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Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash In Kerala

Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash In Kerala

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties.

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Kerala: Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash

Kerala: Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties and have taken several into custody, leading to further protests.

Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC Draw in IFL Thriller

Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC Draw in IFL Thriller

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC played to a 2-2 draw in an I-League match featuring stunning goals and a frantic finish.

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Stuttgart stumble to 1-1 against Union, miss out on top three

Meeting My Mother

Meeting My Mother

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are!

US Open PIX: Mexico's Zarazua stuns Keys in first round

US Open PIX: Mexico's Zarazua stuns Keys in first round

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Renata Zarazua, the only Mexican player in the US Open main draw, pulled off a stunning upset by beating sixth seed Madison Keys in the first round.

US Open PIX: Musetti rallies past Perricard; Alcaraz cruises

US Open PIX: Musetti rallies past Perricard; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Tenth seed Lorenzo Musetti rallied from a set down to beat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday even as Carlos Alcaraz mauled big-serving American Reilly Opelka and veteran Venus Williams made an emotional exit.

HIL: Bengal Tigers roar to 1st win; Soorma prevail over TN Dragons

HIL: Bengal Tigers roar to 1st win; Soorma prevail over TN Dragons

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a nail-biting match

I-League: SC Bengaluru stop slide, hold Churchill Brothers

I-League: SC Bengaluru stop slide, hold Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The Golden Tigers, with nine points, are out of the bottom spot for the first time in two months. Delhi FC now occupy the 12th and last place.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

I-League: Churchill roar back to top

I-League: Churchill roar back to top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Churchill Brothers have reclaimed the top spot in the I-League 2024-25 table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Gokulam Kerala FC.

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

PIX: Juve suffer shock Coppa Italia exit; PSG in French Cup semis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Empoli beat Juventus 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday after a resilient performance helped them to hold the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regular time.

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Canada began their Davis Cup Finals campaign in confident fashion as wins for Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime assured them of victory

Sinner inspires Italy to Davis Cup semis vs Australia

Sinner inspires Italy to Davis Cup semis vs Australia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Australia now have the opportunity to avenge last year's final defeat by Italy after world number one Jannik Sinner inspired the holders to a 2-1 victory over Argentina.

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

FC Goa on Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Islamic State claims Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Forty suspects, including the driver of a van allegedly used by the suicide bombers, have been arrested in connection with the attacks which shook Sri Lanka.

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

7 suicide bombers carried out Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The National Tawheed Jamath is suspected of plotting the deadly Easter blasts.

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi. Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in Kerala.

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Father Edmond Tillekeratne, social communications director for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the blast took place after Easter Mass, and that there were about 30 bodies lying in the area of the church.

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Delhi-based photojournalist covering Lanka blasts arrested for trespass

Delhi-based photojournalist covering Lanka blasts arrested for trespass

Rediff.com3 May 2019

He was arrested on the charges of unauthorised entry and was later remanded by the Negombo magistrate till May 15, police said.

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.

87 bomb detonators found at bus station in Colombo

87 bomb detonators found at bus station in Colombo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The blasts -- one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history -- targeted St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and Zion Church in the eastern town of Batticaloa around 8.45 am (local time) as the Easter Sunday mass were in progress.

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

-- Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group carried out the series of explosions. -- Police have so far arrested 24 people - mostly members of an Islamist extremist group - in connection with the blasts

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Curfew lifted in Lanka's Negombo after Easter blasts

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler in Porathota area of the town. The vehicle was set on fire.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

215 killed as blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter

215 killed as blasts rock Sri Lanka on Easter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Seven persons had been arrested in connection with the blasts.

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A substantial part of a catholic church in northeast Delhi's Tahirpur area was gutted when a fire broke out at its premises on Monday morning with the Christian community suspecting foul play in the incident.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

Church vandalised in Haryana, cross replaced with Hanuman

Church vandalised in Haryana, cross replaced with Hanuman

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

An under-construction church in Kaimri village near Hisar was vandalised by a group and the cross replaced with an idol of Hanuman, triggering tension in the area in Haryana.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Meanwhile, a three-member committee appointed to probe the attacks that killed 258 people, including 11 Indians, on Monday submitted its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena.

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi government and police seeking detailed reports on the status of investigation into the alleged vandalisation of a south Delhi church.

Thugs caught on camera vandalising Delhi church

Thugs caught on camera vandalising Delhi church

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A church in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area was vandalised by unknown miscreants early on Wednesday morning.