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HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6

HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

HC asks DGCA not to de-register SpiceJet planes till April 6.

India scores a measly 102 in Global Hunger Index

India scores a measly 102 in Global Hunger Index

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

According to the global report, just 9.6 per cent of all children between 6 and 23 months of age are fed a minimum acceptable diet.

IN PICS: Obama's Guinness to smiling pig heads, more

IN PICS: Obama's Guinness to smiling pig heads, more

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

'No one has taken responsibility for Savita's death'

'No one has taken responsibility for Savita's death'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The grieving parents of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died following a miscarriage in Ireland last year, say they are still waiting for justice as no one has taken responsibility for their daughter's death.

IN PIX: Famous paintings that cost a fortune

IN PIX: Famous paintings that cost a fortune

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Take a look at some of the most valuable paintings sold in recent times.

Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Why England are one of the favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

A second-place finish in the group stages could prove to be a blessing in disguise for England who are on the relatively easier side of the draw in the knockout stages.

Love Match: Take a look at real life mixed double partners

Love Match: Take a look at real life mixed double partners

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Just like Hollywood stars, the personal lives of tennis players attract a lot of media attention and speculation. Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of players who have dated or married people from the tennis fraternity and from other disciplines.

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

PIX: Arsenal and Milan win; Antwerp upset Spurs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Belgian league leaders Antwerp secured a shock 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan extended their unbeaten run to 23 games as they won 3-0 against Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday, while Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundalk.

Apple used subsidiaries to dodge billions in taxes

Apple used subsidiaries to dodge billions in taxes

Rediff.com21 May 2013

One of Apple's Irish affiliates reported profits of $30 billion between 2009 and 2012, but because it did not technically belong to any country, it paid no taxes to any government.

Ireland votes to allow 'life-saving' abortion

Ireland votes to allow 'life-saving' abortion

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Irish lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a groundbreaking law that will allow abortion in limited cases in the predominantly Catholic country, following an outcry over the death of an Indian dentist after a miscarriage last year. Prime Minister Enda Kenny and his coalition government pushed through the protection of life in pregnancy bill, which will allow for abortions only when a woman's life is under threat if her pregnancy continues.

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Savita Halappanavar inquest: Doctor admits system failures

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Savita Halappanavar's consultant obstetrician has admitted there were a number of system failures in her care at Galway University Hospital, where the 17-week pregnant Indian dentist died last October.

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rio Olympics: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against unpredictable Ireland

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Keen to start their Rio Olympic Games campaign on a winning note, Indian hockey men's captain PR Sreejesh said that his team would not be taking unpredictable Ireland lightly when they face-off on Saturday.

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Two motorcycle riders have died in separate accidents on the opening day of the annual Isle of Man TT races, organisers said.

14 hilarious winners from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

14 hilarious winners from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Everyone likes to see an animal doing silly things. This week the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards were announced, and they don't disappoint.

Playboy celebrates women? Sure it does!

Playboy celebrates women? Sure it does!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Newsroom star Olivia Munn insists that the famous girlie magazine celebrates women. And this is where we went: "Really!?!"

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

Savita's husband too stressed to attend inquest

Savita's husband too stressed to attend inquest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

As the inquest into Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death entered its fifth day in an Irish courtroom on Friday, her stressed husband excused himself from attending the hearing.

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wales reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to an own goal by Gareth McAuley in a poor encounter at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Centre back McAuley turned a Gareth Bale cross into his own net 15 minutes from time in the all British last-16 clash.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

Woeful nine-man Roma miss out on Champions League group stage spot

Woeful nine-man Roma miss out on Champions League group stage spot

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

AS Roma suffered another European humiliation on Tuesday when they had two players sent off, lost 3-0 at home to Porto and missed out on the Champions League group stage.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Savita's abortion request missing from hospital files

Savita's abortion request missing from hospital files

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Hospital medical notes relating to the care of Savita Halappanavar, the Indian woman who died after being denied an abortion in Ireland, have no record of her asking for a termination. Health Service Executive files on Halappanava's death include her requests for tea, toast and an extra blanket, but not her repeated appeals for an abortion.

British soldiers get behind the camera

British soldiers get behind the camera

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

From the dust and dirt of a warzone to the gleaming uniforms of an army parade -- these are the images that show the reality of life for British servicemen and women. The revealing series of photographs are some of the winning entries in this year's Army Photographic Competition.

Probe into Savita's death will be fair: Ireland

Probe into Savita's death will be fair: Ireland

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Ireland on Tuesday unveiled a seven-member team that will probe the tragic death of an Indian dentist, who was refused termination of her pregnancy despite miscarrying, and promised that the official inquiry would be fair and methodical that will take into account all factors.

Thousands rally in support of Savita in Ireland

Thousands rally in support of Savita in Ireland

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Thousands of people, upset over the tragic death of an Indian dentist, have held rallies and candle light vigils across Ireland demanding changes in the country's draconian abortion laws.

The Hottest Scream Queens Of All Time

The Hottest Scream Queens Of All Time

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Jennifer Aniston, Megan Fox make it to the list.

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The National Commission for Women on Friday said it would take up with the external affairs ministry the issue of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week pregnancy on the ground that it was a Catholic country.

India expresses concern over death of dentist in Ireland

India expresses concern over death of dentist in Ireland

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Expressing "concern" over the circumstances in which an Indian woman dentist died in Ireland, India on Thursday said it is awaiting the results of two probes ordered by Irish authorities in the matter and will "take it from there."

Savita Halappanvar's husband plans to visit India

Savita Halappanvar's husband plans to visit India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Praveen Halappanvar, the husband of the 31-year-old Indian dentist who died in an Ireland hospital following a miscarriage last October, plans to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights after an inquest into her death last week failed to offer all the answers he was searching for.

Georgia, Poland face disciplinary action after qualifiers

Georgia, Poland face disciplinary action after qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Georgia and Poland are facing disciplinary action after problems at recent Euro 2016 qualifiers, UEFA said on Wednesday.

UCI head McQuaid steps down from IOC committee

UCI head McQuaid steps down from IOC committee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

International Cycling Union (UCI) chief Pat McQuaid has stepped down as member of the International Olympic Committee panel evaluating 2020 Games bids, citing time constraints, the IOC said on Wednesday.

Savita case: Midwife sorry for 'Catholic country' comment

Savita case: Midwife sorry for 'Catholic country' comment

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

A midwife has apologised for telling Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who had a miscarriage, that she could not have an abortion in Ireland because it was a "Catholic country". Ann Maria Burke admitted she made the remark to Savita at the University Hospital in Galway just days before the latter died after giving birth.

Stuart Broad, what's cooking... in the kitchen?

Stuart Broad, what's cooking... in the kitchen?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Stuart Broad was in an unfamiliar territory when he picked up another pair of whites as he cooked up a treat alongside fellow cricketers at the historic Lord's cricket ground - in the name of charity.

Shah shines in Afghanistan's maiden Test win against Ireland

Shah shines in Afghanistan's maiden Test win against Ireland

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Afghanistan registered their first Test victory after Rahmat Shah's second fifty of the match helped secure their seven-wicket win against Ireland in a one-off contest in Dehradun on Monday.

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

46 is no age to die.

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Champions Liverpool were ripped apart 7-2 at Aston Villa and Manchester United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in one of the most astonishing days of Premier League results.

Would you pay Rs 7.35 CRORE for this photograph?

Would you pay Rs 7.35 CRORE for this photograph?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

A hot potato indeed!

More fan violence at Euro 2016, this time involving Northern Ireland

More fan violence at Euro 2016, this time involving Northern Ireland

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Violence also briefly erupted in Nice, where Northern Irish and local fans hurled glass bottles and chairs at each other late on Saturday.

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

May is now expected focus on pushing her controversial withdrawal agreement through for a last-ditch Commons vote next Tuesday

Vande Matram 2nd most popular song in world

Vande Matram 2nd most popular song in world

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

A Nation Once Again, written in 1841 by Irish patriot Thomas Davis as a call for independence from British rule, stood first in the BBC poll.