News for 'SOS'

Mitashi launches handset for senior citizens

Mitashi launches handset for senior citizens

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

India has 5 per cent of its population over the age of 65 and this in itself presents a big potential market.

Glue to be used on Mumbai pitch

Glue to be used on Mumbai pitch

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

ICC pitch consultant Andy Atkinson will use a commonly used builders' glue PVA on the pitch for extra binding of the playing rectangle.\n

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rakesh called, but will he be chosen?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

With many players still down with flu, Rakesh Patel, who was asked to join the team in Belfast, could get a chance to play in the second ODI against South Africa on Friday.

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Sachin faces Oz challenge on TV

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Steve Waugh is endorsing everything from tires to insurance, Brett Lee sports watches and models for whiskey.

Rakesh Patel and Arjun Yadav called in as cover

Rakesh Patel and Arjun Yadav called in as cover

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The duo will join the Indian team for the first ODI against South Africa, to be played on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

It's Chouhan, not Modi

It's Chouhan, not Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The BJP's Madhya Pradesh unit prefers the CM over the PM-designate.

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

All are welcome to campaign for the BJP candidate in Amritsar, except one.

Army, Air Force involved in rescue operations

Army, Air Force involved in rescue operations

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Army teams equipped with rescue tools and communication equipment were trying to reach border areas of Tandhar, Machil, Drugmul and Uri and upper reaches of the world famous resort of Gulmarg to rescue the injured people.

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Why SHE rode SOLO from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Neetu Chopra, who travelled solo across India on a scooter covering 7,600 km in 42 days, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar why girls should not be scared to dream.

Another kid missing in Bihar

Another kid missing in Bihar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Ranjan Kumar, a student of Diamond Public School, was suspected to have been kidnapped on January 28.

Are air passengers being racially profiled?

Are air passengers being racially profiled?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Have you faced the brunt of any racial bias from security agencies?

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

'Modi govt failed to understand or to tackle COVID'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

As India logged a world record of over four lakh coronavirus infections on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the entire world is shaken by what is happening here and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dropping the ball and throwing it to states" after prematurely taking credit for having "won against COVID-19" when the second wave was already underway. "Rely on yourself is the motto. No one will come to help you. Definitely, not the prime minister," Gandhi said, while alleging that the COVID-19 situation has gone completely out of control for the Modi government, and wondered whether it was their way of making the states and the citizens truly 'Aatmanirbhar'.

PHOTOS: Paris hosts Gay Games

PHOTOS: Paris hosts Gay Games

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Over 12,700 participants from 91 countries are expected during the one-week contest, which features a variety of athletes - young and old, male and female, straight and gay.

A school day with the Duchess

A school day with the Duchess

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, spent time with the kids at a Jaipur school.

Relief sent to Lanka, Andaman

Relief sent to Lanka, Andaman

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Five naval warships from Mumbai, Kochi and Vishakhapatnam have set sail for Trincomalee and Galle ports in Sri Lanka in response to an SOS from the Sri Lankan government.

Assam calls for army deployment in state

Assam calls for army deployment in state

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

According to sources the army was all set to conduct operation in the disturbed 'ULFA infested' districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar and Jorhat.

Meet Mrs Dev Verman, Gulkirat Kaur Panag, 'Salim'

Meet Mrs Dev Verman, Gulkirat Kaur Panag, 'Salim'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

A candidate's name may well hold the key to electoral success, it seems.

Ganguly to play in Ranji match

Ganguly to play in Ranji match

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly responded in the affirmative to an SOS from his beleaguered state side.

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Several students have come forward to share information regarding the Sunday attack after police made a public appeal requesting people to share information, footage and video clips relating to the incident. However, according to police, no one has shared any video footage that they shot themselves.

Kher to donate land for tsunami-hit

Kher to donate land for tsunami-hit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The plot will be handed over to a nongovernmental organisation -- SOS Children's Villages of India -- which is expected to begin work in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

Maharashtra seeks central bailout

Maharashtra seeks central bailout

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

TRAI keeps off cricket telecast row

TRAI keeps off cricket telecast row

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is unlikely to intervene in the tussle between Prasar Bharti and Ten Sports over the issue of live telecast of Indo-Pak cricket series

How Salman Khurshid is beating the election heat

How Salman Khurshid is beating the election heat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Will the external affairs minister's foreign travels end up affecting his chances at the hustings?

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

Murali Kartik to join Indian team

Murali Kartik to join Indian team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Dhoni, Jharkhand cricket team rescued from hotel fire in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Jharkhand cricket team, including their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Friday escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a five star hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi leading to postponement of the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Bengal.

It's a record! IAF airlifts 463 tonnes in 6 hours to Ladakh

It's a record! IAF airlifts 463 tonnes in 6 hours to Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The unstated aim of a well-publicised airlift operation of this kind is to demonstrate India's ability to rapidly move troops and equipment over long distances.

When Hrithik and Kangana came face to face!

When Hrithik and Kangana came face to face!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We let our imaginations go wild!

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

Uber, Ola launch 'Bike Taxis' in Bengaluru

Uber, Ola launch 'Bike Taxis' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Around 500 people have signed up on Ola's platform for the Bike Taxis service.

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

12 Reasons Why We Love Madhuri

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Happy birthday, Madhuri!

Banks see big rush for salary withdrawals; ATMs still dry

Banks see big rush for salary withdrawals; ATMs still dry

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Many banks are contemplating to set up additional counters for withdrawal to meet the rush

Kumble confirms: Rahul to be included in Team India's starting XI

Kumble confirms: Rahul to be included in Team India's starting XI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

India's chief coach Anil Kumble has made it amply clear that opener KL Rahul would be making a comeback into the playing XI against England in the second Test starting on Thursday.

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

Should India retain Mishra for the Vizag Test?

Should India retain Mishra for the Vizag Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Should India should include an extra batsman in Karun Nair? Or should all-rounder Hardik Pandya be added to give the team more balance?

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rafael Nadal reveals strong political views on Catalonia

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'I don't understand Spain without Catalonia. I don't want to understand or see it'