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Biden plans to host a global Summit for Democracy in 1st yr of Presidency

Biden plans to host a global Summit for Democracy in 1st yr of Presidency

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

India, being the world's largest democracy, is likely to play an important role in such a summit. Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the bitterly-fought presidential election that attracted a record number of Americans to cast their votes.

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Australian mosque attacked after Istanbul terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The incident occurred after suicide bombers struck an Istanbul airport, killing at least 36 people, though it is not clear if the attackers were motivated by that tragedy.

Peek into the life of first female coolie in Rajasthan

Peek into the life of first female coolie in Rajasthan

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Meet Manju Devi, porter number 15, who overcame all odds to stand tall and become one of the 112 women achievers of the nation.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly actor Eli Wallach dead

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly actor Eli Wallach dead

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The actor was 98.

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists involved in Easter bombings

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The details of the attackers and their relatives linked to the bombings was released by the police on Wednesday.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

Pix: 31 dead as Russia plane crashes, breaks into pieces

Pix: 31 dead as Russia plane crashes, breaks into pieces

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Thirty-one people were killed on Monday when a Russian passenger plane crashed while trying to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off near the western Siberian city of Tyumen, officials said.

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

'You will see an epidemic of non-smoking lung diseases in India'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'Just like we have accepted that more Indians have hypertension and diabetes, lower lung capacity of Indians should not be construed as normal.'

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Did Islam kill those five people in London?' 'Or did one wacko individual do them in?' asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Raveena: Feels good they still call me Mast Mast girl

Raveena: Feels good they still call me Mast Mast girl

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Raveena Tandon gets candid about her past relationship, life and career.

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

She quit a cushy job to teach tribal kids to paint

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Honoured at British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards, Ruchi Shah's illustrations are now part of children's books across nine Indian languages.

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday by playing cricket with children from the 'Make-A-Wish India' foundation in Mumbai, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Can't the government help an Indian mother in distress?

Can't the government help an Indian mother in distress?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

In Norway, an Indian mother and father are struggling for the custody of their children taken away by a Norwegian child care agency. Nine months passed and India has been able to do nothing, says Tarun Vijay.

Occupy Wall Street gets a desi flavour

Occupy Wall Street gets a desi flavour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Occupy Wall Street protests have a distinct desi flavour that goes beyond the belief in militant non-violence.

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Several military veterans said that the "insulting" tweet reflected what civilian officials in the ministry of defence thought about the military.

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually. Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup! Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle.

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor: Where the legends live

PIX: Amitabh, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor: Where the legends live

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

A look at Mumbai's famous homes.

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

You aren't dealing with a normal, civilised, law. The NDPS Act, in its preconditions for bail, and insistence on evidence of innocence rather than guilt, is worse than UAPA. Imagine yourself or your child at the other end of this, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Sussanne, Zayed get together for mum Zarine Khan's book launch

Sussanne, Zayed get together for mum Zarine Khan's book launch

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Zarine Khan recently launched her first cook book Family Secrets: The Khan Family Cookbook.

Gaddafi unhurt after NATO air strikes

Gaddafi unhurt after NATO air strikes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Libyan government on Monday said that strongman Muammar Gaddafi was "unharmed" in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's heaviest attack on his compound as his forces bombarded the besieged western city of Misurata with rockets, giving the town no respite.

Does wearing jeans 'corrupt character'?

Does wearing jeans 'corrupt character'?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai seems to think so and has asked youngsters to give up wearing them.

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

'Imran Khan is down, but most certainly not out'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could indeed survive [the no confidence vote] even as he faces his biggest political test.'

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Islamic State defeated as final territory lost

Islamic State defeated as final territory lost

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

The capture of Baghouz comes almost three months (December 2018) after US President Trump declared that IS had been defeated in Syria.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Her world was swept away

Her world was swept away

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Tragedy invaded Poonam Doiphode's life when a water pipeline burst in Mumbai.

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler in Porathota area of the town. The vehicle was set on fire.

12 killed in landslide in Mumbai

12 killed in landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Twelve people, including children, were killed and 13 others injured in landslides triggered by heavy rains in suburban Andheri in Mumbai on Thursday night, the police said.

UP ignoring query about relief camp deaths: Home ministry

UP ignoring query about relief camp deaths: Home ministry

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government is yet to respond to the Centre's call seeking details concerning the deaths of children at relief camps for the victims of the Muzaffarnagar riots despite four requests for the same.

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The bodies of 117 refugees have been recovered in the Mediterranean sea after a smuggling boat carrying mainly African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Bollywood has found its new mission...

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose above 1,000 as Olympics organisers dismissed speculation that the Tokyo Summer Games could be cancelled.

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Lockdown diaries: The view from my window

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Amazing views outside my window which I had never noticed until I was forced into quarantine at home!

Shiv Sainiks cover up Kareena in a sari

Shiv Sainiks cover up Kareena in a sari

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The workers expressed their indignation by covering up a Kurbaan poster.