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Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday.

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'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.

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Wedding Album

Rajkummar-Patralekhaa's Wedding Album

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa got married on November 15 at Chandigarh's Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort after 11 years of courtship.

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

Spotted: Waqar Younis in Sydney

Spotted: Waqar Younis in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Reader Leo John Paul sent us this picture from Sydney.

Madhubala-Dilip Kumar To Star In 2025 Movie?

Madhubala-Dilip Kumar To Star In 2025 Movie?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Digital ghosts have opened a new can of worms for digital experts.

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.

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

When Modi Met The Pope

When Modi Met The Pope

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. for the first time. Although the meeting was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

Asian C'ships: Shiva assured of medal; Hussamuddin ousted

Asian C'ships: Shiva assured of medal; Hussamuddin ousted

Rediff.com25 May 2021

In another disappointment for India, Iran's Meysam Gheslaghi defeated Sumit Sangwan in the men's light heavyweight (81kg) division in a late Monday night bout.

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

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.

Pope dying, says cardinal

Pope dying, says cardinal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

'The entire world is experiencing a pope who is sick, who is disabled...' said the Archbishop of Vienna.

Pope has windpipe surgery

Pope has windpipe surgery

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

RSS slams Pope on conversions

RSS slams Pope on conversions

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

The outfit also refused to comment on the rejection by the Muslim Law Board of Kanchi seer's proposals to resolve the Ayodhya issue.

Bachchan honoured in Deauville

Bachchan honoured in Deauville

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Schumacher documentary is headed to Cannes

Schumacher documentary is headed to Cannes

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Schumacher turned 50 on January 3 but has not been seen in public

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.

Sampras returns to have some fun

Sampras returns to have some fun

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Pete Sampras made his World Team Tennis (WTT) debut on Monday but denied he was going to come back on the tour

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?

Ferrari race in mourning for Pope

Ferrari race in mourning for Pope

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher said the Pontiff's death had affected the team.

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.

Pope given Last Rites after heart attack

Pope given Last Rites after heart attack

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Unconfirmed reports said that the Holy Father was given 'last rites' unction when his condition deteriorated on Thursday.

Will Indian cardinal succeed Pope?

Will Indian cardinal succeed Pope?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Media and language skills of the new pope will be more important than ever after a globe-trotting multi-lingual Pope, said a media report. Mumbai's archbishop Ivan Diaz knows 16 languages.

Pope misses Easter Mass

Pope misses Easter Mass

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

On Wednesday, a brief silent appearance by the visibly ailing 84-year-old pontiff at his apartment window heightened concerns about his health, despite Vatican attempts to downplay such fears.

Will the Pope step down?

Will the Pope step down?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

A senior Cardinal says this is best left to the ailing Pontiff's conscience.