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IN PHOTOS: When Pope blessed Harley riders

IN PHOTOS: When Pope blessed Harley riders

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley Davidson riders in the Vatican city during the four day celebration marking the American bike manufacturer's 110th anniversary.

Sheena Bora trial: Peter responds to Indrani's charges

Sheena Bora trial: Peter responds to Indrani's charges

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

It would seem that Indrani's application was not something prepared or maybe even sanctioned by her lawyers and was a courtroom enterprise she had embarked on by herself, perhaps not realising it distracted from the main business of the trial and didn't help her cause.

Pope Benedict's Final Farewell

Pope Benedict's Final Farewell

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

An estimated two lakh people thronged St Peter's Square at Vatican City on Wednesday to hear Pope Benedict's final address

PHOTOS: Vatican to field cricket team, take on Anglican Church

PHOTOS: Vatican to field cricket team, take on Anglican Church

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England on Tuesday - not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket pitch.

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

hitting the continent from Tuesday -- posing a threat to life. Authorities have urged children and older people to stay indoors and issued severe warnings against dehydration and heatstroke. The heat wave is being caused by a 2,000-mile wide plume of hot air dubbed the 'Saharan bubble' which is being blown from Africa by an unusually strong jet stream.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

TN: 3 killed, 14 injured as under-construction church collapses

TN: 3 killed, 14 injured as under-construction church collapses

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Workers were trapped by the concrete mixture and steel.

Even Pope is victim of wardrobe malfunction

Even Pope is victim of wardrobe malfunction

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

No one is safe when it comes to wardrobe malfunctions, not even Pope Francis who recently suffered a series of them when strong winds were whipping around St Peter's Square.

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

EPL PIX: Everton, Newcastle play out dramatic draws

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

St Peter's Institute of Higher Education & Research opens admissions to its BE, BTech, ME and MTech courses.

CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Tis the season to be jolly!

CHRISTMAS ALBUM: Tis the season to be jolly!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Here's a look at Christmas celebrations from across the world.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

Chopra in World javelin final with 1st throw; Rohit Yadav also qualifies

Chopra in World javelin final with 1st throw; Rohit Yadav also qualifies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

His first throw of 88.39 metres earned him automatic qualification for the final.

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.

Secret conclave to elect new POPE set to begin

Secret conclave to elect new POPE set to begin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The 115 cardinals responsible for electing a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics are set to sit down and cast their secret vote on the next Pope.

God told me to step down: Pope Benedict

God told me to step down: Pope Benedict

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

During Sunday prayer in St Peter's Square, where tens of thousands of supporters turned out for Benedict XVI's ahead of his formal resignation, the Pope also assured people that he would not 'abandon' the Church.

5 Indian Cardinals in Vatican conclave

5 Indian Cardinals in Vatican conclave

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Only 117 of the total of 206 Cardinals of the Universal Catholic Church will be eligible to vote in the conclave to elect the 266th successor of St Peter as they are below the age of 80 years, Deputy Secretary General and Spokesman of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council Fr Stephen Alathara said.

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

No more traditional nativity scene in Vatican

No more traditional nativity scene in Vatican

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

The Vatican has decided to abandon the traditional stable and the straw-ladden setting, shifting it to Nazareth, and placing Jesus in his father Joseph's carpentry shop in a bid to reflect the more straightforward scenario as described by St Matthew.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

EPL PIX: Arsenal go four clear, Newcastle down Manchester United

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

1st Test: Pujara, Iyer lead India fightback vs B'desh

1st Test: Pujara, Iyer lead India fightback vs B'desh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Bangladesh and India, at Chattogram, on Wednesday.

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

It's been 100 years since Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and its legacy remains visible even today in the buildings and monuments scattered throughout St Petersburg.

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pope Benedict XVI failed to mention the child sex abuse scandal, which rocked the Roman Catholic Church, in his traditional Easter message in Rome.

Woman knocks down Pope at Xmas mass in Vatican

Woman knocks down Pope at Xmas mass in Vatican

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

An "unbalanced woman" jumped the barriers in St Peter's Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass, a Vatican spokesman said on Thursday.

Sister Alphonsa is a saint now

Sister Alphonsa is a saint now

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Sister Alphonsa has been conferred sainthood. Alphonsa from Bharanangnam near Kottayam in Kerala on Sunday became the first woman from India and second from Indian Roman Catholic church to get canonised.

Benedict Cumberbatch marries Sophie Hunter

Benedict Cumberbatch marries Sophie Hunter

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Cumberbatch's Sherlock costar Martin Freeman, who plays Dr Watson in the hit BBC show, was best man at the wedding.

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

British ales to slick Indian throats soon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Premium British ale brands such as Abbot Ale, Fuller's London Pride, Broughton, St. Peter's, Spitfire and Hobgoblin Ale are expected to make their entry into the hotels soon.

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican.

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Messi had trouble adapting after PSG move

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi said he and his family had trouble adapting after his move to Paris St Germain in 2021.

What Is Russia Celebrating?

What Is Russia Celebrating?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Away from the furious fury of battle in Ukraine, Russia celebrated its Navy Day with fireworks over the Neva river in St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin's home city, on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Michael Jackson 'suicide' can kill your PC!

Michael Jackson 'suicide' can kill your PC!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Any message on your computer monitor that says that Michael Jackson has made a suicidal attempt may not send him to St Peter or the Devil, but will surely crash your computer.

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.

Australian eves win first ODI

Australian eves win first ODI

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick took 5 for 29 as Australia beat India by six wickets in the first women's ODI.

Ozzy Osbourne's house burgled!

Ozzy Osbourne's house burgled!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

97-year-old freedom fighter tries to torch liquor shop

97-year-old freedom fighter tries to torch liquor shop

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A 97-year-old freedom fighter, who has been campaigning against alcohol addiction, tried to set fire to a liquor shop here but was prevented from doing so by the police.

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win