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Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Friction over India's beef trade heats up after attacks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindu nationalists in India have stepped up attacks on the country's beef industry, seizing trucks with cattle bound for abattoirs.

Why didn't China warn the world in December?

Why didn't China warn the world in December?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The reality is, the worldwide toll could have been checked within time if China had been more transparent and had warned countries regarding the new strain of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-like infection, which originated at a 'wet market' in its province of Hubei late last year.

2 key accused arrested for Dadri mob killing over beef rumours

2 key accused arrested for Dadri mob killing over beef rumours

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Two youngsters, both aged 18 years, were arrested from their hideout in a locality close to Bishada, the scene of Monday night killing of 50-year-old Mohammed Iqlakh, taking the total number of arrests to eight, police said.

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In a viral video circulating on the social media, cow vigilantes can be seen shouting slogans and assaulting two youth for allegedly possessing beef in Malegaon tehsil of Maharashtra's Washim. The cow vigilantes in the video can be seen beating up the young men, and accusing the duo of being in possession of cow meat.

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

States get 'last chance' to comply with SC order on mob lynching

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

"People must realise that mob violence and taking of law into the hands will invite wrath of law," said the bench.

EC bans Giriraj from taking part in campaign in Bihar, J'khand

EC bans Giriraj from taking part in campaign in Bihar, J'khand

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Cracking the whip, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned BJP leader Giriraj Singh from campaigning in Jharkhand and Bihar for his controversial remarks that people who do not vote for Narendra Modi will have to find a place in Pakistan.

Halal Street: 7-month labour lost in 7 sessions

Halal Street: 7-month labour lost in 7 sessions

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The 30-share index has lost 4,097.51 points in seven sessions since January 14. It was down as much as 5,874.35 points from its life-time high of 21,206.77 points, scaled on January 10, when it touched an intra-day low of 15,332.42 points on Tuesday. The Sensex had first touched this level on July 16, soon after it crossed the 15,000 level on July 6.

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

This excerpt, from her recently released Mouth Full Of Blood (February 19, 2019), reflects what is happening in many countries across the world today.

Kanhaiya may hold all India convention for 'Rohit Vemula Act'

Kanhaiya may hold all India convention for 'Rohit Vemula Act'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

He also alleged that the Hyderabad Central University authorities curb democratic rights in the name of 'surveillance'.

US firms not to use Indian leather

US firms not to use Indian leather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

US retail giant Liz Claiborne has decided against using Indian leather because of the cruel treatment meted out to animals enroute slaughter houses in the country, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, India, said on Tuesday.

Cops probe whether Thane mass murderer had 'split personality'

Cops probe whether Thane mass murderer had 'split personality'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Hasnain had butchered 14 of his family members and then ended life after a weekend feast on Sunday.

PHOTOS: A day in the life of a 'gau rakshak'

PHOTOS: A day in the life of a 'gau rakshak'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Getty's Allison Joyce went out with a cow vigilante group in Rajasthan to get a sense of their working style.

'Tendulkar was awesome'

'Tendulkar was awesome'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

22-year-old Cambridge veterinary student Ben Jacklin was awestruck by the ace batsman's 119-ball 155 for Lashings World XI.

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The young attacker was Abir Rahman, a North South University student who had been missing for the past eight months.

Alwar gau rakshak attack did not happen: Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Alwar gau rakshak attack did not happen: Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The comment by the minister sparked anger with the Congress's Ghulam Nabi Azad saying it was sad that foreign media knew of it, but the minister didn't know of the incident.

Bangladesh PM pays homage to Dhaka cafe attack victims

Bangladesh PM pays homage to Dhaka cafe attack victims

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Nine Italians, seven Japanese, one Indian, one Bangladeshi American and two Bangladeshis were among the 20 killed in the terror attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan on Friday night.

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that seem to be present in India these days quite regularly,' says Aakar Patel.

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

SC seeks reply from 6 states on plea to ban cow vigilantes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The counsel claimed that the ground-level situation in these states was worrisome as the cow vigilante groups were resorting to violence there.

Is Akhilesh Yadav stepping down as SP president?

Is Akhilesh Yadav stepping down as SP president?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Akhilesh Yadav also took a jibe at his successor Yogi Adityanath, saying that when he would form the government again in 2022, he would sprinkle 'ganga jal' on all the government offices to purify them.

Why J B Kripalani needs to be remembered

Why J B Kripalani needs to be remembered

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

In an era when the misguided youth of today are trying to build political careers by subscribing to divisive ideologies, they need to look to independent thinking icons such as Acharya Kripalani, says Mohammad Sajjad.

'Kerala is going to be the next Kashmir'

'Kerala is going to be the next Kashmir'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

'Nowhere in the country, except perhaps Jammu and Kashmir, do extremist groups enjoy political patronage as they do in Kerala. Terrorists are exported from Kerala to Afghanistan, Syria.'

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

United are unbeaten in all competitions since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December and their improvement is down to the Norwegian's insistence on an attacking style of play, as opposed to the defensive fare served up by his predecessor.

Beef row: Villagers move court seeking FIR against Akhlaq's family

Beef row: Villagers move court seeking FIR against Akhlaq's family

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The court will hear the matter on June 13

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Five mosques in the United States have received intimidating messages, including a bomb threat and one saying "death is waiting for you and your kind", prompting calls for increasing security at Muslim facilities.

Alwar lynching: MHA seeks report from Raj govt; police set up high-level enquiry

Alwar lynching: MHA seeks report from Raj govt; police set up high-level enquiry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The Rajasthan Police has also set up a high-level committee to probe the allegations of delay against the Alwar police in taking Khan to a hospital.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Sadhvi also said "there is no such thing as saffron terrorism," adding that "saffron means dedicated life for the nation and dharma."

Pakistan sends 'beef masala' to Nepal quake survivors

Pakistan sends 'beef masala' to Nepal quake survivors

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

After suffering the wrath of a massive earthquake that left their lives imperilled, the Nepalese people saw insult added to injury when food packets, which came in as part of Pakistani aid, included packets of ready-to-eat 'beef masala'.

'You can't kill a uniformed officer like this'

'You can't kill a uniformed officer like this'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

'It makes my men feel very agitated. Left to them they would take revenge in their own way,' warns BSF DG Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary

Sitaram Yechury manhandled in Delhi, 2 held

Sitaram Yechury manhandled in Delhi, 2 held

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The identity of the two men, who also shouted slogans of "CPI(M) murdabad" and "Hindu Sena zindabad", could not be immediately known.

Dadri lynching accused's kin refuses to cremate him, wraps his body in tricolour

Dadri lynching accused's kin refuses to cremate him, wraps his body in tricolour

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Villagers draped his coffin in a tricolour, saying he had been martyred protecting "Hindu values".

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice winner revealed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A heart-warming image of a gentle moment between a gorilla and a rescuer who saved her from being slaughtered is the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award beating nearly 50,000 images to win the much respected prize. Canadian photographer Jo-Anne McArthur's shot, called 'Pikin and Appolinaire' emerged as the favourite. Jo-Anne's image was chosen from a shortlist of 24, selected by the Natural History Museum from almost 50,000 entries submitted for the 2017 competition. Below are the winners and finalists.

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Rediff.com21 May 2017

United States President Donald Trump offered a message of unity on Sunday as he called on the Arab world to confront extremism during a highly anticipated speech in the birthplace of Islam.

BJP will use its Brahmastra in Bihar: Yogi Adityanath

BJP will use its Brahmastra in Bihar: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com19 May 2017

On May 2, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will step into Bihar and challenge the Nitish-Lalu order in the state.

'There is cruelty in Jallikattu'

'There is cruelty in Jallikattu'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'We need all the people who support Jallikattu to empathise with a poor, frightened, animal. Like racism and casteism, this is speciesism; discrimination based on species.' 'Human beings consider themselves superior and they consider it their right to exploit non-human beings, the animals.'

BJP's Satyapal Singh terms Dadri lynching a 'small incident', kicks up row

BJP's Satyapal Singh terms Dadri lynching a 'small incident', kicks up row

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Satyapal Singh on Tuesday kicked up a row with his remarks calling Dadri lynching a "small incident", evoking strong reactions from Opposition parties, which said it was a reflection of the party's "polarisation" strategy.