rediff.com: Today's Headlines - 23 February, 2015

LIVE! Islamic State opens 2 English-language schools in Syria
Conversion was behind Mother Teresa's service: RSS chief - 23:22 IST
2 killed, 13 injured in explosion at Gulf Oil Corporation factory - 23:18 IST
Kejriwal reunites with Anna against Centre on land ordinance - 22:19 IST
Congress leader's 'shopping spree' delays flight - 22:09 IST
Is Rahul Gandhi's sabbatical a tantrum? - 21:33 IST
Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops - 19:53 IST
Uber case: Driver tried to commit unnatural sex with victim - 19:47 IST
Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS - 19:40 IST
Rafale deal: French Defence Minister to hold talks with Parrikar - 19:09 IST
Cong shields Rahul, says on leave to introspect party's performance - 19:03 IST
Govt is worse that British regime, says Anna as he returns to Delhi - 18:45 IST
Matang Sinh's security withdrawn - 18:43 IST
Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC - 18:38 IST
SHOCKING! Amma fan crucifies self for her return as CM - 17:55 IST
Reuters bureau chief found dead in Islamabad - 17:51 IST
Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi challenges detention in Islamabad HC - 17:27 IST
Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case - 16:19 IST
Budget session begins but Rahul Gandhi goes on leave - 16:08 IST
Rahul follows a weird political calculus - 15:13 IST
310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen - 14:58 IST
So why is Rahul Gandhi on leave? - 14:52 IST
VOTE: Can the yoga pill prevent rape? - 13:52 IST
Rahul Gandhi on sabbatical to mull over Congress' future - 13:41 IST
Prez seeks cooperation of MPs as budget session of Parliament begins - 13:34 IST
'Unpardonable sin to build a city on the banks of a river!' - 13:32 IST
Word cloud: President Mukherjee's address to joint session of Parliament - 13:20 IST
Bangladesh ferry disaster toll rises to 70 - 13:16 IST
Thanksgiving, family celebrations await priest freed by Taliban - 12:58 IST
Can Modi Make it in India? : Claude Arpi, for Rediff.com - 12:46 IST
Sena attacks Maha govt on failure to arrest Pansare's murderers - 12:39 IST
Cash-rich Arab sympathisers funding IS militant - 12:18 IST
The last village in 'our' Arunachal : Claude Arpi, for Rediff.com - 11:49 IST
Murli Manohar Joshi feels Prophet Mohammad was greatest yogi - 11:29 IST
WATCH LIVE: President opens Budget Session - 11:11 IST
'Not ready to talk about what happened in Afghanistan': Father Alexis - 10:11 IST
Govt pulls out all stops to ensure smooth Budget session - 09:59 IST
Modi saved me, says released priest Alexis Prem Kumar - 09:12 IST
Iran nuclear deal: P5+1 nations meeting ends on 'positive note' - 08:50 IST
DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week - 08:12 IST

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms - 19:52 IST
Into the wild with Valmik Thapar - 16:27 IST
How to make Haryana's Bajra Khichdi - 16:22 IST
The dark side of processed food - 15:42 IST
The Tigers are on the prowl! - 15:12 IST
Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI - 13:12 IST
How to choose your first job - 08:58 IST

Mukesh Ambani's brother-in-law Shyam Kothari passes away - 21:26 IST
Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea - 20:12 IST
Budget: FM may announce policy to combat black money - 19:56 IST
Thoughts for the Budget Day - 19:55 IST
Budget: FM may dole out tax sops to win over the middle class - 19:53 IST
New Swift Dzire is India's most fuel efficient car - 19:53 IST
Mahindra launches the XUV500 Xclusive Edition - 19:39 IST
Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget - 19:28 IST
China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year - 19:27 IST
Auto makers seek clarity on taxation - 19:18 IST
5 things to know about the stunning BMW i8 Supercar - 19:01 IST
Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers - 18:50 IST
Rupee ends lower by 9 paise vs dollar - 18:33 IST
HSBC CEO also had a Swiss a/c; pay frozen after cut in 2014 - 18:28 IST
Good news! Telecom tariffs to fall soon - 18:21 IST
PSU bank employee unions withdraw strike call, settle wages - 18:13 IST
Corporate espionage: Court sends 4 execs to jail till March 6 - 18:13 IST
Promising future awaits India, says President - 17:42 IST
HSBC gets summons from Indian Tax Dept; fears significant fines - 17:31 IST
Budget session begins; Sensex, Nifty southbound - 16:15 IST
Gold prices drop on subdued demand, global cues - 15:45 IST
Fiscal deficit, low income constrain India's rating: S&P - 15:23 IST
Cairn Energy lays off 40% staff following India tax dispute - 14:28 IST
Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways - 13:40 IST
Why is it risky to stray from deficit target in Budget - 12:30 IST
E-commerce steals the show at B-school campuses - 11:37 IST
An affordable iPhone look-alike from Micromax! - 11:25 IST
Aditya Thackeray turns entrepreneur - 10:48 IST
Espionage: Reliance says its firm cooperating with authorities - 10:32 IST
1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states - 10:09 IST
Taking stock of Budget promises - 09:36 IST
Big expectations from Budget: Can Jaitley please all? - 09:27 IST
Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million - 09:02 IST
Credible governance or opaque government? - 09:01 IST
Less than 100 trains likely to get green signal in Rail Budget - 08:58 IST
Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments - 08:43 IST

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet - 20:22 IST
'Team India has made sure of at least a semi-final placing' - 20:17 IST
'Shami's looked for wickets and that's always an encouraging sign' - 20:05 IST
England must copy carefree Moeen's style, says Hussain - 19:09 IST
Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out - 17:35 IST
What makes Rahane the epitome of the ultimate team man! - 17:01 IST
The doosra: MS Dhoni and Co should now aim for top spot in Pool B - 16:55 IST
'Play without fear like Kohli, Dhawan,' Afridi tells Pakistan batsmen - 16:47 IST
Don't remember South Africa being outplayed like this in a long, long time: Ganguly - 16:38 IST
Video: An on-screen cricketer salutes Team India - 16:10 IST
Rediff WC Quiz: Which player has won all 3 World Cups he played in? - 16:05 IST
BIZARRE! Saqlain hid wife in hotel room closet during 1999 WC! - 15:38 IST
All-rounder Ali's importance re-emphasised - 15:14 IST
Perform or perish: Akram warns Pakistan team - 15:01 IST
Aussie coach Lehmann knows how to rattle McCullum - 14:45 IST
Here's what Dhawan's dad, coach think of his return to form... - 14:41 IST
Tendulkar gives thumbs up to Dhoni's balanced training approach - 14:16 IST
World Cup blog: In Tendulkar's Shadow - 14:12 IST
The Shikhar Dhawan interview: Opener keeps vow made to wife - 13:23 IST
The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle - 13:12 IST
World Cup PHOTOS: Moeen Ali secures England redemption - 12:11 IST
Ali ton sets up England victory over Scotland - 11:52 IST
After loss to India; another blow for South Africa... - 10:58 IST
India DEFLATE South Africa skipper De Villiers - 10:34 IST
The Rediff Cricket Show: When India played like Champions - 10:03 IST
Bravo to miss Zimbabwe match, in doubt for South Africa - 09:54 IST
The run-out in the middle overs changed the game: Dhoni - 08:16 IST
Rewind: BEST PHOTOS from the first ten days at the World Cup - 08:16 IST
Dhawan repays Dhoni's faith in him... in a big way! - 08:15 IST

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident - 16:33 IST
Football round-up: Shock loss for Barca; Goal leaves Nani in tears - 12:59 IST
Top spot fixation? No; Eager to beat Serena? Yes! - 10:49 IST
Meet the oldest ATP winner since 1989 - 09:16 IST
Swimming star Michael Phelps gets engaged - 09:08 IST
La Liga PHOTOS: Ronaldo's header helps Real beat Elche - 07:55 IST
EPL: Kane rescues late point for Spurs, Liverpool win - 01:17 IST

The Top 10 Moments from the Oscars 2015 - 15:26 IST
Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone on the red carpet - 15:26 IST
Oscars 2015: The BIG Winners! - 15:25 IST
'So disappointed Birdman won' - 15:25 IST
PIX: TV actress Dhrasti Dhami weds - 15:15 IST
Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE! - 15:08 IST
Box Office: Badlapur fares below average - 15:04 IST
12 things you didn't know about the Oscars - 15:00 IST
JLo, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora: Oscars' HOTTEST red carpet styles - 13:46 IST
Liked Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris? VOTE! - 13:45 IST
PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop - 12:13 IST
Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win - 10:47 IST

'Team India has made sure of at least a semi-final placing' - 20:17 IST
New Swift Dzire is India's most fuel efficient car - 19:53 IST
China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year - 19:27 IST
5 things to know about the stunning BMW i8 Supercar - 19:01 IST
PIX: TV actress Dhrasti Dhami weds - 15:15 IST
Here's what Dhawan's dad, coach think of his return to form... - 14:41 IST
World Cup blog: In Tendulkar's Shadow - 14:12 IST
Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways - 13:40 IST
The Shikhar Dhawan interview: Opener keeps vow made to wife - 13:23 IST
PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop - 12:13 IST
An affordable iPhone look-alike from Micromax! - 11:25 IST
Aditya Thackeray turns entrepreneur - 10:48 IST

Praful Bidwai: Rahul follows a weird political calculus
BS Bureau : Why is it risky to stray from deficit target in Budget

Can Modi Make it in India?
The last village in 'our' Arunachal
Thoughts for the Budget Day
The Rediff Cricket Show: When India played like Champions
Video: An on-screen cricketer salutes Team India

'Unpardonable sin to build a city on the banks of a river!'