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Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

HC tribunal upholds Centre's ban on 5 J-K separatist groups

HC tribunal upholds Centre's ban on 5 J-K separatist groups

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The tribunal was constituted on March 18 for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there was sufficient cause for declaring the MCJK-Bhat an unlawful association.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

'Mentally, I need a reset'

'Mentally, I need a reset'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

While her career has featured a number of highs -- she has won two doubles Grand Slam titles and 11 WTA titles, including the Cincinnati Masters -- Garcia said she has become fixated on what she sees as her failures.

Prime accused in Assam rape case jumps into pond, dies

Prime accused in Assam rape case jumps into pond, dies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The prime accused in the rape of a minor girl allegedly escaped from police custody, jumped into a pond and died on Saturday morning at Dhing in Assam's Nagaon district, an official said.

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The opposition also made it clear that they have taken over the state-wide protest against SilverLine and would continue the agitation till the government withdraws from the initiative which they termed as "destructive" for the southern state.

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Osaka withdraws from French Open amid press boycott controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Osaka said she was going to 'take some time away from the court now'

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

While Jamaat cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed on it by the Union home ministry, it had shown interest in participating in the polls during the Lok Sabha elections if the ban were removed.

Do economic boycotts work?

Do economic boycotts work?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

BJP ally opposes Kanwar Yatra rules for UP eateries

BJP ally opposes Kanwar Yatra rules for UP eateries

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Chirag Paswan said he believes two classes of people -- rich and poor -- exist in the society and persons of different castes and religions fall in both categories.

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Woman IAF officer alleges senior forced her into oral sex

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been registered at Budgam police station against a Wing Commander following a complaint by a woman flying officer accusing him of rape, officials said in Srinagar on Tuesday.

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

More than 40 per cent of the 908 candidates contesting the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are Independents, leading to claims that a large number of them have been propped up by the Bharatiya Janata Party to divide votes.

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan appealed to people to boycott products from China and also directed officials of his ministry not to procure any Chinese products for day-to-day office use while his ministerial colleague Ramdas Athawale said all restaurants and hotels that sell Chinese food in India should be closed down.

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

India's CWG 2022 boycott: 'Other athletes will suffer'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Wrestler Sushil Kumar opined that athletes will suffer if India boycotts Commonwealth Games (CWG).

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The IOA have decided to boycott the CGF General Assembly in Rwanda, also withdrawing candidatures of two of its officials from the September elections there.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began working on a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi on Friday to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18 while Haryana will go to polls in a single phase on October 1, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said a decision on whether to oppose the Centre's ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi would be taken before the Parliament session.

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The meeting of opposition parties has been called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar to chalk out a joint strategy to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP. The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party members. Is this what the BJP wants, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

India's shooting federation chief wants the country to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the wake of organisers' decision to drop the discipline from the programme in 2022.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

Interim govt is taking over: Bangladesh Army chief

Interim govt is taking over: Bangladesh Army chief

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

"I'm taking all responsibility (of the country). Please cooperate," he said in a televised address amid reports that Hasina has left the country.

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Indian Olympic Association proposed boycott of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games for dropping shooting from the roster.

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Media reports have cited a lack of suitable facilities as the reason behind Birmingham's decision to axe shooting which has featured at every Games since 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh in 1970.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the Bharatiya Janata Party compared with the Emergency.

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wrestler Sushil Kumar urged people to boycott Chinese products after the recent India-China military stand-off.

92 Of 102 Seats In First Phase Saw Voter Turnout Drop

92 Of 102 Seats In First Phase Saw Voter Turnout Drop

Rediff.com1 May 2024

As the comparison between 2014 and 2019 shows, the voter turnout is not only lower than in 2019 but also lower than in 2014 in some of the larger states where polling took place.

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Spain's rebel players report for training under sanctions threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Jenni Hermoso, the player at the centre of the scandal after Rubiales grabbed her head and kissed her on her lips, sparking fury over sexist attitudes toward women footballers, on Monday accused the RFEF of trying to divide and manipulate the players.

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The RJD said that it is boycotting the swearing-in ceremony of Kumar as the mandate is against the National Democratic Alliance.

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A European-led boycott of FIFA or the World Cup is unrealistic.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.