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Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Accompanying Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his first-ever official visit to India are Foreign Affairs minister Lawrence Cannon, Minister for International Trade Stockwell Day and Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Deepak Obhrai.

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It's an action-packed week on OTT. Fasten your seat belts and check out these options from Sukanya Verma.

Umpire Harper faces Team India's ire

Umpire Harper faces Team India's ire

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Umpire Daryl Harper came in for some scathing criticism from the Indian cricket team, for his poor decisions during the first cricket Test against the West Indies.

Harper to apologise to Kanishka victims' families

Harper to apologise to Kanishka victims' families

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will offer his apology to the families of victims who died in the Kanishka bombing tragedy at Toronto's Humber Park Memorial on Wednesday evening.

Harper seeks stronger ties between India, Canada

Harper seeks stronger ties between India, Canada

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Canada and India must forge stronger trade, investment and educational ties to build a more productive friendship, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said.

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The book also touches upon decision-making in leadership positions across various walks of life.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

LGBTQ community upset with Nicki Minaj's Harper's Bazaar cover

LGBTQ community upset with Nicki Minaj's Harper's Bazaar cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Her fans think it is uncool for a popular icon like her to pose on the cover of a Russian mag.

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

A match referee had warned of disgraced Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner "being involved in a ball-tampering incident" in the domestic Sheffield Shield in 2016, a media report said on Friday.

When a German torpedo sank Dr Ambedkar's PhD thesis

When a German torpedo sank Dr Ambedkar's PhD thesis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

A new book details how a German submarine torpedoed the ship carrying B.R. Ambedkar's PhD dissertation and a vast collection of books during World War I. This setback did not deter the Dalit icon and architect of India's Constitution, who went on to earn multiple doctorates.

Criticism of Harper unfair and unjust: Lorgat

Criticism of Harper unfair and unjust: Lorgat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team-mates drew flak from the ICC for criticism of Australian umpire Daryl Harper, with the game's governing body saying it was 'unfair and unjust' on an elite official.

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Priyanka Chopra is in shaadi-mode, as her younger brother Siddharth gets married to Neelam Upadhyaya in Mumbai.

'This Guy Wanted Me Dropped From The Team'

'This Guy Wanted Me Dropped From The Team'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'Such things happen, and not everything deserves a reaction. I played and played well and that's what matters.'

SEE: Cheteshwar-Puja announce unique collab

SEE: Cheteshwar-Puja announce unique collab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The book has received raving reviews from legendary cricketers Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Canadian PM Harper coming to India in November

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

His visit to India has been timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum on India in Gurgaon, Haryana on November 6.

Dhoni tried to intimidate me in Kingston: Harper

Dhoni tried to intimidate me in Kingston: Harper

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Controversial Australian umpire Daryl Harper, who was criticised by the Indians for his poor decisions during the first Test against the West Indies, on Thursday hit back at captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accusing him of trying to intimidate him during the match.

The Harper's Bazaar cover girl who looks like an alien

The Harper's Bazaar cover girl who looks like an alien

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This Tibetan model is breaking the Internet with her unconventional looks.

Canada will never be intimidated: PM Stephen Harper

Canada will never be intimidated: PM Stephen Harper

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said that Canada will not be intimidated by the attack on the Parliament and the brazen assault strengthened their resolve to redouble the efforts in fighting terrorism.

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.

Criticised by India, Harper opts out of 3rd Test

Criticised by India, Harper opts out of 3rd Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Criticised by the Indian cricket team for his poor decisions in the first Test against the West Indies, controversial Australian umpire Daryl Harper withdrew from the third match, starting July 6, at Roseau. He will be replaced by Englishman Richard Kettleborough of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires.

Harper suggests baseball helmets for umpires

Harper suggests baseball helmets for umpires

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Increasingly ferocious hits in the fast-paced Twenty20 game is forcing umpires to consider using baseball helmets for protection.

Canadian Prime Minister Harper gets a Breakaway

Canadian Prime Minister Harper gets a Breakaway

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

The Prime Minister and his wife attended a special screening of Akshay Kumar's film, Breakaway.

HarperCollins e-books likely on Apple's tablet PC

HarperCollins e-books likely on Apple's tablet PC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Publishing giant HarperCollins is in talks with Apple Inc to make electronic books available for the IT major's new tablet PC - expected to be launched later this month, a media report says.

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

I wasn't wrong in giving Sachin out: Harper

I wasn't wrong in giving Sachin out: Harper

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

In his more than a decade-long career, Australian umpire Daryl Harper says the infamous leg-before decision he gave against Sachin Tendulkar in 1999 is the only one he wants the world to forget about, but insists that he was not wrong in giving the Indian batsman out.

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

To Kill a Mockingbird is considered one of the great classics of 20th century American literature, and is standard reading in classrooms across the world.

India should have known about Tendulkar: Harper

India should have known about Tendulkar: Harper

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Umpire Daryl Harper said India should have known that Sachin Tendulkar was not permitted to bat early on the fourth day of the third and final Test against South Africa on Friday.

'Nazdik Dushman -- Fire!'

'Nazdik Dushman -- Fire!'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

All hell broke loose. He knew the enemy was close. Then he heard the deep-throated and comforting thudding as his LMG across the stream went into action. Nanavatty was relieved that his men were in the fight with spirit.

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Why Alia Is A 'Truly International Star'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: Focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks.'

Taking long view on India, Canada's Harper comes knocking

Taking long view on India, Canada's Harper comes knocking

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The eastward shift of the global fulcrum of power has something to do with Harper's six day-long visit to India, but more importantly, Harper's calculations have some math behind them

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.

No place for war criminals in Canada, says Harper

No place for war criminals in Canada, says Harper

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Several refugee organisations and others are concerned that the 30 people, including eight South Asians, wanted by the Canadian Border Service Agency for committing 'war crimes' and crimes against humanity, will be tortured, even killed, if deported.

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.

Technology not the aid it's claimed to be: Harper

Technology not the aid it's claimed to be: Harper

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

It is meant to cut down errors, but former Australian umpire Daryl Harper believes technology is 'not the aid it is claimed to be' for on-field officials in international cricket.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

I learnt that Yogi was deeply unhappy with the BJP's choice of Lok Sabha candidates. He had proposed a list of names, but hardly any of his suggestions were accepted.

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the United States, Canada and Sri Lanka following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.