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Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Psychiatrist Achutha Reddy, who hailed from Telangana, was found dead with multiple knife wounds in an alley behind his clinic in East Wichita on Wednesday, police said.

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The personal warmth Abbott shared with Modi was reflected yet again at a reception at the iconic 161-year-old Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where he said Modi is like a "brother."

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

So, what is Ibrahimovic's perfect Champions League scenario?

So, what is Ibrahimovic's perfect Champions League scenario?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hoping the home crowd in Sweden sing his name on Wednesday, despite his determination to fire Paris Saint Germain into the knockout stages of the Champions League and end boyhood club Malmo FF's European adventure.

Chennai was lucky to get off lightly in this rain, not so the next time

Chennai was lucky to get off lightly in this rain, not so the next time

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Why did Chennai go under in the recent rains? R Ramasubramanian paints a familiar picture of dismal urban town planning, civic short-sightedness, and rampant development that caused the recent nightmare.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

AI flight carrying Indian nurses makes technical halt in Mumbai

AI flight carrying Indian nurses makes technical halt in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

A special Air India flight carrying 46 Indian nurses set free by Sunni militants ISIS in strife-torn Iraq and 137 others arrived in Mumbai on Saturday. The flight carrying 183 Indian nationals from Erbil landed in Mumbai at 8:43 am.

Yoga Day: Mamata, Kumaraswamy, Kejriwal skip events

Yoga Day: Mamata, Kumaraswamy, Kejriwal skip events

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Kejriwal, who had joined International Yoga Day participants last year along with Lt Governor Anil Baijal and the then Union minister and now Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, was found having high blood sugar following his nine-day, arduous sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

Hrithik, Anushka shine in glittering IPL opening ceremony

Hrithik, Anushka shine in glittering IPL opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Even as rain continued unabated spectators were glued to their seats hoping the downpour will subside and the evening's proceedings, to be hosted by Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, will get underway. Finally, it did.

Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Football Extras: Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

Budget: The joke's on the middle class

Budget: The joke's on the middle class

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'That Modi and the BJP can continue to treat the rising and expanding middle class this way shows that they have gamed its mind quite perfectly,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Muslims around the world are celebrating Islam's biggest holiday with prayers, gifts, traditional visits with family and friends, and feasts. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. In remembrance, Muslim faithful slaughter sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock in an act of sacrifice to show gratitude for their blessings, divide the meat into three equal portions and give some of it to the poor.

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'All of us wear multiple faces, multiple masks. but who are we really?', J J Valaya, designer and photographer, asks K S Shekhawat.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Here are the winners of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year.

Jab We Met: She said 'yes' after 10 days

Jab We Met: She said 'yes' after 10 days

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Rediff reader Arpith Bhat shares his story.

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top; Everton sink Chelsea

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top; Everton sink Chelsea

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Liverpool's livewire Sadio Mane scored one goal and played a crucial part in the other as they reclaimed the Premier League's top spot with a scrappy 2-1 win at second bottom Fulham on Sunday.

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Diwali lights up India

Diwali lights up India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted houses and lights decked up buildings as people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed bonhomie between Indian and Pakistani guards at border posts.

Tears flow as Totti bids farewell to Roma after 25 years

Tears flow as Totti bids farewell to Roma after 25 years

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Francesco Totti brought down the curtain on a remarkable 25 years at his only professional club on Sunday.

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

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