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No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Experts warn of stronger earthquake in Bangladesh after recent tremors

Experts warn of stronger earthquake in Bangladesh after recent tremors

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Following a recent earthquake in Bangladesh that caused casualties and damage, experts are warning the government to take immediate action to prepare for a potentially much larger and more devastating seismic event. They cite the country's vulnerability due to its location on major tectonic plates and the prevalence of unsafe buildings.

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty. 'I look towards them creating a compensation fund.' 'I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers who are affected on every single day since cancellations began.'

8.8 earthquake triggers tsunami waves off Russia, Japan; alert issued

8.8 earthquake triggers tsunami waves off Russia, Japan; alert issued

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

An 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake struck early Wednesday off the coast of Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, triggering tsunami waves in parts of Russia and Japan, and prompting alerts across the Pacific region.

Quake measuring 4.3 on Richter scale hits Delhi

Quake measuring 4.3 on Richter scale hits Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Although the earthquake was described by the Met department as one of light intensity, which measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, it felt stronger than that because the epicentre was on the Delhi-Haryana border.

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

Magnitude 7.4 quake in Philippines triggers tsunami warning

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 on the Richter scale jolted Mindanao, The Philippines on Saturday, reported the National Centre for Seismology.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Shooting WC: Arjun stuns Olympic medallist Kozeniesky to win gold

Shooting WC: Arjun stuns Olympic medallist Kozeniesky to win gold

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The other Indian in the fray, Parth Makhija, who also qualified for the ranking event following an impressive show on Sunday, finished fourth with a score of 258.1, behind 33-year-old Israeli shooter Sergey Richter, who scored 259.9.

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Indian Army's field hospital in quake-hit Turkey becomes operational

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

A field hospital set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province of quake-ravaged Turkiye has become operational with surgical and emergency wards to provide succour to the affected people, days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and several powerful aftershocks hit that country.

Mild earthquakes hit Karnataka, Jharkhand

Mild earthquakes hit Karnataka, Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

According to NCS, the aftershocks were felt at 6:55 am in both the places today.

What to watch on OTT this week

What to watch on OTT this week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

DC superheroes, Marvel superheroes, sleep science, scandals, Sukanya Verma brings you all you catch on OTT this week.

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

This comes just a day after another tremor, with a 6.4 magnitude, jolted the state on Thursday.

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.

Earthquake felt during U-19 World Cup match, live visuals shook

Earthquake felt during U-19 World Cup match, live visuals shook

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The earthquake was measured at 5.2 magnitude on the richter scale.

304 killed after 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti

304 killed after 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The earthquake that measured 7.2 on the Richter scale, was about 10 kilometres deep and hit 12 kilometres northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud.

4.9 earthquake jolts parts of Jammu and Kashmir

4.9 earthquake jolts parts of Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit Pakistan-occupied-Gilgit late on Tuesday night and resultant mild tremors were felt in Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

Radical Islamists behind German Gurudwara blast: Police

Radical Islamists behind German Gurudwara blast: Police

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

An explosion at a gurudwara in Germany's Essen city was a "terror attack" carried out by radical Islamists, authorities have said.

5.9 earthquake hits Andaman Sea, tsunami ruled out

5.9 earthquake hits Andaman Sea, tsunami ruled out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit the Andaman Sea on Thursday but the Met department ruled out tsunami.

Earthquake tremors felt in Nepal, India

Earthquake tremors felt in Nepal, India

Rediff.com16 May 2015

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale was felt in Patna and other parts of Bihar on Saturday evening but there was no report of damage due it.

Nepal quake: PM puts IAF, NDRF on standby

Nepal quake: PM puts IAF, NDRF on standby

Rediff.com12 May 2015

PM Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed all authorities concerned to be on alert for rescue and relief operations

Moderate quake jolts India-Bangladesh border

Moderate quake jolts India-Bangladesh border

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

An earthquake of moderate intensity, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, jolted India-Bangladesh border in Karimganj on Saturday.

Mild tremors felt near Koyna dam

Mild tremors felt near Koyna dam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

A mild intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale stuck the Koyna dam region in Satara on Monday night, officials said.

6.5 intensity quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

6.5 intensity quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Friday evening but there were no reports of casualty or damage.

ISSF WC: Divyansh, Babuta, Anjum in 10m air rifle final

ISSF WC: Divyansh, Babuta, Anjum in 10m air rifle final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Tokyo Olympics quota holders Anjum Moudgil, Divyansh Singh Panwar and Arjun Babuta qualified for the women's and men's 10 metres air rifle finals respectively on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup, in Delhi, on Friday.

Three quakes rock Kashmir, no damage reported

Three quakes rock Kashmir, no damage reported

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Three earthquakes on Monday shook Kashmir within an hour but there were no reports of any damage caused anywhere in the valley.

4.9 quake felt in Delhi, adjoining areas

4.9 quake felt in Delhi, adjoining areas

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A slight intensity quake with western Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat as its epicentre shook the capital and adjoining areas early Tuesday morning.

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Tremors felt in north India after earthquake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The epicentre of the quake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, was Afghanistan-Tajikistan border and it occurred at 4.01 pm.

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

According to Indian meteorological department, tremors were felt in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, lasting for a minute, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their homes and offices. There was no official word about casualties from any of the states but reports from West Bengal said cracks appeared in several multi-storeyed buildings in Siliguri in north Bengal. An incident of wall collapse was reported from Telipara in Jalpaiguri district.

Aftershock in Junagadh region after Thursday's quake

Aftershock in Junagadh region after Thursday's quake

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Richter scale on Thursday night, on Friday experienced an aftershock.

6.2 quake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K and Delhi

6.2 quake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K and Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A high-intensity earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in several parts of North India including Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi.

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A special commission has been set up by Germany's western city of Essen for a thorough probe into the gurdwara explosion.

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Tremors felt in Delhi, North India as 5.5-quake hits Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

There were no reports of loss of property or life.

Over 2,50,000 buildings damaged in Nepal quake

Over 2,50,000 buildings damaged in Nepal quake

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Around 1.4 lakh buildings have been completely destroyed in Nepal due to the powerful temblor that flattened houses and uprooted electric poles and trees besides killing over 6,300 people.

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

6.8 earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Bengal, Bihar, Assam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter scale and epicentred in Myanmar on Wednesday shook several parts of east and northeast India.

Mild earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported

Mild earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

A medium-intensity earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the national capital early on Friday.

Nicobar Islands rattled by a series of quakes

Nicobar Islands rattled by a series of quakes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

A series of moderate intensity earthquakes rattled the Nicobar Islands on Thursday, the Met Department said.