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UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?'

Rwanda's 1st coronavirus patient is Indian from Mumbai

Rwanda's 1st coronavirus patient is Indian from Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

He is currently under treatment in stable condition, isolated from other patients, the statement said, adding that the tracing of all contacts has been conducted for further management. This is the second case in east Africa, after Kenya recorded the first case of COVID-19 on Friday.

PIX: Walking, around the world

PIX: Walking, around the world

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Have you walked the extra mile?

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

Rediff.com5 May 2007

India said it is in touch with its High Commission in Nairobi following the crash.

Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat

Vikram is the youth envoy of UN Habitat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Catch the action in the Tamil film industry right here!

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Photos! The baby rhino named after Dia Mirza

Photos! The baby rhino named after Dia Mirza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

It looks as adorable as the actress!

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Somali pirates release 7 Indian sailors after 4 years in captivity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Somali pirates released seven Indian sailors on Friday by after remaining in captivity for about four years. The sailor will be back in India over the weekend.

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Mithali is currently the highest run-getter in ODIs. She also led the team to the ICC Women's World Cup final in England, where they lost to host England.

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

Two Indians among 39 killed in Kenya mall terror attack

Two Indians among 39 killed in Kenya mall terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were among 39 killed and four other community members injured in the attack by armed terrorists on an upscale mall in Nairobi in Kenya.

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Rediff.com6 May 2007

"We have not received any official list of Indian nationals present in the crashed plane," Patel, who was in Surat to inaugurate Surat airport, said.

When animals crossed over!

When animals crossed over!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

We present a selection of Reuters images of animals crossing the road, clicked worldwide.

Parle Products director was onboard Kenya flight

Parle Products director was onboard Kenya flight

Rediff.com6 May 2007

When asked whether there was any information about Amol, Chauhan said, "All we know is that the plane has gone missing. We have not heard anything else yet."

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Oh, the joyriding you can do!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Two wheels and an open road. Biking during Coronavirus Days.

Kenyan fan commits suicide after Man Utd's loss to Newcastle

Kenyan fan commits suicide after Man Utd's loss to Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A Kenyan soccer fan unable to cope with Manchester United's loss to northern rival Newcastle United committed suicide over the weekend, a senior Kenyan police official said on Monday.

Odumbe hearing to begin on Tuesday

Odumbe hearing to begin on Tuesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The Kenyan cricketer will face a hearing for allegedly receiving money, benefits and other rewards from a bookmaker.

In Kenyan prison as in Moscow: Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0

In Kenyan prison as in Moscow: Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Host nation Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5-0 at the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, exactly mirroring the scoreline of a match played on a dirt pitch in a jail in Africa thousands of miles away.

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'A true match-winner against whom I enjoyed playing against a lot'

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

India to seek permanent solution to food security issue at WTO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Modi emphasised on deeper India-Africa partnership on clean energy.

Dog saves abandoned 'Angel Baby'

Dog saves abandoned 'Angel Baby'

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The baby, which lay in the forest for two days, will make a full recovery, doctors say.

India pitches for permanent solution to food security

India pitches for permanent solution to food security

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India had proposed amending the formula to calculate the food subsidy cap of 10 per cent.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

An Indian man was shot when he failed to answer a question on Islam asked by Somalian militants who were holding hostages after killing 68 people at an upmarket mall in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Terror trail: Africa's deadly 5

Terror trail: Africa's deadly 5

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A look at some of the major terror outfits operating in African continent

Osama aide sentenced to life in US

Osama aide sentenced to life in US

Rediff.com16 May 2015

A close lieutenant of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been sentenced to life in prison for multiple terrorism offences relating to his participation in the terror group's conspiracy to kill Americans overseas.

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Air India withdraws 10 international flights in 3 years

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

State-run Air India has withdrawn its 10 direct flights to international destinations in the last three years due to poor passenger load.

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

As cargo business grows, SpiceJet, IndiGo ready for new battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Analysts remain sceptical on the profitability from freighter business, saying that once normal air transport resumes and there's abundant belly capacity, the traditional economics of air cargo may not be that lucrative.

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The US State Department had identified him as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in January 2017.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Kenya's 26/11 style terror siege ENDS

Kenya's 26/11 style terror siege ENDS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the four-day siege by Al-Shabab terrorists on a Nairobi shopping mall, which claimed 67 lives including that of three Indians, is over.

Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall, hunt for terrorists

Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall, hunt for terrorists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The terror siege on a shopping mall in an upscale neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya entered its fourth day today.

Kenya mall siege: Most hostages rescued, gunfight on

Kenya mall siege: Most hostages rescued, gunfight on

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Two Indians were among at least 59 people killed and nearly 200 injured as Somali Islamist militants, holding at least 30 hostages at an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, continued fierce fight with Kenyan soldiers for the second consecutive day today.

Kenya terror strike: 2 Indians among 59 killed; hostages inside mall

Kenya terror strike: 2 Indians among 59 killed; hostages inside mall

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Two Indians were among at least 59 people killed and nearly 200 injured as Somali Islamist militants, holding at least 30 hostages at an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, continued fierce fight with Kenyan soldiers for the second consecutive day today.

Stats: Dhawan second Indian to score a ton vs SA in CT

Stats: Dhawan second Indian to score a ton vs SA in CT

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Statistical highlights of the Champions Trophy match between India and South Africa in Cardiff.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.