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Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

This year is expected to be an extremely low-key Ramzan with social-distancing imposed across the world, including Saudi Arabia which is home to Islam's holiest shrines.

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Khan, 67, agreed for the test after Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, who met him last week tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The New Zealand government on Wednesday said that another member of the visiting Pakistan cricket team has tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of confirmed cases to eight.

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Indian Olympic officials are reportedly seeking legal advice on whether the name represents a political statement.

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

It also said that one India soldier 'inadvertently' crossed the LoC with his weapon.

No intel failure, over 25-30 Naxals killed: CRPF chief

No intel failure, over 25-30 Naxals killed: CRPF chief

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

A contingent of 1,500 personnel drawn from six security camps launched the cordon and search operation against Naxals along Bijapur-Sukma border around the crack of dawn on Saturday.

Advice to self: 'Always count your blessings'

Advice to self: 'Always count your blessings'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Balwant S Chandel from Haryana writes a letter to his 15-year-old self.

After IAF strike, Pak drone shot down near border in Gujarat

After IAF strike, Pak drone shot down near border in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch.

Pakistan to resume import of sugar, cotton from India

Pakistan to resume import of sugar, cotton from India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Pakistan will buy sugar and cotton from India, newly appointed Finance Minister Hammad Azhar announced on Wednesday, lifting a ban on their import from the neighbouring country imposed in the wake of heightened tension over Kashmir in 2019. The decision was taken at the meeting of the economic coordination committee (ECC), which was chaired by Finance Minister Azhar.

PIX: Ranveer, Arjun, Malaika at Christmas party

PIX: Ranveer, Arjun, Malaika at Christmas party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

The Yuletide season dawns in Bollywood!

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan steps aside as CPI-M secy days after son's arrest

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan steps aside as CPI-M secy days after son's arrest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

While the CPI-M in a statement after the secretariat on Friday maintained that Balakrishnan, who is also a Polit Bureau member, had sought leave for further treatment which had been accepted, the leader of opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala dubbed the move as a delayed dawning of wisdom.

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Having created a buzz with their 1.5 kilometre long floor art during Durga Puja, the fine arts students of West Bengal are all set to create a gorgeous 'Rangoli' keeping Under-17 World Cup theme in mind, during the final, in Kolkata, on October 28.

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The report said that collaborative efforts should be taken to renovate Terri Mandir (Karak), Katas Raj Temples (Chakwal), Prahlad Mandir (Multan) and Hinglaj Mandir (Lasbela).

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Will Smith watches Bright with Sarah Jane Dias, Rakul Preet

Will Smith watches Bright with Sarah Jane Dias, Rakul Preet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Welcome to India, Will!

Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Euro 2020: England-Germany history will count for little

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

England have lost to Germany in their last three knockout meetings at major tournaments

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