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India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

India, Pak, Afghan among major drug producing nations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

United States President Barack Obama has identified India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and 17 other countries as major drug transit or a major illicit drug- producing nations of the world.

'I will marry Shraddha off after three years'

'I will marry Shraddha off after three years'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'My stay in Mumbai was taken care of by Vinod Khanna, food by Daisy Irani, work was provided by Feroz Khan, and Sunil Dutt paid me without my doing any work. My wife is 12 years younger than me. She was a child artiste. I got the title Shakti Kapoor: Cradle snatcher. But she was too good so I decided to marry her. I will marry Shraddha off after three years. I don't want her to be an older heroine or marry at 40. I want her to marry at the peak of her career. But I will not force her.' Straight talk from Shakti Kapoor.

Li, Schiavone to clash in French Open final

Li, Schiavone to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

China's Li Na overcame Maria Sharapova 6-4, 7-5 in Thursday's first semi-final and boosted her bid to become the first Asian to win a Grand Slam singles title, while Francesca Schiavone got the better of Marion Bartoli 6-3, 6-3 in the second semi-final.

Li, Djokovic advance in very different ways

Li, Djokovic advance in very different ways

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Li Na was pushed to the limit before she sealed a spot in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday but winning machine Novak Djokovic did not need to hit a ball to take his place in the men's last four.

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

'India an emerging country from a footballing standpoint'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

As the Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean federations) Gold Cup kicked off on Sunday morning (July 07 ET) at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, California, Concacaf president and FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb spoke with Siddhanta Pinto over the telephone from Los Angeles.

China: Thank you India' for help in saving sailors

China: Thank you India' for help in saving sailors

Rediff.com11 May 2011

China on Wednesday expressed its "heartfelt gratitude" to the navies of India, the United States and Turkey for their efforts in saving 24 Chinese sailors from falling into the hands of Somali pirates and said international community should work more closely in fighting sea menace.

The BEST elite military units world has witnessed

The BEST elite military units world has witnessed

Rediff.com10 May 2011

The clinical precision with which the US Navy SEALs organised the 'kill Osama bin Laden' operation inside Pakistan has once again brought to fore the capabilities of this highly trained special military unit. But they, despite being one of the best, are not the only ones.

US lacks quality of defence for World Cup qualifiers

US lacks quality of defence for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The United States advanced to the final round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup finals with coach Juergen Klinsmann having discovered several new faces to add to his expanding list of options.

What Mark Wahlberg's Contraband is all about

What Mark Wahlberg's Contraband is all about

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The film releases in the US today.

Revealed: Quattrocchi, Chadda bribed in Bofors deal

Revealed: Quattrocchi, Chadda bribed in Bofors deal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The Bofors ghost returned to haunt the Congress party with an income tax tribunal saying that kickbacks of Rs 41 crore were paid to late Win Chaddha, an agent of the Swedish arms manufacturer and Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi in the Howitzer gun deal and that they are liable to pay tax in India on such income.

What impacted young Indians most in 2010

What impacted young Indians most in 2010

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

From scams and inflation to recession and a delay in reopening of colleges for the new academic year, find out what affected young Indians the most.

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

India-US spat: Long journeys are not terminated midway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If the Americans believed that India is as strong as China or Russia, would they have shown this scant respect for us,' asks Tarun Vijay, MP. 'An economically strong and militarily powerful India would never have had this experience. Not just the Americans, everyone in this world respects might. China receives respect, India gets the law book.'

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Bolt pulverises world record to win 200 gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt tore his own 200 metres world record to shreds in Berlin on Thursday, clocking 19.19 seconds in the final to complete a breathtaking sprint double at the world championships. Bolt, a day short of his 23rd birthday, made the most of a fast start to take a massive 0.11 seconds out of the previous record he had set winning gold at the Beijing Olympics -- a year ago to the day.

Indian cos invest $3.7 bn abroad in May

Indian cos invest $3.7 bn abroad in May

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Overseas investment by Indian firms increased by about 59 per cent in May to $3.7 billion, with Gammon, Tata Steel and Religare among the top investors abroad.

The geography of joy

The geography of joy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

'If only our roads were less congested, metros less crowded, markets a little more cleaner and air and water purer our happiness would be greater...'

Pakistan condemns ship seizure by India

Pakistan condemns ship seizure by India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Pakistan reacted strongly to the seizure by India of a ship carrying equipment used by Pakistan and Bangladesh for UN peacekeeping missions on Sunday.

Obama has failed on foreign policy, security: Romney

Obama has failed on foreign policy, security: Romney

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

United States President Barack Obama has failed on the foreign policy front and protection of national security, the Romney Campaign has alleged. In a memorandum, the Romney Campaign on Thursday alleged that Obama has failed on various foreign policy issues, like endangering American mission in Afghanistan and weakening the relationship with Pakistan, failing to stop Iran's nuclear weapons programme and a damaged relationship with Israel.

7 Indian crew return safe from pirates' captive

7 Indian crew return safe from pirates' captive

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

After being held in captivity for more than three months by Somali pirates, seven out of 22 Indian crewmembers of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel 'Al Khaliq' returned safely in Mumbai on Thursday.

'Absolutely brilliant response from the government to free our sailors'

'Absolutely brilliant response from the government to free our sailors'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The last seven Indian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates were released October 30. Chirag Bahri, Indian coordinator for the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme that aids piracy survivors and their families, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com on how the near-impossible was achieved.

Maradona feels mistreated by the media

Maradona feels mistreated by the media

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels mistreated and persecuted but says he is focussing on his job, family and the support of "ordinary people."

World's top 10 currencies

World's top 10 currencies

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The best way of judging currencies is by finding out how they are performing at the foreign exchange market.

Tax havens of the world

Tax havens of the world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

A tax haven, or a place in which certain taxes are imposed either at a low rate or not at all, is the best possible way out for those interested in reducing their tax liabilities.

Pharma cos ready to meet Tamiflu demand

Pharma cos ready to meet Tamiflu demand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The central government's decision to stockpile another 20 million capsules of generic Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) to strengthen its preparedness to fight the H1N1 epidemic has alerted domestic pharmaceutical companies.

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey were on target for the United States on Tuesday as they made a confident start to their Gold Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Canada.

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Leading Internet firm rediff.com India has won a cyber-squatting case against a Latin American entity for unauthorised use of a "confusingly similar" domain name.

10 wacky ways of welcoming the New Year

10 wacky ways of welcoming the New Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

From swinging fireballs to gobbling grapes -- no matter how odd they may seem, these customs share an optimism that's hard not to appreciate.

7 Lankan soldiers killed in LTTE attack

7 Lankan soldiers killed in LTTE attack

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

"One of the military outposts at Thalgasmankada, located about 50 km south of Pottuvil, guarding the Yala national park came under the LTTE attack on Monday night. Six soldiers were killed and one more wounded," military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara told UNI over phone, adding that the military had repulsed the rebel attack.

Navy gives clean chit to MV Alpha

Navy gives clean chit to MV Alpha

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The Indian Navy which intercepted and boarded the MV Alpha, a Vietnamese registered ship, let off the ship after questioning the crew and cheking the ship's papers, which were found to be in order. "The ship that was intercepted has been searched in accordance with international laws. Its papers were found in order and nothing suscpicous was found," said Captain Nambiar, PRO Defence, Mumbai.

Government finalising policy on maritime piracy,

Government finalising policy on maritime piracy,

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

However, the government would not follow the policy of "hot pursuit" against pirates in the present case, as it had wider implications, Defence Minister A K Antony said after the Defence Accounts Day function in New Delhi.

Negotiator to secure release of hijacked ship

Negotiator to secure release of hijacked ship

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

The owners of the ship hijacked by pirates to Somalia on Thursday said all 22 crew members, including 18 Indians, were safe and a professional negotiator had been hired to secure their release. The ship, hijacked on September 15, is currently anchored at Eyl in Somalia.

Pietersen joins elite list of captains

Pietersen joins elite list of captains

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Here is a list of players captaining Test teams despite being born in a different country.

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's Usain Bolt shattered his own 200 metres world record in Berlin on Thursday to win gold at the world championships in a breathtaking 19.19 seconds and secure his place as the greatest sprinter ever seen. One year exactly after he posted 19.30 seconds at the Beijing Olympics to beat Michael Johnson's "untouchable" 19.32 from the Atlanta Games, he sliced another 11 hundredths of a second off just as he did in Sunday's 100 when he ran 9.58.

US to conduct intl pharma inspections in India

US to conduct intl pharma inspections in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The pilot program will concentrate primarily on facilities in third countries, such as China and India, which produce much of the world's pharmaceutical raw materials, but are sometimes beyond the reach of US inspectors. The United States imported more than $2 trillion worth of products last year, an amount that exceeds the entire GDP of France and approximately $6,500 for every man, woman, and child in the US.

Report on MV Rezzak points out ship's deficiencies

Report on MV Rezzak points out ship's deficiencies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

India has received the preliminary report of investigation into the disappearance of the shipping vessel M V Rezzak with 25 Indian sailors onboard, conducted by the Marine Casualty Investigation branch of the Panama Maritime Authority.

Videocon set for operational rejig

Videocon set for operational rejig

Rediff.com26 May 2008

"The factories need consolidation and control as they operate independently with different human resource (HR) and logistic policies. The segmented operations cannot have power and focus on quality," K R Kim, vice-chairman and CEO (global operations), Videocon, who steered LG to market leadership in his earlier stint, told Business Standard.

India still clueless about MV Rezzak, 25 crew

India still clueless about MV Rezzak, 25 crew

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

More than two months after the ship MV Rezzak is suspected to have sunk with 25 Indians on board near Turkey, the Directorate General of Shipping has not been able to locate the vessel or know the whereabouts of its Indian crew. It had sent an officer to Turkey and Russia, where the investigation took place, to be an observer. Now he is back and has submitted the report. According to the report, the missing ship 'underestimated the prevailing weather and sea conditions'.

Cuban football team marred by defections

Cuban football team marred by defections

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Cuba's Olympic team took to the field with only 10 men against Honduras after up to seven players defected.

Cuba hold US in Olympic qualifiers

Cuba hold US in Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Cuba produced an upset by holding the United States to a 1-1 draw in the opening round of Olympic qualifying games.

25 Indian sailors on MV Rezzak feared dead

25 Indian sailors on MV Rezzak feared dead

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Families of all 25 Indian sailors aboard Panamian vessel MV Rezzak, which went missing in the Black Sea, have been issued letters by the vessel's manning agent stating that the crew are feared dead. Pelican Marine, the agency which hired the crew for the vessel, has issued letters to the next of kin of all the crew members, the firm's director said.

No sign of missing ship, Indian sailors

No sign of missing ship, Indian sailors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

India has flown in an officer to observe the investigations. The ship is owned by a Turkish company and registered in Panama. So, India cannot conduct the investigation officially because neither the ship is owned by an Indian nor is it registered in India.