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Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man died and two others were injured after a Mercedes SUV allegedly rammed into them in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area. Police have apprehended the driver and are investigating the incident.

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has not asked for a rank turner for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens on Friday, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday.

'There Is No One Like Shibu Soren'

'There Is No One Like Shibu Soren'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Shibu Soren was the tallest leader of tribals in the country.'

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

A Forgotten School Blooms Again In Meghalaya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.

35 Years Ago, Mandela Walked Out Of Prison

35 Years Ago, Mandela Walked Out Of Prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest symbols of democracy, was released today, February 11, 1990 after 27 years in prison.

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor

Where Mother Teresa Lived And Died

Where Mother Teresa Lived And Died

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A man sits with his eyes closed on a bench beside her grave. Another kneels at the foot of the grave in prayer. A bunch of paper slips and pens are kept on the window to write down prayer petitions

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani stunned in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, upsetting former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Rediff.com22 May 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a former anti-apartheid activist and freedom fighter, responded to Trump's claims at their meeting in the Oval Office diplomatically, countering Trump's assertions.

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Asim Munir and his brand of short-sighted army officers give no inkling of paying heed, changing course or learning lessons from the past, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, is facing deportation after US authorities accused him of "spreading Hamas propaganda" and having "close connections to a suspected terrorist." The Department of Homeland Security claims Suri has been actively promoting antisemitism on social media and is connected to a senior Hamas advisor. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, argues that his client is being targeted due to his wife's Palestinian heritage and their opposition to US foreign policy towards Israel. The incident follows the self-deportation of another Indian student from Columbia University who was also accused of supporting Hamas.

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

In his petition, Suri's lawyer said that he is being punished as his wife, who is a US citizen, is of Palestinian heritage and because the government suspects that he and his wife are against the US foreign policy towards Israel.

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'...an hour before he was hanged from the film Badal, 'Apne liye jiye toh kya jiye'... 'I saw eight hangings -- Ranga and Billa, Maqbool Bhat, Kartar Singh and Ujagar Singh (Dr N S Jain murder case), Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh (Indira Gandhi assassination case) and Afzal Guru.'

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Nelson Mandela, the hero of South Africa's struggle to end apartheid and establish democracy, is being honoured in a new visitor attraction on London's South Bank. Mandela: The Official Exhibition traces the story of the 20th century's most iconic freedom fighter and political leader through previously unseen film clips and photographs. It includes artefacts such as one of his hand-printed batik shirts and the ceremonial headdress awarded to Mandela upon his release from prison in 1990. The exhibition is designed to tour the world: after closing in London in June it will go to Paris. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect at the exhibit.

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

She played a high-profile role in the battle to end white-minority rule. However, her place in history was also stained by controversy.

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life.

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there.

PIX: Mandela's daughter, Prince William attend premiere of film on Mandela

PIX: Mandela's daughter, Prince William attend premiere of film on Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Here's looking at the red carpet pictures.

Sport mourns 'miracle' man Mandela

Sport mourns 'miracle' man Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

South African rugby paid tribute to the 'miracle' performed by Nelson Mandela in uniting his country, partly through his embrace of the Springbok rugby team at the 1995 World Cup, after the death of the former president on Thursday.

Nelson Mandela will always remain relevant

Nelson Mandela will always remain relevant

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

'The young generation will find its own Mandela when they fight and struggle for a just society,' says Tridip Suhrud, director, Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Saturday where he spent 10 days for pneumonia treatment.

Nelson Mandela's condition improves

Nelson Mandela's condition improves

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's family on Monday visited him at a hospital in Johannesburg, where he is being treated for a recurrence of pneumonia, the presidency said. There are no details yet on how much longer he will have to stay there.

When Mandela hugged a Kolkata cop

When Mandela hugged a Kolkata cop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Kolkata police sergeant Guruprasad Banerjee, who acted as an escort to Nelson Mandela's convoy during his visit to Kolkata in October 1990, recalls the legendary anti-apartheid activist as one of the most down to earth international dignitaries.

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was on Friday discharged from a hospital in Johannesburg after being treated for acute respiratory infection. "Medically at present, there is no need to panic. Dr Mandela had undergone routine tests for a respiratory infection. Dr Mandela is in high spirits and has been visited by his family and friends," Surgeon-General Vijaynand Ramlakan said. Mandela, 92, was admitted to Milpark Hospital on Thursday.

Mandela's condition unchanged: South African government

Mandela's condition unchanged: South African government

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Nelson Mandela's condition remained "serious but stable" as the former South African President continued to receive hospital treatment for a third day for a lung infection that has recurred, the government said on Monday.

Cong attacks Modi over remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Cong attacks Modi over remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 May 2024

"His own government has destroyed Gandhian institutions in Varanasi, Delhi and Ahmedabad," the Congress leader alleged.

South Africa's Mandela shows 'sustained improvement'

South Africa's Mandela shows 'sustained improvement'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is showing "sustained improvement", the presidency said on Monday, six weeks after the anti-apartheid hero was hospitalized with a life-threatening lung infection.

Rhea Starts A New Chapter

Rhea Starts A New Chapter

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Bhumi holidays in Paris... Huma prays at Ajmer... Janhvi visits her mother's Chennai home...

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is continuing to put up a courageous fight from his "deathbed" even though he is "not doing well", the former South African President's family has said.

Concerns mount over Mandela's health

Concerns mount over Mandela's health

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has spent a second day in hospital in a "serious but stable" condition with a renewed lung infection that has triggered worldwide concern for the anti-apartheid icon.

Mandela is our greatest hero: Mahatma's granddaughter

Mandela is our greatest hero: Mahatma's granddaughter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and a member of Nelson Mandela's party, recalls some fond memories of the South African legend in a conversation with Sheela Bhatt.

Mandela's 20 pearls of wisdom

Mandela's 20 pearls of wisdom

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Some of Mandela's best quotes that personify his mission to fight for equality and harmony for all.

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council joined the world in mourning the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, saying that the former South African President was a "towering symbol of resistance" who would inspire generations to come.

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The condition of former President Nelson Mandela is critical, the South African presidency has said, two weeks after the 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon was admitted to a hospital with a recurrent lung infection. President Jacob Zuma and African National Congress deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa visited Mandela on Sunday evening, Mac Maharaj, presidential spokesman, said in a statement.

Obama meets Mandela's family in South Africa

Obama meets Mandela's family in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's condition remains "critical but stable", South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday hoping he will be out of the hospital soon.

Mandela discharged from hospital: Presidency

Mandela discharged from hospital: Presidency

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Sunday though his condition remains critical and is at times unstable, the South African Presidency said.

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Modi will do himself a favour if he starts studying about Mahatma Gandhi.' 'I feel pity that we have a PM who has no idea of our own history.'

Mandela spends 50th day in hospital

Mandela spends 50th day in hospital

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has spent his 50th day in hospital with his condition still critical battling a recurrent lung infection, even as a media report said that he has undergone a "minor" medical procedure and survived two "scares" in the past week.

Young talents miss out as Belgium finalise Euros squad

Young talents miss out as Belgium finalise Euros squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Tedesco confirmed that Bundesliga-based Koen Casteels will be the first-choice goalkeeper for Belgium