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Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Priyanka's Entry To Boost Congress In South

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Priyanka's victory seems assured, but the broader implications for Kerala's political landscape and South Indian politics remain to be seen.

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.

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.

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Friday.

'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.

After Hindus, Pakistani Christians forced into conversion

After Hindus, Pakistani Christians forced into conversion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Victims of forced conversions are often girls from poor backgrounds who are unable to defend themselves against extremists because their community is deprived, defenceless and marginalised, reports Amir Mir

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.

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.

Malayalam film Christian Brothers to go global

Malayalam film Christian Brothers to go global

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The Malayalam film is one of the most expensive films ever made in the industry.

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.

Are Christians being discriminated against in Kanyakumari?

Are Christians being discriminated against in Kanyakumari?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

In the rest of Tamil Nadu, Christians are six per cent of the population but in Kanyakumari they constitute 44 per cent of the population. So why is there a high rate of rejection of permission to build prayer halls/churches in the district? A Ganesh Nadar finds out

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The Islamic State released a five-minute video on Sunday purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians that they captured in Libya.

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.

Stop N-deal with India: US Christian group

Stop N-deal with India: US Christian group

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

A Christian organisation in the US has urged the Bush administration not to start implementing the civilian nuclear agreement with India unless the violence against the community in Orissa stops.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

EC defers counting of votes in Mizoram to Monday

EC defers counting of votes in Mizoram to Monday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The counting of votes in Mizoram will take place on December 4, a day after it was originally scheduled, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Aakash Christian fashions Gujarat win

Aakash Christian fashions Gujarat win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The opener hit his maiden Ranji Trophy century in a seven-wicket victory over Assam.

Ensure Christians' protection, SC tells Orissa

Ensure Christians' protection, SC tells Orissa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Orissa government to ensure protection for the Christian community in the state and said withdrawal of paramilitary forces should only take place in co-ordination with the Centre

'We have assured Christians of safety'

'We have assured Christians of safety'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar about the situation in the state, the visit by the central team and the remarks made by the Archbishop of Bengaluru.

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.

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.

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Father Dias met Biden during a 30-minute holy communion service for the US president at a hotel where he was staying in New Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the G20 summit.

Advani against quota for Muslims, Christians

Advani against quota for Muslims, Christians

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Accusing the government of trying to disturb the social harmony by providing reservation to converted Muslims and Christians, leader of opposition Lal Kishenchand Advani on Monday said economic status should be the only criteria for grant of quota.

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.

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.

Andhra: Bill to protect Christian properties

Andhra: Bill to protect Christian properties

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The move gains importance in the backdrop of the constitution of a house committee by the assembly speaker in July 2005 to probe into illegal occupation of properties of Christian missionaries and educational institutions in the state.

Nexus between Christian missionaries, Naxals: VHP

Nexus between Christian missionaries, Naxals: VHP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The VHP leaders presented a memorandum to the President, seeking an immediate ban on the conversion activities of Christian missionaries and foreign funds to these organisations. They also demanded a thorough scrutiny of the accounts of these Christian missionaries and urged the President to ensure that no foreigner is allowed to practice religious conversion in the country.

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.

F1: Verstappen on pole for Bahrain season-opener

F1: Verstappen on pole for Bahrain season-opener

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

World champion Max Verstappen took the first pole position of the Formula One season in Bahrain on Friday.

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.'

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.

Sidda announces slew of sops for minorities in Karnataka budget

Sidda announces slew of sops for minorities in Karnataka budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Besides, Rs 360 crore will be allocated for Chief Ministers' Special Development Programme and Minorities Colony Development Programme in the year, he said.

Two killed in explosion in a Christian Institute

Two killed in explosion in a Christian Institute

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

At least two persons, including a woman, were killed and as many people critically injured in a blast in the premises of Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research at Dimapur in Nagaland on Saturday.

We need to be more consistent: Christian

We need to be more consistent: Christian

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Deccan Chargers have lost a few close matches in their last three outings in the Indian Premier League and allrounder Daniel Christian feels the team needs to be more consistent.

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.