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'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

'No One Is Evacuating Tehran'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'All the government and private offices are functioning.' 'Overall, life is continuing normally.' 'People of Iran are showing spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.'

Despite violence, devout throng to Karbala

Despite violence, devout throng to Karbala

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

First Look of Shiite Muslims praying at Karbala.

Al Qaeda and the Iranian connection

Al Qaeda and the Iranian connection

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

PHOTOS: Muslim world mourns on Muharram

PHOTOS: Muslim world mourns on Muharram

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

On Tuesday, devout Shiite Muslims commemorated the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson with mass flagellation ceremonies.

28 killed as blast hits Shia mosque in Kabul

28 killed as blast hits Shia mosque in Kabul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

It is not yet clear who was behind the blast but Afghanistan's Shia have faced a series of sectarian attacks in recent months claimed by the Islamic State Sunni Muslim militant group.

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The ground situation in Iraq is so bad that there is no scope for any non-conventional action or any kind of bravery. Patience, slow movement, and full backing to Indian negotiators would help in a big way, says Sheela Bhatt.

Muharram clashes in Jharkhand, Bihar leave 1 dead, 12 injured

Muharram clashes in Jharkhand, Bihar leave 1 dead, 12 injured

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Violence marred Muharram processions on Saturday leaving one person dead and at least 12 injured.

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

REWIND: 15 stunning moments of the week that was

REWIND: 15 stunning moments of the week that was

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Here is a recap of all the big events that shaped the world last week.