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15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.

Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Since Ramiz took over as PCB chairman last September he has made a lot of changes in the Board

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

the Muslim Rashtriya Manch categorically said that it does not support such 'fanaticism and religious frenzy' and favoured the move to enforce dress code for students in educational institutions in Karnataka.

I was really angry: Cummins after missing Adelaide Test

I was really angry: Cummins after missing Adelaide Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Cummins had tested negative for RT-PCR but was asked to isolate accordingly to the COVID rules of South Australia

Maharashtra malls decide to shut over staff's vaccine rule

Maharashtra malls decide to shut over staff's vaccine rule

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Shopping malls in Maharashtra on Tuesday decided to close down operations, after the government modified guidelines mandating them to operate with fully-vaccinated staff.

It's seafood and selfies for Rahul in Goa!

It's seafood and selfies for Rahul in Goa!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Congress president and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi surprised patrons at a restaurant called Fisherman's Wharf in Goa on Sunday afternoon.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Mai Review

Mai Review

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma.

Conversions create conflicts in society, threat to national unity: RSS leader

Conversions create conflicts in society, threat to national unity: RSS leader

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sankh leader Indresh Kumar favoured the Karnataka government's proposal to bring a law against forced conversions in the state.

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Afghan refugees in New Delhi protest against the Taliban and Pakistan's interference in Afghanistan.

'Organising 2022 Australian Open 10 times harder'

'Organising 2022 Australian Open 10 times harder'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Twelve months on and things have not got any easier for Tennis Australia with Omicron spreading through the country just as the first players are set to arrive for warm-up events ahead of the Melbourne Park tournament.

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Samajwadi Party's Mainpuri district unit Thursday gave a written request to the party chief to contest from the Karhal seat and he agreed, sources said.

Equity MFs attract Rs 15,498-cr in Jun on strong SIP flows

Equity MFs attract Rs 15,498-cr in Jun on strong SIP flows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Investors continue to back-up equity mutual funds in June as such schemes attracted a net inflow of Rs 15,498 crore on strong flows from systematic investment plans despite volatility in the stock market and relentless selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). This also marked the 16th straight month of positive inflow in equity schemes. Inflows into equity mutual funds in June was lower compared to the net inflow of Rs 18,529 crore seen in May, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Friday.

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

A complaint has been filed in Muzaffarpur court against the new Lok Janshakti Party leader in Lok Sabha, Pashupati Kumar Paras, party MP Prince Raj and others for 'misleading MPs of the party and hatching a conspiracy to head the party'.

'Serve food on banana leaves in restaurants'

'Serve food on banana leaves in restaurants'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Readers share tips and suggestions for restaurants.

Removed Chirag Paswan as LS leader to save LJP: Rebel uncle

Removed Chirag Paswan as LS leader to save LJP: Rebel uncle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

"There are six MPs in our party. It was the desire of five MPs to save our party. So, I have not broken the party. I have saved it. Chirag Paswan is my nephew as well as the party's national president. I have no objection against him," Paras told the media. Paras has been elected as the new leader of the Parliamentary party, who is currently representing the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.

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!

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

PCI staff donate one-day salary to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

It said that PCI chief patron Avinash Rai Khanna has also donated one month of his pension.

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Gujarat elections: 25 seats to watch out for

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

These are the 25 seats to watch out for as Gujarat goes to the polls over two phases on December 1 and 5.

Kamala Mills fire: How drunken stupor, selfie obsession delayed evacuation

Kamala Mills fire: How drunken stupor, selfie obsession delayed evacuation

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Difficulty in finding the exit door also impeded rescue efforts, forcing nervous customers to lock themselves up in toilets.

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for pursuing "appeasement and vote bank politics" which were responsible for infiltration.

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh dies of Covid

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh dies of Covid

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Veteran journalist Shesh Narayan Singh passed away on Friday while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a government hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, officials said.

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

As many as 200 Hindu pilgrims, most of them from India, were overwhelmed with emotions as they prayed at the 100-year-old renovated Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple in Pakistan on Sunday amidst tight security, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party.

Pooran, Punjab Kings donate to help India fight COVID

Pooran, Punjab Kings donate to help India fight COVID

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings batsman Nicholas Pooran will donate a portion of his IPL salary to help the Indian people as the country battles a severe second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

An ode to my friend, Indigo

An ode to my friend, Indigo

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indigo (April 30, 1999 - April 30, 2018) was much more than a restaurant, says its regular patron, Neeta Kolhatkar.

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Kate's last public event was a visit to Wimbledon on Friday in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and a keen tennis fan.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

'Kartik Aaryan will surprise the world in Dhamaka'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'I have been exceptionally lucky with my actors, whether it was Sushmita in Aarya or Kartik Aaryan in Dhamaka.'

Mithya Review

Mithya Review

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Mithya fumbles to make headway towards truth or dare, observes Sukanya Verma.

Explained: Why Wikipedia often appeals for funds

Explained: Why Wikipedia often appeals for funds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This was not the first time "Wiki" - a widely used, free resource - was appealing for funds. Finally, reports indicated that Google had agreed to pay for Wikipedia content.

Horses purified by fire at Spanish festival

Horses purified by fire at Spanish festival

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Over a hundred horses jumped through bonfires in a purification ceremony last week during the Spanish festival of "Las Luminarias" in a village northwest of Madrid. The traditional night time celebration takes place in San Bartolome de Pinares every January 16, the eve of Saint Anthony's Day, Spain's patron saint of animals. Take a look at this fiery fest.

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle. They were joined by bipartisan congressional leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senator and JCCIC Chair Amy Klobuchar.

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Congress hit out at the BJP, demanding the immediate arrest of those who have defamed India at the international level instead of enacting a "drama of action".