News for 'Black Lives Matter'

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

These celebs give you the perfect excuse to dress up for the kite-flying festival.

'Hands up' protests take over New York

'Hands up' protests take over New York

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

New York city came almost to a standstill for a second day after protesters continued their agitation against the New York Police Department in the Eric Garner choking case.

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Osaka has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement both in Japan and the United States

Bayern defender urges players to take a knee in Champions League

Bayern defender urges players to take a knee in Champions League

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The German defender, who has been the victim of racial abuse in the past, said he had spoken to his Bayern team mates about the issues raised by the BLM movement.

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

According to ICC rules, a player can be banned for life for on-pitch racist abuse if he breaches the anti-racism code three times. A first offence results in four to eight suspension points.

BLM: Does taking a knee really make a difference?

BLM: Does taking a knee really make a difference?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

England all-rounder Chris Jordan says he still believes taking a knee is an important act for sports people, as role models, to show their support for BLM.

Obama on police shootings: 'We are better than this'

Obama on police shootings: 'We are better than this'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

United States President Barack Obama has said that the fatal shootings of black men by police this week were "symptomatic of a broader set of racial disparities" and all Americans should be troubled by these incidents of brutality.

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Soccer players have shown their support for the movement and Wenger believes the fact that so many black players have made the grade shows the sport does not suffer from racism.

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

For a product initially positioned as a "closet mate" which could help improve a woman's marital prospects, HUL Chairman Sanjiv Mehta says the communication now is all about women's empowerment.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Coco Gauff has released videos protesting against killings of African-Americans in the US amid widespread outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Did Kendall choose the wrong year to debut at Golden Globes?

Did Kendall choose the wrong year to debut at Golden Globes?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 22-yr-old model was trolled for her surprise appearance at the 75th Golden Globes.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

Why get so rattled by Rihanna, Greta: Cong leader asks govt

Why get so rattled by Rihanna, Greta: Cong leader asks govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

International pop star Rihanna teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and others extended their support to farmers protesting on the borders of India's capital against the three agriculture laws introduced by the Central government last year and asked why people were not talking about it.

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As cases of 'black fungus' among COVID-19 patients in the country rise to cross 7,000, the Centre on Thursday urged all states and union territories to declare it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to ensure mandatory surveillance to tackle the 'new challenge'.

UK COVID-19 toll crosses 40,000; highest in Europe

UK COVID-19 toll crosses 40,000; highest in Europe

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Italy, previously Europe's worst-hit, has recorded 33,600 COVID-19 deaths.

Hamilton expects drivers to stand united against racism

Hamilton expects drivers to stand united against racism

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Six-times World champion Lewis Hamilton expects Formula One drivers to be united against racism at Sunday's season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, and that could mean taking a knee before the start. There has been plenty of speculation about how the Mercedes driver might signal his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and those campaigning against racial injustice and inequality.

Injured or not, Dhoni 'just carries on and does his thing'

Injured or not, Dhoni 'just carries on and does his thing'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I'm sure there's some niggles. He just has that ability to ignore what it is and do what needs to be done. We're more concerned about his injuries. When I say we, I mean the public (which) is more concerned about his injuries than he is.'

'I am not racist, I absolutely hate racism'

'I am not racist, I absolutely hate racism'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Seven drivers, including Charles Leclerc, remained standing last weekend.

How Paine, Cummins changed their views on racism

How Paine, Cummins changed their views on racism

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Tim Paine said he was living with 'his head in the sand' before the Black Lives Movement

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

...And that's a very good thing, feels Sukanya Verma.

Players open up on racism in cricket

Players open up on racism in cricket

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Following the global outrage against racism, a lot of former and current players have opened up on the issue.

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Who wore it better? Naomi or Priyanka?

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Tennis star Naomi Osaka almost repeated Priyanka Chopra's risky Ralph & Russo outfit.

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several cricketers, including West Indian stars like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy, have opened up about their own experiences while voicing support to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The prime minister occupied seventh place on the list.

Why advertisers are boycotting Facebook

Why advertisers are boycotting Facebook

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'This is the first time there has been an attempt to use market forces to counter disinformation on social media,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Black fungus prime concern for Maharashtra at present: Tope tells PM

Black fungus prime concern for Maharashtra at present: Tope tells PM

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that mucormycosis or black fungus, which has claimed 90 lives in the state so far, is a matter of prime concern for it at present, and the state government needs more supply of the medicine used in its treatment.

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Kane Williamson finished the day 97 not out - approaching his 21st Test century - with Ross Taylor 31 not out and the home team 243-2 .

'Olympic Games cannot be marketplace of demonstrations'

'Olympic Games cannot be marketplace of demonstrations'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said earlier this month he believes athletes should have the right to make gestures of political protest during the Games, contrary to official IOC policy.

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career'

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Wide-eyed and curious, Angira is the cutest girl you'd see all day.

Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final

Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

A glance at the scoreboard in the third set pushed Alexander Zverev to raise the level of his play

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

Windies see Archer as just another Englishman: Holder

Windies see Archer as just another Englishman: Holder

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

West Indies Test captain Jason Holder on Tuesday said his team will treat Barbados-born speedster Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer when the opening Test begins in Southampton on July 8. Archer gained eligibility to represent England in 2018. He had played for West Indies Under-19 side in 2014.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.