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Wendell Rodricks: 'Fearful what the verdict will do to the next generation'

Wendell Rodricks: 'Fearful what the verdict will do to the next generation'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks is disappointed with the Supreme Court verdict that has ruled gay sex illegal.

2021: How Covid kept the world on tenterhooks, with surprises aplenty

2021: How Covid kept the world on tenterhooks, with surprises aplenty

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

As the Omicron strain spreads across the globe and questions on vaccine inequity dominate discussions, scientists are still scrambling to learn more about emerging variants of the deadly virus that has claimed millions of lives and crippled economies.

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

India extends e-tourist visa to 37 more countries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The home ministry will extend e-tourist visa scheme to 37 more countries from Friday, taking the total number of beneficiary countries to 150.

Harry-Meghan's royal wedding in numbers

Harry-Meghan's royal wedding in numbers

Rediff.com16 May 2018

With the royal wedding just a few days away, here's a look at Harry and Meghan's wedding in numbers.

Three African teams investigated over ineligible players

Three African teams investigated over ineligible players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea are facing disciplinary proceedings for allegedly fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifiers, FIFA said on Sunday.

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The rough diamond of 236 carats was found at the jwaneng mine in Botswana and took 21 months to polish.

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

PICS: Neeraj, Hassan leave their mark at Tokyo Games

PICS: Neeraj, Hassan leave their mark at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

A summary of Saturday's Track and Field action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Omicron variant stokes concern but vaccine still critical: Experts

Omicron variant stokes concern but vaccine still critical: Experts

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Omicron variant carries 'concerning' mutations that may make it more transmissible and allow it to evade immunity, scientists said on Monday, stressing that the one certainty in the uncertainty of the many things unknown is this -- COVID is not a short-term crisis and vaccines are still a critical tool.

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

CAPTURED! Moments that made World Championships memorable

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

There was plenty of other Track & Field action that demanded our attention and we've given them their due. So scroll down to view some of the best images that went into making this World Championships a memorable one...

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

CWG Medals Tally: India finish 3rd with 26 golds; Australia top

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Medals tally of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

Mystery Indian group bids for CIC coal assets

Mystery Indian group bids for CIC coal assets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The company is currently developing the Mmamabula Energy Complex -- a mining, power and potential coal-to-hydrocarbons facility -- in the landlocked southern African country of Botswana.

Indian steel makers' global rush

Indian steel makers' global rush

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

They are snapping up ore and coal abroad, as their availability is stuck at home.

Why there's little logic behind US decision to withdraw import duty benefits

Why there's little logic behind US decision to withdraw import duty benefits

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The declining trade deficit figures clearly reflect that the US exports to India are increasing.

Meghan Markle's secret is out!

Meghan Markle's secret is out!

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Good friend Janina Gavankar spill the beans!

Alexandria Mills is Miss World 2010

Alexandria Mills is Miss World 2010

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Alexandria Mills, an 18-year-old from the United States had her "dream come true" as she emerged the surprise winner of the coveted Miss World 2010 crown, beating off competition from 115 beauties from across the world.

India among the world's most corrupt nations!

India among the world's most corrupt nations!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

India continues to be among the world's most corrupt nations.

OECD working on global tax identification number

OECD working on global tax identification number

Rediff.com28 May 2009

OECD has identified at least four tax jurisdictions -- Jamaica, Qatar, Botswana and Ghana - whose tax information system would be studied to find out if they are emerging as the new tax havens following the crackdown on the existing ones. A unique tax identification number would be akin to a global permanent account number for Indian taxpayers which could remain the same across jurisdictions.

JSW Energy inks Rs1,895-cr deal for African coal

JSW Energy inks Rs1,895-cr deal for African coal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Sajjan Jindal's JSW Energy moved a step closer to securing its coal requirements, signing a definitive agreement with the management of CIC Energy on Wednesday, to buy them out and take control of the Toronto-listed company. CIC Energy has an 'A-grade' mining-cum-power complex called the Mmamabula Energy Complex in Botswana, Africa. The field there is estimated to have 2.6 billion tonnes of high-thermal coal, mostly above 6,000 Kcal/kg of calorific value.

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Lionel Messi returned from international suspension to score the winner in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

India may source diamonds from African nations

India may source diamonds from African nations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

India has offered African countries --Botswana, Angola, South Africa and Namibia, incentives to strengthen their jewellery industry in return for direct procurement of rough diamonds from these countries.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 6 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 6, in pictures...

Amos tames Rudisha in 800 metres; Thompson strikes gold in 200m

Amos tames Rudisha in 800 metres; Thompson strikes gold in 200m

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Botswana's Nijel Amos laid down a marker ahead of next month's world championships by winning a highly-anticipated 800 metres showdown with Kenyan Olympic champion David Rudisha at the Anniversary Games on Saturday.

ICC T20 Rankings: India slip to 5th spot; Pakistan No 1

ICC T20 Rankings: India slip to 5th spot; Pakistan No 1

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Pakistan are now on 286 points while the next four teams are within two points of each other

Akhil set to deliver the knock-out punch

Akhil set to deliver the knock-out punch

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

India's boxers are remembered only during a big event, says Olympics medal hope Akhil Kumar. 'Before and after that no one cares.'

Akhil romps into boxing World Cup semis

Akhil romps into boxing World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Akhil Kumar gave India a resounding start at the inaugural AIBA boxing World Cup, out-punching Germany's Marcel Schneider 15-6 to enter the bantamweight semi-finals and assure himself a medal, in Moscow on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Indian will be up against Beijing Olympics silver medallist Yankiel Leon Alarcon of Cuba in the next round on December 13.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 6

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 6

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Tuesday.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

Exclusive interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Exclusive interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

'Where people in the name of religion kill each other, kill others just to go to heaven, and thinking only they will go to heaven,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

NIIT, UK's Open University in pact

NIIT, UK's Open University in pact

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

IT training academy NIIT on Monday forged an alliance with UK's largest university, the Open University, to offer a degree programme in IT education to students across India, Bangladesh, Botswana, Ghana, Indonesia, Nigeria and Vietnam.

'AIDS threat can make India another Africa'

'AIDS threat can make India another Africa'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

India has 5.13 million estimated cases of HIV.

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Sir Ketumile Masire was honoured with the award for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the African continent.

India eyeing trade out of Africa

India eyeing trade out of Africa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

LIC set to enter 5 new countries

LIC set to enter 5 new countries

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.