The holy book was retrieved after an over 22-hour rescue operation by Sikh volunteers.
India has handed over a cheque of $5 million to the United States for relief activities in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
India contributes 5 million dollars to the United States Red Cross for relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the devastating hurricane Katrina.
'It's the first time America has ever rebuilt a major American city,' says US Congressman Bobby Jindal.
Focus on Berkshire's size has grown over the years as it has amassed more than 80 businesses
'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.
Most sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees
With many searching their loved ones after the Nepal earthquake, Google has launched its 'person finder' tool and Facebook has activated its 'safety check' feature to help locate and report missing persons.
Rediff.com takes a look at some of the most prominent politicians across the world as they get jiggy with it.
A teeming multitude of pets and other assorted animals are among those still being rescued from Hurricane Harvey-ravaged parts. Here's some of the most heart-warming images from the rescue.
Coldplay headlined at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, but it was R&B super stars Beyonce and Bruno Mars who delivered the sizzle with a lively, upbeat production that paid homage to previous halftime performers.
Around 13 million people continue to battle "catastrophic" flooding and torrential rains in storm-ravaged Texas where Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc.
Darryl D' Monte, the distinguished enviromental journalist, discusses how the media covers floods in Mumbai or Texas, but ignores Assam or Bangladesh.
Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York
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