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T20 World Cup: Every India-Pakistan Game Means More Than Just Cricket

T20 World Cup: Every India-Pakistan Game Means More Than Just Cricket

Rediff.com6 days ago

Beyond the boundaries drawn on maps, beyond the noise of rivalry, beyond wins and losses, friendship has found a way to endure, to grow, and to quietly prove that some connections are stronger than borders.

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The BNP's election manifesto lists grievances against India, mirroring the attitude of past BNP governments.' 'Political parties have been careful not to say bad things about China.'

Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

An Indian-origin couple currently serving jail terms in Australia for enslaving a woman for eight years has been slapped with a fresh penalty and ordered to forfeit the proceeds from the sale of their home, police said.

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

With the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE, the team could play without a sponsor logo after the government passed the Online Gaming Bill.

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL.

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.

Marriage doesn't grant husband ownership over his wife: HC

Marriage doesn't grant husband ownership over his wife: HC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'By uploading an intimate video on Facebook, the applicant (husband) has gravely breached the sanctity of the marital relationship. A husband is expected to honour the trust, faith, and confidence reposed in him by his wife, particularly in the context of their intimate relationship'

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Professor Yunus is in New York, accompanied by young Bangladeshis who led the student uprising against Hasina, and the bon homie he shared with two US presidents, current and past, will add masala to the conspiracy theorists.

Bihar: Hundreds of malnourished children suffering from AFP

Bihar: Hundreds of malnourished children suffering from AFP

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Hundreds of children in Bihar's east Champaran district bordering Nepal, have been found suffering from Acute Flaccid Paralysis due to malnutrition, officials said on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

Paris airport union issues strike warning, could affect Games

Paris airport union issues strike warning, could affect Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

As Friday is the day of the opening ceremony, no civilian flights will be allowed from 6:30 pm to midnight in a 150-kilometre (90-mile) radius around Paris -- limiting the potential impact of the strike.

New methods needed to uplist SC/STs, says judge in quota verdict

New methods needed to uplist SC/STs, says judge in quota verdict

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The reservation policy requires a fresh relook and new methods are needed for the uplift of people belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Schedule Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), Supreme Court judge Justice Pankaj Mithal said on Thursday.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

15,940 Indians Tried To Enter US Illegally In Oct-Nov

15,940 Indians Tried To Enter US Illegally In Oct-Nov

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'Our missions do not have any reliable data on the number of Indians staying or working illegally in foreign countries,' the MEA says.

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton on Monday apologised for 'any confusion' caused by a royal family portrait released by Kensington Palace of her posing with her three children, the first photograph made public since her abdominal surgery in January.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Messi dedicates his eighth Ballon d'Or to Argentina teammates, Maradona

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Earlier, Messi's World Cup-winning team mate Emiliano Martinez won the Lev Yashin award for the world's best goalkeeper.

AFP sues Google for copyright violation

AFP sues Google for copyright violation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

AFP has accused Google of posting its headlines, news summaries and photographs without permission.\n

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse was the group's top priority.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

Warne gets driving ban for speeding

Warne gets driving ban for speeding

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

According to AFP, Warne had clocked 47 mph early on August 23, 2018.

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea of the wife of an Indian Army officer seeking repatriation of her husband and other Army officers believed to be held under illegal detention as prisoners of war by Pakistan since the 1971 war.

World Athletics: Where are the spectators in Doha?

World Athletics: Where are the spectators in Doha?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

According to AFP, although Doha hosts a Diamond League meeting, athletics has no real roots in Qatar and the decision to take the World Championships to the Gulf raised eyebrows.

Prague celebrates end of COVID-lockdown with huge dinner party!

Prague celebrates end of COVID-lockdown with huge dinner party!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Thousands of guest sat at the table set up on the famous Charles Bridge in Prague on Tuesday sharing food and drinks they had brought from home.

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

French club doctor commits suicide after contracting coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'I was told Doctor Gonzalez had left a note in which he mentioned that he had tested positive for COVID-19'

Arrested Indian journalist ordered to leave Maldives

Arrested Indian journalist ordered to leave Maldives

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Two foreign journalists, including an Indian national, working for French news agency AFP who were arrested by the Maldivian police for violating immigration rules, have been ordered to leave the island nation facing political turmoil.

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Messi to be part of world-renowned entertainment troupe

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Cirque du Soleil to make show on Lionel Messi

Banned Butt upbeat as he arrives for CAS appeal

Banned Butt upbeat as he arrives for CAS appeal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt appeared upbeat as he arrived at a Swiss court today in a bid to overturn a ban imposed for spot-fixing and revive his cricket career.

India suspends visa on arrival for Japanese, S Koreans

India suspends visa on arrival for Japanese, S Koreans

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

With COVID-19 cases surpassing 2,000, South Korea has become the biggest cluster to have the infections outside China. A total of 13 people have died of the virus in the country

Explosion, fire kills 13 at bar in northern France

Explosion, fire kills 13 at bar in northern France

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

"An inquiry is underway to establish the cause of the fire," Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in a statement.

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia unveiled a "game-changing" parental leave scheme on Thursday designed to let players in its history-making women's team remain in the game while raising a family.

Cristiano Ronaldo has 'fathered twins with surrogate mum'

Cristiano Ronaldo has 'fathered twins with surrogate mum'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

According to AFP, British tabloid The Sun had reported in March that the quadruple Ballon d'Or winner was expecting twins.

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Djokovic's dad blames Dimitrov for Coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Djokovic's father blamed the cancellation of the tour on Dimitrov. There is nothing to suggest that Dimitrov spread the virus to others.

World Cup: 'Bias' Beckham reckons it will be an England-Argentina final

World Cup: 'Bias' Beckham reckons it will be an England-Argentina final

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'I think obviously my choice would be England to win the competition, but that's me being biased and passionate about my country'

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was given out on the seventh ball of an over with umpires failing to realise their mistake.

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Facebook data concern at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

According to AFP, the local Gold Coast council is offering a service up to 10 times normal speed after laying new fibre cables to coincide with the multi-sport event next month, which is contested between nations that are members of the Commonwealth.