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Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The flight AI 1946 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here at around 11.40 pm.

PHOTOS: Wimbledon women show life beyond Williams

PHOTOS: Wimbledon women show life beyond Williams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Fans turning up for the Wimbledon women's quarter-finals might have been forgiven for feeling a little short-changed by Tuesday's lineup yet the action served up by some of the sport's lesser lights was undoubtedly worth the ticket.

The missile system that shot down Malaysian plane

The missile system that shot down Malaysian plane

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The BUK surface-to-air missile system is believed to have been used to shoot down the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 with 298 people aboard.

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

Look East policy should include West too: European envoys

Look East policy should include West too: European envoys

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Diplomats of European countries have called on Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio amidst a controversy in New Delhi over their 'uninformed' visit to the North-Eastern state. The diplomats discussed the possibilities of enhancing cooperation between India and EU in various fields pertaining to the N-E region and Nagaland in particular during their meetings with Kumar and Rio on Monday, official sources said

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Naan and eggs. Great combo. Try it.

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

India wins election to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 18 new members were elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot.

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

Fed Cup: Williams gives US 2-0 lead over Belarus

Fed Cup: Williams gives US 2-0 lead over Belarus

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former World No. 1 Serena Williams gave the United States a commanding 2-0 lead over Belarus in their Fed Cup tie on Saturday after top ranked Victoria Azarenka was unable to compete for the eastern Europeans because of a sore lower back.

Infosys targets East Europe with Finacle

Infosys targets East Europe with Finacle

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

After striking good deals in the domestic market, Infosys is now firming up plans to tap the Eastern European markets for its banking product, Finacle.

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The Czech Republic was enjoying a hat-trick of Wimbledon triumphs on Sunday when Iveta Benesova teamed up with Austrian Juergen Melzer to capture the mixed doubles title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina.

India to enhance economic ties with East Europe

India to enhance economic ties with East Europe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

India on Wednesday asked for enhanced economic ties with Central and East European countries.

Dulko-Pennetta win women's doubles at Aus Open

Dulko-Pennetta win women's doubles at Aus Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Argentine Gisela Dulko and Italy's Flavia Pennetta beat Eastern Europeans Victoria Azarenka and Maria Kirilenko 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 to win the Australian Open women's doubles titles on Friday.

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Radiation levels normal in Zaporizhzhia, fighting stops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Zaporizhzhia power plant spokesperson Andrey Tuz said the plant has not sustained any critical damage, although only one power generation unit out of six is operational as the fire continued at the facility.

Europe destination next for Indian professionals

Europe destination next for Indian professionals

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

With numbers of aging population on the rise in Europe and a steady outflow of skilled workers from these countries to a more prosperous western Europe, India hopes to fill the gap with its young work force. So far the traditional choices for Indian professionals was North America and for workers it was Gulf countries.

Cermak, Mertinak banned for gambling

Cermak, Mertinak banned for gambling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The Czech Republic's Frantisek Cermak and Slovakia's Michal Mertinak became the latest players to be banned and fined for betting on tennis matches, the ATP said on Monday. As the governing body of men's tennis continues to crack down on gambling in the sport, the two Eastern European doubles specialists became the first non-Italians to be sanctioned under the ATP's anti-corruption programme.

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

Putin inaugurates eastern oil pipeline

Putin inaugurates eastern oil pipeline

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The pipeline will enable Moscow to enter markets in Asia- Pacific region and reduce dependency on European customers.

Ukraine universities allow foreign medical students to intern at local hospitals

Ukraine universities allow foreign medical students to intern at local hospitals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ukrainian medical universities have allowed their foreign students to gain practical training at hospitals and clinics in their own countries, giving relief to thousands of Indian students who have fled the war-hit nation.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Most of the students, PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The military conflict around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine -- Europe's largest nuclear plant -- has raised fears of an accident worse than the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 21-year-old final year student at Kharkiv National Medical University had died on March one, in the conflict zone, tragically becoming India's first casualty in the ongoing offensive in the eastern European nation.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

About 16,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the east European country entered its second day on Friday. Of the students, many studying medicine in Kharkiv and Kyiv, about 2,500 are from Gujarat and 2,320 from Kerala.

Naveen's body would occupy space of 10-12 evacuees: BJP MLA

Naveen's body would occupy space of 10-12 evacuees: BJP MLA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad has said the body of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagouda, who was killed in shelling in Ukraine on March 1, would occupy space that could be utilised to evacuate 10 to 12 stranded people from the war-torn country.

US 'in talks' with India over its stand on Russian invasion: Diplomat

US 'in talks' with India over its stand on Russian invasion: Diplomat

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, was speaking to members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, just after India had abstained from a vote on the United Nations General Assembly resolution.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Over 8000 Indians evacuated so far, situation fluid: MEA

Over 8000 Indians evacuated so far, situation fluid: MEA

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing that 1,396 Indians were brought back home in six flights in the last few days as part of the evacuation mission.

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Why Were Flights On G20 Days Cancelled Last Minute?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Trying to find details of student injured in Ukraine: Karnataka CM

Trying to find details of student injured in Ukraine: Karnataka CM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the government is trying to find out details about the student from Haveri district who was reportedly injured due to the shelling by Russian forces in Ukraine's Kharkiv city.