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Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The store is spread across 51,300 sq feet area at Hutatma Chowk Square.

Why The World Is Worried About India

Why The World Is Worried About India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Our demonisation and dehumanisation of minorities and especially Muslims is so complete that calls for the abduction of and sexual violence against Muslim girls are acceptable in our society today and can be made in public spaces. The damage we have done to India internally and externally will be lasting, warns Aakar Patel.

'Kashmiri Pandits were targeted just like others'

'Kashmiri Pandits were targeted just like others'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Use of the word 'genocide' for Kashmiri Pandits is absolutely wrong.'

Instead of Ladakh, MPs were discussing uniforms!

Instead of Ladakh, MPs were discussing uniforms!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Top military officers, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, had been summoned to make presentations on military uniforms.

Exodus from Kashmir continues on Sunday

Exodus from Kashmir continues on Sunday

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Following the government advisory asking Amarnath yatris, tourists and others to go home, an exodus of sorts started from the Valley on Saturday and continued on Sunday as well. Students have packed their bags, as have tourists and all are leaving the Valley at the height of the tourist season. There is chaos and confusion and amid this the Kashmiri locals are stocking up on essential commodities as they wait for what's in store for them in the future.

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

'Sometimes it feels spiritual when you sing to a live audience'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'When you sing, you have to be in the song. You have to feel it or else, don't do the song.' 'That's why I haven't delivered a bad song in my career.'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'

SEE: Sydney to Jaipur! Young kids sing Jana Gana Mana

SEE: Sydney to Jaipur! Young kids sing Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

We'd asked you, Dear Readers, to send us videos of your school-going kid singing the National Anthem.

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Afghan 'Messi boy' forced to flee home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Murtaza Ahmadi, now aged 7, grabbed world headlines two years ago when his brother made him a shirt out of a blue and white plastic bag, with Messi's name and number 10 playing number.

Mumbai fire: Builder remanded to police custody till Aug 27

Mumbai fire: Builder remanded to police custody till Aug 27

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Abdul Razak Ismail Supariwala, was arrested by the Bhoiwada police on Wednesday and booked under IPC sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others).

Uttam's Take: Has BJP forgotten 26/11?

Uttam's Take: Has BJP forgotten 26/11?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Uttam Ghosh offer his take on the Pragya Thakur controversy.

Women's World Cup: India eye first ICC title

Women's World Cup: India eye first ICC title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

India will be keen to go one step ahead and claim the title that has eluded them

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

When the Taliban ruled the country between 1996 and 2001, they banned education for females and barred women from leaving the house without a male relative.

Army deploys additional brigade along LoC to curb infiltration

Army deploys additional brigade along LoC to curb infiltration

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The additional troops deployed on the LoC have been successful in foiling almost all the major attempts of infiltration and terrorists have not been allowed to cross over, sources said.

Meet 2020's POWER COUPLES

Meet 2020's POWER COUPLES

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

When seen apart, these high-profile couples didn't amount to much. Thrown together, they hog more space on social media than Harry & Meghan.

10 best moments from India in the week gone by

10 best moments from India in the week gone by

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Catch up on everything that happened in the country, in images.

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

"Women and children are among those killed and wounded in the blast," Rahimi said.

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'The day the power shifts, they will run across to the other side.'

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

With a massive final push, which began mid-November, Syrian forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad took over the last remaining rebel strongholds in the historic city of Aleppo on the night of December 12. They only won a ruined city and ruined lives.

Suicide blast at Kabul voter registration centre kills 48

Suicide blast at Kabul voter registration centre kills 48

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The explosion happened at an ID distribution and voter registration centre about 10 am on Sunday morning in PD6.

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Taliban have the ISIS in its crosshairs. The Taliban has shown the skill to assimilate extremist elements if they are reconcilable as well as the ruthlessness to eliminate troublemakers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

The worst tragedy of the 21st century comes to an end... for now

The worst tragedy of the 21st century comes to an end... for now

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A ceasefire deal has been struck between the pro-Syrian government forces and the rebels for them and the civilians still living there to evacuate the city safely.

China, Pak agree to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan

China, Pak agree to launch 'joint actions' in Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The decision was taken during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistan counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the southwestern the Chinese city of Chengdu on Saturday.

'ISI has planned it from the start'

'ISI has planned it from the start'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'The ISI wanted to create internal disruption in the Valley by the killing of the security forces.'

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Indian athletes start training ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to live up to massive expectations in the pandemic-hit Games in Tokyo.

Chargesheet against Lashkar, 11 people in Amarnath terror attack

Chargesheet against Lashkar, 11 people in Amarnath terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The 1,600-page chargesheet was filed under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code and the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act before a sessions court in Anantnag, an official spokesperson said.

At least 5 killed as gunmen attack army post at Kabul military academy

At least 5 killed as gunmen attack army post at Kabul military academy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Five soldiers were killed and 10 wounded, officials said. Two of the attackers blew themselves up, two were killed in fighting and one was captured.

Ibrahimovic sent off for slapping opponent

Ibrahimovic sent off for slapping opponent

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic received a red card for slapping an opposing player in the head on Monday but the LA Galaxy were still able to eke out a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact without their marquee acquisition.

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force was sent on Saturday to bring back the Indian diplomats, officials and other staff members including a group of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel.

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

At least 18 people including 14 foreigners were killed in a bloody Taliban-claimed attack.

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

An eerie silence prevails with concertina wire barricades laid on deserted streets and police and armed forces personnel allowing civilians to move only after thorough checking.

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The government has also told the state governments that "special care" should be taken of Jammu and Kashmir residents and students residing in their state.

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'But an overthrow of the Afghan government would really embolden regional militant groups in a big way.' 'LeT and JeM could be emboldened, and prompted to replicate in Kashmir what the Taliban did in Afghanistan.'

'Our father saw the cricketer's spark in Siraj's eyes'

'Our father saw the cricketer's spark in Siraj's eyes'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Father always wanted Siraj to play for India and make India proud in the cricketing field, but unfortunately, he is not there to see this glorious moment in Siraj's career.'

Deepti shines with the ball as Indian eves down SA

Deepti shines with the ball as Indian eves down SA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Spinner Deepti Sharma bowled three maiden overs in her four-over quota, apart from taking three wickets, as the Indian women team edged past South Africa by 11 runs in the first T20 International.

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

This is the second time Quinton de Kock has won the Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

REWIND: India in the week gone by

REWIND: India in the week gone by

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the last week.

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Moffi penalty gives Lorient 1-0 win over Monaco.

South Africa pull off consolation win over Indian women

South Africa pull off consolation win over Indian women

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Mignon du Preez scored a valiant 90 as South Africa pulled off a consolation seven-wicket win over India to go down 1-2 in the three-match series, which was part of the ICC Women's ODI Championship.