News for 'Christian'

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Eriksen's fairytale Euro comeback spoilt by Slovenia in 1-1 Euro draw

Advani condemns attacks on Christians

Advani condemns attacks on Christians

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Monday condemned the recent spate of attacks on the Christian community in parts of Orissa and Karnataka. Winding up his two-day visit to Assam and Meghalaya, Advani told the media," I strongly condemn these act of violence and vandalism. The law must take its course and the culprits must be brought to justice."Advani said, "I had a very fruitful meeting with religious leaders of different faiths."

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Friday.

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions.

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself. Incidentally, ever since Vijay started talking politics and elections, the pro-BJP/Hindutva social media had stopped dragging his name into any non-existing issue.' In particular, they have stopped referring to him by his Christian name, 'Joseph Vijay', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Malaysia may consider Zakir Naik's extradition if...

Malaysia may consider Zakir Naik's extradition if...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

At an interactive session at the Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi, Ibrahim also said that the issue shouldn't deter the two countries from enhancing bilateral relations.

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,' asserts Aakar Patel.

HC ruling favours Christian Dior

HC ruling favours Christian Dior

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

Internationally-acclaimed French fashion house, Christian Dior Couture, got a relief as the Delhi high court restrained a reputed showroom from plagiarising its brand name to sell designer clothes.

Kerala priest sacked days after joining BJP with 50 families

Kerala priest sacked days after joining BJP with 50 families

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Kerala priest Fr Shaiju Kurien of the prominent Orthodox Church, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party with around 50 Christian families, has been temporarily removed from his positions in the diocese pending an inquiry, authorities said on Friday.

Secularism means live and let live: SC on question of regulating madrasas

Secularism means live and let live: SC on question of regulating madrasas

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Observing secularism means to 'live and let live', the Supreme Court on Tuesday said regulating madrasas was in the national interest as several hundred years of the nation's composite culture could not be wished away by creating silos for minorities.

Rocket tails recovered after drone, missile attacks in Manipur: Police

Rocket tails recovered after drone, missile attacks in Manipur: Police

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Manipur police dismissed the claims of Lt Gen PC Nair, a retired DG of Assam Rifles, in a recent media interview that no drones or rockets have been used in the attacks.

UN concerned over violence against minorities in India

UN concerned over violence against minorities in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

On India, while appreciating the measures adopted by it to address discrimination, the Committee expressed concern about alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups, including religious minorities, such as Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs, "scheduled castes" and "scheduled tribes", and LGBTI people.

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Won't escape responsibility if...: Muslim body warns JD-U, TDP on waqf bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

It also cautioned that if the legislation is passed, the "two crutches" on which the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government is running at the Centre would not be able to escape responsibility.

Two Christian women beaten in Pak

Two Christian women beaten in Pak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Blasphemy furore hit Pakistan again as two Christian women were beaten and publicly humiliated by an angry mob in Lahore apparently over allegations of frivolous religious sacrilege.

'Not Dalits, Una victims were Christian converts'

'Not Dalits, Una victims were Christian converts'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'The day the BJP has a majority in the Rajya Sabha, the cow will be declared 'rashtra mata.'

Christian chapel burnt down in Telangana village

Christian chapel burnt down in Telangana village

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

A makeshift prayer hall belonging to the Christian community in Gopanpally village of Nizamabad in Telangana was burnt down by unknown people.

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gopal Shetty's comment was slammed by the Congress, which sought an apology and the NCP saying the remark was a "deliberate attempt to polarise people" in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Political turmoil in France won't affect Paris Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Political upheaval in France won't affect preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, IOC president Thomas Bach said.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After perusing the transcript of the statements given in the interview, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed, "Prima facie, there is no hate speech. No case is made out."

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

According to the available information, two Hindu leaders, who were incidentally leaders of Hasina's Awami League party, were killed in north-western Sirajganj and Rangpur, Debnath said, adding that the Council was still gathering more information.

Christian stunned by massive Deccan contract

Christian stunned by massive Deccan contract

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Australian cricketer Daniel Christian reacted with astonishment after being picked up by IPL side Deccan Chargers for a whopping $900,000 for the fourth edition of the Twenty20 tournament.

Christian shows he's worth the money

Christian shows he's worth the money

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

An astounding Rs 4.14 crore bid for little known Australian Daniel Christian was one of the surprises on the second day of the Indian Premier League players' auction in Bangalore, but his buyer Deccan Chargers justified the spending saying the all-rounder is worth the huge amount.

Man City's winning streak shattered; Real humiliated at home

Man City's winning streak shattered; Real humiliated at home

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sporting marked the final home game of coach Ruben Amorim's reign in stunning fashion as Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick saw them come from behind to thrash Manchester City 4-1 and maintain their superb start to the Champions League on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: Christianity convert on trial

Afghanistan: Christianity convert on trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Undersecretary for Political Affairs R Nicholas Burns also spoke about the case yesterday during a joint news briefing with Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah in Washington.

My Hindu faith inspires me, gives me freedom: Vivek Ramaswamy

My Hindu faith inspires me, gives me freedom: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has said that his Hindu faith gives him freedom and has inspired him to launch his bid for the White House.

Norris leads McLaren front-row sweep with Monza pole

Norris leads McLaren front-row sweep with Monza pole

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Lando Norris roared to his second successive pole position, and third in four races, in a McLaren front row sweep with team mate Oscar Piastri

Haryana polls deferred to Oct 5, counting with J-K on Oct 8

Haryana polls deferred to Oct 5, counting with J-K on Oct 8

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The Election Commission on Saturday deferred the Haryana assembly poll date to October 5 from October 1, saying the decision was taken keeping in mind a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community.

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.

Diamond League PIX: Yavi misses World record

Diamond League PIX: Yavi misses World record

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Winfred Yavi of Bahrain won the 3,000 metres women's steeplechase in impressive fashion at the Rome Diamond League meeting on Friday, coming agonisingly close to breaking the World record with the second-fastest ever time.

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

'No one can do hawabazi with the PM'

'No one can do hawabazi with the PM'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'I have had occasion to work with Bill Gates as a young engineer, and am one of the few people in India who has interacted with Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison.' 'I have worked with Andy Grove at Intel, so I know what bright and great people are like, but Modiji is a different level of perfection.'

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australian water polo player has been isolated

Should Dalit Christians get reservation?

Should Dalit Christians get reservation?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The Bench said "it is a very important issue" and wanted to go through the previous rulings of the apex court on this issue.

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Christian Bale goes ballistic

Christian Bale goes ballistic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Anger-management is a term that Batman star The actor recently went berserk on the sets of new film Terminator Salvation after being interrupted in a scene.

Over 100 Christians arrested for lynching 2 in Pakistan

Over 100 Christians arrested for lynching 2 in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Over 100 Christians have been arrested for allegedly being part of a mob that lynched two men after Taliban suicide attacks on two churches.