News for 'synagogue'

Stuck in a time warp, the last 7 Jews of Kochi

Stuck in a time warp, the last 7 Jews of Kochi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

M I Khan visits God's Own Country, and walks down the narrow streets of this area popularly called the Jew town.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Eight images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Aafia Siddiqui, also known as 'Lady Al Qaeda', is a Pakistani national who was convicted in 2010 by a New York City federal court of attempting to kill US military personnel. She is currently serving an 86-year sentence at the Federal Medical Center, Carswell, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mumbai's Crawford market, police HQ on IM's terror target list

Mumbai's Crawford market, police HQ on IM's terror target list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

A startling disclosure by arrested Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal -- that his outfit carried out a reconnaissance of nearly a dozen spots in Mumbai in August -- has prompted Maharashtra police to beef up security.

Only 24 temples, 950 mosques in Mumbai given nod for loudspeakers: Police

Only 24 temples, 950 mosques in Mumbai given nod for loudspeakers: Police

Rediff.com4 May 2022

As per statistics available with the Mumbai police, only 1 per cent of the temples in the metropolis have obtained permission to use loudspeakers in their premises, an official said.

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Gunmen armed with rifles opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna on the city's final night before coronavirus lockdown on Monday.

'Rabbi Holtzberg has suffered a lot of hardship'

'Rabbi Holtzberg has suffered a lot of hardship'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

We bring you an exclusive interview with a personal friend of Israeli hostages Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivka, Mr Solomon Sopher.

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

11 killed in Pittsburgh shooting in 'deadliest' attack on Jews in US

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

46-year-old Robert Bowers, yelled "all Jews must die" before gunning storming into Synagogue was charged with 29 counts of federal crimes of violence and firearms offense

Car bombs in Turkey kill 20

Car bombs in Turkey kill 20

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

The blasts occurred when people had gathered in the two places for prayers.

'If Israel is in our hearts, India is in our blood': Indian Jews

'If Israel is in our hearts, India is in our blood': Indian Jews

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

While they have never faced any form of discrimination, Indian Jews say a minority status for Jews is among their foremost expectations from the prime minister's visit to Israel.

Copenhagen manhunt over; gunman behind twin attacks killed

Copenhagen manhunt over; gunman behind twin attacks killed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Danish police on Sunday claimed to have shot dead the gunman who who killed two people in separate shootings at a cafe and a synagogue in Denmark capital Copenhagen.

Israel on high-alert fearing backlash

Israel on high-alert fearing backlash

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Palestinians destroyed synagogues in the Gaza Strip on Monday.

Anger, tears as troops clear Gaza

Anger, tears as troops clear Gaza

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Al-Qaeda claims Istanbul blasts

Al-Qaeda claims Istanbul blasts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Glimpses! The magic of Nazareth

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The Old City of Nazareth in Israel is an ancient hub that is being rightfully revived, says Jael Silliman.

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'When the national anthem of India was sung and joined by all present with the PM in front, it was the best moment of the whole night.'

Don't miss! The incredible Kochi Biennale

Don't miss! The incredible Kochi Biennale

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

It is India's first-ever New Age art extravaganza. No wonder then, art lover Durga Dominic abandoned both her job and her family for a few days to get a glimpse of the Kochi-Muziris Art Biennale. Photographs: Rajesh Karkera.

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

Two arrested in New York on terror charges

Two arrested in New York on terror charges

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Two men, allegedly trying to buy guns and grenades, have been arrested for planning terrorist attacks on various centres, including a synagogue, in New York.

Undercover agents foil terror plot in NY

Undercover agents foil terror plot in NY

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Two young men have been arrested in New York, and charged in connection with an alleged terror plot to "blow up synagogues and kill Jews" besides attacking the Empire State building.

Remembering Raminder Singh Jasssal, deputy chief of mission in Washington

Remembering Raminder Singh Jasssal, deputy chief of mission in Washington

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Several hundred members of the Indian American community in the Washington DC area packed the synagogue at the Julia Bindman Suburban Center in Potomac, Maryland, to pay tribute to the late Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal at a memorial service in his honour on March 27, organised by the National Council of Asian Indian Associations and the American Jewish Committee.

Jindal allows concealed guns in places of worship

Jindal allows concealed guns in places of worship

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal has agreed to allow concealed handguns inside Louisiana's churches, mosques and synagogues, prompting anti-gun violence activists up in arms against the controversial move.

New Jersey's Jewish town picks first Muslim mayor

New Jersey's Jewish town picks first Muslim mayor

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Voters in Teaneck have chosen the first Muslim mayor in the thickly Jewish populated Bergen County in New Jersey. According to reports, Mohammed Hameeduddin, who won a council seat two years ago, earned five out of seven votes at the annual reorganization of township government.

Quiz: Will your romance sink or swim?

Quiz: Will your romance sink or swim?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

How well do you know your partner? Take this quiz designed by Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain and find out for yourself!

US defends decision to cancel Amritsar visit

US defends decision to cancel Amritsar visit

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The White House has strongly refuted reports appearing in the American and Indian media that United States President Barack Obama apparently cancelled his planned trip to Golden Temple so he will not have to wear a head covering that could fan misconceptions that he is a Muslim.

Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The bureau said there was 'concrete' threat of attacks on Chabad centres and synagogues throughout India, including Goa, as well as on sites frequented by Israelis and Westerners.

Pope Francis holds historic public mass in UAE

Pope Francis holds historic public mass in UAE

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The mass marked the high point of the first papal visit to the Arabian peninsula.

Pune: Headley stayed in hotel near Jew centre

Pune: Headley stayed in hotel near Jew centre

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

American national and Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror suspect David Headley had stayed in a hotel close to a Jewish centre in Pune during his visits to the Osha ashram in the city in 2008-09.

Biblical text inside 1,500 year-old charred scroll deciphered

Biblical text inside 1,500 year-old charred scroll deciphered

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

The scanning process was X-ray-based and completely non-invasive as the scroll is badly damaged from fire, and can not be physically opened.

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India is the birthplace of four major world religions -- Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is home to the world's third largest Muslim population, a diverse community of sects that includes Sufis, Shia, and Bohra. Roughly three per cent of India's citizens are Christian, and notably, Christians are the religious majority in three of India's 29 states, she said.

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'Only when you are close to the party, will you understand what the BJP stands for.'

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Recently, several Twitter users began migrating to the social networking platform after a protest that began with Supreme Court lawyer Sanjay Hegde's Twitter account suspension, and moved on to a larger conversation about Twitter's policies being allegedly anti-Dalit and certain castes and religion.

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Security has been heightened at the Israeli embassy, consulates and other Jewish establishments in several states following intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashker-e-Tayiba may target them.

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'Now that the Ram mandir is done, we need to move on. And grapple with COVID-19, a sputtering economy, a belligerent China...' 'The temple may win a few more elections for the BJP, but by itself it won't solve the nation's growing problems of economic and social distress,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

NYT slams Trump's silence on Kansas shooting

NYT slams Trump's silence on Kansas shooting

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

By keeping mum on the killing of an Indian engineer in Kansas, President Donald Trump has "stoked" hate crime in America, NYT said in its editorial.

'God told me to contest the election'

'God told me to contest the election'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

By becoming the first woman ever to contest a Lok Sabha election in Mizoram, Lalthlamuani has already made history.