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Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

51 Test Centuries Meets 800 Test Wickets

51 Test Centuries Meets 800 Test Wickets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

When greats Sachin Tendulkar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya came together!

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

Priyanka-Nick's Lovey-Dovey Beach Break

Priyanka-Nick's Lovey-Dovey Beach Break

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Priyanka Chopra took a quick weekend break with husband Nick Jonas at the Turks and Caicos Islands.

PHOTOS: EYE-POPPING views of earth from space

PHOTOS: EYE-POPPING views of earth from space

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Here's a collection of some photographs released by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency of cities and continents taken from the International Space Station in recent times.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

In Colombo Jaishankar stresses on devolution of power to Tamils under 13A

In Colombo Jaishankar stresses on devolution of power to Tamils under 13A

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India considers the full implementation of the 13th Amendment in Sri Lanka "critical" for achieving reconciliation with the minority Tamil community, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, underlining that New Delhi has always supported both the political and economic stability in the island nation.

India's tour to West Indies: Check out the schedule

India's tour to West Indies: Check out the schedule

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India could use the ODI series on the tour, to test out players ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup starting in October, later this year.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Oregano may fight prostate cancer: Study

Oregano may fight prostate cancer: Study

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Oregano, the common seasoning herb, could possess properties to combat prostate cancer, says Dr Supriya Bavadekar, assistant professor, pharmacology, Long Island University, New York.

India seek to break long-standing jinx in Sri Lanka

India seek to break long-standing jinx in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

India will seek to end a 17-year-long series drought in Sri Lanka when they go into the three-match Test series against the island nation in Galle on Sunday with a depleted bowling attack and dodgy form of some of their famed batsmen.

VIDEO: Agni-IV, India's new long-range missile

VIDEO: Agni-IV, India's new long-range missile

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Making a quantum jump in its missile programme, India on Tuesday successfully test-fired a highly advanced nuclear capable Agni-4 long range ballistic missile with a strike range of 3,000 km from an island off Odisha coast.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

How Indians Will Date in 2024

How Indians Will Date in 2024

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, explains how casual dating will pave the way for manifest dating and more serious relationships in 2024.

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Watching Rahat Fateh Ali Khan perform in concert

Watching Rahat Fateh Ali Khan perform in concert

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's concert -- held over the weekend in New York -- was quite disappointing.

De-escalation in Ladakh still a long way to go: Army chief

De-escalation in Ladakh still a long way to go: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

He said there were no signs of an "overt collusion" between China and Pakistan during the Ladakh standoff but India also caters to a long term strategy for not a two, but a two-and-half front war. With the half front, he was referring to the internal security.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Say Hello To Katrina Kaif's Sister Isabelle

Say Hello To Katrina Kaif's Sister Isabelle

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The foxy lady has a wardrobe of sexy frocks.

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi and Albanese also reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Indians recall terror on flight to Detroit

Indians recall terror on flight to Detroit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

"About 30 minutes before landing, we were asked to fasten our seat belts after we heard a sudden bang, resembling a Diwali bomb kind of sound, but not a pataka (fire-cracker)," Shelly Kakar who along with her husband, was seated four rows ahead of the alleged terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, said.

Indian support was crucial during our crisis, says Sri Lankan minister

Indian support was crucial during our crisis, says Sri Lankan minister

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The minister further said the Sri Lankan government is holding continuous interactions with the Tamil diaspora and people and leaders living in different parts of the world.

'Indian cricket has a problem of plenty'

'Indian cricket has a problem of plenty'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

A new-look side under Hardik Pandya is auditioning with the next T20 World Cup less than a year away.

Pak man pleads guilty for operating hawala racket

Pak man pleads guilty for operating hawala racket

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

A New York man has pleaded guilty for operating a 'hawala' racket between United States and Pakistan, transferring funds to fellow Pakistani Faisal Shahzad, who used it for his botched car bombing plot at Times Square last year.

US court disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 US presidency

US court disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 US presidency

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Colorado election officials have said the matter needs to be settled by January 5, which is the statutory deadline to set the list of candidates for the GOP primary scheduled for March 5.

CBI begins probe into graft complaints against Red Cross's 5 branches

CBI begins probe into graft complaints against Red Cross's 5 branches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

According to officials, the Union health ministry had received complaints about alleged corruption at the regional branches of the Red Cross Society in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Karnataka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Maya, 9, Goes To The Isle of Wight

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

I was fascinated to see a room that was decorated like an Indian palace at Osbourne House, which was Queen Victoria's home when she visited the Isle of Wight.

Russell Crowe rescued by coast guard

Russell Crowe rescued by coast guard

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The actor got lost during a kayak trip over the weekend.

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, who met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, raised concerns about the upcoming visit of the Chinese research vessel 'SHI YAN 6'

Three Pakistanis arrested in NY bomb related raids

Three Pakistanis arrested in NY bomb related raids

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Three Pakistanis were arrested on Thursday in the US after authorities conducted raids on new locations in the Northeast in connection with the failed Times Square car bombing, federal investigators have said. The searches were carried out in Long Island, the Boston suburbs and New Jersey.

UN report on Benazir a bunch of lies: Musharraf

UN report on Benazir a bunch of lies: Musharraf

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who was seen shaking a leg at a New York restaurant, has reportedly described a UN panel's findings holding him responsible for former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination as a "bunch of lies".

US Congress honours music legend Balamuralikrishna

US Congress honours music legend Balamuralikrishna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The proclamation by Congressman Nick Lampson from Texas praised the musical genius of Dr Balamuralikrishna and his multi-faceted contribution to Indian classical music, describing him as a 'legend.'

Pak man charged with funding Times Square bomber

Pak man charged with funding Times Square bomber

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Mohammad Younis, an immigrant from Pakistan living in the United States, has been charged for providing money to Faisal Shahzad, who has pleaded guilty for trying to blow up part of Times Square in May this year. Younis, who lives in Long Island, allegedly gave thousands of dollars to Shahzad as part of a 'hawala' money transfer from Pakistan. However, Younis, 44, was unaware that money would be used in a terror plot.

Christmas Recipe: Audrey Crasto's Guava Cheese, Rose Cookies

Christmas Recipe: Audrey Crasto's Guava Cheese, Rose Cookies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Audrey Crasto's Guava Cheese and Rose Cookies make Christmas a treat!

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'We need to look after each other during these difficult times.'

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Both Dravid, now the team's head coach, and senior batter Kohli reminisced about the game that took place more than two decades ago.

Meet Sanjay Dutt's daughter

Meet Sanjay Dutt's daughter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

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