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Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While the NEET is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE Main has been planned from September 1-6. Around 9.53 lakh candidates have registered for JEE-Mains and 15.97 lakh students have registered for NEET.

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Around the world: Weddings in COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Marriages are are bound to happen pandemic or not.

Dear Mr Modi, I love you: 26/11 survivor Moshe tells PM

Dear Mr Modi, I love you: 26/11 survivor Moshe tells PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Modi also met Moshe's Indian nanny Sandra Samuels, who managed to escape with him from the Nariman House which came under attack by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary Hill in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.

The incredibly odd world we live in!

The incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

These 10 images show that it's an odd world out there.

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

India hopes to see a sovereign and independent Palestine state soon: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Abbas seeks India's role in peace process as PM Modi visits Palestine.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

PHOTOS: Welcoming SPRING after a chilly winter

PHOTOS: Welcoming SPRING after a chilly winter

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Rediff.com brings you a presentation of photographs of people enjoying the new season of growth, warmth and festivities. Take a look at our spring collection.

Israel to launch spy satellite on Indian rocket

Israel to launch spy satellite on Indian rocket

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

It will be the first time that Israel will launch a satellite aboard an Indian rocket.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

New Israeli govt to be sworn in, ending Netanyahu's 12-yr reign

New Israeli govt to be sworn in, ending Netanyahu's 12-yr reign

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Israel's parliament is set to vote on Sunday on a new government led by Yamina head Naftali Bennett, ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power after an uninterrupted 12 years at the helm of affairs.

44 Palestinians killed as Israel bombs Hamas targets in Gaza

44 Palestinians killed as Israel bombs Hamas targets in Gaza

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Stepping up its offensive, Israeli forces on Wednesday hit about 200 targets in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip killing at least 17 people, triggering a retaliation from the Palestinian group which fired a barrage of rockets deep into the Jewish state in the bloodiest conflict since 2012.

Israel-Hamas give peace a chance; agree to 3-day truce

Israel-Hamas give peace a chance; agree to 3-day truce

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The United Nations and United States announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a "unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza for a period of 72 hours starting Friday, allowing both sides to negotiate on a "durable" armistice.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The mass gathering was organised to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday at Mount Meron.

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Leaders from 70 countries, including United States President Barack Obama and Arab politicians, gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to bid farewell to one of the last leaders of Israel's founding generation and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began amid unprecedented security.

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The US president said said under his leadership, America has become the best economy ever.

REWIND: Check out the BEST MOMENTS from last week

REWIND: Check out the BEST MOMENTS from last week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

A collection of some of the top moments from last week.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

PHOTOS: Restoration of Jesus' tomb costs $3.3 million

PHOTOS: Restoration of Jesus' tomb costs $3.3 million

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The restoration work, held up for more than 200 years, took nine months to be completed.

Wow! Beautiful photos from around the world

Wow! Beautiful photos from around the world

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

From an iPad being used during preparations to fire a homemade mortar in Syria to an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man using a magnifying glass to check a citrus fruit for blemishes in Jerusalem; check out our package of stunning images captured by ace Reuters photogs

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

'Argentina focused on lifting World Cup again'

'Argentina focused on lifting World Cup again'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Argentina players will do everything in their power in Russia to help the team lift the World Cup trophy again after falling at the last hurdle four years ago in Brazil, defender Marcos Rojo has said.

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.

Follow 'Israeli model' to settle Kashmiri Pandits: Indian diplomat

Follow 'Israeli model' to settle Kashmiri Pandits: Indian diplomat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

His remarks sparked a controversy with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan targeting the Indian government over its Kashmir policy.

Trump debunking two-state solution to Israel-Palestine dispute?

Trump debunking two-state solution to Israel-Palestine dispute?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

But he politely asked the Israeli head of the government to 'hold back' on settlements in territory claimed by the Palestinians for their future state: 'for a little bit'.

Egypt says raids would end; death toll in Gaza 122

Egypt says raids would end; death toll in Gaza 122

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Fresh exchange of fire between Israel and Hamas continued unabated amid intensified international diplomatic efforts, with Egypt saying that Israeli "aggression" would end Tuesday, as a week of incessant raids claimed at least 122 Palestinian lives.

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The CM said the state government has been extending grant for the Hindus and the Christians for their overseas pilgrimage.

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

REWIND: India in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 48 hours.

Rajnath 1st Indian HM to visit Israel in over a decade

Rajnath 1st Indian HM to visit Israel in over a decade

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Vowing to strengthen India's "very warm" relations with Israel, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived for his first bilateral visit abroad to discuss issues like security cooperation and fight against terror.

Can a 'peace match' help Israel and Palestine?

Can a 'peace match' help Israel and Palestine?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, visiting the Middle East to try to persuade the Palestine FA (PFA) to drop a proposal to suspend Israel from the world body, on Tuesday proposed a peace match.

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

In the third of his four-part series that gives a Pakistani perspective on India's politics, society and economy, Amir Mateen recalls an Indian Sikh's lament, "Why does Pakistan not allow us to visit Kartarpur Sahib? It's like Medina to us, the holiest of holy places; how would you feel if Muslims are not allowed to visit Medina or Christians stopped from visiting Jerusalem or the Vatican?"

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, part III

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In the third of his four-part series that gives a Pakistani perspective on India's politics, society and economy, Amir Mateen recalls an Indian Sikh's lament, "Why does Pakistan not allow us to visit Kartarpur Sahib? It's like Medina to us, the holiest of holy places; how would you feel if Muslims are not allowed to visit Medina or Christians stopped from visiting Jerusalem or the Vatican?"

'Israel could use Azerbaijan airbases to attack Iran'

'Israel could use Azerbaijan airbases to attack Iran'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Israel is "deeply embedded" in Azerbaijan and can use its airbases bordering Iran to carry out an attack against Iranian nuclear installations, a media report said.

PART 2: The most INCREDIBLE photos of 2012

PART 2: The most INCREDIBLE photos of 2012

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

In the second part of our series, we bring you images from Nepal, Canada, Jerusalem, Gaza and other parts of the world. These photographs are accompanied with a short description by the photographers on why they shot the picture and the story behind the picture.

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

"At Monday's meeting between Netanyahu and Obama the Israeli prime minister will deliver a stark warning," the Telegraph reported quoted sources in Jerusalem. Both leaders are meeting in US capital Washington.

AMAZING photos: Inside Ethiopia's rock churches

AMAZING photos: Inside Ethiopia's rock churches

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Rediff.com presents some amazing pictures of the rock churches in Lalibela, which will take you back to medieval times.

Where you looking Bill?

Where you looking Bill?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bill Clinton was snapped in an awkward photograph recently, which has gone viral.

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted Thursday, Gantz's Blue and White party stood at 33 seats in Israel's 120-seat Parliament. Netanyahu's Likud stood at 32 seats.