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Remembering 243 Children Killed in War

Remembering 243 Children Killed in War

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Toys and badges with names on seats in a school bus during a symbolic event to remember 243 children killed in the war in central Lviv.

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardians of the laws of cricket, stamped its seal of approval on Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end which saw India win the third women's ODI against England at Lord's.

An Indian Amazon Adventure

An Indian Amazon Adventure

Rediff.com8 May 2023

An Indian family, the Pandays, spend a few days on the Nepo river.

His political career began just 20 years ago': Nitish's fresh salvo at Shah

His political career began just 20 years ago': Nitish's fresh salvo at Shah

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Did he have any first-hand knowledge of what JP stood for, asks Nitish

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Residents of the Bharatinagar Residential Forum perform a puja of a pothole on Charles Campbell road in Bengaluru to bring it to the notice of the local authorities.

Ukraine: Cows and Rockets!

Ukraine: Cows and Rockets!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Russian retreat from Ukrainian towns and cities has revealed scores of civilian deaths and the full extent of devastation since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

'Love Jihad' not defined, no such case reported: MHA

'Love Jihad' not defined, no such case reported: MHA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In a reply in Lok Sabha to Congress MP Behanan Benny's question, the MHA added, 'However, two cases from Kerala involving inter-faith marriages have been investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).'

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

It was inaugurated a day ahead of the Dussehra festival and the temple is an extension of the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the UAE.

EOW to probe if MP bishop used embezzled funds for conversions: Chouhan

EOW to probe if MP bishop used embezzled funds for conversions: Chouhan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The EOW conducted searches at the house of PC Singh, the bishop of the Church of North India Jabalpur Diocese, on Thursday morning following registration of a case of cheating against him.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Your Summer Pix: The Magic Of Himachal

Your Summer Pix: The Magic Of Himachal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Share your summer pix with us.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

Triathlon champ, now a healthcare worker, baptized at Easter

Triathlon champ, now a healthcare worker, baptized at Easter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Vanek, who won the 2014 Triathlon World Cup, joined the emergency services last November and now works day and night, dressed in personal protective gear and mask, resuscitating people if needed and administering coronavirus tests.

India much better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India much better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

He further warned that the time was not apt to "let our guard down".

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Narcotic jihad row: BJP leaders meet bishop; Cong blames LDF govt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

With the controversy over 'love and narcotic jihad' remark by Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt refusing to die down, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday engaged in a fresh round of verbal sparring.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

The Battle For Bakhmut

The Battle For Bakhmut

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Scenes from the bitter fighting in trenches in Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region during a bitter and cold winter have been compared to scenes from trench warfare during World War more than a century ago.

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.

Love and narcotic jihad exists in Kerala: Catholic Bishop

Love and narcotic jihad exists in Kerala: Catholic Bishop

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Cautioning against the presence of Jihadis, who try to cultivate communalism, religious disharmony, intolerance and contempt across the world, in Kerala also, the Bishop said they were using different means to destroy other religions.

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overall, the record of the second term reveals a contradiction between the image and the reality. The image, especially on media and social media, is one of the man at the height of his power, and unstoppable. The reality on governance is someone who has found it difficult to get things implemented and unsure of what to do next, points out Aakar Patel.

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

In 1511 The Chora Church was converted into a mosque and in 1958 it was opened as a museum to the public.

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

After exit of 8, remaining 3 Cong MLAs in Goa say they can't be bought

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The opposition party termed the defection by eight out of its 11 MLAs in Goa only seven months after the assembly elections as the "height of betrayal and shamelessness."

Will Easter Attack Victims Get Justice?

Will Easter Attack Victims Get Justice?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

On April 17, 2022, hundreds of Sri Lankans lit candles and displayed banners and placards during a silent protest in the capital Colombo, calling for justice for victims of the April 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'We had 110 Adivasis who were languishing in jail for nearly five years because it was claimed they were responsible for some blasts.' 'When the time to give the proof came, they had no proof to show.' 'Then the people are let free, totally exonerated, but their lives are totally shattered.' 'Not only their lives, but the lives of their families.'

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Hundred centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country, will be lit up for a week and bear the G20 logo starting December 1 when India will assume the Presidency of influential group, officials said on Wednesday.

Pseudo secularism will destroy India: Pala Bishop

Pseudo secularism will destroy India: Pala Bishop

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

"We should understand how secularism gives birth to extremism by looking at the growth of conservative racist movements in the West. The situation of India will not be different if we fail to accept Indian secularism in its literal sense," the Bishop wrote in Church's mouthpiece Deepika.

Rioting charges against 3000 persons for attacking police in Vizhinjam

Rioting charges against 3000 persons for attacking police in Vizhinjam

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Over 3,000 persons have been booked in connection with violent clashes during an ongoing protest against the Adani port project in Kerala's Vizhinjam area on Sunday night.

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking the constitution of a 'renaming commission' to restore "original" names of ancient, cultural and religious places "renamed" by invaders, saying India can't be a prisoner of the past.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

On an average, 45 to 50 violent attacks take place against Christian institutions and priests every month throughout the country, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves said.

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Tharoor said the Congress should stand up for its foundational principles.

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Churches also tolled their bells, after the Church of England sent out guidance to parishes, chapels and cathedrals across the country encouraging them to open for prayer or special services. Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, have been postponed as a mark of respect.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Mr Putin, Are You Winning The War?

Mr Putin, Are You Winning The War?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

glimpses of destroyed Russian tanks, abandoned military equipment and ammunition in Trostyanets after the Russians retreated.

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Nun moves HC against acquittal of bishop Franco Mulakkal in rape case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Even as the victim-nun moved the high court to set aside the acquittal, the state government on Wednesday granted sanction for filing an appeal against the trial court's January 14, 2022 decision.

DMK MP at bhumi puja: Invite other religions also

DMK MP at bhumi puja: Invite other religions also

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'This is the Dravidian model of governance. The government is for people belonging to all faiths'

Family, friends prepare to pay final tribute to George Floyd

Family, friends prepare to pay final tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Floyd's body arrived in Houston late on Saturday for funeral service and burial, scheduled for Tuesday. In a tweet early Sunday morning, Police Chief Art Acevedo confirmed that 'George Floyd and his family are safely in Houston'. Floyd will be laid to rest next to his mother on Tuesday, confirmed a media representative for the Floyd family.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Ranveer is getting the JITTERS!

Ranveer is getting the JITTERS!

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Ishaan Khatter has breakfast in France... Farah Khan shares a rare pic... Suniel Shetty meets Ronaldinho...