents to reuntite it with its owner in the end.

World Cup Qualifiers: South Korea stroll to win

World Cup Qualifiers: South Korea stroll to win

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Midfielder Kim Bo-kyung scored twice as South Korea strolled to a 3-0 victory over Lebanon in Goyang on Tuesday to make it two wins from two in the fourth round of World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

India and other foreign countries have asked Nigeria to quickly release the bodies of their nationals killed in a plane crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of 153 people on board and an unknown number on the ground.

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Security experts discovered the new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame, which they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across West Asia for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.

South Korea drop Park for World Cup qualifiers

South Korea drop Park for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Arsenal striker Park Chu-young has been left out of the South Korean squad for next month's final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers amid a backlash from fans over his controversial decision to delay his mandatory military service.

50 pc govt websites in India can be hacked

50 pc govt websites in India can be hacked

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Even as the number of internet users continues to rise and the government increasingly seeks to offer citizen-centric services through the internet, data show about half the government departments and ministries in India are vulnerable to data theft, hacking and cyber terrorism.

Half the govt websites in India prone to cyber attacks

Half the govt websites in India prone to cyber attacks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Data says 774 government websites have reportedly been hacked in the last five years, reports Piyali Mandal.

View: The time for restraint is over

View: The time for restraint is over

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

If India is not to be reduced to a Lebanon of yesteryears or another Pakistan we need to act with sense of urgency, marshalling our resources and spirits and acting with a single minded determination to eradicate the scourge of terrorism before it consumes us, says Vivek Gumaste.

US: Indian man found guilty of supporting Hezbollah

US: Indian man found guilty of supporting Hezbollah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

An Indian citizen, living "illegally" in the United States, has been found guilty by a US court of providing material support to Lebanese extremist group Hezbollah and faces a maximum sentence of 75 years in prison. Patrick Nayyar, 48, was convicted after a week-long jury trial before US District Judge Robert Sweet.

China executed the MOST people last year: Amnesty

China executed the MOST people last year: Amnesty

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

China has earned the dubious distinction of accounting for more executions than the rest of the world put together in 2011, global anti-death penalty group Amensty International has said.

India to receive record $70 bn remittances in 2012

India to receive record $70 bn remittances in 2012

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

After India, China will stand second with $66 billion, followed by Mexico and the Philippines with $24 billion each, a latest report by the bank said on Tuesday.

Iran's Quds Force responsible for Delhi car bomb attack?

Iran's Quds Force responsible for Delhi car bomb attack?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Nearly a month after the bomb attack on an Israeli embassy vehicle, the Delhi police claim they had made some progress. Vicky Nanjappa reports

PIX: Amid gloom of terror, Syrians flee their country

PIX: Amid gloom of terror, Syrians flee their country

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Rediff.com presents some pictures capturing the terrified lives of Syrian refugees as they struggle to make a new beginning.

'I'm a modern girl. I can beat up people!'

'I'm a modern girl. I can beat up people!'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

'I'm very opinionated. I do not stay quiet. If somebody said there are snake charmers in India, I will educate them saying that they are there but we use it for entertainment. People tell me India is known for its rapes. I get asked that in every interview. It's so difficult to defend it.' Priyanka Chopra gets candid.

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

"At Monday's meeting between Netanyahu and Obama the Israeli prime minister will deliver a stark warning," the Telegraph reported quoted sources in Jerusalem. Both leaders are meeting in US capital Washington.

Late magic settles Asian World Cup qualifiers

Late magic settles Asian World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Three moments of late magic helped Uzbekistan, Iraq and Qatar grab key 1-0 wins in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday as Asian champions Japan rode their luck before edging to the brink of a place in Brazil.

Israel complains to UN chief against Iran's 'terror campaign'

Israel complains to UN chief against Iran's 'terror campaign'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Israel has lodged a complaint before the United Nations chief over the alleged terror campaign launched by Iran and its "proxy" Hezbollah against Israeli targets in recent weeks, including in India and Thailand.

Was a sticker bomb used in the Delhi car blast?

Was a sticker bomb used in the Delhi car blast?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The police, however, say that the sticker bomb technique has not been used by any of the India-based modules, and hence there is a doubt of a foreign agency being involved, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'For the US, Pakistan's ISI a terrorist organisation'

'For the US, Pakistan's ISI a terrorist organisation'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

United States authorities have described Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency as a terrorist organisation and considered it as much of a threat as the Al Qaeda and the Taliban, according to a secret document which also names Lashkar-e-Tayiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami.

Lebanese striker Moghrabi 'tricks' in Churchill's big win

Lebanese striker Moghrabi 'tricks' in Churchill's big win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A summary of Thursday's second round matches in the I-League.

West Asia crucial for our long-term energy security: Talmiz Ahmad

West Asia crucial for our long-term energy security: Talmiz Ahmad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Talmiz Ahmad is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE. In an interview with Aditi Phadnis, he says the disequilibrium in Iraq will continue to prevail. Ahmad also says there are indications that the US is now anxious to avoid intervening militarily in West Asia, and that this is the appropriate moment for Asia to assume responsibility for its own security. Edited excerpts:

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In a three-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles some of the winners of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. First up is Amar Bakshi, who fought and won a legal battle to uphold the freedom of the press in Zimbabwe and has studied at Harvard, John Hopkins and now Yale.

Pakistan loses ITF appeal to host Davis Cup

Pakistan loses ITF appeal to host Davis Cup

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

The International Tennis Federation has rejected an appeal by Pakistan to host its Davis Cup tie against Lebanon next year, the Pakistan Tennis Federation has said.

The world's youngest billionaires under 30

The world's youngest billionaires under 30

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Forbes has come out with a list of the world's 20 youngest billionaires under 40. Here we carry eight billionaires under 30 who made their fortunes by the virtue of inheritance and hard work.

Over 100,000 civilians fled Syria in August: UN

Over 100,000 civilians fled Syria in August: UN

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

United nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over the 'highly dangerous' militarisation of conflict in Syria, even as the world body said that over 100,000 people fled the country last month.

After Iraq, is Syria the next target on US list?

After Iraq, is Syria the next target on US list?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The sophistication and education of the Syrians has made them close ranks against foreign interference. While recognising the mistakes and follies of the Bashar al Asad government, the Syrians seem to have decided not to make this an issue for the moment, and to work together to keep the Americans from destroying the country, says Senior journalist Seema Mustafa.

India played major role in support for successful UNSC bid: Pak

India played major role in support for successful UNSC bid: Pak

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Asserting that "friends were no longer friends of the country", Pakistan on Saturday said India had played a "major" role in supporting its successful bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

In the course of talks with Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who will be in India on March 18, the tricky one for New Delhi to handle may well be Cairo's quest for greater co ordination on Syria. Saeed Naqvi examines