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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.

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.

George Floyd death: Curfew imposed in NYC as protesters loot stores

George Floyd death: Curfew imposed in NYC as protesters loot stores

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

People were seen breaking into high end stores around Manhattan's Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, home to almost all luxury and high-end brands from around the world, and running way with merchandise from the shops. Groups of people also looted pharmacies, electronic stores and other businesses across the city.

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Insta-stylists are the new big thing.

Fly the good times to the US

Fly the good times to the US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

As competition hots up, airlines are doling out freebies to wean away customers.

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.

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'.

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

Dawood's shopping complex to be demolished

Dawood's shopping complex to be demolished

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The complex stands on a plot of land owned by Central Public Works Department and was illegally built in connivance with municipal officials, according to police.

J&K: CRPF jawan kills 4 colleagues

J&K: CRPF jawan kills 4 colleagues

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

India feels the heat of the dragon in Uganda

India feels the heat of the dragon in Uganda

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Indian businessmen in Uganda are waking up to a new threat: China. As the new age Great Game unfolds in natural resources-rich Africa, they have started to feel the heat of the dragon.

Srinagar: Civilian killed in IED blast

Srinagar: Civilian killed in IED blast

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Police said a pre-planted IED near a paramilitary barricade went off on Friday morning.

Canadian parliament rocked by gunshots; 2 killed

Canadian parliament rocked by gunshots; 2 killed

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Canada's Parliament came under attack on Wednesday with a barrage of gunshots fired both inside and outside the building as a soldier was killed in the assault and a man with a rifle was gunned down by security forces.

Mumbai: Security upped at WTC after threat

Mumbai: Security upped at WTC after threat

Rediff.com23 May 2007

An anonymous letter threatened to blow up the buildings on May 24.

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

'No one can deny all's not well in PDP-BJP coalition'

'No one can deny all's not well in PDP-BJP coalition'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

"There are differences in the (PDP-BJP) coalition, no body can deny that. If you need evidence, just look at chief minister's iftaar party in Delhi yesterday where no Central BJP leader was present," said Omar Abdullah

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Normal life remained paralysed for the 42nd day in the Valley which has been rocked by violence after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir, Assam

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Singh instructed officials to try their best to restore peace in the border state as early as possible.

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.'

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.

Kashmir unrest: 33rd day of curfew paralyses life in Valley

Kashmir unrest: 33rd day of curfew paralyses life in Valley

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Mamata plans big Singur solidarity rally on Wed

Mamata plans big Singur solidarity rally on Wed

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

According to insiders, police 'have left no stone unturned in dissuading Mamata from conducting the Wednesday meeting.

Guru weaves its magic in Toronto

Guru weaves its magic in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Toronto was the location of Guru's premiere; a first for Bollywood.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

J&K: Hizbul module busted

J&K: Hizbul module busted

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

This is the third module of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit to be busted by the police in the valley within a fortnight.

Kashmir: Militants kill 2 cops

Kashmir: Militants kill 2 cops

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

5-day detention for Indian despite valid visa

5-day detention for Indian despite valid visa

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Dar was sent to a detention camp where people without valid papers or visas are remanded even though he had showed his student identity card to the officials.

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

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Srinagar is under a massive security blanket for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's poll rally on Monday afternoon.

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."

J&K sex scam: Look what's burning

J&K sex scam: Look what's burning

Rediff.com5 May 2006

J&K sex scam boils over.

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

1 hurt in attack on CRPF camp

1 hurt in attack on CRPF camp

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

The attack comes only a day after three people, including two militants, died in an assault on a Border Security Force camp in Sopore, north Kashmir.\n

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The local version of soccer is dubbed 'lapotball'. 'Lapot' in Russian refers to the traditional shoes made of vine which Mordovian residents used to wear in olden days.

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Beijing's sky was gloomy and the ground largely deserted.

Bombs rock Bali, 30 dead

Bombs rock Bali, 30 dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

At least three blasts went off on Jimbaran beach, which is lined with seafood restaurants frequented by tourists, the report said.