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A father's wail: 'Why would anyone abduct a Jesuit priest?'

A father's wail: 'Why would anyone abduct a Jesuit priest?'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

A Ganesh Nadar meets the stunned father of Alexis Prem Kumar, the Indian Jesuit priest, who was abducted by armed gunmen in the Herat province of Afghanistan.

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

REWIND: Best moments from the month that was

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Some of the best photographs, clicked across the globe in January.

Ukraine's Mariupol officials announce evacuation via humanitarian corridors

Ukraine's Mariupol officials announce evacuation via humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

It added that civilians will be able to evacuate from Mariupol from three places by bus or leave the city on private transport.

4 more towers at Gurugram's apartment declared unfit for living

4 more towers at Gurugram's apartment declared unfit for living

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Gurugram district's town and country planner R S Bhath, who is currently stationed in the society to oversee the repair and rehabilitation work, conducted a survey and declared towers E, F, G and H unfit for living.

Chidambaram heckled by Assam riot victims

Chidambaram heckled by Assam riot victims

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Chidambaram, who left for Dhubri early Tuesday morning from Guwahati in a special chopper and landed at the Panbari BSF camp, visited two other camps -- Borkanda and Takimari.

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Coalition Against Genocide to continue Modi campaign

Rediff.com17 May 2014

'Modi's ascent to the highest executive office in India is a matter of concern for all who value human rights and religious freedom,' declares Coalition Against Genocide, which has campaigned against the US granting a visa to the Indian leader.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to win cricket gold

Asian Games: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to win cricket gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka crushed Afghanistan by 68 runs to win the gold medal in the men's Twenty20 cricket event at the Asian Games on Friday.

Camp Cola deadline extended, demolition to be filmed

Camp Cola deadline extended, demolition to be filmed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The demolition of illegal flats in Campa Cola compound beginning June 20 will be filmed and used as proof against the residents if they offer resistance, the city's municipal body said on Mumbai.

'They are not victims, they are victors'

'They are not victims, they are victors'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ten acid attack survivors came together to raise awareness and funds against a social crime in Mumbai.

Meet Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's fiancee

Meet Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's fiancee

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are engaged and their wedding is to take place next year.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2015

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

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Why is India rejecting the Rohingyas?

Why is India rejecting the Rohingyas?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'As a great democracy, we must be responsible and uphold the rights of those who come to us seeking shelter.' 'Everything in the Hindu faith tells us that this is obligatory on us,' says Aakar Patel.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.

Bloodbath in Gaza continues as Palestinians accept new ceasefire offer

Bloodbath in Gaza continues as Palestinians accept new ceasefire offer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Bloodbath in Gaza continued unabated on Sunday with Israeli jets pounding the coastal strip, even as the fragile peace process got a new lease of life with Palestinian negotiators saying they have accepted an Egyptian proposal for a new 72-hour truce with Israel.

TOP moments of the week that was

TOP moments of the week that was

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Ram Jethmalani: The man who never minced words

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Even as politics engaged him more, he never hid his way of life. On one occasion, Morarji Desai pleaded with him to stop drinking publicly. "You stick to your pissky and I'll stick to my whisky'' he is supposed to have told him.

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Nargis Fakhri, in a revealing interview.

World's poor headed for better lives in 2030: Gates

World's poor headed for better lives in 2030: Gates

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The predictions appear in the annual letter from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, chaired by the Microsoft Corp co-founder and former chief executive and his wife.

8 reasons to love Prince Harry's 'girlfriend'

8 reasons to love Prince Harry's 'girlfriend'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

American actor and entrepreneur Meghan Markle is more than just a royal heir's girlfriend.

Will shed my blood to stop Bengal's division: Mamata

Will shed my blood to stop Bengal's division: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Amid demands for a separate state carved out of Bengal by some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her own blood, if need be, to thwart attempts to divide the state.

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The excitement on the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple reverberated across the country as Ram bhakts gathered to to celebrate the groundbreaking occasion. People across the country were seen chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags. Fireworks were also burst and sweets were distributed to mark the day.

Kerala disaster: 'Nature has defeated us'

Kerala disaster: 'Nature has defeated us'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'The most alarming thing is all our wells have got filled with flood waters.' 'Drinking water is going to be a big problem for all of us.'

Obtain particulars of Rohingyas for deportation: Rajnath tells states

Obtain particulars of Rohingyas for deportation: Rajnath tells states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Singh, who recently said all Rohingyas in India were "illegal immigrants" as none of them had applied for asylum as refugees, asked opposition parties not to make it a "political issue".

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

'Syria is central to Middle East peace'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'Why not ask for a change of leadership in Qatar, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia? Is there a constitution in Saudi Arabia? Are there elections in Saudi Arabia? Why no talk of democracy in these countries?' 'America said change the leader now, but is now ignoring the feelings of the Syrian moderate majority. Is that democracy,' asks H E Dr Riad Abbas, Syrian ambassador to India, in an interview to Cleo Paskal.

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Decoding Modi's Jallianwala Bagh memorial speech

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

From playing to the Sikh vote bank because Punjab elections are round the corner, to ensuring that a discordant 'us versus them' note was struck, whatever could be done to exploit every last drop of communal appeal, was done, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Israel ex-PM Ariel Sharon 'critically ill'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a coma since 2006, is in a critical condition after "serious deterioration" in his health with vital organs failing over the past few days, his doctor said on Thursday.

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is learnt to have slowed down her activities over the last few weeks, say highly placed sources in the party.

REWIND: The best images from the week gone by

REWIND: The best images from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

From the spread of coronavirus to International Women's Day, these 10 images sum up all the big stories from the previous week.

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

'Working in Dheepan evolved me as an artist'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chennai-based theatre artist Kalieaswari Srinivasan opens up on what it means to be part of a Jacques Audiard film, and her Cannes experience.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

'Don't want Assam to become another Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'There is a design of fundamentalists that the north east must become an Islamic country.'

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Prayers and sacrifice mark Eid-al-Adha

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Muslims around the world are celebrating Islam's biggest holiday with prayers, gifts, traditional visits with family and friends, and feasts. Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates what Muslims believe was Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him with a sheep to sacrifice instead. In remembrance, Muslim faithful slaughter sheep, cattle, camels and other livestock in an act of sacrifice to show gratitude for their blessings, divide the meat into three equal portions and give some of it to the poor.

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Govt won't budge an inch on implementation of CAA: Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Shah accused the Congress and other opposition parties of running a misinformation campaign.