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Shutdown continues to cripple life in Valley

Shutdown continues to cripple life in Valley

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Strict security restrictions were imposed on Thursday in parts of summer capital Srinagar where violent protests had been going on for the past four days.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shaw slams fifty on return from doping ban as Mumbai win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shaw slams fifty on return from doping ban as Mumbai win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shaw and Aditya Tare (82 off 48 balls) toyed with a pedestrian Assam attack to help Mumbai post a massive 206 for 5 in the Group 'D' match.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

Mob torches CRPF vehicle in Srinagar

Mob torches CRPF vehicle in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A militant ambush near the highway of Qazigund town in south Kashmir's Kulgam district left 4 Central Reserve Police Force troopers injured on Saturday evening.

PM Modi to move to a new home by 2024

PM Modi to move to a new home by 2024

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Used since 1984 when late Rajiv Gandhi became the PM, the current residence was built over 12 acres of land, based on designs by New Delhi's chief architect Edwin Lutyens. However, with a new redevelopment blueprint on the table, the PM's residence is now expected to move to the South-West corner, behind South Block on Raisina Hill. Arnab Dutta reports.

Budget must focus on inflation, corruption, reform

Budget must focus on inflation, corruption, reform

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Mr Mukherjee missed that last call, but Indian politics is as accommodative as an Indian airport. There is always a second announcement, a last and final call! Is Mr Mukherjee ready to fly?

Army hands over overbridge to Delhi govt

Army hands over overbridge to Delhi govt

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The army on Friday handed over the newly-built Bailey pedestrian overbridge to the Delhi government, just six days after it was tasked to do it. The bridge connects the parking lot of the stadium with other side of the street in Lodhi Road in south Delhi. The army engineers began work on the bridge on Saturday and completed its construction on Wednesday.

Srinagar reels under curfew for fifth day

Srinagar reels under curfew for fifth day

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Curfews like restrictions were imposed in more parts of Srinagar Monday to thwart a proposed separatist march.Early on Monday morning, police paramilitary and Central Reserve Police Force fanned out across the city restricting pedestrian and vehicular movement in Srinagar, which has been on the boil since Sunday last when a schoolboy was killed after being hit by a tear smoke shell.

Kashmir remains shut, under tight vigil

Kashmir remains shut, under tight vigil

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Heavy deployment of police and Central Reserve Police Force manning roads, lanes and traffic intersections disallowed all pedestrian and vehicular movement in old city areas of Srinagar, which in the last 5 days witnessed fierce clashes between security forces and protestors.

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

An attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament.

Security restrictions eased in Srinagar

Security restrictions eased in Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir govenmemt eased security restrictions in Srinagar on Monday, after the city, had virtually turned into a fortress, to ensure trouble-free Republic day on Tuesday.

The Rs 5.6-lakh Nissan Micra diesel is here! Check it out

The Rs 5.6-lakh Nissan Micra diesel is here! Check it out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

With an overall length of 3780mm and overall width of 1665mm the car easily tackles traffic.

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Japan fans celebrate as Samurai Blue reach last 16

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

In Tokyo's trendy Shibuya, elated supporters streamed out of sports bars after the final whistle at around 1 a.m. local time, the sound of horns and "Nippon" chants filling the streets as they converged upon the district's iconic pedestrian scramble.

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Bengaluru.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Merc rampage in Pune, drunk woman injures 8

Merc rampage in Pune, drunk woman injures 8

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Aditi, daughter of noted Pune cardiologist Dr Ranjit Jagtap, lost control of her Mercedes resulting in minor injuries to about eight persons.

Rediff ODI rankings: India 2nd, but for how long

Rediff ODI rankings: India 2nd, but for how long

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

While Australia (72.1) and India (56.9) hold the top two places, the battle hots up below. Sri Lanka (51.4) and South Africa (51.1) are in a tussle for the next two positions, and New Zealand (50.6) and England (49.8) are locked in a tight race for the next two positions.

Kieswetter is England's newest star

Kieswetter is England's newest star

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Craig Kieswetter stole the limelight after a cracking innings of 63 as England ended their title drought at ICC global events by crushing Australia by seven wickets to win the ICC World Twenty20 on Sunday.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

If there's even the slightest chance of a laugh, its dummy cast ensures the joke doesn't land, feels Sukanya Verma.

Unusual monsoon pics: Trying to take cover

Unusual monsoon pics: Trying to take cover

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

'Champions Trophy must go on despite London attack'

'Champions Trophy must go on despite London attack'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

In the third major assault to hit Britain in less than three months, attackers rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing revellers in nearby bars.

London attacks: 'It's unpredictable', but Djokovic's Wimbledon plans on track

London attacks: 'It's unpredictable', but Djokovic's Wimbledon plans on track

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'Everything will progress the same in terms of my plans for Wimbledon and I will try to go there with family, and of course be conscious'

Team hotels went into lockdown after London terror attack

Team hotels went into lockdown after London terror attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Team hotels had gone into lockdown after last night's terror attack here, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed today, saying it will review security at the ongoing Champions Trophy 'in line with the threat levels'.

Howrah Bridge at 75: A brief history

Howrah Bridge at 75: A brief history

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

The iconic bridge was opened to the public in the middle of World War II.

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

NZ eke out last gasp draw against Slovakia

NZ eke out last gasp draw against Slovakia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A last gasp goal by Winston Reid gave New Zealand a 1-1 draw with Slovakia in a World Cup Group F match on Tuesday.

India has not lost momentum, insists Krunal Pandya

India has not lost momentum, insists Krunal Pandya

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

India all-rounder Krunal Pandya, on Tuesday, insisted that the team has not lost momentum despite losing the series opener and instead taken a lot of heart from 'almost defending' 126 at Vizag.

Alonso goal sends Bayern into German Cup last eight

Alonso goal sends Bayern into German Cup last eight

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A lacklustre Bayern Munich needed a long-range goal from Spaniard Xabi Alonso to secure a 1-0 victory over Darmstadt 98 on Tuesday that put them into the quarter-finals of the German Cup.

Has World Cup broken stereotypes about Russia?

Has World Cup broken stereotypes about Russia?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Putin said the tournament and its coverage on social media had 'helped break many stereotypes about Russia'.

'Desecration of Indian flag is unacceptable'

'Desecration of Indian flag is unacceptable'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Canadian lawmakers like Conservative Senator Con Di Nino are among those "disturbed greatly" by the incident.

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'At this moment, the Trinamool has an edge.'

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Chennai

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Chennai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Sharp showers continued to lash many parts of Tamil Nadu, including capital Chennai, resulting in water-logging in many areas and forcing closure of schools in the city even as the weather office forecast more rains.

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old man stopped his car and then wielded a large knife.

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

On the eve of their 14th Chamber Music Festival Harvey De Souza of the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation is happy with the way western classical music is evolving in India.

Man Utd cruise past Wolves to go level at top

Man Utd cruise past Wolves to go level at top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Manchester United thrashed a weakened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 on Tuesday to move level on points with leaders Chelsea as manager Alex Ferguson marked his 900th league game in charge.

5 killed, 3 injured as plane crashes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

5 killed, 3 injured as plane crashes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The King Air C90 12-seater aircraft had taken off from the Juhu airstrip on a test flight.

Frozen February: Storm blankets Chicago in snow

Frozen February: Storm blankets Chicago in snow

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A blizzard has hit the US causing major air, road traffic disruptions