News for 'Downtown'

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

16 people killed in bomb attack on nightclub in Egypt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Three masked men on motorcycles threw the firebombs into the club in the Agouza district early Friday morning and fled.

Curfew continues in interior areas of Srinagar

Curfew continues in interior areas of Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

There were no curbs on the movement of people anywhere else in Kashmir.

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Glimpses of Bollywood in the Big Apple

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Open space festival in New York city celebrates classical dances.

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

Wellington: The score... and more

Wellington: The score... and more

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

A statistical outlook of the Westpac stadium in Wellington, which will host the second Twenty20 international and second ODI between India and New Zealand.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It's time to tour Lebanon with Lisa Ray, who had gone on vacation with husband Jason Dehni.

J&K: Militants attack home of separatist leader

J&K: Militants attack home of separatist leader

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Unidentified persons attacked the house of a senior religious and separatist leader in Srinagar late Tuesday evening. Suspected militants tossed a powerful hand grenade at the residence of Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah, chairman of the Jamiat Ahle-hadees at Lal Bazaar in downtown Srinagar.

Suicide attack in Islamabad leaves one dead

Suicide attack in Islamabad leaves one dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

A suicide bomber tonight blew himself up at a police office in the heart of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, killing one policeman and injuring four others.

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

US court issues show-cause to Sahara in $350-mn lawsuit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A spokesperson said Sahara group is not into business with Trinity.

Of talks and trade: Modi's South Korea visit

Of talks and trade: Modi's South Korea visit

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Here are some of the best moments from PM Modi's South Korea visit

Two policemen killed in J&K

Two policemen killed in J&K

Rediff.com11 May 2006

De La Hoya announces his retirement

De La Hoya announces his retirement

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy" who has held world titles in six different weight classes, announced his retirement from the ring on Tuesday.

How to negotiate, and win!

How to negotiate, and win!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

You won't win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here's how.

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"He was one of the oldest militant and wanted for several terror-related crimes," police told PTI.

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Fire damages historic shrine in Srinagar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

As many as 22 fire tenders along with pumps were dispatched to the spot immediately to douse the flames.

Electrifying cars of the future!

Electrifying cars of the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Take a look at these dazzling cars of the future.

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A special jersey which batting great Sachin Tendulkar donned for his farewell 200th Test has fetched a whopping Rs 6 lakhs.

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin will host its Silver Jubilee Convention May 9 to May 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

7 things to do (and not do) in a downturn

7 things to do (and not do) in a downturn

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The economic slowdown in India and the recession in many parts of the world are affecting us all in many ways. Here is a list of things that we need to do and some that we should not do during the downturn:

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'She has never advocated people taking to the streets and calling for a revolution.' 'I don't know if that will change now.'

Kashmiris take to the streets to support Zakir Naik

Kashmiris take to the streets to support Zakir Naik

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Groups of youth took to the streets at Press Colony and Khanyar in support of Naik.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

3 militants killed in Kashmir

3 militants killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Security forces shot dead three militants in two separate encounters while militants made an abortive bid to attack a security picket with a grenade in the Kashmir Valley, official sources said on Wednesday. Militants hurled a grenade on a security picket at Saraf Kadal in downtown Srinagar on Monday night, the police said.

Bangladesh security forces arrest Zia

Bangladesh security forces arrest Zia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

The private BDnews24 quoted Zia as saying that she was not frightened to go to jail.

Pak terrorist trained by Lakhvi arrested in Kashmir

Pak terrorist trained by Lakhvi arrested in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Awan, a resident of Mohalla Miana in Mianwali area of Punjab in Pakistan, was indoctrinated by Lakhvi at his residence in Rawalpindi, officials said.

Karunanidhi to have extended stay in hospital due to 'decline' in his general health

Karunanidhi to have extended stay in hospital due to 'decline' in his general health

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rahul Gandhi visited ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Hurriyat leader shot dead in Srinagar

Hurriyat leader shot dead in Srinagar

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Mohammad Rafiq Shah was president of the J&K Peoples Liberation League.

Phoney marriages on the rise in Canada

Phoney marriages on the rise in Canada

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Even genuine marriages are being looked at with suspicion by the Canadian Immigration.

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

This fashion blogger in a hijab is winning the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Elegant in a hijab, this Muslim beauty blogger is winning hearts with her Instagram pics and videos.

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

George Clooney's day out with his wife!

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The researchers say that an AC not only moves heat from the inside to the outdoors but adds new heat to the environment also, as it is a machine that consumes power.

Tricolour burnt, terror groups hailed in Srinagar over beef ban

Tricolour burnt, terror groups hailed in Srinagar over beef ban

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Clashes broke out in Srinagar on Friday between police and people protesting against the Jammu and Kashmir high court order to implement 150-year-old law banning sale of beef in the state with some youth displaying Pakistani and ISIS flags.

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.

J&K: Strike over Rushdie knighthood

J&K: Strike over Rushdie knighthood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

A partial strike to protest the British knighthood to Indian born writer Salman Rushdie affected normal life in Srinagar on Friday.

J&K: 12 hurt in protests over Saddam's execution

J&K: 12 hurt in protests over Saddam's execution

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Twelve people, including two girls, were injured in running battles between protesters and police lasting several hours.

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Dining out: New York's hidden gems

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The culinary dividends of venturing south of Times Square and even to outer boroughs can be high indeed, if you know where to look.