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Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Trudeau apologised for 1914 decision by the then Canadian government to turn away 376 Indian migrants onboard the ship 'Komagata Maru' after their arrival in Vancouver.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America.

Davis Cup: Spain crash out; Czechs advance to quarters

Davis Cup: Spain crash out; Czechs advance to quarters

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Top seeds Spain crashed out of the first round of the Davis Cup for the first time since 2006 when Milos Raonic beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to give Canada an unassailable 3-1 lead in their world group tie on Sunday.

Canada push Spain to brink of shock Davis Cup exit

Canada push Spain to brink of shock Davis Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Canada raced to a 2-0 lead over Spain in their Davis Cup world group first round tie on Friday, pushing the five-times champions to the brink of defeat and moving to within a doubles victory of a maiden win at this level.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

PHOTOS: Rehearsal for London Olympics torch relay

PHOTOS: Rehearsal for London Olympics torch relay

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The Olympic flame will visit most parts of Britain during its 70-day tour starting on May 19 before returning to the capital for the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in east London on July 27.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

A 'high' holiday: Stoners celebrate National Weed Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at this epicentre of reefer madness that is the 4/20 celebration.

Madhuri Dixit joins Shah Rukh's SLAM tour

Madhuri Dixit joins Shah Rukh's SLAM tour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The actress was especially requested by Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Spotted: The Deols in Patalia

Spotted: The Deols in Patalia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Reader Mandeep Tathgur has sent us these photographs of the three actors.

US Olympic medallist commits suicide in Utah

US Olympic medallist commits suicide in Utah

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Olympic skier Jeret Peterson has committed suicide in Utah, days after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, the US Ski and Snowboard Association said on Tuesday.

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manchester City have agreed to sell Carlos Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians although a fee for the 27-year-old has yet to be finalised, City's manager Roberto Mancini said on Monday.

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood has been giving their daddies a lot of love on Father's Day.

El Salvador footballers claim they were offered to fix World Cup qualifier

El Salvador footballers claim they were offered to fix World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Salvadorian businessman approached the players with financial inducements before they travelled to Canada for the match at the weekend.

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.

Canadian singer Michael Buble welcomes baby boy

Canadian singer Michael Buble welcomes baby boy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Here's a look at this cute family picture.

The many faces at the women's march

The many faces at the women's march

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tens of thousands of activists braved cold temperatures at the third Women's March to show opposition to United States President Donald Trump, demanding an end to violence against women and push for equality. Rallies took place in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, with the main event in Washington, DC featuring a march from near the White House to the Trump International Hotel. As these women marched, here are some faces amongst the crowds and the reason behind their march.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'The BJP's all-India plans can be expected to become clearer around 2022-2023, particularly if -- as some anticipate -- the senior Congress leadership cracks, broadly as between the Nehru-Gandhi loyalists and those who may be termed 'pro-changers',' observes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Canada: Kanishka conspirator sentenced for perjury

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only man convicted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, was sentenced in Vancouver to nine years in prison for perjury during the trial of two men acquitted in the attacks.

PIX: How Navy intercepted ship to nab 61 pirates

PIX: How Navy intercepted ship to nab 61 pirates

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

On the night of March 12, at about 2100 hrs, INS Kalpeni intercepted a pirate mother vessel called Vega 5 in the Arabian sea about 600 nautical miles west of India. 13 crew members were rescued and 61 pirates were been nabbed in the operation, an Indian Navy media release stated.

PHOTOS: Meet 100-year-old Indian who won gold at Masters Games track meet

PHOTOS: Meet 100-year-old Indian who won gold at Masters Games track meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

In a gripping tale of unwavering dedication and passion towards the sport, a 100-year-old Indian runner has become the talk of the town after she picked up a gold medal in the 100-metre race at the Americas Masters Games in Vancouver, Canada.

Guess what this model did with her first salary

Guess what this model did with her first salary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Between hectic shows, make ups, rehearsals and fittings Jasmeen Johal, who was born in Punjab, but is now a model from Vancouver, Canada, fends off a few quick posers.

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

Canada: LTTE fundraiser jailed for 6 months

Canada: LTTE fundraiser jailed for 6 months

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Clamping down on terrorist funding, a Canadian Court has sentenced a Tamil Tiger fundraiser to six months in jail after the man pleaded guilty to raising funds in the country to help support the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam rebels in Sri Lanka. The court in Vancouver sentenced Tamil-Canadian Prapaharan Thambithurai, 46, for raising funds for a banned terrorist organisation. He was the first person to be charged under a new Canadian legislation.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

World's 10 worst cities to live in

World's 10 worst cities to live in

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit stated that the worst cities in the world are scattered around Africa and Asia.

Hockey World League: Vandana scores as Indian eves edge Belarus

Hockey World League: Vandana scores as Indian eves edge Belarus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Indian eves had earlier defeated Uruguay 4-2 in a thrilling shootout in their opening match.

Tata to get CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award

Tata to get CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The award, announced by Canada India Foundation on Tuesday, carries $225,000 and citation.

Fake papers bother Canada immigration officials

Fake papers bother Canada immigration officials

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Canadian Immigration officers are concerned about increasing fraudulent documents, including papers for funerals of nearest relatives that people in Punjab file with visa applications in several categories. These papers lead to an increase in volume of their work several fold.

Meet Bigg Boss' playmate Pamela Anderson

Meet Bigg Boss' playmate Pamela Anderson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

For those of you who don't know who the gorgeous babe is, here's your chance to know her better.

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The two Koreas agreed during rare talks on Wednesday to form a combined women's ice hockey team to take part in next month's Winter Olympics in the South.

Images: Mountain springers are here to stay

Images: Mountain springers are here to stay

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Though Mother Nature provided very little help, the Olympics freestyle skiing events established themselves as a real focal point at Cypress Mountain, providing some of the most exciting moments of the Vancouver Games.

Winter Olympics: Golden day for US athletes

Winter Olympics: Golden day for US athletes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Images from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Winter Olympians fully funded: Sports Ministry

Winter Olympians fully funded: Sports Ministry

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

From bearing the expenses of their ceremonial clothing to daily allowances of $50 per day, the sports ministry on Tuesday said it has spent around Rs 7.4 lakh on the eight-member Indian contingent at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.

Indian Winter Olympians divided over uniform issue

Indian Winter Olympians divided over uniform issue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Trouble is brewing in the Indian camp at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver with majority of the contingent denying luger Shiva Keshavan's claim that the team didn't have coordinated uniform for the opening ceremony and rejecting the money raised by the Indian diaspora.

IOA welcomes inclusion of cricket in Olympic Games

IOA welcomes inclusion of cricket in Olympic Games

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

The Indian Olympic Association on Saturday hailed the inclusion of cricket in the "Olympic family" and hoped the game will make its debut in the 2020 Games.

Cricket gets Olympic nod, can bid for 2020 Games

Cricket gets Olympic nod, can bid for 2020 Games

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Cricket was cleared to pursue its bid to be included in future Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) rubberstamped the sport's recognition on Thursday.

Opening ceremony secrecy breached

Opening ceremony secrecy breached

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The traditional shroud of secrecy around Olympic opening ceremonies has some gaping holes in this age of digital downloads and social networking.