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'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'I had lied to Yashji about my age. I was only 13-and-a-half, but I told him I was 18.' 'When the time came to travel to Yashji's famous Swiss shoots, I had to get a school leaving certificate.' 'When I gave Yashji the certificate, he almost fell off the chair.'

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Both Khan and Kidwai were in Kenya to join President William Ruto's election campaign information and communications technology team.

Will India play an all-rounder for extra batter at Centurion?

Will India play an all-rounder for extra batter at Centurion?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Centurion is situated 1300 metres above sea level, which means a higher altitude where bowlers can get tired quickly and in case of four bowlers, there remains a possibility of them getting tired.

Working on return of 33 Indians stuck in Somalia: Jaishankar

Working on return of 33 Indians stuck in Somalia: Jaishankar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

33 Indian labourers, including 25 workers from Uttar Pradesh, have been allegedly held hostage by a company in Somalia for the last eight months. They had joined the company 10 months ago.

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Shastri: 'Well played, New Zealand. Respect'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners...'

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'You broke the boundary of what it meant to be an Indian woman and the wife of a diplomat. 'You did not serve tea or sit idly by as men spoke about business matters -- a trope I have seen much too often in Indian and Indian-American households. 'You followed your dreams.'

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province.

Obama's 'lost' brother tracked down in Nairobi

Obama's 'lost' brother tracked down in Nairobi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Twenty-six year-old George Hussein Onyango Obama, the youngest of the presidential candidate's half-brothers, spoke for the first time about his life, which could not be more different than that of the Democratic contender for the most powerful post in the world.

World Race Walking C'ships: Indian women script history; heartbreak for Khatri

World Race Walking C'ships: Indian women script history; heartbreak for Khatri

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Khatri was pulled in to the penalty zone by the referee as the Indian threw up his hands on his head in disappointment.

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Shaili will break my record within three years: Anju Bobby George

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh announced her arrival on the big stage by winning a silver in the Under-20 World Athletics Championships, missing out on a historic gold by a mere 1 cm with a 6.59m effort, in the long jump final in Nairobi on Sunday.

World Jr Athletics: Anju's protege Shaili storms into long jump final

World Jr Athletics: Anju's protege Shaili storms into long jump final

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Long jumper Shaili Singh lived up to the expectations as she made it to the finals after topping the qualification round with an effort of 6.40m in the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Friday.

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Besides lining up Bali, Nairobi and Toronto flights, the airline is also planning flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong. The network expansion will help the national carrier grow its market share and capitalise on the capacity vaccum created by the collapse of Jet Airways.

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Zawahiri served three years as a surgeon in the Egyptian Army, but his journey from an eye surgeon to becoming a most wanted global terrorist started after he met Laden in 1986, and joined Laden as his personal advisor and physician.

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Domestic will remain very much the core of what IndiGo is.' 'But the emphasis in our next growth phase is going to be on the international side.'

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

U-20 World Athletics: Priya finishes 4th in women's 400m

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

India's Priya Mohan narrowly missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the women's 400m final at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Saturday.

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

The Doctor Who Became A Terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Death came calling for the 71- year-old terrorist from the sky on Sunday morning in Kabul.

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Shaili Singh credits her success to her mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Shaili Singh's progress as an athlete has a lot to do with her coach Robert Bobby George but it was her "strong and determined" mother, who helped her daughter take first big leap when she sent her to Bengaluru for training, much against the 'advice' of well-wishers.

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

India's long jumper Shaili leaps to silver at World U-20 C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The Jhansi-born athlete, who was raised by a single mother -- a tailor by profession -- currently trains at the academy of Anju Bobby George in Bengaluru. She is coached by Anju's husband Bobby George.

Three-and-a-half year-old among 7 new Omicron cases in Maharashtra

Three-and-a-half year-old among 7 new Omicron cases in Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Maharashtra reported seven new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on Friday including a three-and-half-year-old girl which took the tally of such infections to 17, the state health department said.

4 Indians among 157 killed in Ethiopian Airlines flight crash

4 Indians among 157 killed in Ethiopian Airlines flight crash

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The Boeing 737 took off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa at 8.38 am.

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country's fifth medal in the history of Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

These images of Kenyans mourning college attack will leave you shaken

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has helped in removing a 'huge mental block' from the country's track and field athletes.

Umpire Erasmus to stand in 100th ODI in Paarl

Umpire Erasmus to stand in 100th ODI in Paarl

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'We are all servants of the game, but sometimes when milestone are reached, we are recognised, which is really nice.'

World's last male northern white rhino dies

World's last male northern white rhino dies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The 45-year-old rhino named Sudan had been in poor health in recent days and was being treated for age-related issues and multiple infections.

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?'

Rwanda's 1st coronavirus patient is Indian from Mumbai

Rwanda's 1st coronavirus patient is Indian from Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

He is currently under treatment in stable condition, isolated from other patients, the statement said, adding that the tracing of all contacts has been conducted for further management. This is the second case in east Africa, after Kenya recorded the first case of COVID-19 on Friday.

PIX: Walking, around the world

PIX: Walking, around the world

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Have you walked the extra mile?

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

Rediff.com5 May 2007

India said it is in touch with its High Commission in Nairobi following the crash.

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat

Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Catch the action in the Tamil film industry right here!

Photos! The baby rhino named after Dia Mirza

Photos! The baby rhino named after Dia Mirza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

It looks as adorable as the actress!

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Mithali is currently the highest run-getter in ODIs. She also led the team to the ICC Women's World Cup final in England, where they lost to host England.

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Somali pirates released seven Indian sailors on Friday by after remaining in captivity for about four years. The sailor will be back in India over the weekend.