News for 'mediterranean'

PIX: Gaza's boxers train on the beach amid coronavirus

PIX: Gaza's boxers train on the beach amid coronavirus

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The sight of over a dozen girls boxing on the beach while wearing face masks caught the eye of passersby in the Mediterranean coastal enclave

Behind-the-scenes: The making of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar

Behind-the-scenes: The making of the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

A sneak peek at the Kingfisher Calendar 2019.

China, Russia and Pak envoys meet Taliban officials on govt formation

China, Russia and Pak envoys meet Taliban officials on govt formation

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan have met the top officials of the Taliban's interim government as well as Afghan leaders Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and discussed the formation of an inclusive government, combating terrorism and humanitarian situation, a top Chinese official said on Wednesday.

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Recipe: Lamb Sambousek, Cheese Rakakat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Enjoy the weekend with these unique starters.

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The UK said the deployment of the carrier strike group marks the start of "a new era of defence cooperation with allies in India and the Indo-Pacific."

India saw 18% drop in new Covid cases, 13% fall in deaths from Oct 11-17

India saw 18% drop in new Covid cases, 13% fall in deaths from Oct 11-17

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

India reported an 18 per cent decrease in the new COVID-19 cases along with a 13 per cent decline in the number of deaths during the week of October 11 to 17, the World Health Organisation has said, highlighting that all the regions globally, except the European region, reported a fall in new weekly cases of the deadly virus.

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

HAUNTING photos of boat that sank killing 750 migrants

HAUNTING photos of boat that sank killing 750 migrants

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The boat was believed to have capsized when migrants moved to one side of the vessel when a merchant ship approached.

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

US President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Syria on Thursday in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians, including children.

Fierce and flirty! Kriti will make you blush

Fierce and flirty! Kriti will make you blush

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Fierce is the new fab!

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

Study finds high Covid rate in 0-19 age group in India

Study finds high Covid rate in 0-19 age group in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

'Using viral genomic sequences from 9,500 COVID-19 patients, the study found an increased number of infections among younger age groups (0-19 years) and women, a lower mean age for infection and symptomatic illness/hospitalisation, higher mortality and more frequent incidences of post-vaccination infections with Delta variant compared to the non-VOC (B.1) variant,' the WHO update said.

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Now you don't need an excuse to eat pasta.

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The John Lethbridge, a privately owned deep-sea survey and recovery vehicle, is now headed to Alexandria to hand over the remains to prosecution and forensic authorities in the presence of members of the investigation committee.

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The navy has also found some of the passengers' belongings and was sweeping the area in search of the plane's black box, the military said.

Bayern ride on Lewandowski; Vinicius shines for Real

Bayern ride on Lewandowski; Vinicius shines for Real

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Bundesliga and La Liga.

American Hegemony is On the Line

American Hegemony is On the Line

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese leadership's seemingly singular focus on the accumulation of wealth and power, asserts T N Ninan.

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The death toll for the worst ever migrant disaster in the Mediterranean could be as high as 950 said reports even as Italy's coastguard coordinated the search for survivors and bodies.

US warships not on Libya mission: Pentagon

US warships not on Libya mission: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

None of the US Navy's warships deployed in the Mediterranean have been assigned any specific mission to Libya in the aftermath of the attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi that killed US Ambassador Chris Stevens, the Pentagon has said.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Life and death inside Italy's ICUs

PHOTOS: Life and death inside Italy's ICUs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Here are some scenes from inside Italy's intensive care units, where medical staff are treating the most severe cases of COVID-19

New Covid cases fall by 13% in India last week, still highest globally: WHO

New Covid cases fall by 13% in India last week, still highest globally: WHO

Rediff.com19 May 2021

India registered a 13 per cent decrease in new COVID-19 cases in the past week but the number of fresh infections was still the highest around the world, the World Health Organisation has said.

'Ever Given's Indian crew won't be punished'

'Ever Given's Indian crew won't be punished'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'The Ever Given, which had 200,000 tonnes of cargo, was too long for the Suez Canal.'

Spread of Delta variant will substantially up cases: WHO

Spread of Delta variant will substantially up cases: WHO

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As of July 13, at least 111 countries, territories and areas have reported detection of the Delta variant, and this is expected to continue to increase, becoming the dominant variant globally in the coming months.

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.

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.

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes of doomed EgyptAir plane.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF  THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Top Sports images from the last 24 hours.

IBM set to make our planet smarter

IBM set to make our planet smarter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

With innovative digital technology and powerful solutions, IBM is also ensuring that food is traced properly as it passes though an increasingly complex global supply chain.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

These 12 images that prove we live in a wonderfully weird world!

12 INTERESTING photos of the week that was

12 INTERESTING photos of the week that was

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

A glimpse at what happened around the world last week.

4th undersea cable snaps, Qatar-UAE traffic hit

4th undersea cable snaps, Qatar-UAE traffic hit

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

In less than a week's time, a fourth submarine cable was severed in West Asia, disrupting voice and telecommunication traffic between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Based on the wreckage locations; The search team and investigators onboard of the vessel will draw a map for the wreckage distribution spots, it added.

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moved by three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's death, Vidhya Ramalingam has kick-started a crowd-funding campaign to buy a rescue ship for immediate action in the Mediterranean.

Tenet review

Tenet review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Tenet is both incredibly obfuscating and feverishly magnificent, says Sukanya Verma.

Happy birthday Priyanka Chopra!

Happy birthday Priyanka Chopra!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

PIX: On the sets of Brad Pitt's Zombie flick

PIX: On the sets of Brad Pitt's Zombie flick

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The actor is currently in Malta shooting for World War Z.