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Most Indian victims were from Punjab in Georgia restaurant tragedy

Most Indian victims were from Punjab in Georgia restaurant tragedy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Monday the embassy confirmed the deaths of 11 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.

11 Indians found dead at Georgia's mountain resort restaurant

11 Indians found dead at Georgia's mountain resort restaurant

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri. The Indian mission in Tbilisi said it was working closely with local authorities to facilitate the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs said the initial inspection found no signs of injury or violence. All victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning, local media reported, citing police. The victims were employees of an Indian restaurant 'Haveli' in Gudauri and were from north India. The police started an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies negligent manslaughter.

Women's Ashes: Injuries, fitness issues in spotlight

Women's Ashes: Injuries, fitness issues in spotlight

Rediff.com3 days ago

Back from a long injury lay-off, on the eve of the Women's Ashes, Healy confirmed that she would be ready to take on the wicketkeeping duties.

Chess queen meets PM Modi

Chess queen meets PM Modi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

With her family in tow, Humpy met the PM and described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege."

10 Most Searched Places On Google In India In 2024

10 Most Searched Places On Google In India In 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Which travel destinations were most Googled for by Indians this year?

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Rameshbabu Vaishali won the women's qualifier scoring 9.5 points out of 11 to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Blitz Championship.

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006.

When Jimmy Carter Visited India

When Jimmy Carter Visited India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, was the third American leader to visit India during which a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri in his honour.

'Not Easy To Be World Champion When...'

'Not Easy To Be World Champion When...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

...'you are 37. It's quite difficult when you get older to keep that motivation and stay sharp when required.'

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019 edition in Moscow.

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com6 days ago

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

India dominate chess world in 2024

India dominate chess world in 2024

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be embossed in the memory of a nation of billions.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats

'We made mistakes': Richa opens up on India's loss

'We made mistakes': Richa opens up on India's loss

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India players were sloppy on the field, giving away too many extra runs and also dropping some catches.

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women's ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash

Australia steamroll India in Women's ODI series opener

Australia steamroll India in Women's ODI series opener

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane on Thursday.

Australia women thrash India; seal ODI series

Australia women thrash India; seal ODI series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Opener Georgia Voll (101) and Ellyse Perry (105) smashed commanding centuries as Australia secured a series-clinching 122-run win over India in the second women's ODI.

India votes for UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

India votes for UNGA resolution on Israel leaving Palestine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the call for achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in West Asia. The resolution, tabled by Senegal, was adopted with 157 nations voting in favor, while eight nations voted against it and seven abstained.

Major blow for India's women's team as Jemimah retires hurt

Major blow for India's women's team as Jemimah retires hurt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The injury raises concerns about her availability for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting December 5.

Yes, It Happened This Year

Yes, It Happened This Year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Some glimpses from the year gone by.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Academician-turned-bizman from UP shot dead in US; kin suspect rivals

Academician-turned-bizman from UP shot dead in US; kin suspect rivals

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Dr. Shriram Singh, a 58-year-old Indian academic and entrepreneur, was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia. His family suspects business rivalry may be behind the murder. Dr. Singh, a native of Gonda, India, had been living in the US for nearly four decades and had built a successful business empire. His family is seeking justice and security after his tragic death.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section

'Hanging up my racquet. Thank you'

'Hanging up my racquet. Thank you'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prajnesh Gunneswaran announces retirement from professional tennis

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key Cabinet nominations, including tapping former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Trump also named Jay Clayton as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, and Dean John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States.

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Trump defeats Harris in all 7 battleground states

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The seven battleground states in this election cycle were Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Trump speaks to Kamala, 'admires her strength'

Trump speaks to Kamala, 'admires her strength'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris spoke over the phone on Wednesday during which they agreed on the importance of unifying the country, his spokesperson said.

A Hug For Donald

A Hug For Donald

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent.

Kamala not to address supporters tonight, to wait for final count

Kamala not to address supporters tonight, to wait for final count

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

As the poll projections start for the United States presidential elections, Vice President and Democrat Candidate Kamala Harris will not address supporters on Wednesday night (local time), but is expected to speak on Thursday (local time).

Republicans win majority in US Senate after 4 years

Republicans win majority in US Senate after 4 years

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

According to the current projections, Republicans have won 51 seats in the 100-member upper house of US Congress, while the Democrats have 42.

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Multiple polling stations and municipal buildings received hoax bomb threats across the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, disrupting the polling in these states.

How They Count Votes In America

How They Count Votes In America

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Glimpses from Milwaukee, Kalamazzoo and Marietta as votes are counted in America's presidential election.

Women's ODI Ranking: Harmanpreet, Smriti lead India's charge

Women's ODI Ranking: Harmanpreet, Smriti lead India's charge

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to the joint ninth spot while opener Smriti Mandhana remained fourth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings

Is It Thumbs Up For Kamala?

Is It Thumbs Up For Kamala?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Glimpses of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Devi Harris at her final campaign rally at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, November 4, 2024.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

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