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How Indians can avoid getting attacked in the UK

How Indians can avoid getting attacked in the UK

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

We asked our readers How to avoid trouble in the UK in the wake of the murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve in Salford, Greater Manchester on December 26. Here's Aruni Mukherjee's response.

Anuj Bidve murder: Friends, family turn to Facebook for help

Anuj Bidve murder: Friends, family turn to Facebook for help

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Almost 48 hours after Anuj Bidve's murder in Salford, Greater Manchester, his family is yet to find out a way to bring his body back to India as early as possible.

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

While the murder of their 23-year-old son at Salford, Greater Manchester, was shocking enough, the news that his dead body will take another four weeks to be sent to India has sapped them completely.

Reader response: How to avoid trouble in the UK

Reader response: How to avoid trouble in the UK

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

As an Indian student lost his life in an unprovoked murderous attack in England, we asked readers to share with us tips on how one can avoid getting attacked in the United Kingdom. Here are the first set of responses.

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

Rediff.com3 May 2021

City hold a 2-1 lead after an impressive performance in Paris last week and Guardiola's men are within touching distance of their first Champions League final.

Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan

Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Detectives are investigating claims that Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho assaulted a fan after his side's Champions League defeat against Manchester United, British police said on Thursday.

Carlos Tevez has car seized

Carlos Tevez has car seized

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has had his 140,000-pounds ($205,300) car seized after he failed to provide a valid UK driving licence.

England defender Richards arrested

England defender Richards arrested

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident outside a nightclub in northwest England, police said on Thursday.

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Australia's Faulkner charged with drink-driving

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has been charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The new arrests came as the injured toll doubled from 59 to 119.

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A Sikh policeman in Britain has won a racial discrimination case against the Greater Manchester Police that rejected 12 applications from him to join it.

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last week, the Football Association said on Thursday.

Keane charged with assault

Keane charged with assault

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

A police source said the charges relate to a fight with a 16-year-old boy near Keane's home.

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A UK professor predicts mobile computers will take the place of cell phones.

Husband held for pregnant teen's murder

Husband held for pregnant teen's murder

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Police confirmed that several members of her family were being questioned over her death.

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

British police are to investigate an allegation that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney assaulted a man in a nightclub, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Security tightened for Man U game

Security tightened for Man U game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Fans attending the Liverpool - Man United game would be subjected to rigorous security checks.

British cops quit over race investigation

British cops quit over race investigation

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

Seven recruits and an officer were identified as making racist remarks in The Secret Policeman, a BBC documentary that was made using Tehelka-style techniques.

Five racist British cops quit

Five racist British cops quit

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

This follows an undercover television documentary broadcast on Tuesday night.

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester's police commissioner demanded an inquiry into the 'fiasco' of a fake bomb left behind from a training exercise at Old Trafford that forced the abandonment on Sunday of a Premier League soccer match.

Man United v Bournemouth match abandoned after security alert

Man United v Bournemouth match abandoned after security alert

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth on Sunday was abandoned after two stands at Old Trafford were evacuated before kickoff.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth, which was abandoned on Sunday after the discovery of a suspect device at Old Trafford, will be played on Tuesday, the League announced in a statement.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Britain will hold a private military funeral for the soldier who was hacked to death in a terror attack on a London street in May.

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

OXSIGHT, founded in 2016 to create wearable technology devices based on how the brain manages visual information, began conducting trials in India two years ago in partnership with leading eye hospitals and clinics.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

UEFA charge Man Utd, Liverpool over crowd trouble

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

European soccer body UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Manchester United and Liverpool on Friday after fans clashed and threw objects during a Europa League tie at Old Trafford.

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Some eyewitnesses present at the sight of attack gave their horrific accounts about what happened during the attack.

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police arrested a passenger on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A suspicious package destroyed by a bomb disposal team after prompting the evacuation of Manchester United's stadium on Sunday was a fake device accidentally left behind after a training exercise, police said.

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Prankster ruins May's major speech in UK

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He was arrested by Swiss authorities for trespassing at the event in July 2015 but later released.

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

In photos: UK's race to 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Theresa May's ruling Conservatives have not won outright majority in the UK parliament. Snapshots from Britain's post-Brexit snap general elections.

1993 blasts accused Tiger Hanif tries to avoid India extradition

1993 blasts accused Tiger Hanif tries to avoid India extradition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and wanted in connection with two bomb blasts in Gujarat in 1993, has made a final bid to avoid being extradited to India from the UK.

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

'I'm not sexist, I believe a woman's best place is in the kitchen'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tyson Fury has been provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, women, fellow athletes and a range of other topics.

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Sports Shorts: 'Racist abuse a disgrace and FIFA must act'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has said the abuse he suffered on social media is 'a disgrace' and called for world soccer's governing body FIFA to reassess the way they deal with racism.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.