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Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Of the 18,000 medical students who returned to India last year, 5,000-7,000 have either shifted to universities in Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moldova or are in the process of seeking a transfer to those.

Help us return from Ukraine, Indian students appeal to govt

Help us return from Ukraine, Indian students appeal to govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Several videos emerged on social media in which teary-eyed students urged the Indian authorities to make arrangements for their return.

A Mother And Wife Weep For A Life Lost

A Mother And Wife Weep For A Life Lost

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The mother and wife of Major Andrii Verkhohliad, a Ukrainian officer killed in battle against Russian troops, weep by his coffin at his funeral in Kyiv.

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

'Earlier they loved Indians. Now they hate Indians'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'Because of the UN vote.'

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry.

Vladimir Shocked At Putin's Destruction

Vladimir Shocked At Putin's Destruction

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Russians destroy the Central House of Culture in Ukraine.

After The Russians Strike...

After The Russians Strike...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Early Sunday morning, March 13, 2022, a series of Russian missiles struck the International Center for Peacekeeping and Security, killing at least 35 and wounding scores, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russians Destroy World's Largest Plane

Russians Destroy World's Largest Plane

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The Antonov An-225 Mriya cargo plane, the world's biggest aircraft by weight, destroyed by Russian troops at an airfield in the settlement of Hostomel, in the Kyiv region.

Ukraine: Mourn The Dead, Pity The Living

Ukraine: Mourn The Dead, Pity The Living

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the devastation in Ukraine.

Moscow says Ukrainian strike in Donetsk kills 63 Russian soldiers

Moscow says Ukrainian strike in Donetsk kills 63 Russian soldiers

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The Russian defence ministry said that Ukrainian forces hit six rockets of HIMARS at the temporary deployment point of one of the units of Russian armed forces in Makiivka region of Donetsk.

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'I want to thank the Prime Minister of India for supporting us'

Russia to open evacuation corridors but fears persist

Russia to open evacuation corridors but fears persist

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The development comes following the third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus on Monday, which apparently ended up in failure.

Russia admits to 'significant' troop losses in Ukraine war

Russia admits to 'significant' troop losses in Ukraine war

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov briefly admitted that Russia had suffered a 'significant' loss of its troops in Ukraine, calling the casualties 'a huge tragedy' for the country in an interview with Sky News.

Zelenskyy Is On The Move!

Zelenskyy Is On The Move!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is reported to live in several bunkers in the Kyiv area to protect himself from Russian assassins, visited the towns of Irpin and Bucha, outside Kyiv, for the first time since Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

When Russia Rained Missiles On Dnipro

When Russia Rained Missiles On Dnipro

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of Dnipro in Ukraine when it was struck by Russian missiles, January 15, 2023.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'It makes no sense at all to leave because I have my whole family with me.' 'My wife and children are citizens here.'

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court in Kyiv on Monday, May 23, 2022, for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's February 24 invasion.

The World Today In Pictures

The World Today In Pictures

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Six images from around the world.

The Students Are Back From Ukraine!

The Students Are Back From Ukraine!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Indian students returned from Ukraine early on Wednesday morning following advisories issued by the Indian embassy in Kyiv amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Why Is Putin Bleeding?

Why Is Putin Bleeding?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Glimpses from the warzone in Ukraine.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'We are not getting any clear guidance on what to do. Initially, we were asked to move to the bunker...when we packed our bags and reached there, our university head asked to go back to our hostel room. So we came back. Movement is very risky these time'

Putin Plans To Destroy Ukraine's Power Plants

Putin Plans To Destroy Ukraine's Power Plants

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Vladimir Putin wants to destroy Ukraine's power plants before the onset of winter in the hope that Ukrainians, unable to cope with the bitter cold, end their determined resistance to the Russian invasion, which will enter its eighth month on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.'

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'When the war against Ukraine that Putin started is not going the way he was expecting it to and his military options are getting onerous, a bit of nuclear sabre rattling is what he hopes will turn things around for him and Russia.'

What Is Angelina Jolie Doing In Ukraine?

What Is Angelina Jolie Doing In Ukraine?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Angelina met injured children affected by the war and later visited NGOs helping the injured and displaced.

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The move points to a potential escalation of fighting in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal said citing experts.

2,203 Ukrainian military targets destroyed so far, claims Russia

2,203 Ukrainian military targets destroyed so far, claims Russia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Further, the ministry spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said that the Russian fighter jets and air defence systems have shot down 10 Ukrainian combat aircraft and helicopters over the past 24 hours.

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis visited Irpin, near Kyiv, Ukraine June 16, 2022.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Meet the first female referee in men's Champions League

Meet the first female referee in men's Champions League

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Stephanie Frappart made history by becoming the first female to referee a men's UEFA Champions League match.

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine. The long duration of the meeting in the Russian embassy flags that it was substantive. Indeed, it took place even as the first Russian tank column was sighted on the outskirts of Kyiv, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Russian FM warns of 'real' danger of World War III

Russian FM warns of 'real' danger of World War III

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Lavrov said that the Ukraine President was pretending on peace talks.

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

>Two hundred and forty one Indians in the Ukraine returned on a special Air India flight from Kyiv amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions.

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

A Mother Weeps For Her Daughter

A Mother Weeps For Her Daughter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the sorrow and suffering in Ukraine.