Ireland's Indian-origin PM Varadkar steps down, all eyes on successor

Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country by announcing his sudden resignation from the post and party leadership citing "personal and......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

Can Biden Force Israel To Cease Fire?

Protests continue to demand both an immediate Israeli ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.   IMAGE: Isra Chaker......

'Palestinians want the same freedom Gandhi fought for'

'Israelis not only harassed Palestine Muslims, but also Christians.''Palestinians have been telling Israel that this will blow up the situation, but they would not listen to us.' IMAGE: A 'Stand......

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren’t enthused about the Indian......

What Accenture's Q3 means for Indian IT

Despite a healthy March-May quarter (Q3FY22) show by global IT consulting firm Accenture, Indian IT companies shed up to 3 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday as analysts......

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools that Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tell Rediff.com what the triumph means to them. All Photographs and Videos:......

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

IMAGE: Sinead O'Connor in the Nothing Compares 2 U video Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles......

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'I never got respect as an actress.''But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.' IMAGE: Liv Ullmann in......

Javed Ali's MAGICAL Concert!

His voice was like the siren's call -- irresistible. When the concert started, despite the rainy weather, there were over 500 people waiting to hear Javed Ali sing. When it ended, the concert area......

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

IMAGE: Abhishek Bachchan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhishek Bachchan/Instagram The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member......

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

IMAGE: Dunith Wellalage won the award after a Player of the Series performance that helped his side to a 2-0 ODI series win over India. Photograph: Sri Lanka Cricket/X Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage......

Nations League PIX: England, Germany impress

Images from Saturday's action in the Nations League group stage matches. IMAGE: Jack Grealish celebrates scoring England's second goal with Anthony Gordon during the Nations League B Group 2 match......

Neighbours Celebrate An Olympic Champion!

Already the first Irish woman to win medals in two Olympics, pride was running high.And then she went for the gold and Diamond Park erupted in thunderous whoops of joy. IMAGE: A neighbourhood......

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

  IMAGE: England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal against Finland at the Wembley Stadium in London during their Nations League League B Group 2 match on Tuesday. . Photograph:......