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PICS: Dutch street goes orange for national team

PICS: Dutch street goes orange for national team

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

All houses on the street have been wrapped in orange plastic sheets and red-white-blue Dutch flags, with slogans painted all over.

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and Vice Chief of the Indian Navy Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P laid wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate, paying respect to the fallen heroes of the war.

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Chess will crown a new world champion when Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren begin their battle on Sunday.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Kerala Vande Bharat Express: Target 2024?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Prime ministers turning up with such frequency to launch trains is an indication of the political mileage resident in public transport. Will our railways step out of the government's shadow? After all, they are the ones manufacturing trains and running them, notes Shyam G Menon.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Former Army chief Gen Kapoor, ex-top defence officers join Rahul's yatra

Former Army chief Gen Kapoor, ex-top defence officers join Rahul's yatra

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Amid severe cold and fog, the march resumed in the morning from Dodwa in Karnal's Nilokheri region and entered the Kurukshetra district later in the day.

On I-Day, Modi sports tricolour turban at Red Fort

On I-Day, Modi sports tricolour turban at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The prime minister is known for his tradition of donning flamboyant and colourful turbans for his Independence Day and Republic Day looks since 2014.

Bharat Jodo Yatra continues in J-K amid rains, Raut among leaders present

Bharat Jodo Yatra continues in J-K amid rains, Raut among leaders present

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Gandhi donned a black raincoat over a white T-shirt. The yatra was scheduled to start at 7 am but was delayed by an hour and fifteen minutes apparently due to the inclement weather.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

When Deepika, Priyanka ACED Fashion

When Deepika, Priyanka ACED Fashion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Namrata Thakker recaps stellar Indian fashion moments on the Met Gala red carpet.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

Pakistan could be put on immigration ban list in future, says White House

Pakistan could be put on immigration ban list in future, says White House

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

This is for the first time that the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged about considering putting Pakistan into that list.

Threat of Russia invading Ukraine 'very high': Biden

Threat of Russia invading Ukraine 'very high': Biden

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

"The threat is very high-- because they have not moved any of their troops out," Biden said, adding that 'we have reason to believe they're engaged in a false flag operation to have an excuse to go in'.

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In the second-biggest city of Kandahar, a long line of green armoured vehicles was driven in single file on Wednesday, with the group's flags attached to it, Dawn reported cities agencies.

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from J-K's Awantipora

Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes from J-K's Awantipora

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday, a day after cancelling the foot-march in Anantnag district after the party alleged security lapse.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Several thousand Argentinians are expected to descend on Qatar for the tournament starting next month but not all are having an easy ride.

Glam Up Your I-Day Look

Glam Up Your I-Day Look

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Stylish outfit ideas for your Independence Day celebration.

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Images from the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the National Stadium, on Friday.

FIFA WC: Duke keeps his promise to his son with winner

FIFA WC: Duke keeps his promise to his son with winner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"Obviously the moment I scored was pure ecstasy for me. I'd heard only seven Australians had scored at the World Cup and I told Arnie (coach Graham Arnold) I'd be the eighth or ninth."

Won't wear sweater until...: Rahul on T-shirt in biting cold

Won't wear sweater until...: Rahul on T-shirt in biting cold

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

"People ask me why I am wearing this white T-shirt, don't I feel cold. I will tell you the reason. When the yatra began... in Kerala, it was hot and humid. But when we entered Madhya Pradesh, it was slightly cold.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from such convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice. One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life to see black solely as a badge of protest, points out Shyam G Menon.

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In his first of the two election speeches on the eve of the November 3 elections, Biden asserted that he has a plan to successfully fight against COVD-19 if voted to power.

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Ukraine crisis: Biden dials Xi, warns of consequences for backing Russia

Ukraine crisis: Biden dials Xi, warns of consequences for backing Russia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The about two-hour-long conversation between the two leaders over a secure video call focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it said.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rahul halts Bharat Jodi Yatra due to bad weather

Rahul halts Bharat Jodi Yatra due to bad weather

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Amid incessant rains, Gandhi resumed the march from Ramban Wednesday morning but inclement weather forced its suspension. The march will now resume on Friday as tomorrow is a rest day.

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Divita made it to the Top 16 in the pageant.

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, during a ceremony in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2022.

Post '86 Argentinians finally savour the triumph

Post '86 Argentinians finally savour the triumph

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the streets of the capital, revellers partied early into the hours of Monday. Fans climbed onto bus stops and lamp-posts, blared horns, banged drums and set off fireworks into the night sky. Some even climbed the tall Obelisco monument.

India, B'desh to approve Teesta water pact soon: Govt

India, B'desh to approve Teesta water pact soon: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India and Bangladesh would soon approve the Teesta water sharing agreement.

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

Unfurl victory flag in Delhi too, Shah to BJP workers ahead of civic polls

Unfurl victory flag in Delhi too, Shah to BJP workers ahead of civic polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Targeting the Delhi government, the party president also accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of getting into fights with the Centre for political reasons.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.

Watch! The making of the Tiranga

Watch! The making of the Tiranga

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's not as simple as you think!

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global catastrophe'.