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Woman gang raped, thrown out of moving car in Kolkata

Woman gang raped, thrown out of moving car in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Residents of Kolkata are fuming over the recent gang rape of a 27-year-old mother of two at Maheshtala in the southern fringe of the city. After the incident, the victim, almost unconscious, was thrown off a moving car.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Ahmedabad Submerged

Ahmedabad Submerged

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Scenes from Ahmedabad following heavy rain.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pinal Patel and his family arrived home from work when they were confronted by three masked individuals with guns, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Monday.

Lata Mangeshkar's Final Journey

Lata Mangeshkar's Final Journey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar's amazing and glorious life paused at 8.12 am on February 6.

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Noushad did not think twice while opening the sealed bundles of new clothes, kept in his godown for Eid, and donate it to the distressed people, who are living in relief camps after losing everything in the floods and massive landslides in north Kerala.

Tight security in Mumbai as Uddhav, Shinde brace for Dussehra show of strength

Tight security in Mumbai as Uddhav, Shinde brace for Dussehra show of strength

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Mumbai Joint Commissioner of Police Vishwas Nangre Patil said his team visited Shivaji Park and BKC to take stock of security arrangements at the venues.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

How Akshay Celebrated Twinkle's Birthday!

How Akshay Celebrated Twinkle's Birthday!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it.

May the force be with you, says Modi@ New York's Central Park

May the force be with you, says Modi@ New York's Central Park

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Receiving a rock star welcome and hobnobbing with Hollywood celebrities like Hugh Jackman and rapper Jay-Z, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his fans at the 'Global Citizen Festival' at Central Park in New York.

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The latest blast occurred on Wednesday midnight behind the Guru Ramdas Niwas building, police said.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

What's Keeping Urvashi Alive

What's Keeping Urvashi Alive

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Stars love travelling, and the New Year sees them make beautiful pictures around the globe.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, erupted in panic when shots were fired about 10 minutes after the parade kicked off, according to media reports. As per US media, an active shooter has been spotted in Highland Park.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Review: Leonardo DiCaprio excels in Wolf Of Wall Street

Review: Leonardo DiCaprio excels in Wolf Of Wall Street

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Wolf of Wall Street has its moments but it is director Martin Scorsese's weakest attempt at film-making, says Aseem Chhabra.

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Want To Buy This E-Bike For Rs 1.09 Lakh?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Vader is the first electric bike in India to offer 7-inch Android display.

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

Kolkata: Woman gangraped in moving car

Kolkata: Woman gangraped in moving car

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A 24-year-old girl was gang-raped allegedly by four to five persons at Salt Lake's sector-V in a moving vehicle.

Mourning The Texas Victims

Mourning The Texas Victims

Rediff.com27 May 2022

People mourned the deaths of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, while anti-gun protestors in Washington, DC demand gun safety legislation, following the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a 'full apology' on Tuesday evening after confirming that he had paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, known as the 'partygate' scandal of rule-breaking parties at Downing Street.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Justice Farooq said the PTI should submit a fresh plea to the Islamabad administration seeking permission for its long march, demanding early general election.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Central forces in Bengal; TMC asks BJP to be 'good boys'

Central forces in Bengal; TMC asks BJP to be 'good boys'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Security forces were maintaining a strict vigil across West Bengal in view of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on Thursday, officials said.

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The NIA on Thursday filed a chargesheet against six people in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, saying the prime accused of the terrorist attack was "inspired by ISIS ideology".

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In addition to the negative sentiment as a consequence of changes announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 concerning tax treatment for debt repayment distribution, concerns about hiring slowdown and its leasing impact, as well as higher interest rates, could blight the sector in the near term.

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

PICS: Anti-Olympics protestors at torch relay ceremony

PICS: Anti-Olympics protestors at torch relay ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

On Friday, anti-Olympics protestors gathered outside the Komazawa Olympic Stadium in Tokyo during an unveiling ceremony for the Tokyo leg of the Olympic torch relay.

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Argentine fans find faith again after Messi leads WC revival

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A sense of euphoria was in the air in the country, particularly in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo, where thousands of jubilant fans crowded to watch the match on a giant screen in the park.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday. It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an "extreme situation".