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9 dead, 41 injured as goods train hits Kanchanjunga Express in Bengal

9 dead, 41 injured as goods train hits Kanchanjunga Express in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Three rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express derailed under the impact of the collision by the locomotive of the goods train from behind, the police officer said.

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen started the season with a commanding Bahrain Grand Prix win from pole position.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday.

In-form Indian archers at touching distance from Olympic medal

In-form Indian archers at touching distance from Olympic medal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India will take on the winners of France and the Netherlands in women's team quarter-finals on Sunday; Men's team most fancied

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

PICS: Players pay tribute to firefighters in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The skies were clear of the bushfire smoke that has shrouded the city on several occasions over the last few months and has organisers prepared for delays during the match.

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Scotland stay in hunt for quarters with 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia

Jawan On Way To Beat Pathaan

Jawan On Way To Beat Pathaan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

It's Shah Rukh Khan versus Shah Rukh Khan at box office breaking records.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

US central command said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh advanced to the compound mixed team final, confirming India's second medal, while Deepika Kumari brightened the country's gloomy recurve campaign, reaching to her second successive Archery World Cup semifinals after her comeback in the Stage 2 of the event, in Yecheon on Friday.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The administration is geared up for more showers as the India meteorological department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains with isolated extremely heavy rains in several districts of the state till Thursday morning.

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I chose the colour pink and I looked like a doll in it.' 'I worked on the pink gown single-handed and it took me one month...'

Bengal train crash: Initial probe blames lapses by goods train crew

Bengal train crash: Initial probe blames lapses by goods train crew

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Meanwhile, the drivers' union rejected the initial probe report alleging "external influence".

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Iran's Supreme leader orders attack on Israel to avenge Hamas chief's killing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters and is also the commander in chief of the armed forces, instructed military commanders from the Revolutionary Guards and the army to prepare plans for both an attack and a defence in case the war expands and Israel or the US strike Iran, the officials said.

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies. Dinesh Raheja revisits a must-watch.

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Toilet Break and A Trial: Mukesh's journey from 'khep' to India A

Toilet Break and A Trial: Mukesh's journey from 'khep' to India A

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Bengal bowling coach Ranadeb Bose strongly backed Mukesh Kumar

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

India sees red as OIC secretary-general visits PoK

India sees red as OIC secretary-general visits PoK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the visit of the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and for his comments on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the grouping has no locus standi in matters related to the region.

'Better game awareness' and execution is the key to Sudharsan's consistency

'Better game awareness' and execution is the key to Sudharsan's consistency

Rediff.com12 May 2024

His talent has always been unquestionable but what has stood out for young Gujarat Titans southpaw Sai Sudharsan in this IPL is his impressive game awareness and decision making, traits he picked up during his maiden India stint in South Africa last year.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.

NZ pacer Tickner fights back tears, reveals father's home hit by cyclone

NZ pacer Tickner fights back tears, reveals father's home hit by cyclone

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Emotional Tickner returns to NZ squad after cyclone relief efforts

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

However, the IDF strongly criticised the Hamas terror group for continuing to hold approximately 200 other hostages.

Euro '24 PIX: Germany hand Scotland nightmare start

Euro '24 PIX: Germany hand Scotland nightmare start

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, on Friday.

Keeping with tradition, PM dons multicolour Bandhani print turban on I-Day

Keeping with tradition, PM dons multicolour Bandhani print turban on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Modi also wore a black V-neck jacket with the turban which was a mix of yellow, green and red colour with a long tail.

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 LaLiga games, the second best streak by a team in the competition's history.

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The country's exports edged up 1 per cent to $38.45 billion in December 2023 while the trade deficit narrowed to a three-month low of $19.8 billion, official data released on Monday showed. Imports declined by 4.85 per cent to $58.25 billion in December last year due to a dip in crude oil shipments. The previous low in trade deficit - the difference between imports and exports - was recorded in September at $19.37 billion.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

For once, LTTE & army call for truce

For once, LTTE & army call for truce

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Following a truce between Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and security forces, the International Red Cross has agreed to resume duties from Friday at the vital Omanthai crossing, thus bringing relief to thousands of Tamils in the tiger rebels-dominated Vanni region of Northern Sri Lanka.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid win at Getafe; Ramos sees red as PSG held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga.

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Six Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11.47 pm.