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India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India's GHI Score is based on the values of four component indicators: 13.7 per cent of the population is undernourished, 35.5 per cent of children under five are stunted with 18.7 per cent of them being wasted, and 2.9 per cent of children die before their fifth birthday, the report notes.

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

Irish rejoice at return of Keane

Irish rejoice at return of Keane

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country.

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation from the post and party leadership citing "personal and political" reasons.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Skip Canada! 10 Places To Study Abroad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Indian students are looking at destinations that offer quality education coupled with unique cultural and career experiences, often at more affordable costs, says Gaurav Batra, CEO, Infinite Group.

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The former general physician, who is the son of an Irish nurse and a doctor from India, won the Fine Gael party leadership earlier this month.

Infosys to invest $10 million in Irish start-ups

Infosys to invest $10 million in Irish start-ups

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Bags long-term outsourcing deal from Allied Irish Banks

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Ireland believe they can beat India

Ireland believe they can beat India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Irish defeated Pakistan less than a month ago, and their propensity to surprise major opponents is something India should be concerned about.

T20 World Cup: India eye winning start against Ireland

T20 World Cup: India eye winning start against Ireland

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Team India knows that it is a touch undercooked with a lot of confusion still persisting about what could be the best combination on a drop-in pitch.

Savita's father thanks Irish voters for 'historic' abortion vote

Savita's father thanks Irish voters for 'historic' abortion vote

Rediff.com27 May 2018

In the referendum held on Friday and results announced on Saturday, people in Ireland voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4 per cent to 33.6 per cent.

Savita's father seeks justice, may sue Irish hospital

Savita's father seeks justice, may sue Irish hospital

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The bereaved father of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar has vowed to take legal action against the Irish hospital where his daughter died after being denied an abortion last October, saying he is not satisfied with the probe outcome.

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Irish cricketer's bats stolen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

A sports kit containing six bats of Ireland cricket team member was found stolen after their World Cup Group B match against India in Bangalore, police said on Monday.

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Also Spotted: Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Rylance, Zendaya, Paul Mescal, Jamie Dornan...

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Observing that the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar illustrates a gap in Irish law, rights group Amnesty on Saturday asked Ireland to ensure that its domestic policy on access to abortion is in line with international human rights law.

WC T20: India win tarnished by Rohit injury scare

WC T20: India win tarnished by Rohit injury scare

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

India's dominant eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener was overshadowed by a concerning injury to skipper Rohit Sharma

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The scheduling model, which it said was "broken and unsustainable" and "confusing and chaotic" which was forcing players to choose between "representing their country and optimizing their careers."

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Chetan Anand wins Irish Open

Chetan Anand wins Irish Open

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Chetan Anand beat Eric Pang 8-15, 15-6, 15-7 to win the Irish Open Badminton Championship.

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York, NY

London 2012: Irish physio readies medals hopefuls

London 2012: Irish physio readies medals hopefuls

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

With a story to match each of the 61 Olympic medal winners he has treated, Irish physiotherapist Gerard Hartmann is keen to add another tale or two in London this summer.

U-19 WC: Musheer shines as India crush Ireland by 201 runs

U-19 WC: Musheer shines as India crush Ireland by 201 runs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Indian team was just too good for the Irish and the gulf in standard was evident across all departments.

Modi arrives in Ireland bearing historic manuscripts for Irish PM

Modi arrives in Ireland bearing historic manuscripts for Irish PM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Modi presented his Irish counterpart reproductions of a selection of historic manuscripts and papers pertaining to two Raj-era Irish officials.

Canada all-rounder Pargat raring to go against India

Canada all-rounder Pargat raring to go against India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

When asked about the Indian player he would like to meet after the game, Pargat picked Rohit over Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

The Irish loophole behind Apple's low tax bill

The Irish loophole behind Apple's low tax bill

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Apple's ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has hinged on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs.

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

In the videos, originally posted on Twitter, the woman can be seen and heard making expletive-ridden comments towards fellow passengers.

Gujarat Titans' Ranthambore Visit

Gujarat Titans' Ranthambore Visit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Gujarat Titans' off-days are always special. After their stunning edge-of-the-seat win over hosts Rajasthan Royals, the Titans were in for more thrill.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

Irish millionaires build Man Utd stake

Irish millionaires build Man Utd stake

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Two racehorse magnates seized nearly a quarter of the club by buying TV firm BSkyB's stake in the English football champions.

Outfit backs Irish-type solution to Kashmir

Outfit backs Irish-type solution to Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

A top militant commander has supported the Irish-type solution to resolve the Kashmir issue, but added, "India should first accept Kashmir as a disputed territory."

Irish Open: McIlroy holds off Knox to win

Irish Open: McIlroy holds off Knox to win

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Rory McIlroy shot a closing 69 to win the Irish Open for the first time after a thrilling final-round duel with Russell Knox at the K Club on the outskirts of Dublin on Sunday.

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

PIX: McKeown extends reign, Wiffen toast of Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Australian dominator Kaylee McKeown crushed Regan Smith to extend her reign over the 100 metres backstroke before Irish trailblazer Daniel Wiffen became his nation's first man to win an Olympic swimming medal with 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday.

Wockhardt mulls Irish unit sale

Wockhardt mulls Irish unit sale

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Wockhardt had a net debt of Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) as of December 2008. It was hoping to reduce this, sources said, by selling its Irish subsidiary, Pinewood Laboratories, and a stake in Habil Khorakiwala's privately-held Wockhardt Hospitals. A Wockhardt spokesperson declined comment. An e-mail sent on Tuesday to the chairman remained unanswered.

Spotted: Prakash Amritraj at the Irish Open

Spotted: Prakash Amritraj at the Irish Open

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Reader Pradeep Sharma sent us this picture from Ireland.

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

For Ireland to reach the knockout stages at Euro 2016 they must achieve something they haven't done in 28 years - win a game at the European Championship. Martin O'Neill's team face an Italian side already guaranteed victory in Group E and manager Antonio Conte is likely to field many of his reserves, but it remains to be seen if Ireland can end their long winless streak in this must-win game.

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

As the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland continues to evoke outrage world wide, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Sunday said the inquiry ordered by the Irish government should be 'transparent and fair'.

Irish writer wins Booker Prize

Irish writer wins Booker Prize

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

In a surprise choice, 45-year-old Irish writer Anne Enright has been selected for this year's Booker Prize for her work 'The Gathering'.

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

With an Indian dentist's tragic death igniting protests over right to abortion in Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said he is awaiting a report by an expert group on the issue but will not be rushed into an immediate decision.