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Orissa: Christian leaders demand CBI probe

Orissa: Christian leaders demand CBI probe

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Not satisfied with the judicial probe ordered by the Orissa government into the violence in Kandhamal, Christian leaders have demanded a CBI inquiry and immediate compensation to the next of kin of those killed and the injured.

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions about the frailty of human nature, and how easily violence seizes the most unexpected prey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid as a free agent at end of season

Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid as a free agent at end of season

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

France captain Kylian Mbappe will join La Liga giants Real Madrid when his contract with Paris St Germain finishes at the end of the season, Le Parisien and ESPN reported on Saturday.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Pope and Trump spar over who is more Christian

Pope and Trump spar over who is more Christian

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pope's comment, which immediately drew sharp reaction from Trump, came in an interaction with reporters travelling on his plane on his way back to Vatican from Mexico where he visited this week.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Warner's wicket was the turning point: Christian

Warner's wicket was the turning point: Christian

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Deccan Chargers pacer Daniel Christian said opener David Warner's wicket was the one, which turned the match in his team's favour against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Pak: Mob raids Christian colony in search of blasphemer

Pak: Mob raids Christian colony in search of blasphemer

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A mob of hundreds stormed a Christian-dominated neighbourhood in this eastern Pakistani city in search of an alleged blasphemer, forcing residents to flee for their lives, police officials said on Saturday.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

Unemployment rate highest among Christians: Survey

Unemployment rate highest among Christians: Survey

Rediff.com9 May 2007

A survey conducted during 2004-05 showed that in rural and urban areas, the percentage of unemployed Christians was 4.4 and 8.6 respectively.

18 Hindu refugees from Pak get Indian citizenship

18 Hindu refugees from Pak get Indian citizenship

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Eighteen Hindu refugees from Pakistan residing in Ahmedabad have been granted Indian citizenship during a camp attended by Gujarat minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi.

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Forest stun Liverpool; City, United, Chelsea win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Misinformed': India reacts to US' remarks on CAA

'Misinformed': India reacts to US' remarks on CAA

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India on Friday strongly trashed the criticism against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), including by the United States, and said 'vote-bank politics' should not determine views about a 'laudable initiative' to help those in distress.

Mbappe agrees deal to join Real Madrid

Mbappe agrees deal to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

France captain Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid on a five-year deal.

Pope's speech that offended Christians amended

Pope's speech that offended Christians amended

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Pope had, in a recent pronouncement at St Peter's square in Vatican, spoken of St Thomas, the Apostle, seemingly taking away from him the traditional title 'Apostle of India'.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Take a look at what the desi celebs wore to the fashion extravaganza.

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The Pakistan high court has dismissed the blasphemy case against Rimsha Masih, a 14-year-old Christian girl who was accused of desecrating pages of a religious text. Though it was a first of its kind judgement, the blasphemy law has been often used against the minorities, says Tahir Ali.

Obama is a Christian, clarifies White House

Obama is a Christian, clarifies White House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The White House on Thursday insisted that United States President Barack Obama is a Christian and his faith is not a topic of conversation, a day after a poll showed that nearly 18 per cent of Americans think he is a Muslim.

Jehovah's Witnesses member surrenders for Kerala blasts

Jehovah's Witnesses member surrenders for Kerala blasts

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

The officer said that the man surrendered at Kodakara police station in the morning, claiming he was the one who set off the blasts.

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

More Fun Moments From Ira-Nupur's Wedding

More Fun Moments From Ira-Nupur's Wedding

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Kiran Rao, who recently made her Instagram debut, shared some fun moments from Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan's wedding.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

Pak: Clerics ransack house of 'blasphemous' Christian boy

Pak: Clerics ransack house of 'blasphemous' Christian boy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

A mob led by Islamic clerics ransacked the home of a teenage Christian boy in Pakistan's Karachi city and set fire to furniture and some other household articles after he was accused of sending text messages with blasphemous content, a media report said on Thursday.

First Look: Mohanlal's Christian Brothers

First Look: Mohanlal's Christian Brothers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Malayalam movie is causing quite a stir.

Christian Dior opens boutique in Delhi

Christian Dior opens boutique in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

International designer brand Christian Dior on Monday announced its foray into the Indian market and set up its first boutique in the capital.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Jolt to Trudeau as Liberals lose stronghold in key Canadian by-poll

Jolt to Trudeau as Liberals lose stronghold in key Canadian by-poll

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

In a nail-biting finish, Conservative candidate Don Stewart won the Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul's by defeating Liberal Party's Leslie Church by 590 votes.

PIX: Chebet sinks 10,000m mark; Kerr, Richardson shine

PIX: Chebet sinks 10,000m mark; Kerr, Richardson shine

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Kenyan Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 10,000 metres world record at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, as Britain's Josh Kerr beat arch-rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the mile race at the Eugene Diamond League meet.

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Asked about the challenges of an interfaith marriage, she said, 'There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is, we just talk a lot.'

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'CAA is a law to grant citizenship, not to revoke it'

'CAA is a law to grant citizenship, not to revoke it'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The citizenship rights will protect their cultural, linguistic, and social identity and it will also ensure economic, commercial, free movement, and property purchase rights.

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Save country from 'nationalist forces': Gujarat archbishop to Christians

Save country from 'nationalist forces': Gujarat archbishop to Christians

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

He said the nationalist forces were "on the verge of taking over the country", which is why the Gujarat elections could make a difference.

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Anti-conversion Bill: Christians see trouble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Rajasthan government recently made recitation of bhojan mantra in hostels compulsory.

Palestinians seek Indian Christians' help for their cause

Palestinians seek Indian Christians' help for their cause

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The brutal war between Israel and Palestine has been an age-old phenomenon. But now the Palestinians have found another way of garnering support for their cause and have decided to take the help of Indian Christians.

Pak Christian boy's body found with torture marks

Pak Christian boy's body found with torture marks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

As the furore over the arrest of a minor Christian girl over blasphemy charge is yet to die down, the body of an 11-year-old boy from the minority community, bearing torture marks, was found in Faisalabad city of Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday, the police said.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Christian Bale visits Aurora shooting victims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's goign on in the world of Hollywood, right here.

Is Karnataka the most dangerous state for Christians?

Is Karnataka the most dangerous state for Christians?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A nationwide report points out that in 2011, 172 incidents have been reported from across the country in which churches and Christians have been attacked. Karnataka tops the list with 47 incidents followed by Odisha with 25 incidents. Vicky Nanjappa reports.