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PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Valencia paid tributes to the victims of Nepal earthquake in their match against Celta Vigo during La Liga on Sunday.

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A MiG-27 aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed at Tantipara here tonight killing two civilians on the ground though the pilot ejected safely.

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Rediff.com7 May 2017

A government official said consistent negotiations between the terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigeria government resulted in the release of 82 girls.

How life has changed for India's pharma salesforce

How life has changed for India's pharma salesforce

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Pharma companies gear up for the 'new normal' as they train and align their sales forces for a paradigm shift. GSK leads the charge with staggered return-to-work, others plans yoga sessions and health care webinars for salesperson's family.

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Philippines: 200 killed in landslide

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

About 200 people were believed killed and 1,500 were left missing in central Philippines Friday when an entire village was buried in a landslide, the head of the Red Cross said.

Nepal Maoists free 60 soldiers

Nepal Maoists free 60 soldiers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Typhoon leaves Philippines in a nightmare, crashes into Vietnam

Typhoon leaves Philippines in a nightmare, crashes into Vietnam

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

After causing unimaginable devastation in Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the worst storms recorded in history, has made a landfall in Vietnam.

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

India has handed over a cheque of $5 million to the United States for relief activities in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

US to donate 200 ventilators to India

US to donate 200 ventilators to India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The first tranche of 50 expected to arrive soon as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Why is Jairam Ramesh upset?

Why is Jairam Ramesh upset?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Jairam upset state health services absent in Naxal-hit regions.

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.

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Amidst all the glitz, glamour and luxury yacht vacations, Hollywood stars make time for charity work too.

Delhi teen succumbs to dengue; parents allege negligence, over-charging by hosps

Delhi teen succumbs to dengue; parents allege negligence, over-charging by hosps

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Rishabh, 17, of New Seemapuri, succumbed to the vector-borne disease on Thursday at the Max super-speciality hospital in Ghaziabad.

At least 28 die in Baghdad bombings

At least 28 die in Baghdad bombings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

The targets were the Red Cross headquarters and four police stations.

Ronaldo donates 100k euros to help Afghan landmine victims

Ronaldo donates 100k euros to help Afghan landmine victims

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Real Madrid's soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo donated 100,000 euros on behalf of UEFA to help rehabilitate Afghans who have lost limbs, mostly landmine victims, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday.

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Describing the crisis triggered by superstorm Sandy as "heartbreaking" for the entire nation, US President Barack Obama has warned the storm was "not yet over".

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

In Assam, nearly 27.80 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by the deluge. The deaths were reported from the Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts. The death toll due to floods and landslides this year has risen to 122.

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Indian Navy has done the impossible. Amidst heavy firing and war-like conditions, they have been able to evacuate 4,000 Indians from the strife-stricken country.

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Wang Chang Qi, 80, was captured by Indian forces in 1963 after the India-China war. Convicted for spying, he was in Indian jails for six years till his release in 1969.

'I have never seen police beat people'

'I have never seen police beat people'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'I have many times bought meals for the accused, and the police pay for it.'

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Special Olympics athletes and coaches arriving in Los Angeles were forced to sleep on a gymnasium floor.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

We bring you a presentation of the best photos in the last 24 hours from around the world.

Excessive nutrition kills more people than hunger!

Excessive nutrition kills more people than hunger!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Almost one billion people around the globe go to bed hungry every night, but it is 'excess Nutrition' that kills more, according to world's largest humanitarian organisation IFRC.

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Shatner is scheduled to attend a Red Cross Ball in Florida while the funeral will be held in Californis.

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

KL Rahul's struggling run in the opening slot has left former India opener Wasim Jaffer baffled and he believes the Karnataka player seems caught in an unsolved jigsaw puzzle despite having the ability to do well.

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Singh is survived by his wife Jasbir Kaur, a daughter, two sons and elderly parents.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The bodies of 117 refugees have been recovered in the Mediterranean sea after a smuggling boat carrying mainly African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya

20 most popular car logos & their history

20 most popular car logos & their history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

20 car logos and the story behind each one.

Pakistan must return Abhi unharmed, promptly

Pakistan must return Abhi unharmed, promptly

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'It is the bounden duty of the Indian government to leave no stone unturned to have the pilot back urgently.' 'If that is not done in the desirable manner, it could well be a trigger for much more serious a conflagration in the subcontinent,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Kansas shooting hero Ian Grillot honoured by Time magazine

Kansas shooting hero Ian Grillot honoured by Time magazine

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Grillot has been honoured by Time Magazine in the feature '5 Heroes Who Gave Us Hope in 2017'.

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

Lanka still holding 11,000 Tamil prisoners

Lanka still holding 11,000 Tamil prisoners

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Despite claiming that it has freed all Tamil civilians this week, Sri Lanka is still holding over 11,000 Tamil prisoners, including children without charge in closely guarded 'rehabilitation centres'.

75 years on, the horror of Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings

75 years on, the horror of Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

On August 6 and August 9 of 1945, warfare changed forever when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, devastating the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and killing more than 100,000 people. The attack on the people of Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, and the second attack on the city of Nagasaki at 11:02 am on August 9 killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting men, women, and children in a horrible blast of fire and radiation, followed by deadly fallout. In years that followed, those who survived -- the hibakusha -- suffered from the trauma of the experience and from the long-term effects of their exposure to radiation from the weapons. Before the blast, they were thriving cities. In a flash, they became desolate wastelands. Seventy-five years later, take a glimpse at the destruction.

It's our turn to help in Haiti

It's our turn to help in Haiti

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

It's time for us to think big, proportionate to our size. By contributing in a big way to the relief operations in quake-hit Haiti, India is making its debut into the league of big nations, writes Manjeet Kripalani.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

SL not doing enough for displaced Tamils: India

SL not doing enough for displaced Tamils: India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

India on Monday said Sri Lanka has not done enough to rehabilitate displaced Tamils and asked Colombo to allow the Red Cross to take up relief and give media access to refugee camps in the strife-torn areas.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Over 100 feared dead in tsunami-hit Samoa

Over 100 feared dead in tsunami-hit Samoa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The quake, which struck at 6.48am NZT, was centred 200 kilometres from Samoan capital of Apia at a depth of 35 kilometres.