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Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

As the game wound on, Morocco fans screamed "Ole, ole, ole!" in unison, drowning out the handful of Portuguese fans and whistling whenever Portugal took possession of the ball.

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The official said digital devices seized from the house during the search are being examined and further investigations are in progress.

NCERT drops Darwin from class 10 textbook, 1800 scientists protest move

NCERT drops Darwin from class 10 textbook, 1800 scientists protest move

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 1,800 scientists, science teachers and educators have written an open letter raising concerns about the chapter on 'Theory of Biological Evolution' being dropped from the NCERT textbook for Class 10.

Neha Makes Memories In The Maldives

Neha Makes Memories In The Maldives

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Huma does good in LA... Walusha meets her sis in Amsterdam... Amyra likes it in Phuket...

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

The Museum of the Future

The Museum of the Future

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Dubai unveils the Museum of the Future.

China's daily Covid cases hit record high at 32,695

China's daily Covid cases hit record high at 32,695

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The latest number broke the previous record set on April 13, when the cases hit 29, 317.

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Rediff.com12 May 2023

From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Bikini Days Are Coming!

Bikini Days Are Coming!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Consult Ananya for beach couture.

Portuguese fans sink into deep gloom from team's exit

Portuguese fans sink into deep gloom from team's exit

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Asked if the result could have been different if Ronaldo had played from the beginning of the game, Portuguese fan Filipa Ramires said "it wouldn't have mattered".

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

'I don't act under pressure'

'I don't act under pressure'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Whatever duties I have to dispense off as a Speaker I will do the needful in accordance with the provisions of the law.'

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram found dead with head injury

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram found dead with head injury

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Vani Jayaram's husband predeceased her and she had no children, the singer's domestic help said.

Like Adah's quirky style?

Like Adah's quirky style?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The actor poses on the cover of Downtown Mirror in a black tee and hot pants.

How Sayani recycled her bold black dress

How Sayani recycled her bold black dress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The actor repeated an outfit she wore at the GQ Best Dressed event in 2019.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

'Your order was unconstitutional': Stalin's scathing letter to Guv

'Your order was unconstitutional': Stalin's scathing letter to Guv

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

While the Raj Bhavan had on Thursday night said it placed the unprecedented 'dismissal' order on hold, the DMK regime asserted it would pick an appropriate action plan to counter and fight the move against the minister by Ravi, even though he backtracked from it.

It's 6 Months Of Putin's War

It's 6 Months Of Putin's War

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Ukraine celebrates its 1991 declaration of independence from the then USSR on the same day.

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Shabana Azmi -- who turns 72 on Sunday, September 18 -- made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film What's Love Got To Do With It.

The Wages Of Putin's War

The Wages Of Putin's War

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

How Ukrainians are coping with the ruthless daily Russian bombing and shelling.

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We know these are mind games Ajit dada is playing, but he (Sharad Pawar) doesn't get swayed by such gestures.'

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai was sealed by authorities on Monday following violence and vandalism between supporters of rival leaders Edappady K Palaniswami (EPS) and O Panneerselvam (OPS) in and around the party office.

Putin Toilet Paper Is Popular in Ukraine

Putin Toilet Paper Is Popular in Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Kremlin's Tyrant finds himself in unfamiliar territory.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

IPL: Delhi Capitals coach Ponting checks in

IPL: Delhi Capitals coach Ponting checks in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Delhi Capitals welcomed their head coach Ricky Ponting, who arrived in Dubai on Thursday, to take charge of the team for the IPL starting next month.

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Karachi Police confirmed in a statement that the Karachi police chief's head office had come under attack.

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

US court approves extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

Rediff.com18 May 2023

India's National Investigation Agency is probing into his role in the 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in 2008.

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

US cops foil Khalistan supporters' attempt to attack Indian mission

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

A group of Khalistan supporters gathered in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC and many of their speakers tried to incite violence, but timely intervention by an alert United States Secret Service and local police prevented a repeat of London and San Francisco incidents of vandalism at the mission.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

All aboard the Federer Express!

All aboard the Federer Express!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The interiors of the tram show pictures of Roger Federer's Grand Slam victories and his last victory at the Swiss Indoors Basel. Also exciting facts about Federer are detailed on the inside of the tram.

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

PIX: Djokovic fans cause more chaos in Melbourne

PIX: Djokovic fans cause more chaos in Melbourne

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

At one stage, police deployed pepper spray.

Can the Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!

Can the Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The safest car in its segment is now available in a 7-speed automatic transmission avatar, named as the Altroz DCA (Dual Clutch Automatic), says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Tonight's news is also proof that it's possible to root out terrorism without being at war in Afghanistan'

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The Banking Accidents Have Started

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra.

Restriction on people's movements continue; mobile internet snapped again in Kashmir

Restriction on people's movements continue; mobile internet snapped again in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Restrictions on assembly of people remained in force in most parts of Kashmir Valley after the death of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani while mobile Internet services were suspended on Saturday morning after being restored the previous night, officials said.