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UK, Ireland offer joint visa to Indian, Chinese tourists

UK, Ireland offer joint visa to Indian, Chinese tourists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Under a new British-Irish visa scheme announced by Ireland's minister for justice Frances Fitzgerald, tourists and business visitors from India and China will be allowed to travel freely in the 'common travel area' of Britain and Ireland with either an Irish or a British visa.

Euro: Belgium await friendly invasion by Ireland

Euro: Belgium await friendly invasion by Ireland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

For however much or little it counts, Belgium have history on their side in not having lost to the Irish for 50 years, which includes beating them by a single goal in the playoffs to win a place at the 1998 World Cup in France.

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Britain's Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate's men prepare for their semi-final against Croatia later on Wednesday.

PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Star golfer Rory McIlroy revealed very happy in his love with new girlfriend Erica Stoll.

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The British PM's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming 149 votes, with just 17 days to go.

Savita's death leads to abortion law review in Ireland

Savita's death leads to abortion law review in Ireland

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The Irish cabinet has reached an agreement on a controversial bill on abortion, which for the first time will allow limited legal termination, as part of legislative changes promised after Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar died following a miscarriage last year.

Top cricketers lured by Indian 'rebel league'?

Top cricketers lured by Indian 'rebel league'?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

In view of rumours surrounding an Indian conglomerate's attempt to start a possible rebel league, the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations chief executive, Tony Irish, has said that mainstream cricket should be 'on their toes' to keep their players away from being lured to an another potential T20 league.

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rupinder Pal Singh struck twice as drag-flickers ruled the roost to help India register a fighting 3-2 win over Ireland in their opening match of the men's hockey competition at the Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday.

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Lawrence Of Arabia actor Peter O'Toole dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The actor passed away on Sunday, December 15 after a prolonged illness.

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Brilliant Billings steers England to comfortable win over Ireland

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sam Billings and captain Eoin Morgan put on 96 for the fifth wicket to secure victory with 22.1 overs to spare.

Euro: Milik powers Poland to win over Northern Ireland

Euro: Milik powers Poland to win over Northern Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Poland's Arkadiusz Milik scored the winner as they downed Northern Ireland 1-0 in their Euro 2016 Group C opening match in Nice on Sunday.

Will Graeme Smith make a shock return?

Will Graeme Smith make a shock return?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Former South Africa cricket team captain Graeme Smith might reportedly well be ready to play again.

Abortion report: Ireland to decide before year-end

Abortion report: Ireland to decide before year-end

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The Irish government has said it will make a decision before the year-end about the country's tough abortion laws, weeks after Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar died after she was refused termination of her pregnancy despite miscarrying.

NRI's death: Outrage for change in Ireland abortion laws

NRI's death: Outrage for change in Ireland abortion laws

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland evoked global outrage. Irish authorities have announced that they would appoint an independent external expert to probe the matter, so that it could "stand up to world's scrutiny".

Golfer McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika virus fears

Golfer McIlroy withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika virus fears

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy will not compete in this summer's Rio Olympic Games, citing health fears over the Zika virus, he said on Wednesday.

COVID: UK to bring in hotel quarantine from Feb 15

COVID: UK to bring in hotel quarantine from Feb 15

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The rules affect UK residents and Irish nationals travelling from 33 countries on the so-called 'red list', which covers much of South America, southern Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal as feared regions for new coronavirus mutations. Non-UK travellers from these locations are currently banned from entry anyway.

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The move came soon after Belgium confirmed a case of the B.1.1.529 variant in someone who had travelled back from Egypt earlier this month, with the European Union (EU) member states agreeing to a snap travel ban on seven African nations.

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A 31-year-old Indian woman died in Ireland from blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion as it is "a Catholic country". Irish authorities have launched a probe into the death of Savita Halappanavar, a dentist, who was 17 weeks pregnant. She had suffered a miscarriage and later died of septicaemia at University Hospital Galway in October, The Irish Times reported on Wednesday.

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Over 200 world leaders, including former presidents, prime ministers and ministers have backed a campaign urging the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations to help vaccinate the world's poorest from low-income economies against COVID-19 by paying two-thirds of an estimated $66 billion required.

Savita's husband to move European human rights court

Savita's husband to move European human rights court

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Praveen Halappanavar, husband of an Indian dentist who died in Ireland after she was refused termination of an unviable pregnancy, will move the European Court of Human Rights for justice as Irish authorities did not agree to conduct a public inquiry into his wife's case.

Abortion row: Govt to take up matter with Ireland

Abortion row: Govt to take up matter with Ireland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India will take up with Ireland the issue of death of an Indian woman dentist there after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a "Catholic country".

Bram Stoker: Google doodles for Dracula creator

Bram Stoker: Google doodles for Dracula creator

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Today, the search giant is celebrating the Irish novelist's 165th birthday with the doodle.

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. He said the situation demands that everyone stays at home and maintains social distancing, the only way to curb the spread of the virus, which has caused thousands of deaths worldwide.

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Why he wasn't released, and why he had to die in custody?'

UK, EU agree to travel ban on 7 African nations

UK, EU agree to travel ban on 7 African nations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The UK's health authorities have confirmed that a new and "most significant" variant of COVID-19 is officially under investigation in the country as the government on Friday added six countries to its travel ban red list from southern Africa, where B.1.1.529 strain was first identified.

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

To up the glamour, the Octagon girls joined Barcelona superstar Neymar.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

McNaughton, an Irish national who won the Pulitzer Prize in May 2018, allegedly travelled to restricted and protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir without permission. He also reported from the state without valid permission.

How Kriti's dreams came true

How Kriti's dreams came true

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Kriti Kharbanda walked as a showstopper at LFW.

Petersen admits fixing approach in Ram Slam T20

Petersen admits fixing approach in Ram Slam T20

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Former Proteas opener Alviro Petersen revealed that he was approached to 'fix matches' in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, South Africa's domestic T20 tournament. Replying to reports which stated he was under investigation for fixing, Petersen revealed that he reported the matter to Tony Irish, South African Cricketers' Association's CEO and Louis Cole from the Anti-Corruption Security Unit three days after he was made aware of the fixing scandal, adhering to the Anti-Corruption code. Petersen was a teammate of Ghulam Bodi (Highveld Lions), who has been suspended for match-fixing. "I have seen some media reports about the match-fixing scandal and my name was thrown around... herewith some facts about Bodigate," Petersen posted on his Twitter account.

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.

Trump switches to 'namaste' amid coronavirus scare

Trump switches to 'namaste' amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'I just got back from India. And I did not shake any hands there'

Netherlands beat Ireland in stunning run-chase to make Super-10

Netherlands beat Ireland in stunning run-chase to make Super-10

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Netherlands qualified for the World Twenty20 main draw following a dramatic six-wicket victory over Ireland in a run-feast featuring a record 30 sixes in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on Friday.

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Alaphilippe retains lead.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

UK says draft Brexit deal with EU reached

UK says draft Brexit deal with EU reached

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The announcement comes two years after the referendum in which the British people voted to leave the EU.

What's HOT on the OTT menu

What's HOT on the OTT menu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Variety is the spice of life and the greatest USP of OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma points out all the wonderful stuff to choose from this week's mix.