Normandy

Rediff.com » News » Normandy

News for Normandy

News
Business
Movies
Sports

The Day That Turned The Tide of History

The Normandy landings on D-Day -- June 6, 1944 -- began the end to World War II. IMAGE: US troops move onto Utah Beach, Normandy, June 6, 1944. Photographs: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons The......

June 6, Normandy: The day that re-wrote history

June 6 is the 69th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, considered to be the decisive battle of the Second World War in Western Europe. The successful allied landing in 1944 in France was......

Normandy church attack: Authorities identify killer as 18-year-old Adel Kermiche

French Prosecutor Francois Molins said on Tuesday that one of two jihadists who attacked a church in a Normandy town, and slit a priest's throat, was 19-year-old Adel Kermiche. Kermiche was known......

India abstains from UNSC vote to discuss Ukraine, calls for quiet diplomacy

India on Monday abstained from a procedural vote taken in the UN Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the situation on the Ukraine border and underlined that ”quiet and......

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

Amid heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions, India on Thursday said "quiet and constructive diplomacy" is the need of the hour and it has been in touch with all concerned parties, as New Delhi......

PNB scam: Senior Nirav Modi official Vipul Ambani arrested

In a major development in the Punjab National Bank-Nirav Modi fraud case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday arrested president, finance, Firestar International Pvt Ltd, Vipul Ambani.......

Metro... In Dino Arrives With Superman On OTT

Superheroes, sleuths and Sara Ali Khan in love, catch all kinds of fun-sized action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options. SupermanWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime Video,......

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Geek GirlWhere to watch?......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Varun Dhawan finds a sweet spot between an Ayushmann Khurrana role-meets-a Salman Khan role and makes it his own, notes Sukanya Verma. He's full of shit. She's full of smarts. Together, they......

When a tough guy was reduced to tears

He made his name by playing iconic tough guys, especially adventurer/archaeologist Indiana Jones, but this weekend at the 35th annual Deauville American Film Festival in Normandy, France, Hollywood......

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his views after a Normandy-format summit in Paris, France, on Monday. Photograph: Rediff Archives Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday......

Football Extras: Dortmund stunned; PSG progress in Cup

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Fortuna beat Dortmund in first league loss this term IMAGE: Dortmund, who had only lost in the Champions League this term, had most......

Tour de France: Froome takes lead; Martin crashes out

Injured yellow jersey wearer Tony Martin of Etixx-Quick Step is given assistance after a fall close to the finish. Photograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Tour de France leader Tony Martin abandoned......

Sports Shorts: Indians bag 5 medals in Asian Athletics

Asian Athletics C'ships: Indians bag 5 medals including two silvers on opening day IMAGE: M P Poovamma bagged a bronze in women’s 400,. Photograph: BCCI Javelin thrower Annu Rani and 3000m......