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Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Russian envoy thanks India for 'withstanding US pressure' on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

India abstained on the procedural vote taken in the Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the tense situation on the Ukraine border.

Al Qaeda chief invokes hijab row to target India

Al Qaeda chief invokes hijab row to target India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In a 8.43-minute video clip released by the terror outfit online, and verified by the American SITE Intelligence Group, Zawahiri also showered praises on Karnataka college student Muskan Khan for confronting a group of students opposing hijab in her college in early February.

Dancers attempt to break world record

Dancers attempt to break world record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2004

Several couples are keeping the dance floor alive in an attempt to break the Guinness record of a party that lasted for 52 hours and three minutes in Cleveland, US.

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

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Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

Right time for me to manage workload: Kohli

Right time for me to manage workload: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Virat Kohli says it's the right time for him to relinquish T20 International captaincy. Now, he can manage his workload, after India failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals in a disappointing campaign.

Santosh Turumalla has a ball at the World Cup

Santosh Turumalla has a ball at the World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Reader Santosh Turumalla sent us these pictures from the World Cup in South Africa.

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

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Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Sao Paulo squeeze into world club final

Sao Paulo squeeze into world club final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Striker Amoroso scored twice as the South American champions beat Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 3-2.

Indian colts enter World Cup semis

Indian colts enter World Cup semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Zareen settles for silver at Youth World Boxing Championships

Zareen settles for silver at Youth World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Reigning junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (54kg) settled for a silver medal after her winning run was finally halted at the AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships in Albena, Bulgaria on Sunday.

She's the world's first fashion model on a wheelchair

She's the world's first fashion model on a wheelchair

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Alexandra Kutas, a Ukrainian wheelchair-bound model, strode the ramp at the India Runway Week.

'Batter' term signifies inclusivity: Anjum Chopra

'Batter' term signifies inclusivity: Anjum Chopra

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Former India cricketer Anjum Chopra has welcomed the Marylebone Cricket Club's decision to make amendments to the laws of the game and use the gender-neutral term 'batter' and 'batters' rather than 'batsman' or 'batsmen'.

A New House For Idli Amma

A New House For Idli Amma

Rediff.com16 May 2022

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Smallcap stocks slump as market seesaws in 2022

Smallcap stocks slump as market seesaws in 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Small stocks of Dalal Street grappled with turbulent times in 2022 as high volatility and higher interest rate regime sapped investors' appetite for these scrips but the horizon ahead seems less cloudy for the New Year. While the 30-share Sensex scaled multiple record peaks with bluechips glittering, small stocks underperformed and the BSE smallcap index declined more than 3 per cent this year. In comparison, the BSE Sensex climbed 2,673.61 points or 4.58 per cent till December 27.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

India is a passion with him. He is immersed in India. But he cannot help worrying about India too.

Jr Hockey WC: Sanjay 'tricks' but France stun India

Jr Hockey WC: Sanjay 'tricks' but France stun India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Vice-captain Sanjay scored a brilliant hat-trick but it was not enough as defending champions India were stunned by unfancied France in their opening Pool B match of the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

PICS: Canada stun US to win men's 4x100 relay gold

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Day 9.

The world's largest photograph is here!

The world's largest photograph is here!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Taken by an international team of photographers, this mind-boggling 365 gigapixel photo is made up of 70,000 images.

'Both winners': Reactions to ICC World Cup final

'Both winners': Reactions to ICC World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Reaction after England beat New Zealand on number of boundaries hit in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.

World's scariest yet thrilling glass bridges

World's scariest yet thrilling glass bridges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Glass bridges are conceptually scary but they are also enormous fun for those daring enough to cross them.

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has already plundered an English record 1,630 Test runs in 2021 and has two half-centuries in the Ashes series so far with 89 in Brisbane and 62 in Adelaide as his side slipped to two heavy defeats.

Mandaviya launches Kailash Kher song, film on 100-cr vax milestone

Mandaviya launches Kailash Kher song, film on 100-cr vax milestone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

As the cumulative vaccine doses administered in India surpassed the 100-crore mark, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a song and a film describing the efforts that went behind the launch of the world's largest COVID inoculation programme.

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Singh also said that Indian troops are standing firm braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend the country's territorial integrity.

Amit Shah slams Indian historians, says they gave prominence to Mughals only

Amit Shah slams Indian historians, says they gave prominence to Mughals only

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The home minister said reference books should be written on these empires and if they are written, "the history which we believe wrong will gradually fade away and truth will emerge".

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

From the debate-arousing introduction of VAR to maximum number of Penalties to the superb Ronaldo, here are the A to Z of the ongoing 2018 World Cup

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Dr Kalyani Gomathinayagam, a young Indian doctor who volunteered to spend four weeks in west Africa helping those suffering and dying of Ebola, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com why she took on an assignment many would shy away from.

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave century in first Test

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave century in first Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke completed an inspiring century after lunch on day two of the first Test against India on Wednesday, having returned to the crease following pain-killing injections on his back.

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The veteran leader was cremated at his native Bhugterian village amid "Bhim Singh amar rahe" slogans.

World Cup: Colombia fall short of 2014 heights in painful exit

World Cup: Colombia fall short of 2014 heights in painful exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Four years ago in Brazil, Colombia romped to the quarter-finals for the first time on the back of four straight wins, salsa-dancing to celebrate their dozen goals and launching midfielder James Rodriguez on the road to global stardom.

IN PHOTOS: India's stunning win over Australia in World Cup semis

IN PHOTOS: India's stunning win over Australia in World Cup semis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

India are through to take on England in the ICC Women's World Cup final after defending champions Australia fell 36 runs short of their victory target in a dramatic semi-final at Derby on Thursday.

He Gives The Blind The Gift of Sight

He Gives The Blind The Gift of Sight

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'It is so gratifying that I was able to help donate 130 eyes to those who needed them.'

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

That she is no average teenager has been established time and again. As Malala Yousafzai turns 18, she opens a school for Syrian girls in a refugee camp.

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

A party 'got fever' as 2.5 cr jabs were administered yday: Modi

A party 'got fever' as 2.5 cr jabs were administered yday: Modi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Modi said he appreciates all doctors, medical staff, and people in administration in the country for this effort.