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304 killed after 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti

At least 304 people have died and 1,800 people have injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning. IMAGE: Bricks and debris are seen in front of a house that collapsed......

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley becomes the first Indian-American to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any presidential administration in the United States. The United States Senate has confirmed Nikki Haley as the......

UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Ebola

The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss the Ebola outbreak that has gripped West Africa and claimed over 2,200 lives, the president of the 15-member......

Polio worker from Bihar, Malala honoured with UN award

A polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations Foundation award for her work in protecting children from the disease. Martha Dodray, a front-line polio worker who is......

Nikki Haley sworn-in as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley was on Wednesday sworn-in as America’s ambassador to the United Nations, scripting history to become the first from the influential Indian-American community to serve on a......

UN talks agree to build a new-style climate deal in 2015

About 190 nations agreed on Sunday the building blocks of a new-style global deal due in 2015 to combat climate change amid warnings that far tougher action will be needed to limit rising world......

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes......

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey......

Jacqueline, Ananya, Kriti Turn Up Heat

Film folk made April look very glamorous, as they stepped out for film parties and events. From going all glitz and glam to dishing out desi girl goals, Namrata Thakker looks at all the fashion......

Samantha's Prayer: 'Must hang onto love'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram Samantha took a break from shooting her Web series Citadel in Serbia to visit the Church of Saint Sava and celebrate an important milestone. 'It's been......

Neha Gives Us Desi Vibes

Samantha is grateful... Malavika in Mexico... Akshay in Sky Force mode... Photograph: Kind courtesy Neha Dhupia/Instagram Neha Dhupia gives us desi vibes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Williams sisters power on in Beijing

American sisters Serena and Venus Williams powered on towards a likely gold medal showdown with easy second-round wins in the Olympic singles on Tuesday. Serena needed just 44 minutes to blow away......

CWG: Vinesh, Ravi, Naveen win golds; Indian wrestlers pouch 12 medals

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 53kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Putting aside......

VVS Laxman to officially launch his NGO on May 5

Veteran cricketer VVS Laxman’s NGO VVS Foundation, which helps underprivileged children in areas of education and sports coaching, would be officially launched on May 5. Cricketers David......

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Indian athletes are on a roll at the ongoing Birmingham Commonwealth Games. With 55 medals thus far, India are 5th on the list of medal winners. Rediff.com introduces you to the......

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

IMAGE: Luis Machado scored a stoppage-time equaliser to extend NorthEast United FC’s unbeaten run to seven games. Photograph: ISL/Twitter The race for the Indian Super League play-off......