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Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

Gaza kids undergoing surgeries without anaesthesia

Gaza kids undergoing surgeries without anaesthesia

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid Israel's retaliation against the Hamas' surprise attack on October 7, hospitals in the Gaza Strip are nearing collapse without electricity and basic supplies and doctors have to decide on which patients get ventilators, who gets any medical treatment at all or who gets resuscitated, The New York Times reported.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Giving child cancer patients a fighting chance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

St Jude India ChildCare Centres is a unique organisation which runs residential homes for families of children who need to undergo long-term cancer treatment. Its 37 centres close to India's premier cancer hospitals give children a fighting chance against the disease.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

6 most horrifying terror attacks on schools

6 most horrifying terror attacks on schools

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Rediff.com presents a list of most gruesome terror attacks on schools through the years.

Freedom of expression under threats worldwide, including India, warns Rushdie

Freedom of expression under threats worldwide, including India, warns Rushdie

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a video message from New York on Monday night, the 75-year-old Mumbai-born author who has lived under the shadow of a fatwa since The Satanic Verses was published in the 1980s said it was important to continue to fight for the freedom to express and to publish.

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

COVID-19: 'Maharashtra is putting up a fight'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'But to see the effects of that, it will take a week or two more.'

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar has been creating a buzz with her solar-powered ironing cart. The youngest finalist of the Duke of Cambridge's The Earthshot Prize 2021, she is a shining example of why one is never too young to help the environment.

Vet's murder: Time to fight back!

Vet's murder: Time to fight back!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The horrific sexual assault and burning alive of a young veterinary doctor has shocked the nation. A Woman in Today's India reacts to the unspeakable crime that should shame every Indian.

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

If Kejriwal is arrested, it will take very little for Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to summon a meeting of the assembly, direct it to elect a new leader of the House, and, if it doesn't, dissolve it and impose President's Rule, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

What YOU Can Watch On OTT This Week?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

It's an action-packed menu on OTT this week.

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

As the Russian invasion approaches its one-year anniversary and with little let-up in fighting, the Ukrainian economy continues to suffer.

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Fighting COVID-19: A teacher's 10 tips for parents

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Roshani Sonawane tells us how parents can use the time to teach the right values and build important skills in children.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

The Oxford alumnus fighting the Bihar election

The Oxford alumnus fighting the Bihar election

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

'The uneducated think of their rights as a gift. This is deeply troubling.' 'If they were educated they could claim what is rightfully theirs.'

Israel shells another UN school in Gaza! Toll hits 1,283

Israel shells another UN school in Gaza! Toll hits 1,283

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

At least 32 more people were killed early in Gaza in Israeli bombardment, a day after over 100 Palestinians died in one of the bloodiest days in the three-week conflict as deadly fighting raged unabated between Israel and Hamas and the death toll reached 1,262.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

Shami's wife seeks CM Mamata's support in 'fight for truth'

Shami's wife seeks CM Mamata's support in 'fight for truth'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'Shami called me today saying 'Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You have framed me.' He further asked me to take back all the allegations for the sake of my and my daughter's lives'

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

This Week On OTT: Arnold Is Back!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Arnie's back, Varun shape shifts while others fight the good fight and more on OTT this week.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sharma, who was earlier employed with Kanda's MLDR airlines, was found dead on August 5, 2012 at her Ashok Vihar residence in North West Delhi.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

How SKY mastered the art of tackling spin in ODIs

How SKY mastered the art of tackling spin in ODIs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Suryakumar Yadav's superior performance will put Shreyas Iyer's slot in the team in danger once Hardik Pandya is back.

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Talking to reporters in Bilaspur town of the state, he also accused the saffron party of trying to take political advantage of last week's communal violence in Biranpur village of Bemetara district.

This boxer in fighting in hijab

This boxer in fighting in hijab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Muslim teen boxer in US wins right to fight in hijab.

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

No small feat! PM Modi leads wishes in hailing Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

"This is no small feat", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation in hailing young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's runner-up finish.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

Student killed in school shootout near Delhi

Student killed in school shootout near Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The student identified as 14-year-old Abhishek Tyagi was reportedly shot dead by his classmate Akash after school hours at around 1500 hours, television sources said.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.