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Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Becks caught up with the Ambanis on Thursday.

54 pc Indian women okay with wife-beating: Unicef

54 pc Indian women okay with wife-beating: Unicef

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

According to Unicef, approval of wife beating varies significantly depending on the level of education.

Came to India for the first time, at the right time: Beckham amid Kohli mania

Came to India for the first time, at the right time: Beckham amid Kohli mania

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In many ways, David Beckham in his pomp was to football what Virat Kohli is to cricket.

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

What's Priyanka Doing in Lucknow?

What's Priyanka Doing in Lucknow?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador visited an anganwadi and the Avanti Bai Hospital during her two- day stay in Lucknow.

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bengal teen prevents her marriage by dialling childline

Bengal teen prevents her marriage by dialling childline

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

A timely phone call to Childline by a 15-year-old girl from a remote village in West Bengal's Purulia district helped the teenager prevent her marriage.

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Allocates donation to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis appeal instead.

Beckham hands over Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor

Beckham hands over Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Beckham handed over his Instagram account on Sunday to a doctor helping women give birth in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day

India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

More than 3,71,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the United Nations' children's agency.

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far from enough and reiterated their appeal for an immediate ceasefire.

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The 13,000-strong UNRWA staff in Gaza includes teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, warehouse workers, logisticians, technicians and drivers.

My uncle, Gerson da Cunha

My uncle, Gerson da Cunha

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Adman Rahul da Cunha fondly remembers his uncle, who passed into the ages on January 7.

It's 6 Months Of Putin's War

It's 6 Months Of Putin's War

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Ukraine celebrates its 1991 declaration of independence from the then USSR on the same day.

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

'Be proud of your cycle and your body'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

WHO reminds Serum Institute of COVAX commitments

Rediff.com18 May 2021

COVAX, 'the global COVID vaccine equity scheme', has so far delivered 65 million doses to 124 countries and economies but it is dependent on countries and manufacturers honouring their commitments.

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Tendulkar most admired after Messi, Ronaldo: Survey

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The batting great was named the 12th 'Most Admired Man' in the world, as per a survey conducted by YouGov.

Advertising titan, civic activist, actor, writer Gerson da Cunha is dead

Advertising titan, civic activist, actor, writer Gerson da Cunha is dead

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Ad man Gerson da Cunha, a multi-faceted personality who was very passionate about civic activism in later years, died in Mumbai on Friday. He was 92.

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

COVID-19: Cricket Australia to raise funds to support India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis.

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said that the morality police 'was abolished by the same authorities who installed it', The New York Times reported.

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 200-crore mark on Sunday.

Aus pacer sets up unique COVID fundraiser for India

Aus pacer sets up unique COVID fundraiser for India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Cricket Australia's new CEO, Nick Hockley and Todd Greenberg, the CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association will also make an appearance.

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Is this Priyanka's best wedding gift EVER?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In recognition of Priyanka Chopra's work with the UNICEF, Amazon is making a $ 1,00,000 donation to support UNICEF to help save children.

IIT study finds Covid traces in Sabarmati river, 2 lakes

IIT study finds Covid traces in Sabarmati river, 2 lakes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

A recent study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has established the presence of coronavirus in water samples from the Sabarmati river and two lakes in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat.

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Federer to donate $500,000 for Ukrainian children

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace.'

CSK pacer Behrendorff donates to help India's COVID-19 fight

CSK pacer Behrendorff donates to help India's COVID-19 fight

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Behrendorff had replaced compatriot Josh Hazlewood in the CSK squad after the latter had pulled out of the IPL before the start of the tournament.

At 67,385, India has most babies on New Year's Day

At 67,385, India has most babies on New Year's Day

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

An estimated 3,92,078 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day, according to UNICEF. Of this, an estimated 67,385 babies were born in India, the most globally. China came in second with 46,299 births.

Ban regrets Lanka's expulsion of UNICEF official

Ban regrets Lanka's expulsion of UNICEF official

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has regretted Colombo's the decision to expel James Elder, a spokesman for United Nation's Children Fund in Sri Lanka for allegedly making adverse remarks against the government over rights violations and war causalities.

KKR's Cummins set to become a dad

KKR's Cummins set to become a dad

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Cummins was the first cricketer in the IPL to make a donation to help India's fight against the virus.

PHOTOS: What is Tendulkar up to in Bhutan

PHOTOS: What is Tendulkar up to in Bhutan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Indian cricketing legend is in Bhutan to speard awareness about UNICEF Handwash initiative.

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'... that they should listen to people of the soil of the North East and find a permanent solution to tribal problems.'

Tendulkar comes forward to support Assam hospital

Tendulkar comes forward to support Assam hospital

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Tendulkar has donated equipments required in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

What is Priyanka Chopra doing in Ethiopia?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

These pictures say more than words ever could.

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Spain football helps country tackle COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Our psychologists and physiotherapists are also at the disposition of the health service workers'

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

Parineeti is in the mood for masti!

Parineeti is in the mood for masti!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

PICS: Inside Hailey Bieber's birthday celebration

PICS: Inside Hailey Bieber's birthday celebration

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The model celebrated her 22nd birthday with hubby Justin Bieber.