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After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Turkey's decision to convert the sixth-century Chora Museum into a mosque has drawn criticism from various quarters. IMAGE: Turkish police officers stand guard on the top of the Kariye (Chora)......

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a......

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

Unlike other SM sensations, 'Khan Sir' became a star with well-researched news-related videos, not 30-second inanities.Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tracks down the elusive coach to IAS aspirants.......

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.' IMAGE: The Jains, who currently live in a rented house in Istanbul, are deeply worried about elderly parents.......

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

A German national who was stranded at the transit area of Delhi airport for the last 55 days due to the lockdown, left for Amsterdam on Tuesday. According to sources, Edgard Ziebat left on an......

I just called to say I love you

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine? asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Vodafone's Valentine's Day ad. Photograph:......

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

The government has issued an advisory to Indian citizens to exercise utmost caution while visiting Turkey. IMAGE: The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is a popular tourist attraction. Photograph:......

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

Because of strong headwinds on Delhi-Istanbul route for the last two days, the low-cost carrier has been unable to take most of the check-in luggage in the same aircraft along with passengers, said......

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out......

With more seats, IndiGo pips Air India on international routes

While IndiGo had 11.8 per cent of all the international seats to and fro India in the last week of August, Air India's seat share was 11.4 per cent. Emirates came third with 8.1 per cent, and rest......

#ThrowbackThursday: Can you identify this film?

It's #ThrowbackThursday and the perfect time to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram Karisma Kapoor looks back with......

Aamir meet Turkish First Lady, gets trolled

Aamir Khan, who is shooting for Laal Singh Chaddha in Turkey, met Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan at the Huber Mansion, Istanbul, on August 15. Aamir looks suave in his salt and pepper look,......

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 10 Years on, 8 FACTS

Ekta Kapoor's gangster drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai completes 10 years on July 30. The film was a hit on its release and set the path for its sequel, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara.......

When Bollywood stars could travel

Bollywood stars, clearly missing their summer holidays, have been posting throwback pix from vacations past. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shama Sikander/Instagram Shama Sikander posts a pic from a......

'I am very comfortable with sexual themes'

'It was liberating.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kirti Kulhari/Instagram Four More Shots Please Season 2 is breaking the Internet, and that's keeping one of its actors Kirti Kulhari busy during the......

PIX: Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night. Sweet 16 for Messi as Barcelona cruise to victory IMAGE: Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the......

PIX: Manchester United enter Europa League last eight

IMAGE: Manchester United's Anthony Martial, left, celebrates with teammate Paul Pogba after scoring his team's second goal against LASK Linz, in Manchester, on Wednesday. Photograph: Michael......

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

IMAGE: UEFA Champions League Trophy. Photograph: Nicolas Axelrod/Getty Images This season's Champions League, suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be completed with an......

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

IMAGE: No official announcement has been made about whether the re-arranged final will take place in the original venue, Istanbul's Ataturk Stadium. Photograph: Reuters Madrid's mayor has said......

Turkey cancels basketball, volleyball seasons due to coronavirus

IMAGE: Players warm up in front of empty grandstands before the Kasimpasa vs Goztepe football match in Istanbul, on March 13, 2020. Photograph: Chris McGrath/Getty Images Turkey cancelled its......

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US embassy in Turkey issues alert on potential attacks

“The US Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against US citizens and foreign nationals... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/us-embassy-in-turkey-issues-alert-on-potential-attacks/articleshow/78830518.cms

G20 women's forum urged to press hosts Saudi on rights

As current chair of the Group of 20 major economies, Riyadh has tried to improve its image after global outrage at the 2018 murder of journalist... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/saudi-arabia/g20-womens-forum-urged-to-press-hosts-saudi-on-rights/articleshow/78789559.cms

Barcelona, United, Juve win; Chelsea held

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night. Sweet 16 for Messi as Barcelona cruise to victory IMAGE: Lionel Messi,... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/pix-barcelona-manchester-united-juventus-win-chelsea-held/20201021.htm

Jamal Khashoggi Fiancee Sues Saudi Prince In US Over Murder

The fiancee of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sued Saudi Arabia's crown prince and other officials Tuesday in a US court, seeking damages for his... ...

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/jamal-khashoggi-fiancee-sues-saudi-prince-in-us-over-murder-2313235

Saudi retail chains join growing informal boycott of Turkish products

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have been at loggerheads since the 2011 "Arab Spring" over Ankara's support for Islamist political groups. The 2018 murder... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/saudi-arabia/saudi-retail-chains-join-growing-informal-boycott-of-turkish-products/articleshow/78752426.cms