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PIX: Friends, family at Jiah Khan's funeral

PIX: Friends, family at Jiah Khan's funeral

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The 25-year-old actress was found dead in her Juhu home on June 4.

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

A United States judge has approved the exhumation of an Indian-origin one million dollars Chicago lottery winner, who was poisoned with cyanide before he collected his prize.

Claudius laid to rest in presence of teammates

Claudius laid to rest in presence of teammates

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Olympians and dignitaries of the state government today bid their final adieus to legendary hockey player Leslie Claudius whose mortal remains were laid to rest at the Lower Circular Road Cemetery in Kolkata.

Thousands of mourners gather to bid Muhammad Ali a final goodbye

Thousands of mourners gather to bid Muhammad Ali a final goodbye

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was on Friday buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

US Army officer becomes 1st openly-gay general

US Army officer becomes 1st openly-gay general

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Tammy Smith's promotion took place on Friday in a private ceremony at the Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

On this Day: F1 legend Senna dies in the fast lane

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Much has been written about that afternoon, and the Brazilian's career and epic rivalry with Frenchman Alain Prost, with questions still asked about what caused the crash. What is certain is that it changed Formula One, triggering a major safety review and altering the course of sporting history.

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Harjit Singh Sajjan is the first Sikh to hold the top defence job in a foreign land. And this is his first official trip to the country of his birth.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

Spectacular PHOTOS of the Month: April

Spectacular PHOTOS of the Month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2012

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

Defence minister, Army chief pay tribute to Manekshaw

Defence minister, Army chief pay tribute to Manekshaw

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony and Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Tuesday paid tributes and laid wreaths at the cemetery of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 98th birth anniversary.

Pak politician escapes unhurt as suicide bomber kills 13

Pak politician escapes unhurt as suicide bomber kills 13

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A senior Pakistani politician had a narrow escape as a suicide bomber targeted a funeral on the outskirts of Peshawar city in northwest on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring 32 others, officials said.

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Cuba says goodbye to boxing great Teofilo Stevenson

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Cuba said goodbye on Tuesday to heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and became a symbol of communist pride when he refused to fight for money.

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Israel Canada and Singapore, have asked their citizens to exercise caution while travelling to the Northeast India which has witnessed violent protests against the amended citizenship act.

India, US agree to accelerate defence, security ties

India, US agree to accelerate defence, security ties

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her American counterpart James Mattis reviewed ongoing initiatives to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

'He was a star in his first film and he was a star in his last film too'

'He was a star in his first film and he was a star in his last film too'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Bollywood pays tribute to its brightest star.

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.

Pix: Elizabeth Taylor laid to rest

Pix: Elizabeth Taylor laid to rest

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Elizabeth Taylor was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in California.

Film director Jagmohan Mundhra passes away

Film director Jagmohan Mundhra passes away

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Born on October 29, 1948 at Nagpur, Mundhra was known for issue-oriented films such as Bawandar, which had Nandita Das in leading role, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer Provoked.

PHOTOS: It's an incredibly odd, odd world!

PHOTOS: It's an incredibly odd, odd world!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

These eight odd photos prove it's a mad, mad world!

Meet the Ghostbusters

Meet the Ghostbusters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Exploring India hopes to bust myths surrounding ghosts. 'The only way to defeat fear is by facing it. If that happens, we'll just deal with it,' say Exploring India's founders.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Did you know that Clark Gable nearly didn't say 'Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn' in Gone With The Wind? Or the film's India connections?

Row over Priyanka's grandma's funeral

Row over Priyanka's grandma's funeral

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Priyanka expressed disappointment that the church denied her nani's last wish to be buried in Kumarakom.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Buried in a Kolkata cemetery is an Englishman who served India well during her struggle for freedom. Charles Freer Andrews was a benevolent force that neither the Indians, nor the British could ignore.

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

Michael Jackson finally set for burial

Michael Jackson finally set for burial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Members of the Jackson family have decided to bury the 'King of Pop' at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'Ludicrous they might be, but they are not without threats -- much like letters that appear suddenly in homes of those opposing the government.' 'One must exercise some caution before believing in them,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Former IAF chief Idris Hassan Latif passes away

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Latif, who was chief of the IAF from September 1978 to August 1981, was admitted to the hospital on April 25 with 'aspiration pneumonia' and the end came at 4.30 pm, sources said.

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Khan Market is useful if not central to our existence,' says Kishore Singh.

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Congress to knock EC's door over PM Modi's remark at Fatehpur rally

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Secretary of the Legal and Human Rights Department of the Congress party KC Mittal confirmed the development, stating that a complaint will be filed over the PM's "deplorable" statement during his address.

Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave

Hamilton pays respects at Senna's grave

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has achieved a long-time ambition by paying his respects to boyhood idol Ayrton Senna at the Brazilian's grave. The 24-year-old McLaren driver told reporters he had gone to Sao Paulo's Morumbi cemetery on Wednesday, the day he arrived in Brazil, to see the triple world champion's final resting place.

Bollywood bids farewell to Om Puri

Bollywood bids farewell to Om Puri

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A look at pictures from the funeral.

Did this football match lead to coronavirus spread in Italy?

Did this football match lead to coronavirus spread in Italy?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The rapid outbreak of coronavirus pandemic across Italy has been linked to the UEFA Champions League match between Italian club Atalanta and Spain's Valencia at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Feburary 19. The first cases of the virus were reported in northern Italy in the week that Atalanta enjoyed one of the finest nights in their history, beating visitors Valencia 4-1 in the Champions League last-16, first-leg match.

Michael Jackson 'finally buried'

Michael Jackson 'finally buried'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

His family allegedly went to great lengths to keep the exact location secret in fear of the grave being raided by the star's devotees.

Feroz Khan's last rites performed

Feroz Khan's last rites performed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Actor Hrithik Roshan, wife Suzzane, actor Zayed Khan, Feroz Khan's brother Sanjay Khan, Akbar Khan were among those who arrived in the city to pay their last respects.

'Football graveyard' for Hamburg SV fans

'Football graveyard' for Hamburg SV fans

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

A new 'football graveyard' is being constructed, where fans can find final rest a stone's throw from their team's stadium, buried underneath original grass from the Hamburg pitch and lying in blue coffins featuring the Bundesliga leaders' logo.

16 injured in New Orleans playground shooting

16 injured in New Orleans playground shooting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Witnesses told the local television station WWL that at least two gunmen were shooting into the crowd.

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'All anecdotal evidence confirms that there has been no noticeable rise in deaths across the country for want of coronavirus tests,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

As one entered the hotel porch in Perth, there was India's captain and his deputy engrossed in a chat like long-lost friends.

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

The tomb is located in Arnos Vale Cemetery on the city outskirts. It was built in 1843 by Dwarkanath Tagore, who along with Roy founded the socio-religious reform movement Brahma Sabha (later became Brahmo Samaj). Carla Contractor, a local historian who has interacted closely with the Indian high commission and others to preserve and cherish Roy's association with Bristol, told PTI that the restoration and repair was complete.