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58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Mayhem and panic gripped a country music festival in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on revellers.

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Ramdev made nature-to-goodness products popular, and reaped benefits. Then he seemed to lose focus and the last thing it needs is more distraction, like the passionate founder shooting his mouth off yet again

12 bogies of Malabar Express derail, rail traffic hit in Kerala

12 bogies of Malabar Express derail, rail traffic hit in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

There was no casualty and all passengers were taken to Thrissur for their onward journey. Railway ordered a probe.

Review: Rajamma @ Yahoo is lacklustre

Review: Rajamma @ Yahoo is lacklustre

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Rajamma @ Yahoo leaves the viewer confused, writes Paresh C Palicha.

'Absolutely horrendous': Witnesses describe London attacks

'Absolutely horrendous': Witnesses describe London attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Members of the public recount the moment terror struck the heart of London, which left five people dead and at least 40 people injured.

German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

German national football team manager Joachim Low has admitted his side were 'scared' ahead of Friday night's friendly with France due to an earlier bomb threat in the capital.

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Two Manipuri women were allegedly assaulted by some men who hurled racist abuses at them in South Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area. The victims have accused the police of being reluctant to register a first information report.

Jim Rogers: Indian government doesn't understand economics

Jim Rogers: Indian government doesn't understand economics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'I am not optimistic about the global economy for the next couple of years.'

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Security forces say Naxals have amassed nearly Rs 1,500 crore through extortion, kidnapping, looting and the narcotics trade.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Sania records 25th doubles title with Miami Open win

Sania records 25th doubles title with Miami Open win

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

In individual doubles rankings, Sania is now only 145 points away from becoming World No 1.

McCullum proud of New Zealand despite losing World Cup final

McCullum proud of New Zealand despite losing World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

For New Zealand, the tournament is still a great success. They had never played in a World Cup final before, reaching the semi-finals six times but losing on each occasion, and were unbeaten going into the final.

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

'Proteas, you are nothing but winners'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand and South Africa played their hearts out in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday, but it was the Black Caps who emerged triumphant by four wickets.

Did England think tie against Iceland would be walk in the park?

Did England think tie against Iceland would be walk in the park?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The greatest achievement in Iceland's soccer history came more easily than expected as a lacklustre England failed to put the tournament debutantes under any serious pressure, their joint-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Monday.

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The International Cricket Council has backed match officials criticised by the governing body's own president over a controversial no-ball decision in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between India and Bangladesh.

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

England wrong to axe me as captain: Cook

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Alastair Cook believes England were wrong to sack him as their one-day captain.

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

James Bond would approve of the British Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

In an afternoon of heroes, Sebastian Vettel played the Bond villain at Silverstone, notes Raja Sen, who returns to Rediff.com as F1 columnist!

How Kerala contained the coronavirus threat

How Kerala contained the coronavirus threat

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''We had three positive cases, but our success was the three not going up to 30 or 100.' 'Also, all the three survived the virus,' says Kerala's Health Minister K K Shailaja.

PIX: Disgraced trio return to Australia; Lehmann resigns

PIX: Disgraced trio return to Australia; Lehmann resigns

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Australia coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he would step down after this week's Test match against South Africa, as he took ultimate responsibility for the culture of a team embroiled in a ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Review: Loham lacks lustre

Review: Loham lacks lustre

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Mohanlal's Loham is not original at all, warns Paresh C Palicha.

Smith to shoulder heavy burden in first Ashes as captain

Smith to shoulder heavy burden in first Ashes as captain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Ashes battles against England have done much to shape Steve Smith as a cricketer but his first series in charge of Australia could do plenty to define his legacy as captain.

Review: Picket 43 is worth a watch

Review: Picket 43 is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Picket 43 is the best film in Major Ravi's oeuvre and deserves to be seen despite its shortcomings.

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The PIA plane PK-661 with 48 people, including famous pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, his wife and Deputy Commissioner Chitral Osama Warraich, on board crashed on Wednesday in Saddha Batolni village near Havelian while en route to Islamabad from Chitral in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

British man's selfie with EgyptAir hijacker goes viral

British man's selfie with EgyptAir hijacker goes viral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A British man has shot to fame after clicking "the selfie of a life time" with the hijacker of the EgyptAir jet during the hostage drama in Cyprus, an act he said was aimed at staying "cheerful".

Aussies need to identify big moments in Tests: Gilchrist

Aussies need to identify big moments in Tests: Gilchrist

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

In February next year, Australia are scheduled to travel to India for a four-Test series and former captain Adam Gilchrist said going by their recent outing the Aussies need to work hard on identifying big moments where they lack consistency. The once formidable Australian team, has recently lost fourth Test on the trot after being overwhelmed by South Africa at home. And Gilchrist feels more often than not the Aussies are letting their opponents bounce back into a game.

In locked-down Munich, people 'open doors' for strangers

In locked-down Munich, people 'open doors' for strangers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

An Islamic newspaper Islamische Zeitung tweeted that mosques in the city will open overnight to provide shelter to stranded people.

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

India's stature is growing in Chinese eyes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'China's vulnerability on the global stage has given an opening to India to push for its own interests,' notes Harsh V Pant.

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'In the leadership of Ganguly and a foreign coach, a much brighter phase of Indian cricket began.' 'India played the way I had wished throughout my playing career.' 'Dhoni brought calmness into Indian cricket.' 'Under Dhoni India started winning tight games, with the captain himself leading by example.'

Inconsistent bowling and fielding proved to be Hyderabad's bane

Inconsistent bowling and fielding proved to be Hyderabad's bane

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Unfazed by their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody blamed the conditions for the 35-run defeat in their Indian Premier League cricket match in Kolkata on Monday.

Nepal quake was a nightmare, say Indian tourists

Nepal quake was a nightmare, say Indian tourists

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A 15-member group of tourists from Indore returned home safely after experiencing a "nightmare" in the quake-hit Nepal.

Review: Money Ratnam is an unpretentious entertainer

Review: Money Ratnam is an unpretentious entertainer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

What would happen if you get a bagful of money and do not see the real owner around? Go watch Fahadh Faasil's Money Ratnam to find out the answer.

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

World Cup Blogs: No helicopter ride to glory for Dhoni this time

World Cup Blogs: No helicopter ride to glory for Dhoni this time

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Cricket is like circle of life, a great leveller: Dhoni

Cricket is like circle of life, a great leveller: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

India's captain feels the roller-coaster ride he witnessed all these years makes cricket a "great leveller".

Mid-career burnout: Don't let office blues ruin your life

Mid-career burnout: Don't let office blues ruin your life

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

A common mistake people make is to believe there is nothing they can do about it

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup