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UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

Will Bigg Boss 16 Get Boring Now?

Will Bigg Boss 16 Get Boring Now?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Archana Gautam, who was undoubtedly the most entertaining in the house, apologised to Shiv for her actions and pleaded him to let her stay in the game. But Shiv didn't budge from his decision and now Archana is no longer in the race to win the BB 16 trophy.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Happily, it does not require the world to hold a mirror up for us. We can look at ourselves and understand easily if we choose to be honest about where we find ourselves three quarters of a century after Independence, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

Sulli Deals app creator was upset with 'downfall of Hinduism'

Sulli Deals app creator was upset with 'downfall of Hinduism'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Delhi police stated Thakur had deleted the contents of his laptop, and his laptop and phones along with those of Niraj Bishnoi, the creator of the 'Bulli Bai' app and arrested earlier by the Delhi police from Assam, have been sent to the National Forensic Science Lab to ascertain their contents and access details.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the country's first to outlaw caste-based bias.

5 things to look out for in Family Man 2

5 things to look out for in Family Man 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

As The Family Man season 2 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 4, Subhash K Jha lists five things to watch out for.

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Actioned" content refers to the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) where action has been taken for violation of standards. Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning.

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

HARASS Tax-Payers with Notices is New I-T Game

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In a most perverse example of tax bullying, someone I know has got by three such notices reopening his assessment minutes before the midnight deadline of June 30, reveals Debashis Basu.

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

'I was bullied into making Cocktail'

'I was bullied into making Cocktail'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Director Homi Adajania talks about his upcoming film, Cocktail.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.

Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt

Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Wolverhampton Wanderers should take a leaf out of other team's books and try to con referees to get opposing players sent off, according to their midfielder Stephen Hunt.

Facebook 'actioned' nearly 17.5 mn content pieces in May

Facebook 'actioned' nearly 17.5 mn content pieces in May

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The content 'actioned' belonged to categories including bullying and harassment, violent and graphic content, adult nudity and sexual activity, child endangerment, dangerous organisations and individuals, and spam, among others.

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Recognising an increasing number of lesbians are passionate about football, former amateur player and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Anita Wanjiru founded a women's team in 2017.

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

'My school days were filled with unnecessary quarrels'

'My school days were filled with unnecessary quarrels'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Prof Dr Ahmad K shares an experience from his formative years.

Congress bullies allies before Kerala polls

Congress bullies allies before Kerala polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The Kerala unit of the Congress has made it clear to its allies that it would not succumb to their pressure tactics while finalising a seat sharing deal for the party-led coalition United Democratic Front in the forthcoming assembly polls. One of the Congress's allies in the state is Janadipathya Samarakshana Samithi, a political outfit floated by veteran Communist leader K R Gowri, who became part of the UDF fold after being expelled from the Communist Party of India.

Gau rakshaks bully Mumbai man over 'cow' leather bag

Gau rakshaks bully Mumbai man over 'cow' leather bag

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The incident took place on Friday in suburban Andheri when the victim, who identified himself as Barun Kashyap, was commuting to his workplace in an autorickshaw, whose driver started raising suspicion over his bag.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Cricket has taken many steps forward towards excellence and fairness. Electoral politics has a lot of catching up to do, points out Rajeev Bhargava in his fascinating new book Between Hope and Despair.

Miss Universe: 'Beauty is within us, be real'

Miss Universe: 'Beauty is within us, be real'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'It is not about how one looks, but how they feel. It is about how beautiful we are on the inside.'

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Ahead of his crucial talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that his peace plan to end the raging Ukraine war takes into account the 'legitimate' concerns of all parties and reflects the broadest common understanding of the international community.

A Chor-Police Potboiler

A Chor-Police Potboiler

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad Police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case.

'Aussies masters at bullying umpires'

'Aussies masters at bullying umpires'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur that Australia were masters of putting pressure on the umpires

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

India well-set to extend winning run in final SA T20I

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A lot of grey areas are yet to be addressed, but a young Indian team, with an admirable collective temperament, will start as favourites in the series-deciding fifth T20 International against South Africa, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Paralympian gold medallist Sumit was motivated by Neeraj

Paralympian gold medallist Sumit was motivated by Neeraj

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'Javelin has now taken a boost in the country and after my medal now 50 students have approached my coach for training. I feel like a star now.'

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Is Hooda-Krunal relationship healing?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

'Krunal Pandya is like my brother, and brothers do fight. We are playing with one aim, which is to win games for LSG.'

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.

Saha will not reveal journalist's name for time being

Saha will not reveal journalist's name for time being

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'My nature isn't such that I will harm anyone to the extent of ending someone's career. So on grounds of humanity looking at his/her family, I am not exposing the name for the time being.'

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Why This IPL Picture Is Going Viral!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

On any given day, team-mates celebrating a wicket wouldn't cause a picture going viral, but knowing the bitter history between these former Baroda team-mates, this was anything but a regular reaction.

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Saturday allowed Hamza Shehbaz to remain as the 'trustee' Punjab province chief minister till hearing resumes on Monday, but barred him from using his powers for 'political gains' during this period.

Now, Clubhouse chat targets Muslim women, DCW seeks action

Now, Clubhouse chat targets Muslim women, DCW seeks action

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In its notice, the panel said it had taken sou-moto cognisance of a video posted online on Twitter which showcased a Clubhouse conversation on the topic 'Muslim gals are more beautiful than Hindu gals'.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan after conducting raids at premises linked to him in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, officials said.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.