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Earthquake Jolts Turkey, Syria

Earthquake Jolts Turkey, Syria

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

More than 600 people were killed after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.

MP: Villagers capture crocodile thinking it swallowed boy

MP: Villagers capture crocodile thinking it swallowed boy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

A large number of villagers gathered at the scene and captured the crocodile using a net, insisting that the child was still alive in its stomach, he said, adding that some villagers wanted to slit open the reptile's stomach.

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Pregnant woman among thousands rescued from flooded Chennai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rescue and relief operations continued in full swing in Chennai with over a hundred people taken to safety by teams of Army, IAF and NDRF, including a seven-month pregnant woman who was airlifted on Thursday from one of the worst-affected areas in the flooded city.

Rolling bidis is child's play in this Chhattisgarh village

Rolling bidis is child's play in this Chhattisgarh village

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Every house in the Achota village of Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh has children who roll bidis but are outside the scope of child labour laws.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A summary of Tuesday's first leg quarter-final action in the UEFA Champions League.

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Eighty-year-old Pratima Devi has been taking care of over 200 street dogs for over 30 years.

NDRF help 3 women deliver babies during flood rescue in Bihar

NDRF help 3 women deliver babies during flood rescue in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Working round-the-clock to help flood victims in Bihar, National Disaster Response Force personnel rendered timely help to three marooned pregnant women at separate places deliver their babies safely.

Deserted by parents, two minor girls rescued from locked room in Delhi

Deserted by parents, two minor girls rescued from locked room in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In a shocking incident, two minor sisters, who were forced to live in a dark, locked room devoid of ventilation in outer Delhi's Samaypur Badli area after being deserted by their drunkard father, were rescued with deep wounds due to maggot infection, police said on Friday.

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday claimed that it killed the commander of Hamas's Central Jabaliya Battalion, Ibrahim Biari, in a strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, CNN reported.

Adhuna's Summer-Ready Hair Hacks

Adhuna's Summer-Ready Hair Hacks

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The hairstylist tells you how to not let the searing heat ruin a beautiful hair moment.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking comprehensive anti-trafficking law

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking comprehensive anti-trafficking law

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

It has sought a direction to the Centre to 'forthwith comply' with the directions passed by the top court in 2015 and file a complete status report.

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

This win is for every child, says 'father-daughter' duo of Satyarthi, Malala

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Child rights activists India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai on Tuesday said the Nobel peace prize gives them tremendous opportunity in their fight and struggle for children's rights.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

Turkey, Syria quake deaths pass 11,000, many still trapped

Turkey, Syria quake deaths pass 11,000, many still trapped

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the fatalities in Turkey alone have passed 8,500.

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Nepal?

Adhura Review: Predictable, Yet Engaging

Adhura Review: Predictable, Yet Engaging

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

If you're a fan of the horror genre, give Adhura a watch because it will definitely give you the heebie-jeebies! recommends Namrata Thakker.

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The enraged family members of the student staged a protest outside the school on Saturday.

Why does Destiny play favourites?

Why does Destiny play favourites?

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Two infants. Two very different destinies.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The NCW, in a statement, on Friday said it had taken cognizance of the media reports that in the Rajasthan area of Bhilwara, conflicts over loan repayments were purportedly resolved by auctioning off young women on stamp papers.

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The boy fell in when he was playing near the pit, which was left open when labourers extracted a pipe from it.

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The public relations agency for which the woman worked and the insurance company where her husband was employed announced their termination on Twitter.

Is The Indian Republic Dead?

Is The Indian Republic Dead?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Will January 22 mark a point of no return for our Constitutional secularism? asks Shekhar Gupta.

India's World Cup Squad: Hardik's form will be crucial for us: Rohit

India's World Cup Squad: Hardik's form will be crucial for us: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that the form of Hardik Pandya will be crucial for the team in its attempt to win an elusive ICC trophy.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

2-year-old pulled out of borewell after 110 hrs, dies

2-year-old pulled out of borewell after 110 hrs, dies

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Fatehveer Singh was rescued at around 5.30 am by National Disaster Response Force personnel, officials said.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

How do we rescue the Republic?

How do we rescue the Republic?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'The prime minister has merely paid lip service condemning these crimes instead of launching a massive crackdown against such brutalities,' argues Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

72-hours on, 3-year-old boy remains stuck in borewell

72-hours on, 3-year-old boy remains stuck in borewell

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Rescuers have been engaged in digging another borewell since Sunday to reach an appropriate depth to get to the boy and now a heavy drilling machine of German make has been deployed to expedite the efforts.