Search results for ' Salem'

Asian Athletics: Lakshmanan, Manpreet win gold medals on Day 1

Asian Athletics: Lakshmanan, Manpreet win gold medals on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur and long distance runner G Lakshmanan grabbed gold medals on a remarkable opening day for India at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships as the hosts won seven medals to sit atop the medal tally, in Bhubaneswar, on Thursday.

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted Clinton's vision of a "powerful, vibrant and strong" nation with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's vision of "hopelessness and despair".

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'Dawood and Tiger Memon will neither come on their own nor we will ever bring them back,' says Suresh Walishetty, who investigated the March 1993 attacks.'

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Tamil Nadu police have nabbed four men from the terror outfit for the murder of Hindu Munnani leader Suresh Kumar. Their confessions disclose their deadly agenda, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Vietnam Open final

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Jaya announces prohibition in Tamil Nadu if AIADMK voted back to power

Jaya announces prohibition in Tamil Nadu if AIADMK voted back to power

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Seeking to turn the tables on the opposition which is promising prohibition if voted to power, CM Jayalalithaa assured a dry law in Tamil Nadu in a staggered manner.

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Croatia clinched a place in next year's World Cup finals on Sunday after holding Greece to a goalless draw at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium in Athens to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory in their playoff tie.

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown on Friday.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Sushil loses first bout in four years, Aman wins bronze at Worlds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

In-form Yogeshwar targets elusive World Championship gold

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt heaved a sigh of relief after clinching a spot for the World Championships by beating Amit Kumar Dhankhar, who had gone to court last year against the Olympic medallist alleging favouritism.

Israel hits Gaza again as Palestinians toll rises to 1,650

Israel hits Gaza again as Palestinians toll rises to 1,650

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Israel on Saturday carried out fresh attacks on southern Gaza Strip amid a hunt for one of its missing soldiers believed to be captured by Hamas, as the new wave of violence has raised the Palestinians toll to 1,650.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

'Hungry' Paes won't stop yet... eyes new partner, more Slams in 2017

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Having ticked off all the boxes during an eventful 2016, a 'hungry' Leander Paes is in search of a new partner with an aim to take his coveted Grand Slam titles tally to 20.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Liv Tyler shares first full photo of baby Sailor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Top 10 places to visit in 2016

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

It's time you added these places to your bucket list.

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

9 passengers were killed and 16 seriously injured when 9 bogies derailed.

US seeks arrest of Cong Rajya Sabha MP on bribery charges

US seeks arrest of Cong Rajya Sabha MP on bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The United States has requested India for "provisional arrest" of Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member K V P Ramachandra Rao after he was indicted by an American court in an alleged international racketeering conspiracy involving bribes of USD 18.5 million (Rs 111.629 cr) for allowing mining of Titanium minerals in Andhra Pradesh.

Al Ummah planned to blow up Modi with 17 kg of explosives

Al Ummah planned to blow up Modi with 17 kg of explosives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

This large cache of arms was the arsenal assembled by terror outfit Al Ummah for their biggest target -- Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prepare to be surprised in Tamil Nadu

Samajwadi Party protests in Upper House; forces 3 adjournments before noon

Samajwadi Party protests in Upper House; forces 3 adjournments before noon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Kurien adjourned the House till noon.

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

India put up a spirited performance to eke out a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in the opening match of the 2013 AFC U-16 Qualifiers at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Saturday.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

Karuna picked as DMK chief for 11th time

Karuna picked as DMK chief for 11th time

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam patriarch M Karunanidhi was re-elected as party president for the 11th time in a row by the newly constituted general council on Friday.

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Sanders slows Hillary's march to nomination, wins West Virginia

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has won the West Virginia primary defeating Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton by more than 15 percentage points even as the former US secretary of state looks set to secure the party nomination.

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu with most areas of Chennai witnessing water logging severely disrupting train and bus services.

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Rediff.com10 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers on Sunday organised poojas in temples and took out processions praying for a favourable judgement.

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Al-Ummah wanted to eliminate BJP leaders in the south

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Al-Ummah operatives who were arrested on Saturday after a major encounter on the Andhra Pradesh border on Saturday are providing the police with a mine of information regarding their plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

BJP clinches 7-party alliance in Tamil Nadu

BJP clinches 7-party alliance in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the formation of a seven-party rainbow alliance for the April 24 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, in its first-ever such electoral venture in the state where the turf has been largely dominated by Dravida Munetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam.

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tension prevailed as the next of kin of two of the slain in Andhra Pradesh staged protests in Tiruvannamalai district

Sports Shorts: 'WADA didn't put money above clean sport on Russia'

Sports Shorts: 'WADA didn't put money above clean sport on Russia'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Tennis round-up: Sania suffers knee injury; Chung wins Next Gen Finals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Sania, the country's finest woman doubles player, who began the year with the number one ranking, closed it at number 9.

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

16-year-old Hungarian shocks Vishy Anand at Gilbraltar Chess!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand continued to struggle with his form as he lost to 16-year old International Master Benjamin Gledura of Hungary in the seventh round of the Masters section of Gibraltar International Chess festival

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The state government held talks with the protesting youth to sort out the matter.

SC refuses to allow Jallikattu, protests intensify in TN

SC refuses to allow Jallikattu, protests intensify in TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

With the Supreme Court refusing to vacate its order on lifting of a ban on the sport by the Centre.

Why analysts think it's good time to sell gold

Why analysts think it's good time to sell gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Gold is often considered a 'hedge' against an economic uncertainty.

Andhra: Terrorists who targeted Advani arrested after 11-hr operation

Andhra: Terrorists who targeted Advani arrested after 11-hr operation

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

A police constable of Tamil Nadu police was killed and a sub-inspector was seriously injured in an encounter between suspected terrorists and a police team in Puttur town, located near the Tamil Nadu border, in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The JNU Students Union is alleging that Krishnan was targeted for his association with the movement seeking justice for Rohith Vemula and depression made him take the extreme step.