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Lord Paul, Swami Ramdev honoured in London

Lord Paul, Swami Ramdev honoured in London

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Swami Ramdev in his address advocated vegetarianism and healthy life through the practice of Pranayama, the ancient yogic science.

Rashid, Tamim, Shakib to play for World XI vs WI at Lord's

Rashid, Tamim, Shakib to play for World XI vs WI at Lord's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean, which were damaged due to hurricanes last year.

Even civilians are tried by military courts, says Pakistan's ex-foreign minister

Even civilians are tried by military courts, says Pakistan's ex-foreign minister

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

In his address at a conference on Indo-Pak relations, he said relations between the two countries have nosedived but the only way out to check it is to engage in talks.

How football could thrive in India

How football could thrive in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Jaitley presents NRI award to G P Hinduja.

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

Football Briefs: Son, Lamela sign new long-term deal at Spurs

Football Briefs: Son, Lamela sign new long-term deal at Spurs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

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

UK: Indian eatery wins Tiffin Cup

UK: Indian eatery wins Tiffin Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The Rolls-Royce auction. Interested?

The Rolls-Royce auction. Interested?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will auction three super expensive 'Centenary Phantoms' in Chinese cities to mark the company's 100th anniversary, a report said on Wednesday.

The truth about cow slaughter in India

The truth about cow slaughter in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'There are three issues related to beef consumption and cow slaughter. One is the British origin of cow slaughter. Two, if slaughter of cows is sanctioned by Islamic scriptures and three, the environmental impact of beef consumption.'

Sensex ends flat after choppy session

Sensex ends flat after choppy session

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,651.60 and 10.532.70 points on alternate bouts of buying and selling, closed 6.20 points, or 0.06 per cent, down at 10,576.30.

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Opposition Labour's Valerie Vaz also retained her Walsall South seat and Seema Malhotra won her south west London seat comfortably.

Why are our passports so shabby?

Why are our passports so shabby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.

Fine debut for Shiv Kapur

Fine debut for Shiv Kapur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The young Indian carded an even par 72 on Day 1 of the British Open.

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Miss Teen World 2019 Sushmita Singh shares her inspiring journey to the top.

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Jyoti Randhawa, Arjun Atwal, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh feature in the elite list

'Patang is seeped in my soul. Thank you, Prashant Bhargava'

'Patang is seeped in my soul. Thank you, Prashant Bhargava'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

'Prashant has left us and it is really tragic. But I want to hold on to those little moments of happiness that he shared with me and with others whose lives he touched. That is how I want to remember him.' Aseem Chhabra pays tribute to Patang director Prashant Bhargava, who passed away on May 16. He was only 42.

Atwal, Hoey set early pace in Jakarta

Atwal, Hoey set early pace in Jakarta

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The duo lead the field in the opening round of the Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open.

'It's ok lah, Lee Kuan Yew sleeping now!'

'It's ok lah, Lee Kuan Yew sleeping now!'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

'The question now is how long the exercise in perfection he created will last once his influence isn't there any longer,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Defying US, European allies say they'll join China-led bank

Defying US, European allies say they'll join China-led bank

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The venture is seen as a rival to the World Bank.

What the first Indians tell us about ourselves

What the first Indians tell us about ourselves

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'India is a strange place.' 'On the one hand we have the most advanced science working on our origins and our ancestry.' 'On the other we are at war with ourselves over a temple to a god whom our first ancestors knew nothing of,' says Aakar Patel.

Osford Union faces allegations of racism

Osford Union faces allegations of racism

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

The prestigious Oxford University Students' Union faces allegations of racism after Ruzwana Bashir, a British-born Asian student whose win was disqualified last term on technical grounds, faced similar charges again after winning by a solitary vote.

Check out our sportsmen who tied the knot in 2015

Check out our sportsmen who tied the knot in 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Rediff.com brings a list of sportsmen who got hitched this year...

Harikrishna makes winning start

Harikrishna makes winning start

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

The Indian GM beat over compatriot WGM Nisha Mohota in the first round of the Masters' section in Abu Dhabi chess festival.

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A defiant FIFA President Sepp Blatter declared there was no moving the 2022 World Cup form Qatar, despite widespread concerns about the bidding process that took the tournament to the Middle East for the first time.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

UK police forces face racism inquiry

UK police forces face racism inquiry

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

G-8 may open doors to India, China

G-8 may open doors to India, China

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

There is "certainly a case for including countries like China and India," British Prime Minister Tony Blair said at the end of the G-8 summit held in Sea Island, Georgia, on Thursday.

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will remain for four more years.

Maharashtra to have shadow cabinet

Maharashtra to have shadow cabinet

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

According to this system, a member of the opposition is assigned to follow the goings-on in a particular ministry. For each ministry or department, there would be a corresponding member in the opposition benches.

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Rupee weakens further to 67.48, ends down 17 paise

Rupee weakens further to 67.48, ends down 17 paise

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The domestic currency has dropped 40 paise or 0.60 per cent in two days

Islamophobic policing alienates Muslims: UK govt

Islamophobic policing alienates Muslims: UK govt

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

UK government announces inquiry into stop and search powers of police

UK's visa bond scheme never targeted at India: Cameron

UK's visa bond scheme never targeted at India: Cameron

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The aim of the scheme was to reduce the number of people from some "high risk" countries - including India, Pakistan, and Nigeria - staying in the UK once their short-term visa had expired.

Rupee touches fresh record low despite RBI succour

Rupee touches fresh record low despite RBI succour

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Strong month-end demand for the US currency mainly from oil importers along with currency futures expiry related purchases predominantly weighed heavily on the forex market and haunted investor sentiment.

Oxford Union president's election upheld

Oxford Union president's election upheld

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

A tribunal also held Ruzwana Bashir's closest rival guilty of violating poll campaign rules.

Pressure mounts on Myanmar to release Suu Kyi

Pressure mounts on Myanmar to release Suu Kyi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Aung San Suu Kyi spent her 58th birthday on Thursday in Yangon's forbidding Insein prison.

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Abhilash Tomy eager to go back to sea

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The naval officer had circumnavigated the globe in 2012-13, and was a special invitee at the race, which commemorates 50 years of the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race 1968-69.