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ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials for the upcoming U-19 men's World Cup with umpire KNA Padmanabhan and match referee Narayanan Kutty being the two Indian representatives.

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

2027 World Cup: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight South African venues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Proceeds from the sale will support the training of future generations of doctors at the Oslo University Hospital. The fascinating story behind the Husain painting which set a new record for modern Indian art.

History in Minutes: When Dr Ambedkar Was Denied Water

History in Minutes: When Dr Ambedkar Was Denied Water

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

On the 134th birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Utkarsh Mishra revisits three incidents from Dr B R Ambedkar's life that lay bare the deeply entrenched nature of caste prejudice.

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Riddhima Stuns London Fashion Week

Riddhima Stuns London Fashion Week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The jewellery designer opened the show for Helen Anthony.

London terror attack trial set for November

London terror attack trial set for November

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Two men accused of hacking a British soldier to death on the streets of London last month will stand trial on November 18.

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the men's international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and the Netherlands.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

5 Tips to Maximize Your Walking Benefits

5 Tips to Maximize Your Walking Benefits

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Alternating three minutes of fast walking with three minutes of walking at a moderate pace showed greater improvement in blood sugar control and fitness levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes than those who walked at a steady pace for the same time period.

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.' 'They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.' 'Their true colours had been exposed.'

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A former deputy head teacher of a London primary school has pleaded guilty to paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Moris, dressed in a wedding gown designed by British designer and Assange supporter Dame Vivienne Westwood, arrived at the prison with her sons and Assange's father Richard and brother Gabriel.

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London hate attack

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The woman was walking alone in Chingford, east London, when she was accosted by her attackers.

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 at her Balmoral Castle summer residence in Scotland on September 8, will be laid to rest at a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Military funeral for soldier killed in London terror attack

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Britain will hold a private military funeral for the soldier who was hacked to death in a terror attack on a London street in May.

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'There is no question that Putin's preference will be to avoid unpleasantness with Trump, leave alone a collision course,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet steer India to easy win over Windies

Mandhana, Harmanpreet steer India to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored fine unbeaten half-centuries as India defeated the West Indies by 56 runs to keep their slate clean in the women's T20I Tri-Series, in East London (South Africa) on Monday.

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The man, identified as 'Abz' is believed to have been the ringleader of the trio that carried out the horror attack

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes.

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Brokerages upbeat on TCS after Q3 miss

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Most global as well as domestic brokerages are upbeat on India's largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), despite its performance during the December quarter of FY25, when it missed Street estimates. On the bourses, the TCS share price rallied as much as 6.44 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 4,296.80 apiece, before settling 5.67 per cent higher at Rs 4,265.55.

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has claimed Begum could seek a Bangladeshi passport given her heritage but her family has argued that she is British and has never held Bangladeshi citizenship.

UK PM's office apologises for Diwali reception menu

UK PM's office apologises for Diwali reception menu

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office on Friday apologised for a 'mistake' in the organisation of its Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street after some British Hindus objected to non-vegetarian food and alcohol being served at the gathering.

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gurashman's death is being treated as unexpected, and while there is nothing to suggest it was suspicious, we will ensure our investigation is as thorough as possible to confirm this'

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Soon after landing in India, Hasina has VIP visitor: NSA Doval

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Separately, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rapidly unfolding situation in Bangladesh. It is learnt that Jaishankar also apprised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on the developments.

West Ham to sell Upton Park after Olympic move

West Ham to sell Upton Park after Olympic move

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

West Ham United have agreed to sell their ground at Upton Park to London developer Galliard Group once they have moved to the Olympic Stadium in 2016, the club announced on Monday.

Bark Air, An Airline For Dogs!

Bark Air, An Airline For Dogs!

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Bark Air, which says 'No dog should fly in a crate', has started a first class flight for Dogs. A long-range Gulfstream G5 will fly dogs between London, Los Angeles, New York and Paris.

Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son

Hasina to stay in Delhi 'for a little while', says her son

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Hasina's plan to travel to London has hit a roadblock following the United Kingdom's hesitation to provide her refuge.

Second suspect charged over British soldier's murder

Second suspect charged over British soldier's murder

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A second man has been charged with the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London.

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Delhi drug bust: Police says kingpin has Cong links

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested another person in connection with the city's biggest-ever drug haul with investigators finding that the main accused had alleged links with leaders of a national political party, officials said.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'

West Ham fan banned for anti-Semitic chants

West Ham fan banned for anti-Semitic chants

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

West Ham United have banned a season ticket holder and promised action against other offenders after anti-Semitic chanting in Sunday's 3-1 Premier League loss at Tottenham Hotspur.