News for 'Jerusalem'

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Arab Accord -- essentially bilateral agreements with Israel -- does not mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

A flower has been named in honour the Indian prime minister.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Shoe-throwing: Israeli diplomat latest victim

Shoe-throwing: Israeli diplomat latest victim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Israeli Ambassador Benny Dagan was delivering a lecture at the University of Stockholm yesterday on the Jewish state's recent military offensive in Gaza, 'Operation Cast Lead', when a 35-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman threw a shoe and a book at him, the media in Jerusalem reported on Thursday.

'India won't allow separate Tamil state in SL'

'India won't allow separate Tamil state in SL'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

"It should be borne in mind that India will never allow a separate independent state for Tamils in Sri Lanka because such a development will have a disastrous effect in India," Wickremanayaka, who is the first Sri Lankan Prime Minister to visit Israel, told a gathering. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, who is on a four-day visit, claimed that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief V Prabhakaran wanted to create a Tamil state "by including certain parts of India as well".

Prophet of innovation

Prophet of innovation

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Well-timed global counter-cyclical measures may mitigate long depressions

Israel to launch satellite in Indian spacecraft

Israel to launch satellite in Indian spacecraft

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

Israel's defense forces will this week launch its most advanced satellite -- on the back of an Indian space mission.

Awesome photos of the month: August

Awesome photos of the month: August

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August.

Israeli hostages fell to commandos' bullets?

Israeli hostages fell to commandos' bullets?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Haim Weingarten, the head of a seven-man team of Israel Police's victim identification unit (ZAKA), which is in Mumbai, told the Jerusalem Post: 'Based on what I saw, although I cannot identify the type of bullets in the bodies of the victims, I don't think the terrorists killed all the hostages, to put it gently.'

Ramzan in photos: Millions fast and pray during the holy month

Ramzan in photos: Millions fast and pray during the holy month

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rediff.com brings you glimpses of how Muslims across the globe are observing the month of fasting and the holiest period for the Islamic faith.

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Blast outside Israeli PM's house

Blast outside Israeli PM's house

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Ariel Sharon was not at home at the time of the incident.

Come to me; take a selfie!

Come to me; take a selfie!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Welcome to the crazy, crazy world of selfie-takers!

Arafat was offered post of deputy PM by Jordan

Arafat was offered post of deputy PM by Jordan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

According to newly-released documents, Hussein was afraid of losing control of his country following the capture of the West Bank, home to thousands of Palestinian refugees, in the 1973 Yom Kippur War

37 killed as Israel bombs Gaza, Hamas fires rockets

37 killed as Israel bombs Gaza, Hamas fires rockets

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Israeli jets on Tuesday hit over 100 targets in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, killing at least 17 people, as the army mobilised 40,000 reservists to prepare for a "strong" ground offensive and warned the Palestinian group to be ready to pay a heavy price for its rocket attacks.

Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks, 17 injured

Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks, 17 injured

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Israeli jets on Tuesday pounded 50 Hamas targets on the Gaza Strip injuring at least 17 Palestinians as part of a military offensive code-named 'Protective Edge' after a barrage of rockets hit southern Israel amid escalating tensions in the region.

Strike throws life out of gear in Kashmir

Strike throws life out of gear in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

The People's Political Party also carried out a protest rally in this connection.

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

A flower called Modi, Holocaust memorial: PM takes it all in on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Here's a glimpse of Modi's first day in Israel.

Palestinians, Israelis race against time for Gaza deal

Palestinians, Israelis race against time for Gaza deal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Palestinian and Israeli negotiators in Cairo are scrambling to brokers a long-term truce in war-torn Gaza as the three-day ceasefire entered its last few hours with no breakthrough yet.

At $1.5 bn, India is Israel's largest arms buyer

At $1.5 bn, India is Israel's largest arms buyer

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Unperturbed by the US entry into the Indian market, the defence official said it would not make a dent in Israeli defence sales to New Delhi.

Orlando fails to bloom in Kingdom

Orlando fails to bloom in Kingdom

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Does winning make you dishonest?

Does winning make you dishonest?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

People who win a competition are more likely to cheat or act dishonestly in the future, say researchers.

'Israeli scientist making cancer-sniffing device'

'Israeli scientist making cancer-sniffing device'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A leading Israeli scientist at a premier research institute of the country is developing a 'cancer-sniffing' device, a media report has said.

Falafel, gelato and Turkish bread: 9 must-try street foods around the world

Falafel, gelato and Turkish bread: 9 must-try street foods around the world

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

How many of these have you tasted?

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The main Rafah border would be tentatively opened on November 25, and construction of a Gaza seaport would begin.

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore told reporters that the suspect in the accident has been identified as 19-year-old John Earnest.

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Muslims around the world are celebrating Islam's biggest holiday with prayers, gifts, traditional visits with family and friends, and feasts. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. In remembrance, Muslim faithful slaughter sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock in an act of sacrifice to show gratitude for their blessings, divide the meat into three equal portions and give some of it to the poor.

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Cash-for-vote: Case against Telangana CM transferred to CID

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Andhra Pradesh government transferred a criminal case lodged earlier against Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao by one of the accused in the cash-for-vote scam

England players record Ashes anthem

England players record Ashes anthem

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

First Look: Islamic jeans

First Look: Islamic jeans

Rediff.com19 May 2006

Al Quds Jeans have extra large pockets for glasses, trinkets and prayer beads and also feature discreet green seams at the top of the belt loops, in honour of the faith's sacred colour.

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

The inspiration behind Osama's 9/11 terror attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Osama bin Laden got inspiration for the deadly 9/11 attacks from a 1999 plane crash in which an Egyptian airline pilot deliberately downed his plane in the Atlantic Ocean, the Al Qaeda has claimed.

TCS to open branch in Israel

TCS to open branch in Israel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Indian IT major Tata Consultancy Services will open a branch in Israel within six months and has already chosen a local manager.

India: Global leader in junk mail

India: Global leader in junk mail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

India is the global leader in junk mails with a whopping 91 per cent of all its electronic mail messages constituting spam, but ranks lowest in incidence of viruses, a media report said in Jerusalem.

US challenges Israeli security fence construction

US challenges Israeli security fence construction

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

US challenges construction of security fence outside Jerusalem

Israeli detective to probe Beckham affair

Israeli detective to probe Beckham affair

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Moshe Buller has been hired by a "wealthy female relative" of Victoria Beckham to investigate the alleged Beckham-Rebecca Loos affair.

Israeli firm to build shopping malls in India

Israeli firm to build shopping malls in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

An Israeli firm, Elbit Hadmaya, is planning to invest billions of dollars in India to build shopping malls, a media report in Jerusalem said on Tuesday.