News for 'John II'

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Sunil Chettri scored twice as India thrashed Portuguese second division side Uniao Desportiva da Serra 3-1 in their first practice match of the week at the Pope John Paul II stadium, Fatima in Lisbon.

Pope back in hospital

Pope back in hospital

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

The Gem of Kolkata

The Gem of Kolkata

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The Gem of Kolkata

Football on your brain? Don't miss these movies

Football on your brain? Don't miss these movies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Here's a look at 10 truly great English language films about football some of them even better than the real thing.

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,' Trump tweeted on Thursday, just 96 days before the election. 'It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???' Trump said in his tweet, which was immediately condemned by the opposition Democratic party leaders.

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The event was also attended by Prince Charles.

Pope Francis says 'world at war', decries terrorist attack on French church

Pope Francis says 'world at war', decries terrorist attack on French church

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

In his first speech after touching down in the city of Krakow, the pontiff said the way to "overcome fear" was to welcome people fleeing conflict and hardship.

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs that the bill had received Royal Assent, which involves Queen Elizabeth II's final approval required to make it an Act of Parliament.

All adult Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine by May 1: Biden

All adult Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine by May 1: Biden

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

As of Thursday, he said total deaths in America due to COVID-19 is over 527,000. That's more deaths than in World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and 9/11 combined, he said.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

First look: Rambo is back

First look: Rambo is back

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Sylvester Stallone, 61, returns to the big screen in January.

India will have more COVID-19 cases with more tests: Trump

India will have more COVID-19 cases with more tests: Trump

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

According to Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, the US has reported nearly 1.9 million cases and over 1,09,000 deaths while the total number of coronavirus cases in India and China stand at 2,36,184 and 84,177 respectively. India has so far conducted over 4 million coronavirus tests, according to the health ministry.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Pope's funeral on Friday: Rome mayor

Pope's funeral on Friday: Rome mayor

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Up to two million people are expected to attend the funeral service, Rome's Mayor Walter Veltroni.

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, the Vatican said.

Pope to hold inter-faith meet in New York

Pope to hold inter-faith meet in New York

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

The high profile visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the US is noted for the involvement of several Indian Americans as well as a protest in New York. People belonging to different faiths, excluding the Sikhs, will meet with him in an interfaith dialogue at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington DC, on Thursday evening. Several Indians are also invited to the White House reception to the Pope.

Katie Holmes set for Broadway debut

Katie Holmes set for Broadway debut

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Katie Holmes is set to make her Broadway debut later this in a revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. The actress will be joined on stage by Oscar winner Dianne Wiest and Tony winner John Lithgow.

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today met his United States counterpart John Kerry in Montreux for the first time after a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat as they committed to move forward bilateral ties and return to close partnerships on strategic issues.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.

PHOTOS: Here, the heroes rest in peace

PHOTOS: Here, the heroes rest in peace

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Here are a few interesting facts about the 152-year-old cemetery in whose 624 acres the dead of the nation's conflicts are buried.

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The writer and producer died "peacefully" on Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

New Pope's first blessing

New Pope's first blessing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

"Dear brothers and sisters, after the great Pope John Paull II, the cardinals have elected me - a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord."

Defence purchases: Parliament adjourned

Defence purchases: Parliament adjourned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Tuesday after the proceedings were stalled by verbal clashes between the Opposition and Treasury benches over the fresh affidavit filed by the government in the SC on defence purchases.

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The delegation accompanying President George W Bush to the funeral of Pope John Paul II will include former presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Prince Charles postpones wedding

Prince Charles postpones wedding

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Prince Charles, who took the decision in consultation with Camilla Parker Bowles, will represent the Queen at the Pope's funeral at the Vatican on Friday instead.

'India had an admirer in Pope'

'India had an admirer in Pope'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

"He loved India. He loved the growth of the Church and the sterling missionary works, especially in the fields of education and healthcare, of church institutions in India. Whenever I met him, he would ask me about India."

'We can do nothing but pray'

'We can do nothing but pray'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Pope has windpipe surgery

Pope has windpipe surgery

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Pope a man of 'great wisdom': Bush

Pope a man of 'great wisdom': Bush

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

"We join with our fellow citizens and millions around the world who pray for continued strength and wisdom as His Holiness leads the Catholic Church," Pope said.

The journey to Mercury

The journey to Mercury

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

A Delta II rocket carrying NASA's new Messenger spacecraft took off on Tuesday.

Pope considered resigning in 2000

Pope considered resigning in 2000

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Pope John Paul II was contemplating resigning from Papacy in 2000, his testament released on Thursday revealed.

Were you blessed by the Pope?

Were you blessed by the Pope?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

During his visit to over 120 countries, the Pope interacted with people of different ethnicities. Were you one of those who were blessed by the Pope?

Mother Teresa's sainthood not to be affected

Mother Teresa's sainthood not to be affected

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

Sister Nirmala said the death of the Holy father will not affect the sainthood process of Mother Teresa.

Prize will help my work: Ebadi

Prize will help my work: Ebadi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The 56-year-old woman is the first Iranian to win the Nobel Peace Prize.