Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 conferred on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the culture ministry said on Monday.   IMAGE: Billboard of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Sylhet,......

Father Tom Uzhunnalil rescued from IS captivity

Father Tom Uzhunnalil, a Catholic priest from Kerala, has been rescued in Yemen, 18 months after he was abducted by Islamic State terrorists during a deadly attack on a care home in......

Sultan of Oman to be 2013 R-Day chief guest

Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said Al Said will be the chief guest of 2013 Republic Day celebrations, a highly-placed source to rediff.com. A decision to this effect was taken by the Cabinet committee......

In Oman, PM Modi slams Congress for misgovernance

The PM held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman and signed eight agreements, including pacts on cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Shastri impressed by torch relay in Muscat

Ravi Shastri, India's former cricket captain and manager, was lauded by the crowd present during the Olympic torch relay in Muscat on Monday. "Ravi Shastri got the biggest cheer as he did the last......