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British pop singer George Michael dies at age 53

British pop singer George Michael dies at age 53

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Michael was due to release a documentary in 2017 after years of living as a virtual recluse in which he hit the headlines for a series of bizarre incidents linked to drugs.

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan's military courts have gained a disrepute for not being transparent and violating all provisions of a fair trial.

Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Williams' Valtteri Bottas have all been highlighted in media speculation but 22-year-old German reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein remains the bookmakers' favourite.

Cash crunch sparks diplomatic war between India and Pakistan

Cash crunch sparks diplomatic war between India and Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Asserting that not allowing its officials to withdraw their salaries was in breach of Vienna Protocol, Pakistan has also threatened that in case the matter is not resolved soon, it may consider retaliatory action against salary disbursal for Indian diplomats there.

China says no change in its stand on India's NSG membership

China says no change in its stand on India's NSG membership

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

"This Friday in Vienna a plenary session of the NSG will be held. Our position is subject to no change as of date," China said.

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Pakistan names 'spies' among Indian mission staffers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

It claimed the officials were involved in 'espionage, subversion and supporting terrorist activities in Balochistan and Sindh'.

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Novak Djokovic has admitted that Andy Murray's attempt to surge to the top of the rankings has rejuvenated an otherwise mediocre season for the World No. 1.

PHOTOS: Spurs exit Europa League, Lyon in seventh heaven

PHOTOS: Spurs exit Europa League, Lyon in seventh heaven

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League hopes were crushed by mid-table Belgian side Gent, who booked their spot in the last 16 with a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Thursday as the hosts paid the penalty for Dele Alli's first-half red card.

India slams Pakistan for expelling Indian high commission staffer

India slams Pakistan for expelling Indian high commission staffer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

"It is obvious that the step is an afterthought following yesterday's apprehension of Pakistan high commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar in Delhi while indulging in anti-India activities. Pakistan's action further confirms that it continues to be in denial of its anti-India activities, including cross-border terrorism," Swarup said.

Pakistan retaliates; tells Indian official to leave country in 48 hrs

Pakistan retaliates; tells Indian official to leave country in 48 hrs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan has declared an Indian High Commission official as persona non-grata and asked him to leave the country within 48 hours.

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Pakistan on Thursday deplored India declaring its high commission staffer in New Delhi as persona non grata for espionage activities, terming charges against the diplomatic official as "false and unsubstantiated".

India to brief IAEA in Vienna tomorrow

India to brief IAEA in Vienna tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

India will brief the IAEA board of Governors on the safeguards agreement and other aspects of Indo-US nuclear deal tomorrow in Vienna ahead of the board's scheduled meeting on August one to reach a consensus on giving a waiver to India to do civilian nuclear trade.

Pak summons Indian envoy, condemns 'unprovoked firing'

Pak summons Indian envoy, condemns 'unprovoked firing'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry 'condemned the unprovoked firing by' Indian forces on the Line of Control in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed, Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement.

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The International Court of Justice was last a battleground for India and Pakistan nearly 18 years ago.

Sports Shorts: Peaty breaks own world 100 metres breaststroke record

Sports Shorts: Peaty breaks own world 100 metres breaststroke record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

7 Indian food faves that aren't Indian

7 Indian food faves that aren't Indian

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Did you know that samosas, idlis and coffee are not originally from India?

Nurse famous for iconic World War II kiss photo dies at 92

Nurse famous for iconic World War II kiss photo dies at 92

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Friedman had said she was grabbed and kissed by a sailor in a euphoric moment that made for one of the most defining American photos of the 20th century.

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Terrorism is a snake that bites the hand which feeds it: India to China

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding 'America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail'.

India-IAEA talks begin in Vienna; US optimistic

India-IAEA talks begin in Vienna; US optimistic

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The safeguards issue is unlikely to come up at Thursday's meeting of IAEA's Board of Governors and will come up for approval at a special Board meeting later. IAEA Director General Mohamed El-Baradei and Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar initiated the talks.

Ljubicic and Gonzalez lose in Vienna

Ljubicic and Gonzalez lose in Vienna

Rediff.com13 Oct 2007

Second seed Fernando Gonzalez and defending champion Ivan Ljubicic both suffered quarter-final exits from the Vienna Open on Friday, leaving world number three Novak Djokovic as the tournament's only remaining seed.

Djokovic downs Zib to reach Vienna quarter-finals

Djokovic downs Zib to reach Vienna quarter-finals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

After looking less than convincing in his Vienna Open opening round match against America's Robby Ginepri, the world number three put in a much stronger performance against Zib despite making another uneven start.

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Citizens of many countries including Iran, Sudan and Cuba, who come in large numbers to India are facing severe problems as they do not have international credit cards

Seppi upsets Baghdatis in Vienna opening round

Seppi upsets Baghdatis in Vienna opening round

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Italy's Andreas Seppi pulled off an early upset at the Vienna Open on Monday with a 6-2, 6-2 defeat of eighth seed Marcos Baghdatis.

Kashmir witnessing 'new wave of freedom movement', says Pak PM Sharif

Kashmir witnessing 'new wave of freedom movement', says Pak PM Sharif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The conference was attended by envoys of Pakistan posted at Washington, Beijing, New Delhi, Afghanistan, UN New York, UN Geneva, Vienna, Brussels and Moscow among others.

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

India, China explore life beyond Vienna

India, China explore life beyond Vienna

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

During their talks, the two prime ministers agreed on expanding bilateral cooperation in civilian uses of nuclear energy, an issue which has figured during high-level exchanges between the two Asian giants.

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

'Never thought I'd be World No. 1'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The triple grand slam winner, who will take over from Serb Novak Djokovic at the top when the rankings are updated on Monday, still went out on centre court for a practice session in front of a bemused crowd.

Has India lost out in the spy vs spy game?

Has India lost out in the spy vs spy game?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'It will take years for the mission in Islamabad to recover as a top-notch diplomatic establishment,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Euro 2016: Chiellini sees Spain as Italy's bogey team

Euro 2016: Chiellini sees Spain as Italy's bogey team

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has described Spain as Italy's bogey team and urged their fans not to dream too much. Italy face the titleholders on Monday in their second round match in Paris in a rematch of the 2012 final in which Spain cruised to 4-0 win. Spain also beat Italy on penalties in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw and again at the Confederations Cup semi-final in Brazil in 2013. Another meeting in a group match at Euro 2012 ended 1-1.

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Europa League PIX: Pogba nets twice as Man United trounce Fenerbahce

Europa League PIX: Pogba nets twice as Man United trounce Fenerbahce

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Paul Pogba repaid some of his world record transfer fee with two goals as Manchester United rediscovered their early-season shine, cruising to a 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce to go top of their group on Thursday. Pogba scored a penalty and rifled United's third into the top corner. Anthony Martial also netted from the spot and Jesse Lingard fired home in the second half before former Old Trafford favourite Robin van Persie pulled one back for Fenerbahce. Inter Milan and AS Roma, though, had more testing evenings. Coach Frank de Boer breathed a sigh of relief when Inter survived an onslaught from Southampton to end a three-match losing streak with a 1-0 victory while Roma conceded twice late on to draw 3-3 at home to Austria Vienna.

India joining NSG will set off nuclear confrontation: China

India joining NSG will set off nuclear confrontation: China

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

China's official media on Tuesday went public over India's Nuclear Suppliers Group bid for the first time, saying New Delhi's membership of the elite club will not only touch a "raw nerve" in Pakistan and increase a nuclear arms race in the region but also "jeopardise" China's national interests.

Euro 2016: 2008 memories rush back as Croatia, Turkey face-off

Euro 2016: 2008 memories rush back as Croatia, Turkey face-off

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Croatia captain Darijo Srna still feels the pain of losing on penalties to Turkey at the 2008 European Championship, but refused to talk of revenge ahead of another meeting between the teams at Euro 2016 on Sunday. Croatia exorcised some of their demons by beating Turkey 3-0 on aggregate in a playoff to reach Euro 2012. But Sunday will be the first time the sides have met at a major tournament since that quarter-final in Vienna eight years ago when Semih Senturk's 122nd-minute strike cancelled out Ivan Klasnic's opener three minutes earlier to send the tie to penalties.

China opposes India's NSG bid; says no entry to nuke club without Pak

China opposes India's NSG bid; says no entry to nuke club without Pak

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Reports from Vienna said that China was leading the opposition to India's membership. Turkey, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa and Austria are said to be backing the Chinese stand.

India inches closer to NSG, gets entry to Missile Technology Control Regime

India inches closer to NSG, gets entry to Missile Technology Control Regime

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India is all set to become member of Missile Technology Control Regime, a key anti-proliferation grouping, as it cleared final hurdles in getting membership of the bloc that will help it access high-end missile technology.

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Billed as the most comprehensive dialogue between the world's two largest economies, it will be attended by top officials from both sides, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Oil prices dip as Iraq raises exports

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While OPEC has been unable to agree on an output freeze in an effort to support prices, Iraq was the latest Middle East producer to raise its exports quota