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15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

15-yr-old 'terror girl' on way to join IS held at UK airport

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a dramatic last-minute rescue, a 15-year-old British schoolgirl was taken off her flight and detained at the Heathrow airport here while she was on her way to Syria to join the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

Raymond ends French teen's Melbourne run

Raymond ends French teen's Melbourne run

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

The American doubles specialist ended French schoolgirl Tatiana Golovin's amazing Australian Open run with a crushing 6-2 6-0 win in the fourth round.

I raped, murdered Hannah, confesses Kohli

I raped, murdered Hannah, confesses Kohli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

'I want to unburden myself and tell the truth (about) what happened that night,' he told NDTV television channel.

Centre advises Kalam to reject clemency plea

Centre advises Kalam to reject clemency plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The recommendation virtually seals the fate of Dhananjoy Chatterjee, who was to be hanged for raping and killed 14-year-old Hetal Parekh in 1990.

Mercy petition makes hangman wait

Mercy petition makes hangman wait

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The youngest competitor at the Rio Olympics ripped her swimsuit minutes before her race on Sunday but still managed to beat her two rivals.

Williams sets up Sharapova clash

Williams sets up Sharapova clash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

Laxman shocks Pravin Thipsay

Laxman shocks Pravin Thipsay

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Mumbai schoolgirl Siddhali Shetye also scored a major upset, beating Saheli Barua in the Commonwealth chess championship.

Dhananjoy Chatterjee takes comfort in bhajans

Dhananjoy Chatterjee takes comfort in bhajans

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The 42-year old, sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Hetal Parekh in 1990, would be hanged at 4:30am on Saturday.

Serena tackles teenage sensation

Serena tackles teenage sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Serena Williams takes centre stage on Centre Court when she lines up opposite 16-year-old Tatiana Golovin.

Muslim girl loses case over school uniform

Muslim girl loses case over school uniform

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

A British judge ruled that 15-year-old Shabina Begum did not have a legal right to wear a jilbab, a long, flowing gown covering her entire body except her hands and face, to school. \n\n

US designates Pak Taliban chief as global terrorist

US designates Pak Taliban chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The US on Tuesday designated Maulana Fazlullah, the chief of Pakistani Taliban, as a global terrorist and slapped sanction against him.

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

One of the schoolgirls who had disappeared from her home in Britain to travel to Syria has tweeted a picture that appears to confirm she has joined terror group Islamic State.

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

4 British children detained trying to join Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Nine British nationals, including two women and four children, have been detained in Turkey after allegedly trying to enter Syria illegally, amid fears that they may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Given Nitish's track record as an accomplished trapeze artist who can dump the BJP overnight and embrace the RJD, he can leave the saffron party stranded should he fail to get the chief ministerial crown for the fourth time, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Personalised gifts are the rage

Personalised gifts are the rage

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.

Gone Kesh Review: Bald & beautiful

Gone Kesh Review: Bald & beautiful

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Gone Kesh is a good-natured coming-of-age tale, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Taliban chief warns of attack that 'will make you forget Peshawar'

Taliban chief warns of attack that 'will make you forget Peshawar'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The Pakistan Taliban chief behind the Peshawar attack that killed 132 pupils has issued a chilling warning that more deaths will follow in another terror "spectacular" in a new video released on Tuesday.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'But I understand the need for this government move.' 'I completely support Mr Modi.'

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

PHOTOS: Indian athletes shine at glittering Asiad opening

PHOTOS: Indian athletes shine at glittering Asiad opening

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Led by young flag-bearer Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the athletes, clad in blue suits, waved to the crowd with small flags in their hands.

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.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Taliban threatens to blow up girls' school in Pakistan

Taliban threatens to blow up girls' school in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Security was tightened around a government girls' school in Rawalpindi after a letter allegedly sent by the Pakistani Taliban warned that it would be blown up if it is not shut down, a media report said on Monday.

Koffee With Karan 6: Deepika, Alia have no drama!

Koffee With Karan 6: Deepika, Alia have no drama!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

As electric they are on silver screen, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt aren't quite chat show meat, feels Sukanya Verma.

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

"Our case is very strong and moving in the right direction. More time would be required to complete the probe, and it would be decided at the time of producing Asaram whether to seek more time for police custody or judicial custody", Jodhpur DPC Ajay Pal Lamba told media persons in Jodhpur.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Bigg Boss 10: Priyanka wants to go home

Bigg Boss 10: Priyanka wants to go home

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Insecurity appears to have provoked Priyanka Jagga to picking fights, says Divya Nair.

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

How Tendulkar inspired Shafali's cricketing journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Five years ago, a starry-eyed Shafali Verma wrestled through a vociferous crowd at the nondescript Lahli ground in Haryana to get a glimpse of her idol Sachin Tendulkar, the moment that inspired the then 10-year-old to take up the game.

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban, has been reunited with her friend who was injured in the same attack in Pakistan last year.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims

Saudis apologise over minute's silence snub for London victims

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has apologised after its national team did not properly observe a minute's silence for the victims of the London attacks before the start of a World Cup qualifier in Australia.