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Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

J-K official suspended for hurting religious sentiments

J-K official suspended for hurting religious sentiments

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

An assistant commissioner-level officer in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been suspended for making "objectionable remarks" against a particular religion, officials said on Wednesday.

Blood moon paints the sky red: You won't get to see this sight till 2033

Blood moon paints the sky red: You won't get to see this sight till 2033

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The world was in for a blockbuster on Sunday night when a total lunar eclipse shared the stage with a supermoon on Sunday night.

Delhi Jal Board cancels 2-hr Ramzan break order

Delhi Jal Board cancels 2-hr Ramzan break order

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which the followers of Islam fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engage in humanitarian activities such as feeding the underprivileged and introspect to enlighten their souls.

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Ban ki-Moon in controversy over Saddam execution

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Does the new UN secretary-general support the death penalty? He won't say clearly.

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

What Is Shatru Telling Mamata?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Political glimpses from the Kolkata International Film Festival inauguration.

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

French Open PIX: Gauff, Jabeur race into quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a specially secured Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to be arraigned on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign.

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

'I see a deep connection between the sea and the human soul'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

After being caught in the perfect storm and conquering near death at sea four years ago, Abhilash Tomy has made seafaring history by coming second in the world's most difficult ocean race. As he sailed to the finish line to welcoming cheers, holding the Indian flag, his remarkable story tells us the amazing things human beings can do.

Moon Moon Sen: It's a myth that Suchitra Sen didn't meet people

Moon Moon Sen: It's a myth that Suchitra Sen didn't meet people

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'One reason why Suchitra Sen quit acting in the 1970s was the mediocrity that overtook Bengali cinema. Many of the directors she knew well and felt comfortable working with passed away. The scripts offered to her were awful,' Moon Moon Sen talks about her famous mother, the legendary Suchitra Sen, who passed away on January 17.

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Omicron surge: 3,000 flights cancelled worldwide; 11,500 delayed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A total of 2,969 flight cancellations and 11,512 flight delays worldwide on Tuesday, with 1,172 of the cancellations and 5,458 of the delays occurring within, into, or out of the US, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Out of this world! Jaw dropping entries in Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thank heavens for these images! From a mesmerizing panorama of the aurora borealis in Iceland to a beautiful image of Comet Neowise, the Royal Observatory's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has again produced some truly astounding images. Run by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and now in its thirteenth year, the competition this year received over 4,500 entries from around the world. The competition winners will be announced on September 16 at an online award ceremony, and displayed in London's National Maritime Museum that same month. Here's our favourite images from this year's batch.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

Why yoga gives Ban Ki-moon a simple sense of satisfaction

Why yoga gives Ban Ki-moon a simple sense of satisfaction

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Emphasising that yoga does not discriminate, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said he discovered the "simple sense of satisfaction" it brings when he tried his first "asana" during his visit to India.

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

'Rocket launch is always a risky business'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'It is a blessing in disguise that they could find the glitch before the launch.' 'If this was not found, the entire mission would have been lost.'

Modi meets UN chief, refers to Sharif's remarks on Kashmir

Modi meets UN chief, refers to Sharif's remarks on Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during which he referred to raising of the Kashmir issue by his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif while implying that the global body was not the right forum to discuss it.

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'And there is nothing much we can do.'

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Na-meow-ste! With International Yoga Day just around the corner, here's a look at this interesting yoga class in Brooklyn, United States where participants -- human and cats alike -- stretch into various poses!

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'My role will be to take her message across the country.'

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recounts the history of the Indian flag and how it has evolved over the years.

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

26-year-old Jodhpur left-hander Shubham Garhwal was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh at the 2022 auction.

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

Our ODD ODD World

Our ODD ODD World

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

This year is expected to be an extremely low-key Ramzan with social-distancing imposed across the world, including Saudi Arabia which is home to Islam's holiest shrines.

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

By filing his nomination as Congress president on Friday, Shashi Tharoor has shown he is no 'quockerwodger' -- a word he introduced into our lexicon which means someone acting on the instructions of an influential third party.

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Chandrayaan-2 achieved 98% success: ISRO chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Sivan asserted that though Chandrayaan-2 did not go as per script, it will have no bearing with on the 'Gaganyaan' mission.

'I could see hundreds of Pakistanis advancing towards us'

'I could see hundreds of Pakistanis advancing towards us'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'The Battle of Jamalpur was a turning point in the 1971 War because a small battalion of 700 men broke the back of the Pakistanis.'

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver on the spacecraft.

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Why can't we have a reserve day in World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

For Sri Lanka, it was the second successive time that they were forced to share points. The Island nation's last game against Pakistan was also a washed out.

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Johnny Bairstow scored England's first century of the series as the tourists staged a fightback after a torrid start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, but Australia remained in command with a lead of 158 at the close of play.

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

NASA captures images of Chandrayaan-2's landing site

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has snapped a series of images during its flyby on September 17 of Vikram's attempted landing sight near the Moon's uncharted south pole.

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Kim Jong-un declared he would never surrender North Korea's nuclear weapons weapons even if his country faced 100 years of sanctions. Dr Rajaram Panda explains Pyongyang's new nuclear doctrine that makes the world a much more dangerous place.