News for '-samba'

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Notting Hill Carnival is under way in London -- and the photographs show just how colourful this event is.

Pak continues to shell areas along LoC, IB in Jammu

Pak continues to shell areas along LoC, IB in Jammu

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

On Sunday, a civilian was killed and two persons were injured in the Pakistani shelling along the IB in Kanachak belt of Jammu district, raising the death toll in the ceasefire violations since Thursday last to 12 and injuries to over 60.

Cross-border firing: Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner

Cross-border firing: Pak summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over the ceasefire violations allegedly by India in which some Pakistan Rangers were killed.

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'The Cauvery is not dependable as Karnataka will never consider our needs.'

Ronanldinho promises success as Flamengo celebrates

Ronanldinho promises success as Flamengo celebrates

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Ronaldinho was given a welcome even bigger than Brazil great Zico when he was officially unveiled as Flamengo's new signing to a samba beat on Wednesday. More than 20,000 fans, entertained by singers and dancers while they waited, swarmed the Flamengo headquarters to greet the gifted, party-loving forward with the toothy grin who was transferred from AC Milan this week.

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Singh paid tributes to soldiers killed in the Kargil War at a memorial in Dras sector.

Onion ban lifted

Onion ban lifted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Centre has lifted the ban on exports of a certain variety grown in Karnataka.

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will launch special trains for defence personnel, women and common people.

J&K: Despite boycott calls, panchayat polls begin

J&K: Despite boycott calls, panchayat polls begin

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Ignoring the separatists' call for boycott, residents of Qoimoh block in south Kashmir on Wednesday turned out in numbers to cast votes in the first phase of panchayat elections, which are being held in Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of 10 years.

J&K cops identify 21 infiltration routes

J&K cops identify 21 infiltration routes

Rediff.com4 May 2010

With infiltration showing upward curve, the Jammu and Kashmir police has identified 21 major infiltration routes of militants along Indo-Pak border in the state. "We have surveyed and identified 21 major infiltration routes along Indo-Pak border...This will help security agencies to pin down infiltrating militants...," a senior police officer told PTI.

Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC

Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

In a historic first for Indian football, Pune FC will host English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers in an exhibition match on July 22.

FIFA gets first female secretary general

FIFA gets first female secretary general

Rediff.com14 May 2016

FIFA named an African woman with no experience in football administration as its second most powerful official on Friday, part of changes made by the sport's ruling body to move on from a major corruption scandal.

Pak forces fire at Indian posts in Jammu

Pak forces fire at Indian posts in Jammu

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by resorting to firing by small arms on Indian posts along the international border in Jammu district, prompting the Border Security Force to retaliate.

BSF notices suspicious movement, opens fire at LOC

BSF notices suspicious movement, opens fire at LOC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The Border Security Force troops opened fire when they noticed some persons moving suspiciously along the Indo-Pak border in Ramgarh of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday graced Indian football's historic moment when he greeted players of both the teams ahead of India's opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against USA, in New Delhi.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil

Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The impressive Dutch march through the World Cup finals might hit a brick wall on Friday when they meet a Brazil side in startling form and looking everything like becoming champions for a sixth time. Netherlands have their sights set on lifting the trophy themselves but coach Bert van Marwijk faces a tactical dilemma for a quarter-final in Port Elizabeth against a team that has mercilessly punished their opponents, whatever their approach.

Why Brazil tops the modelling world

Why Brazil tops the modelling world

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

'Tall frames, blond hair, blue eyes, high cheek bones -- some of them inherit an explosive mix of attractive features. They may come from modest backgrounds and farming families, but spotted early they can be trained and transformed into super models.'

Pak shells 17 Indian posts, border hamlets in Jammu; 3 injured

Pak shells 17 Indian posts, border hamlets in Jammu; 3 injured

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Three civilians were injured as Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled 17 border out posts and hamlets along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts overnight, resulting in heavy exchanges till the wee hours on Friday.

Balloons, pigeon part of Pak armoury in psy-war against India

Balloons, pigeon part of Pak armoury in psy-war against India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pakistan wants to unsettle those living in hamlets along the International Border in Jammu and Punjab, say security personnel.

BSF warns Pak Rangers of 'counter action'

BSF warns Pak Rangers of 'counter action'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Taking a tough stance over continued firing, ceasefire violations and infiltration bids from across the International Border, Border Security Force on Wednesday warned Pakistan Rangers of 'counter-action.'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

'COVID-19 is deadly in 0.1 per cent people'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Some of the longer-term implications of COVID-19 are not related to the virus itself.' 'They are actually related to immune responses from the virus.'

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

Guns fall silent along IB in Jammu after 15-day-long firing

Guns fall silent along IB in Jammu after 15-day-long firing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Guns fell silent along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu after a fortnight of continuous firing by Pakistani troops and shelling exchanges in which two civilians were killed and 17 others injured in 22 ceasefire violations.

Pakistan dares India again; 35 BSF posts attacked, 2 civilians injured

Pakistan dares India again; 35 BSF posts attacked, 2 civilians injured

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

In the continued escalation at the international border, Pakistan yet again violated the ceasefire targeting as many as 35 Border Security Force posts in Jammu.

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

After nine days of heavy firing and mortar shelling from across the border, firing de-escalated along the 192-km long border in Jammu frontier overnight with Pakistan opening fire on four border out posts in Kathua district.

Kishtwar tense, under curfew after communal clashes

Kishtwar tense, under curfew after communal clashes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Curfew remained in force on Saturday in violence-hit Kishtwar district, even as protests against Friday's communal clashes there rocked Jammu and adjoining districts, where normal life was disrupted due to a bandh.

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Pakistan provokes again, 1 civilian injured in firing in Jammu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Pakistan indulged in heavy firing and mortar shelling on eight border outposts in Jammu district.

PIX: Party time in Rio after rollercoaster run-up to the Games

PIX: Party time in Rio after rollercoaster run-up to the Games

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

With a little bit of chaos and a last-minute sprint on preparations, Rio de Janeiro was ready on Friday to revel in a moment seven years in the making: the opening of the Olympic Games.

Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup

Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The final was a festival of yellow cards and it would have been worse for the Oranje players if the British referee had not been so kind.

Pak Rangers not accepting protest notes over ceasefire: BSF

Pak Rangers not accepting protest notes over ceasefire: BSF

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The Border Security Force on Tuesday said Pakistani troops were not accepting protest notes from India over ceasefire violations and that there was "no communication" between the two sides.

Sangakkara to make debut as commentator

Sangakkara to make debut as commentator

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara will make his debut as a television commentator during the inaugural Champions League, commencing in India from October 8.

Heavy security put in place ahead of Modi's rallies in J-K

Heavy security put in place ahead of Modi's rallies in J-K

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place, ahead of the twin public rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be held on Saturday in Kathua and Rajouri districts.

4 BSF troopers injured in Jammu blast

4 BSF troopers injured in Jammu blast

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Four troopers of the Border Security Force were injured on Saturday morning in a powerful blast near the international border in Samba sector of Jammu region.Police sources said the pre-planted explosive device went off while a party of the BSF was busy patrolling the Manguchak area near the international border today morning."Four BSF troopers were wounded in the explosion and they were taken to the hospital for treatment," a police officer said.

India will take seriously Pak's call for peace: Sitharaman

India will take seriously Pak's call for peace: Sitharaman

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Pakistan army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa had said last month that a peaceful resolution of disputes, including Kashmir, would be possible through talks between the two countries.

Dancing alone at the Carnival

Dancing alone at the Carnival

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

'Where does the energy and the compulsive gaiety come from, I begin to wonder despite the mind numbing sounds.'

JK: Pak intruder killed on border

JK: Pak intruder killed on border

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

BSF personnel on Sunday shot dead a Pakistani intruder near the Indo-Pak border in Samba district.

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

League Cup: Villa see off Blackburn to enter final

League Cup: Villa see off Blackburn to enter final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Aston Villa reached the League Cup final after coming from 2-0 down to beat Blackburn Rovers 6-4 in a thrilling semi-final second leg on Wednesday.