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Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

UCLA shooting: IIT Kharagpur alumnus planned to kill another faculty member

UCLA shooting: IIT Kharagpur alumnus planned to kill another faculty member

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The Indian American gunman, who killed a University of California Los Angeles professor before killing himself, had also murdered his wife and planned to kill another faculty member, police said.

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The shooting prompted a complete lockdown of the campus and deployment of hundreds of police officers as well as federal agents.

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

California shooter received $28,500 before killings

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A $28,500 deposit was made to the account of slain gunman Syed Farook, a media report has said.

Love in the time of social distancing

Love in the time of social distancing

Rediff.com29 May 2020

No one knows when the lockdown will end and people will get to meet in person, but hopes of finding their 'soulmates' is keeping the lights burning amid all the gloom and doom.

Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit over Charlottesville remarks

Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit over Charlottesville remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

"Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!" Trump said in a tweet.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The gunman, dressed in a black trenchcoat and armed with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine and smoke grenades, was found dead inside the Borderline Bar and Grill.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

White House approved spying on allies: Report

White House approved spying on allies: Report

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

In an investigative story, the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday said that the officials of National Security Agency are "angry" on the assertions being made by the White House that Obama was not aware about its surveillance of foreign leaders.

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I feel that any terror strike at this juncture is not on the cards.' 'The reaction would most likely be military in nature and possibly using their special forces or attack helicopters,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), who spent four years at our embassy in Islamabad.

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The international media on hailed Narendra Modi as a "no-nonsense, can-do leader" after Bharatiya Janata Party secured a stunning win in the Lok Sabha polls, but cautioned that many challenges are in store for the "steely style" politician.

Round 2 of the big US fight goes to Clinton

Round 2 of the big US fight goes to Clinton

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Even though the Democrat nominee won, polls showed that Trump had exceeded expectations.

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Girls in the Kashmir valley hurling defiance at the security forces will detract from the legitimacy of India's response and its standing in the world, says Ajai Shukla.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

The problem I have with English news television

The problem I have with English news television

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'I know and recognise that television needs interesting material. I don't even have a problem with them doing entertaining and irrelevant stories, even if they don't interest me personally. However, when something of grave importance is also breaking at the same time, then it becomes difficult for me to forgive such irresponsible behaviour,' says Aakar Patel.

My niece, the US Senator

My niece, the US Senator

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'Whatever Kamala is today, it is because of my sister.' 'My sister inculcated South Indian culture and values in her,' Dr Sarala Gopalan, US Senator-electKamala Harris' maternal aunt, tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier in Chennai.

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'Richard Corliss started loving Bollywood late in his career, but he gave everything he had in his power as a critic to promote India's Hindi cinema.'

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

US Congressman Ami Bera's dad admits to election fraud

US Congressman Ami Bera's dad admits to election fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Babulal 'Bob' Bera, US Congressman Ami Bera's 83-year-old father, faces five years in prison.

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The India Abroad Person of the Year Awards, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City on Friday June 12, honored 14 achievers in seven categories.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Vidhu Vinod Chopra takes stock of his Bollywood career and explains why he thought of foraying into Hollywood.

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I do hope the Patel family sues the hell out of the state of Alabama, and I hope the Hindu American Foundation and other community organisations are helping with legal aid and monetary support. For, there is reason to believe that it is religious and racial bias that led to the incident: In other words, a hate crime. There is no reason to suffer that silently.'

The man who stole India's past

The man who stole India's past

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

'It was only relatively recently that Subhash Kapoor was able to secure the sources in India, Afghanistan and Cambodia, that allowed him to get the really highest level objects, and that helped propel him in recent years up the ranks.'

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