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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

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.

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.

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.

Electrifying cars of the future!

Electrifying cars of the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Take a look at these dazzling cars of the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The governor also said no life has been lost in Jammu and Kashmir due to any violence in the last 10 days

Two policemen killed in J&K

Two policemen killed in J&K

Rediff.com11 May 2006

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.

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.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

There's a virtual blackout in the Valley with few workable mobile phones and internet connections and prohibitory orders in place.

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:

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.

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Insta-stylists are the new big thing.

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.

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!

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Djokovic reveals reason behind renewed success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I had to learn to be patient. I am a different player and a different person than I was three years ago. I still believe I can repeat that 2015-2016 streak when I won four slams in a row, I wouldn't be here if I didn't.'

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Curfew imposed in parts of Kashmir ahead of Friday prayers

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Normal life remained affected in Kashmir Valley for the 98th day due to the ongoing unrest.

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.

Indian-origin student killed in US shooting incident

Indian-origin student killed in US shooting incident

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Shani Patel, a junior economics major at the university, was shot and killed on Sunday at an off-campus apartment building in Newark.

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.

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The broadband services were restored on Saturday after working journalists protested against the communication 'gag'.

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.

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."

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.

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute.

US envoy to South Korea wounded in knife attack

US envoy to South Korea wounded in knife attack

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The United States ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, was wounded on Thursday.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sahara slams 'attempt' to lower price of its hotels

Sahara slams 'attempt' to lower price of its hotels

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Sahara group, whose chief Subrata Roy who was in jail for over two years in connection with a long-running dispute with markets regulator Sebi is now out on parole

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.

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Colombians bring salsa spirit to staid Saransk

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Colombian soccer supporters brought a wave of tropical exuberance to the stolid citizens of Saransk

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.