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Thrissur Pooram festival concludes amid security, restrictions

Thrissur Pooram festival concludes amid security, restrictions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The famous Thrissur Pooram festival concluded on Monday without any incident.

PIX: Qatar unveils fourth 2022 World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fourth 2022 World Cup stadium

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Qatar inaugurated the fourth of eight 2022 World Cup venues, the Al Rayyan Stadium, when the country hosted the Amir Cup final between Al-Sadd and Al-Arabi on Friday.

McCullum's fireworks helps Kiwis to thrilling last-ball win over Lanka

McCullum's fireworks helps Kiwis to thrilling last-ball win over Lanka

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

A final-over blitz by Nathan McCullum gave New Zealand a thrilling last-ball victory by four wickets over Sri Lanka in the rain-hit second One-Day International on Tuesday.

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

There cannot be a complete ban on firecrackers and the mechanism to stop their misuse has to be strengthened, the Supreme Court said on Monday setting aside the Calcutta High Court order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and other festivals this year to check air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europa League PICS: West Ham win, Leicester and Napoli falter

Europa League PICS: West Ham win, Leicester and Napoli falter

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Images from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

PIX: Ashwin puts India on course for series win

PIX: Ashwin puts India on course for series win

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck three early blows to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory against New Zealand in the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Beyond the Commonwealth Games: The hidden treasures of Australia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

These pics will make you add Australia to your 2018 bucket list.

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Kollam tragedy: There was gross violation of explosives norms, officials say

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

A day after the fireworks tragedy at Puttingal Devi Temple, it has emerged that basic precautions were ignored, as also a ban order.

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Fireworks and music broke out across the country after the 3-2 shootout win

We Won't See THIS Mumbai Indians Team Again

We Won't See THIS Mumbai Indians Team Again

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Unless Mumbai Indians Owner Nita Ambani's team manages some abracadabra at the 2022 players auction (never ever underestimate the Ambanis!), these images from Mumbai's final three games in IPL 2021 may be the last time we are seeing THIS MI team play together.

Malaika looks HOT on Bigg Boss, but...

Malaika looks HOT on Bigg Boss, but...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Bigg Boss OTT: Shamita returns as contestant, Divya-Pratik get into a ugly fight!

Turning Point: MI's lower order takes off

Turning Point: MI's lower order takes off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Hardik and Pollard added 41 runs for the fourth wicket. The younger Pandya scored 28 runs off 19 balls. The elder Pandya scored 20* off four balls while Pollard remained unbeaten on 25 runs.

India gets ready for Diwali

India gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

India is gearing up for the Festival of Lights in the times of the pandemic.

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Underdogs to winners: Australia break T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Lebanon government resigns over deadly Beirut blasts

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

In a televised address, Diab said endemic corruption was behind the deadly blast which devastated the Lebanese capital last week. "One of the examples of corruption has exploded in the port of Beirut," Diab said, adding that state was incapable of taking on the confessional system because the two were deeply intertwined.

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A 62-year old Black male, initially identified as a 'Person of Interest' by the New York Police Department in the Brooklyn subway shooting, has now been named suspect in the attack that left 23 people injured, including 10 who were hit when he fired at least 33 shots with a nine mm handgun.

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

CWC to meet on Sunday to discuss poll debacle

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The Congress Working Committee will meet on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the assembly elections in five states where the party received a drubbing, sources said.

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

A case has been registered against temple authorities as permission for firecrackers was denied.

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Vice Prez cautions against judicial overreach

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

He said the legislature, the executive and the judiciary are bound to work within their respective domains as defined in the Constitution. Addressing the 80th All India Presiding Officers' Conference on 'Harmonious Coordination between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary -- Key to Vibrant Democracy', Naidu said harmony lies in each organ doing its job without interfering with that of the others.

Remember The Titans!

Remember The Titans!

Rediff.com31 May 2022

As has been the case all season long, Captain Pandya led from the front and really matured following his first stint in a leadership role -- a shadow of the old arrogant, flamboyant, playboy of yesteryear who haS now joined an exclusive club of 5 time IPL Winners, Shailesh Karkera.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Thrissur Devaswoms seek 'higher level' intervention for conducting Pooram festival

Thrissur Devaswoms seek 'higher level' intervention for conducting Pooram festival

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Devaswom sources said they were planning to apprise the high court of an earlier supreme court verdict on conduct of the Pooram festival.

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Gavaskar lauds Pant's 'smart and intelligent' cricket

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

SUnil Gavaskar said that Pant has been playing intelligent cricket.

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

'I was heartbroken'

'I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Whatever dejection I had about not winning the trophy was gone after seeing the kind of love I have been receiving.'

Wishes pour in as 'Gabbar' Dhawan turns 35

Wishes pour in as 'Gabbar' Dhawan turns 35

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan also wished their former India teammate.

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Kollam fire tragedy: Death toll rises to 114

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

With a 40-year-old man succumbing to injuries at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, the toll in the temple firework tragedy in Kollam rose to 114.

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

CPL: Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders in Super Over thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

It was left to Shepherd to bowl Amazon Warriors' Super Over and he conceded just four runs to win the game for his team.

England bowlers happy to slip under the radar

England bowlers happy to slip under the radar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Wood believes Morgan's audacious ball striking, which helped England to a massive 397-6, sums up the team's fearless approach to one-day cricket in recent years.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Rio authorities powerless to halt Neymar party

Rio authorities powerless to halt Neymar party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Authorities said they had received several complaints about the event, which Brazilian media reported was being held at Neymar's luxury condominium in Mangaratiba,

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Kollam temple fire: Toll rises to 109, 6 persons booked

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The police has registered a case against six persons, including members of temple managing committee and associates of firework contractors, on attempt to murder and other charges in connection with the Putttingal Devi temple fire tragedy, even as the toll rose to 109.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

He appears to prefer controlled environments and secure, guided outcomes. In this format, he seems to be at home across scales ranging from a studio-based interview to giant stadiums. It highlights the significance of control in the ruling dispensation's idea of narrative, observes Shyam G Menon.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.