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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.

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India's duopoly in the domestic skies -- where IndiGo and Air India collectively control over 90 per cent of the market -- is highly skewed, leaving very little room for new players

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Big challenge ahead for the PM's XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. But as I said to PM @narendramodi, I'm backing the Aussies to get the job done,' Antony Albanese posted on X alongside pics from the event.

Cricketers, WAGS enjoy dinner date at Aus High Commission

Cricketers, WAGS enjoy dinner date at Aus High Commission

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Australian cricket team might be experiencing a lot of tension, both on and off the field, but the cricketers put on a united front when they were hosted by the Australian High Commission on Tuesday. The players and officials of Cricket Australia and all their partners and wives were treated to dinner at Australia House in London.

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

4 Indians die in mass drowning at Australian beach

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Four Indians, including three women, have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20 years, officials said on Thursday.

They Took The Tiranga Around The World

They Took The Tiranga Around The World

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Lieutenant Commanders Roopa A and Dilna K from the Indian Navy have stamped India's name on the high seas.

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

An Australian couple abandoned a baby boy born via surrogacy in India despite being repeatedly warned that the child could be left stateless.

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Delving further deep into the chances of the Harmanpreer Kaur-led side, Sthalekar said India have the wherewithal to beat Australia, their nemesis in global events over the years

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.

Australian miners eye Kolkata hub

Australian miners eye Kolkata hub

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Mining industry in Australia is looking at India as a huge investment destination, particularly in contract mining with Kolkata as the hub of operations.

Man with $1mn bounty on head for murder in Oz held in Delhi

Man with $1mn bounty on head for murder in Oz held in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Toyah Cordingley (24) was walking her dog on Wangetti Beach in Queensland when she was killed in October 2018.

Australian couple abandons surrogate baby in India

Australian couple abandons surrogate baby in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

An Australian couple abandoned one of their biological child born to a surrogate mother in India because of the baby's gender, despite Australian consular officials pleading with them to take home the twins.

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Some residents have already taken this step to relocate, either temporarily or permanently, some to their native places and others to clean-air destinations like Goa and Himachal Pradesh.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the Test series in India.

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

England's Pakistan-origin off-spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Wednesday granted visa to play in the five-match Test series against India, ending a "frustrating" wait for the visiting side whose captain Ben Stokes felt "devastated" by the delay.

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

As many as 23 companies have evinced interest in acquiring the Indian space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle technology, said a top official who termed it a "tremendous response". Chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) Pawan K Goenka said on Thursday that they are keen to see how the private sector uses the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology. "There has been a tremendous response, 23 companies have (so far) shown interest in applying for this technology.

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with the development of cricket across South Asia.

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'We need to look after each other during these difficult times.'

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The note specifically mentioned tailing of the vehicles of India's deputy high commissioner, military attache, air attache and naval attache on Tuesday.

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Two people were injured and as many Sikh men were detained when two separate brawls broke out between Khalistani activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne during the so-called 'Punjab independence referendum', the police said on Monday.

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Australian police have arrested three more people in connection with two incidents of brawl that broke out between Khalistan activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne in late January, the police said on Thursday.

Clicking India through a different lens

Clicking India through a different lens

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Three Australian photojournalists who live in India share their South Asian travelogue with Anisha Ralhan

Aus dismiss reports of vandalism by its athletes

Aus dismiss reports of vandalism by its athletes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Australia dismissed as 'fantasy' and 'baseless' reports that its sportspersons indulged in vandalism at the Commonwealth Games Village after their cricket team suffered a crushing defeat in the second Test against India. 'It is factually wrong, insulting to Australia's athletes and can only be described as a fantasy,' read a statement from the Australian High Commission on Friday.

New website for Indian alumni, students in Aus

New website for Indian alumni, students in Aus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

MyOzNetwork.com is designed to provide past, present and future Indian students in Australia with their own networking portal online, the Australian High Commission said in New Delhi in a media release.

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Adrian Barath's century in his debut Test at Brisbane proved that the visiting West Indies team should not unnecessarily fear the Australians, batting great Brian Lara said.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Despite recent student visa rule changes, Australia continues to attract a larger chunk of foreign students, particularly from India.

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Having worked with the Australian High Commission as their Education Officer for over three decades, Kumar is of the opinion that with the mushrooming growth of foreign education visa consultants in the country, the Indian student is confused.

Australia appalled by racial attacks on Indians

Australia appalled by racial attacks on Indians

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi in response to the attacks on Indians in their country has said that it is appalled by the attacks and added that the Victorian authorities have established a hotline to help students.

Study in Australia: Pros and cons

Study in Australia: Pros and cons

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Is Australia really the hot new destination for overseas education that it's being made out to be?

Student visas to Australia made easy!

Student visas to Australia made easy!

Rediff.com16 May 2005

New procedures have been introduced from Monday to encourage Indian and Nepalese students to apply electronically for Australian student visas through education agents.

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The incident comes following the vandalism of three Hindu temples in Australia by Khalistani supporters.

Diplomats mugged in Dhaka

Diplomats mugged in Dhaka

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The Norwegian envoy and three members of the Australian High Commission were mugged during their early morning walks.

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The NGO runs a football program in rural Jharkhand covering 450 girls.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Sydney was defaced by "anti-social elements" on Friday with anti-India graffiti on the walls, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country later this month.