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Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday.

'Not in my name': Muslims hold peace rallies in Italy

'Not in my name': Muslims hold peace rallies in Italy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Hundreds of Muslims rallied in Rome and Milan on Saturday to show solidarity with the victims of jihadist attacks.

Champions League: No reason for Plan B, says UEFA

Champions League: No reason for Plan B, says UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'We're monitoring the situation on a daily basis and we'll adapt if we have to.'

Kalki's LOVELY Japanese holiday!

Kalki's LOVELY Japanese holiday!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Take a trip to Japan with Kalki Koechlin.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Kashmiri youth 'rescued' from IS dragnet ends in jail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Parvez, a resident of the downtown area in Khanyar, was 21 when he was rescued from Ankara, after his parents claimed he had been misguided by some people to join the terror ranks.

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle. They were joined by bipartisan congressional leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senator and JCCIC Chair Amy Klobuchar.

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pruthviraj Kandepi, who hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was killed in the shootout.

Secret Service sends more agents to Delaware anticipating Biden win

Secret Service sends more agents to Delaware anticipating Biden win

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Upon a presidential win, the USSS detail for a president-elect would get larger and mirror the size and scope of a President. Additional airspace security measures are also implemented, a source familiar with USSS protocols said.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

Covid-stricken bride gets married in quarantine

Covid-stricken bride gets married in quarantine

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Despite various obstacles along the way, nothing could stop Lauren Jimenez and Patrick Delgado from saying 'I do' -- not even COVID-19 itself.

Stonepelters kill truck driver, accused arrested: J-K police

Stonepelters kill truck driver, accused arrested: J-K police

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

A few days ago, a girl was seriously injured in a stone-pelting incident in downtown city of Srinagar.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Traffic cop among 14 hurt in grenade attack in Kashmir

Traffic cop among 14 hurt in grenade attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The terrorists hurled a grenade on a security patrol outside the heavily guarded Deputy Commissioner's office complex in Anantnag town around 11 am.

Friday prayers held at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid after 19 weeks

Friday prayers held at Kashmir's Jamia Masjid after 19 weeks

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Authorities had allowed regular prayers inside the mosque on Wednesday for the first time after it was sealed on August 5. After eruption of militancy in the valley, this was for the first time in recent memory that no congregational prayers were offered at the mosque for 19 consecutive Fridays because of curbs by authorities.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

'Washington felt like a war zone'

'Washington felt like a war zone'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'No matter which part of the world you live in, I am sure every woman must have experienced this at some point of their lives.'

Trump's new hotel hit with 'Black Lives Matter' graffiti

Trump's new hotel hit with 'Black Lives Matter' graffiti

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Donald Trump's newly opened, luxury hotel in downtown Washington, DC was defaced over the weekend, with someone spray-painting the phrase "Black Lives Matter" on the facade of the the luxury hotel.

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz put under house arrest

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz put under house arrest

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq was placed under house arrest on Wednesday, a day ahead of his proposed rally to commemorate the death anniversary of his father who was assassinated by gunmen in 1990, the conglomerate said.

Sergey Brin spotted testing new Google glasses

Sergey Brin spotted testing new Google glasses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Straphanger Noah Zerkin spotted Brin riding a downtown train on Sunday evening, holding a plastic bag and sporting a winter hat.

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The race, held annually since 1897, is the world's most prestigious marathon and generally draws over 30,000 runners from all over the world.

Hollywood A-listers fled homes after Sandy hit NYC

Hollywood A-listers fled homes after Sandy hit NYC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Here's where they checked in.

Separatist leader Geelani laid to rest in a quiet funeral

Separatist leader Geelani laid to rest in a quiet funeral

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The 91-year-old was buried at a mosque near his residence according to his wishes, his close aides said.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's whereabouts.

Popular chemist among 3 shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Popular chemist among 3 shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The 68-year-old Bindroo, who ran Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by the assailants point blank at his pharmacy, a police official said, adding he was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Ahead of inauguration, Washington DC turns into fortress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

More than 25,000 National Guards have been deployed along with thousands of local police personnel and those from other security agencies. The area in and around Capitol Hill, a large part of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House has been made out of bounds for the general public with eight-feet high iron barricades being erected.

Lashkar chief Lakhvi's 'nephew' killed in north Kashmir encounter

Lashkar chief Lakhvi's 'nephew' killed in north Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

A top Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist, believed to be nephew of the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was on Thursday gunned down by security forces in an encounter in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.

Death toll from China coronavirus surges past 2,000

Death toll from China coronavirus surges past 2,000

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The commission added that 11,977 patients remained in severe condition, and 5,248 people were suspected of being infected with the virus, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Terrorists target CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Terrorists target CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Walking along Kashmir's desolate highways

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Many Kashmiris have been left with no option but to flag down the odd private vehicle passing by in the Valley.

I regret US Open and Roland Garros failures: Djokovic

I regret US Open and Roland Garros failures: Djokovic

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Djokovic dismissed suggestions he was under intense pressure to overhaul Nadal and Federer in their three-way race to become the greatest male player of all time.

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The outbreak has resulted in Chinese cities being largely deserted, with tourist attractions shut and a few eateries requiring temperature checks and masks.

Dubai fire: Couple face heat over selfie

Dubai fire: Couple face heat over selfie

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

A grinning couple uploaded this selfie on New Year's Eve with the burning Address Downtown hotel in the backdrop.

Crowd buzz missing as players grind it out at Aus Open

Crowd buzz missing as players grind it out at Aus Open

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Play at the Australian Open continued amid the lockdown, but fans were banned through Wednesday. Thousands were forced to leave mid-matches before midnight on Friday.

Now NSA visits Anantnag; interacts with cattle traders, locals

Now NSA visits Anantnag; interacts with cattle traders, locals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

In a video circulated on social media, Doval can be heard enquiring about the price, weight and diet of the cattle -- mostly sheep on sale at the market.

Suicide bomber kills four near Russian embassy in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills four near Russian embassy in Kabul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes just two days after a second round of a four-country meeting in Kabul aimed at reviving talks with the Taliban

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

11 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection and 13 deaths were reported on the Chinese mainland on Friday, NHC said, adding all of the deaths were in the Hubei Province, the epicentre of the disease.

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Junaid Ashraf Khan 'Sehrai' whose father is chairman of the separatist conglomerate Tehrek-e-Hurriyat, was killed in the encounter.