News for 'United Continents'

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Modi, Macron call for 'immediate end to suffering' of Ukrainians

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India and France expressed "serious concern" at the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

EPL PIX: Man City fight back to draw, keep title race alive

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mark your calendars! Here's all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022...

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Reconstruction efforts after the Russia-Ukraine war will be dominated by the heft of the membership of major nations across international organisations. India is hamstrung because it does not play host to any major global institution nor does it hold positions of significant influence in the ones in which it has membership. As a result, the world's sixth largest economy is obliged to follow the rules set by most of them.

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

The beauties who made India proud in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.

Whatever we can do, we will be willing to do: Jaishankar on Ukraine

Whatever we can do, we will be willing to do: Jaishankar on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The people will view it from their viewpoint, their immediate interest, historical experiences, their insecurities, he said.

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

Rediff.com26 May 2021

EU and UK laws require airlines to incorporate data protection measures and report data breach to regulators within 72 hours. Non-compliance can invite steep fines.

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

High-flying England face Bangladesh in tricky conditions

High-flying England face Bangladesh in tricky conditions

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

For Bangladesh, who have an abysmal World Cup record with just one of their seven wins since 2007 coming against a Test playing nation (West Indies), the key would be to exploit the conditions in their first ever T20I World Cup clash against England.

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The research, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens on Thursday, suggests that the first case of COVID-19 arose between early October and mid-November, 2019 in China, with the most likely date of origin being November 17.

Spinners may play a major role in IPL 7, says Manjrekar

Spinners may play a major role in IPL 7, says Manjrekar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Spinners may play a major role in the seventh edition of Indian Premier League with the first leg of tournament, which will be staged in the United Arab Emirates, expected to have 'typical sub-continent' wickets, according to cricketer-turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar.

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Referring to his grandmother and the former PM, he said she took '32 bullets for the country' but her name was not even mentioned at a government event in New Delhi on the anniversary of the victory over Pakistan.

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Rediff.com1 May 2022

In a statement, Modi said he will be visiting Berlin on May 2 at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following which he will travel to Copenhagen on May 3-4 at the invitation of his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit.

India to give UN $12 million to fight Ebola

India to give UN $12 million to fight Ebola

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India has announced $12 million (Rs 73 crore) contribution to the United Nations to help it fight the deadly Ebola virus in the African continent.

Nupur Sharma Controversy: Lessons For BJP

Nupur Sharma Controversy: Lessons For BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

To resist external pressure, it could use India's inherent assets and try and make democracy stronger by giving more space to human rights and minority rights, advises Aakar Patel.

Time to back Modi, those trying to keep peace: US message to Pakistan

Time to back Modi, those trying to keep peace: US message to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Pakistan must take on a substantive role in peace talks with the Taliban if the war in neighbouring Afghanistan is to be ended, United States Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said.

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'While the march of globalisation is perhaps inevitable, what is certain is that the world is no longer flat as, the emerging pattern of trade is more regional. 'This new trend of 'slowbalisation' raises some questions that challenge conventional wisdom on how businesses should distribute their capacities,' Birla said.

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'You have to be a total anti-national bozo to shut down the Nokia plant in Sriperumbudur, which was the first large manufacturing plant for mobile phones in India.' 'Why was the unit shut down? Because of somebody's ego.'

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India shifted gears in rejuvenating strategic ties with its major partners like the US and Russia and focused on drumming up global support for its distinct strategy in the Indo-Pacific to check Beijing's increasing muscle-flexing in the region.

Goa to host AFC Champions League Group E matches

Goa to host AFC Champions League Group E matches

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The group stage draw of the continent's top-tier league involving 40 teams was held online in Margao.

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

EPL: Spurs back on top; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Pawar wants govt to make presentation on situation at LAC

Pawar wants govt to make presentation on situation at LAC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Friday said there should be a presentation by the government on what is happening on the India-China border, particularly in Ladakh, where the armies of the two countries are involved in a face-off. Pawar, who is in the national capital to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, said there are other defence-related issues on the table for discussion, but he will make a request that a presentation is made on it.

Harris' election transformative moment: Indian-American lawmakers

Harris' election transformative moment: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I am deeply proud and excited to call Kamala Harris our next Vice President, the first woman, first South Asian American and first Black woman to ever be elected to the position," Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said.

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

"How is a guy going to hold his hand behind his back," he wrote in Portuguese on Instagram, before finishing with an expletive commonly used in Brazil.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan to continue playing home games in the UAE

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan to continue playing home games in the UAE

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Uncertainty arose following reports that the Afghanistan Premier League would be played in UAE in October, coinciding with Pakistan's home series against Australia and New Zealand.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

UK concerned over forced marriages of Brit Asians

UK concerned over forced marriages of Brit Asians

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The British government on Thursday expressed serious concern over the growing incidence of forced marriages involving young people with origins in the Indian sub-continent. Indian-origin Member of Parliament Keith Vaz on Thursday said authorities in Bradford suspected 23 children from the city had been "taken abroad to participate in forced marriages". Bradford has a large minority population of Pakistan origin.

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

There were, however, no eye-catching major deals in the final 24 hours of transfer activity for European clubs which continues the trend of recent January windows.

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Rediff.com20 May 2018

It will take you 245 days to complete the journey.

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The Proteas skipper felt that the manner in which Rohit Sharma batted in the second innings for his knock of 127, really made the chase difficult for his side.

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Four people were killed on Thursday when a small plane lost power after takeoff and crashed into a building at an airport in Kansas.

Bail out Africa from poverty trap: India

Bail out Africa from poverty trap: India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Underlining the urgency of finding solutions to the major challenges facing Africa, India has called on the international community to effectively implement all its commitments and assist the continent to come out of "poverty trap".

'Let's not put nature in crisis': Kevin Pietersen as world seeks solutions for COVID-19

'Let's not put nature in crisis': Kevin Pietersen as world seeks solutions for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, on Monday, urged the people to not put the nature in crisis as the world continues to seek solutions to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.

What can you get for $25 in Europe? Find out...

What can you get for $25 in Europe? Find out...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

There is a large price disparity in Europe.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Will Mourinho be able to make his mark at Tottenham?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Jose Mourinho will be desperate to prove he is not past his best after being sacked by Chelsea and Manchester United.

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.

'Playing against the Sri Lankan spinners shouldn't be a problem'

'Playing against the Sri Lankan spinners shouldn't be a problem'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rohit Sharma has said that playing Sri Lanka at home will be a challenge for the Indian team as they have some good spinners who can utilize the sub-continent pitches effectively.

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

PIX: Ronaldo to Man Utd's rescue; Juve in knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Images from Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.