News for 'Easter'

IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' rains in parts of north India

IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' rains in parts of north India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IMD had said the Southwest Monsoon would hit parts of north India including Delhi on July 10, but it had not occurred till Sunday evening.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of the Health Services, said the larger death toll was released as a result of a calculation error.

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The names of both Maregowda and Puttaraju had figured in the list of missing Janata Dal-Secular workers tweeted by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday.

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The latest family picture of the Obamas, looking exceptionally stylish on the joyous occasion of Easter is out.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: No relief likely till Sunday

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: No relief likely till Sunday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The minimum temperature in the capital dropped to 9.6 degrees Celsius, three notches below normal and the lowest this season so far. The maximum is likely to settle around 27 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said.

Pakistan's under-19 cricket trip to Sri Lanka postponed

Pakistan's under-19 cricket trip to Sri Lanka postponed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The Pakistan under-19 side, captained by Rohail Nazir, was scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on April 30 to play two four-day matches, followed by three one-dayers.

Number of Indians dead in Lanka blasts rises to 11

Number of Indians dead in Lanka blasts rises to 11

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Sri Lankan foreign ministry said that the number of foreign nationals who have been killed in the attack rose to 36.

Lankan Prez adds 3 Tamils to legislative task force

Lankan Prez adds 3 Tamils to legislative task force

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

President Rajapaksa, through a special gazette last month, appointed the 13-member task force for the establishment of a 'One Country, One Law' concept in Sri Lanka and comprised members from the majority Sinhala and minority Muslim communities.

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Southwest Monsoon usually covers the entire country on July 8. The earlier normal date for the monsoon to cover the entire country was July 15.

YUMMY! Stunning images of chocolate shops and factories

YUMMY! Stunning images of chocolate shops and factories

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The global chocolate market is expected to grow $98.3 billion in 2016.

Praying for peace

Praying for peace

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Hundreds of people attended the midnight mass to celebrate Easter at St Mary's Basilica, the oldest Roman Catholic church in the city of Secunderabad.

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Tamil teacher among 106 arrested for Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

President Maithripala Sirisena said Friday that over 130 suspects linked to the Islamic State terror group have been operating in the country.

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

It's a mad, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Ten photos that prove we live in an odd, odd world!

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Football players to battle it out on FIFA 20

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Some of England's leading players will go head-to-head from their living rooms over Easter as part of a new FIFA 20 tournament launched by the FA on Thursday.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Though dubbed as the "war hero", the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

COVID-19: Boris Johnson out of ICU, to remain in hospital

COVID-19: Boris Johnson out of ICU, to remain in hospital

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"The Prime Minister has been moved this evening [Thursday] from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits," a Downing Street spokesperson said on Thursday.

Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut Chocolate Pie

Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut Chocolate Pie

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Celebrate Easter with these wonderful recipes.

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

New Delhi has a chance to rid itself of its image as the bully in the subcontinent by helping a neighbour tackle problems that India, for once, has no role in creating. It should grab the opportunity with both hands, suggests Aditi Phadnis.

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Downing Street confirmed that the two senior-most United Kingdom government officials had received notification from the Metropolitan Police that they would be given "fixed penalty notices".

Finding art on a pencil tip

Finding art on a pencil tip

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Many artists have used pencils to create works of art - but Jasenko Djordjevic creates miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils.

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In another tweet, Akhtar said they expect reciprocation from Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

Chelsea's Rudiger covers catering costs for Berlin hospital nurses

Chelsea's Rudiger covers catering costs for Berlin hospital nurses

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'I decided ... to overtake the catering costs for at least three months'

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rashford welcomes UK Govt U-turn on school meals campaign

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Rashford said he spoke to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday and was briefed about the government's plans to provide 170 million pounds ($220 million) of extra funding to the campaign.

Zlatan shrugs off coughing fit, trains with Swedish side Hammarby

Zlatan shrugs off coughing fit, trains with Swedish side Hammarby

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic trained with Swedish club Hammarby as the global soccer shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues, and a brief bout of coughing didn't appear to trouble him as he practiced his shooting.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Sangakkara, who was appointed the first non-British president of prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) earlier this month, expressed shock at the communal riots in the island nation.

Kerala Oppn, experts question Centre, state on dam management

Kerala Oppn, experts question Centre, state on dam management

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Poor dam management was considered as a major reason for the 2018 floods in the state that led to a loss of around Rs 50,000 crore and claimed as many as 483 lives, reports Shine Jacob.

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

Readers share their adorable pet pics

Readers share their adorable pet pics

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajapaksa and said he looks forward to further deepen relations between the two nations.

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Now, working together with the charity FareShare, meals will be prepared and packaged individually at Old Trafford by club staff before being shipped to local Manchester United Foundation partner schools.

Know Dhauli Ganga: The river that was flooded by glacial break

Know Dhauli Ganga: The river that was flooded by glacial break

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park.

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

US vision of Lanka very different from 'predator' China: Pompeo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Pompeo, who became the Trump administration's highest ranking official to visit Sri Lanka, said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a vision for democracy to build a relationship and the "freedom to hold democratic elections".

What's on Shilpa Shetty's plate?

What's on Shilpa Shetty's plate?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Shilpa Shetty has an enviable figure and amazing food habits as well!

Delhi's air 'very poor' again due to high humidity

Delhi's air 'very poor' again due to high humidity

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

On Sunday, too, a drizzle resulted in an increase in humidity, triggering a massive pollution spike.

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Islamic State chief in first video in 5 years

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last appeared in 2014 during a sermon at the Great Mosque in Mosul. The speech marked the rise of self-declared "caliphate" of IS in Iraq and Syria.