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Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Malala reveals how Oxford marijuana session unlocked Taliban trauma

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai reveals her mental health struggles after a marijuana session triggered flashbacks of her attack by the Taliban. She discusses anxiety, panic attacks, and her journey to seek therapy.

Malala Yousafzai goes back to school

Malala Yousafzai goes back to school

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting girls' education in her country, on Tuesday defied her attackers by returning to a school in Britain where she underwent several surgeries.

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

How Malala Yousafzai will help India's girls

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Apple has teamed up with the Malala Fund to support girls' education.

Malala Yousafzai: The young girl who took on the Taliban

Malala Yousafzai: The young girl who took on the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Taliban attacked 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, a campaigner for girls' rights, because she criticised the Taliban's activities via her blog, reports Tahir Ali.

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 20-year-old has a fantastic new goal.

Malala Yousafzai receives top Amnesty award

Malala Yousafzai receives top Amnesty award

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen activist shot in the head last year by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has received the highest honour conferred by rights group Amnesty International.

Malala Visits Home For 1st Time After Shooting

Malala Visits Home For 1st Time After Shooting

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'It was such a joy for me to return there today -- after 13 long years -- to be surrounded by the mountains, dip my hands in the cold river and laugh with my beloved cousins.'

Does Malala Know To Play Cricket?

Does Malala Know To Play Cricket?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate received a signed shirt from the Pakistani women cricketers.

Malala Gets Married!

Malala Gets Married!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate got married to Asser Malik on November 10 in Birmingham, UK.

Malala Looks So Happy!

Malala Looks So Happy!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Malala Yousafzai and her husband Asser Malik made their first public appearance together at the gala performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella in London on Monday, November 22, 2021, to raise funds for the Malala Fund.

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

When Malala asked 'why do people have to get married'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Yousafzai's marriage to Malik has come as a surprise especially after her recent remarks questioning the institution of marriage for which she faced severe backlash from political and religious leaders in Pakistan.

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

That she is no average teenager has been established time and again. As Malala Yousafzai turns 18, she opens a school for Syrian girls in a refugee camp.

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have met Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai in the Oval Office of the White House and praised her remarkable courage and efforts.

Malala, Obama among people who mattered in 2012

Malala, Obama among people who mattered in 2012

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, rediff.com takes a look at the international personalities who hit headlines around the world.

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Malala Graduates from Oxford!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate celebrated her big day with her parents and husband.

Nobel winner Malala visits Pakistan hometown in Swat Valley

Nobel winner Malala visits Pakistan hometown in Swat Valley

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

She will be visiting her ancestral home in Makan Bagh in Mingora, her school besides inaugurating a girls school in Shangla district.

Champions of peace Satyarthi, Malala receive Nobel Peace Prize

Champions of peace Satyarthi, Malala receive Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India's Kailash Satyarthi received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 on Wednesday, sharing it with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel laureate, for their work on promoting child rights in the troubled sub-continent, where millions are deprived of their childhood and education.

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A Muslim cleric in northwest Pakistan has been arrested under the tough anti-terrorism act for threatening to kill Malala Yousafzai in a suicide attack and instigating people against the Nobel Laureate for her recent comments on marriage, police said.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Want to wear a Malala scarf?

Want to wear a Malala scarf?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Nobel Peace Prize winner has created a line of scarves to benefit her foundation that aims to empower girls through education.

Odisha boy addresses UN Youth Assembly

Odisha boy addresses UN Youth Assembly

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A tribal student from Odisha left his folks proud after participating in the Malala Day United Nations Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

By winning the Nobel prize winner at the age of 17, Malala has become the youngest ever Nobel laureate.

Freida Pinto to attend Nobel peace prize ceremony

Freida Pinto to attend Nobel peace prize ceremony

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The actress will be presenting Malala at the concert to the crowds.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The last 15 days have turned the life of young Afghan television anchor Beheshta Arghand upside down.

Malala undergoes two successful surgeries

Malala undergoes two successful surgeries

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Malala Yousafzai, 15, Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, has undergone two successful operations to attach a titanium plate and cochlear implant, doctors said on Sunday.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion: We miss you guys!

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The F.RI.E.N.D.S Reunion was probably the best show to have come out this decade, applauds Prateek Sur.

Meerut girl Razia Sultan receives first UN Malala Award

Meerut girl Razia Sultan receives first UN Malala Award

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A young girl from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, who has been tackling the problem of child labour, has been conferred with the first United Nations Malala Award for spreading education among child labourers. Razia Sultan, 15, will be felicitated as United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education's Youth Courage Award for Education

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, said 15-year-old Malala would continue her rehabilitation at her family's temporary English home before undergoing major reconstructive surgery in a few weeks.

Young Pak crusader Malala to undergo cranial surgery

Young Pak crusader Malala to undergo cranial surgery

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Yousafzai, 15, was shot in Pakistan in October and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (QEHB) for further specialist treatment, where she is recovering from her injuries.

Malala selected for UNA-USA's global leadership award

Malala selected for UNA-USA's global leadership award

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, who was attacked last year by the Taliban for advocating the education of girls, has been selected for the prestigious Global Leadership Award this year. Malala, 15, will receive the award for her role as a global activist in advocating the education and empowerment of girls worldwide, a media announcement said.

Chidambaram, Aamir Khan on Time's most influential list

Chidambaram, Aamir Khan on Time's most influential list

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram and actor Aamir Khan have been named by Time magazine among the 100 most influential people in the world in its annual list of global achievers that also includes teenaged Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai and US President Barack Obama.

Welcome back Sanjay Dutt, tweets Bollywood

Welcome back Sanjay Dutt, tweets Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Malala top name, Apocalypse top word of 2012

Malala top name, Apocalypse top word of 2012

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in her head by Taliban, has become the top name of 2012 along with Apocalypse, reflecting a growing fascination with 'end-of-the-world' scenario, which emerged as the top word.

Pak's Zardari, Khar to visit UK to meet Malala

Pak's Zardari, Khar to visit UK to meet Malala

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Britain this week to meet teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who is being treated at a United Kingdom hospital after being shot in the head by Taliban militants.

Nitish, Hazare, Malala among top 100 global thinkers list

Nitish, Hazare, Malala among top 100 global thinkers list

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Foreign Policy, a United States-based magazine has placed 15-year-old Pakistani child rights activist Malala Yousafzai in its top 100 Global Thinkers list.

UN backs Malala as world names Nov 10 after her

UN backs Malala as world names Nov 10 after her

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

With the world commemorating November 10 as 'Malala Day' in honour of Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon extended his support to the young girl and her fight for education, describing her as the "global symbol" of every girl's right to an education.

Malala seals $3 million deal for memoir

Malala seals $3 million deal for memoir

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head at point-blank range by Taliban for advocating girls' education, has become a millionaire by signing a deal for around $3 million to publish her memoir.

Surgeons in UK to repair Malala's skull

Surgeons in UK to repair Malala's skull

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Doctors in the UK have revealed how they are going to repair a missing area of the skull of 15-year-old Pakistani education campaigner Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating education for girls', in October last year.

Malala to undergo final surgery to repair skull

Malala to undergo final surgery to repair skull

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Doctors treating Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai Wednesday said the 15-year-old girl, who made a remarkable recovery after being shot in the head by Taliban, will soon undergo one final surgery to repair a missing area of her skull.