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Over 200 injured in clashes as MPs' team visits Kashmir

Over 200 injured in clashes as MPs' team visits Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Ten incidents of stone pelting were reported from Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Awantipora and Sopore.

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Online reports said there were at least 40,000 protesters in the rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'The bloodthirsty rhetoric of chicken-hawk TV anchors are the worst contributors to Kashmiri alienation.' 'If this implacable hatred is the authentic voice of India, Kashmiris argue, who can hope for peace?' asks Mihir S Sharma.

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Violence continues to scorch south Kashmir following the killing of 'poster-boy' militant Burhan Wani with the death toll going up to 34.

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

PHOTOS: Women's World Cup will have its share of parties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The women's World Cup final between the United States and Japan on Sunday may not rival the Super Bowl, but soccer fans, wild with excitement.

Clashes break in Srinagar amid strike by separatists; 2 hurt

Clashes break in Srinagar amid strike by separatists; 2 hurt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Violent clashes broke out between a group of youths and security forces in parts of the city on Saturday, leaving a youth and a policeman injured in stone pelting as separatist groups called a strike in Srinagar condemning the police action on Jamia Masjid on Friday.

6 gunmen killed in Taliban attack on Afghan parliament

6 gunmen killed in Taliban attack on Afghan parliament

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Taliban helmed attack on the Afghan parliament on Monday, ended with all six gunmen killed, the interior ministry said.

Shooter arrested after 9 people shot dead in US church

Shooter arrested after 9 people shot dead in US church

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Charleston police identified the gunman as Dylann Roof of Lexington, South Carolina. They arrested him from neighbouring North Carolina.

Sahara saga: Mirach says 3 hotels can fetch maximum $1.67 bn

Sahara saga: Mirach says 3 hotels can fetch maximum $1.67 bn

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Sahara says it got suspicious on February 1 about the purported letter showing Mirach having blocked sufficient funds with Bank of America.

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

Subrata Roy urges SC to release him on parole to sell properties

Subrata Roy urges SC to release him on parole to sell properties

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy, who has been in jail for the last four months, on Thursday pleaded before the Supreme Court to allow him parole for at least 40 days to sell his properties to raise Rs 10,000 crore to get bail and expressed his willingness to dispose of luxury hotels in New York and London.

Multiple blasts in China's Xinjiang; 31 dead

Multiple blasts in China's Xinjiang; 31 dead

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Witnesses said two cross-country vehicles driving from north to south ploughed into people in the market at 7:50 am local time and explosives were thrown out of the cars, one of which exploded, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Aaron Schock, who resigned as US Congressman on Tuesday night following media disclosures of his loose spending habits, met Narendra Modi thrice. These encounters were not free of controversy either.

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

A year on, Kashmir flood victims still wait for relief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In September 2014, the Jammu and Kashmir region suffered disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. Nearly 300 people died in the floods and many more lost their homes and livelihood. Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com reports.

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Police confirmed the explosion, near a shrine at a major Bangkok road, was from a bomb but no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

'No scientist says apes turn into humans'

'No scientist says apes turn into humans'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'There are fossils to indicate that there has been a gradual evolution of various body parts leading to very complex organisms like vertebrates, apes and humans.'

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified armed man who stormed a downtown cafe in Sydney, the IT major said on Monday.

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A life-threatening blizzard which is expected to pound a record 30 inches of snow has hit most part of the US' east coast.

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Beckham to announce franchise decision in Miami

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England soccer captain David Beckham and Major League Soccer will announce on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a team in Miami, sources close to the negotiations said.

Why Iceland fascinates me

Why Iceland fascinates me

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

After the game, Kathy Hollins, Lloyd's future mother-in-law, said watching her son's fiancee was: "Like a high. You don't even need drugs ... She's so awesome, she just doesn't give up."

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Look who's turning to fans for dating tips!

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Look who's turning to fans for dating tips!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Countries with most millionaires: INDIA ranks 11

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth report, India has 1,800 ultra high net worth individuals -- 11th largest group globally, while the United States tops the chart with 62,800 UHNW adults (equivalent to 49 per cent of the global total).

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Concerned over the series of attacks on mobile phone towers in the valley, the Centre also issued an advisory to the state government.

Sahara enters the fray for its own Grosvenor House hotel!

Sahara enters the fray for its own Grosvenor House hotel!

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Other bidders include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

How Mugabe plunged Zimbabwe into an abyss of despair

How Mugabe plunged Zimbabwe into an abyss of despair

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

During his 37 year rule, the nation's lush fields became wastelands, disease and hunger became rampant and the economy registered a negative growth of six per cent.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

Former separatist Sajjad Lone takes oath as J&K minister

Former separatist Sajjad Lone takes oath as J&K minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sajjad is the younger son of Hurriyat leader Abdul Gani Lone who was assassinated on May 21, 2002, by militants

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

Mirach calls off Sahara loan deal, returns fees

Mirach calls off Sahara loan deal, returns fees

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Mirach said it has remitted $2.625 million to the Sebi-Sahara Fund.

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Donald Trump: A POTUS so out of his depth!

Donald Trump: A POTUS so out of his depth!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Distressing as the first month of the Trump administration -- with its missteps on matters of governance, ethics and protocol -- has been, it has been a comic opera of buffoons by comparison to the horrors that await us, fears Rahul Jacob.

A frightening contest begins each time curfew is lifted

A frightening contest begins each time curfew is lifted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

For a Valley on the boil, there is ample proof that New Delhi simply does not care.

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Beckham plans to make Miami team a global soccer franchise

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Former England football captain David Beckham announced on Wednesday that he is exercising his option to become the owner of a Major League Soccer team in Miami.

'I doubt if Sahara is serious about selling properties'

'I doubt if Sahara is serious about selling properties'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Owners of Pune-based Serum Institute of India, the Poonawalla's have thrown the hat to acquire the iconic Grosvenor Hotel in UK from Sahara Group.

Subrata Roy urges SC to show 'mercy' by granting bail

Subrata Roy urges SC to show 'mercy' by granting bail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on interim bail plea of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy who pleaded to the court to show 'raham' (mercy) and allow him to come out of jail to sell off his properties to deposit Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) with SEBI as directed to get regular bail.

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Home of the strange: The incredibly bizarre world!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

15 photographs that prove we live in an odd, odd world!