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Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said. "As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps," it said.

SEE: Lara on why Pollard is right choice as WI captain

SEE: Lara on why Pollard is right choice as WI captain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Brian Lara on the challenges that lie ahead for new West Indies Captain Kieron Pollard.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

Semenya out of World C'ships as CAS reverses decision

Semenya out of World C'ships as CAS reverses decision

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Semenya is appealing the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) ruling that supported regulations introduced by the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The regulations state that XY chromosome athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) can race in distances from 400m to a mile only if they take medication to reach a reduced testosterone level.

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

'In the Premier League if I focus on Pep, another team will win the title'

'In the Premier League if I focus on Pep, another team will win the title'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not stoke his rivalry with fellow new recruit Pep Guardiola at Manchester City next season because it could damage his team's Premier League title hopes.

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Pak journalist Hamid Mir barred from hosting TV show

Pak journalist Hamid Mir barred from hosting TV show

Rediff.com31 May 2021

"Nothing new for me. I was banned twice in the past. Lost jobs twice. Survived assassination attempts but cannot stop raising voice for the rights given in the Constitution. This time I'm ready for any consequences and ready to go at any extent because they are threatening my family," he tweeted.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

FC Copenhagen fan reports club to cops over ticket snub

FC Copenhagen fan reports club to cops over ticket snub

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

An FC Copenhagen fan has made a complaint to Danish police after the club cancelled Champions League tickets ordered by supporters with non-Danish sounding names.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The attack targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost on the Mastung road in Quetta, the provincial capital, Deputy Inspector General of Quetta police Azhar Akram said.

'Bangladesh becoming East Pakistan again'

'Bangladesh becoming East Pakistan again'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sincere about maintaining religious harmony in the country.' 'But for mysterious reasons, it does not reach the grassroots activists of her party.'

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Moin urges PCB to follow Lanka's move to lift ICL

Moin urges PCB to follow Lanka's move to lift ICL

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Lauding the Sri Lankan Cricket's (SLC) pathbreaking move of uplifting the ban on players who featured in the ICL, the former Pakistan captain and coach of the rebel league team Lahore Badshahs, Moin Khan, has urged the PCB to follow the same suit.

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.

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

'Indian women's team focussed on clash against Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan.

Australian IPL cricketers hope travel ban will be lifted: Cummins

Australian IPL cricketers hope travel ban will be lifted: Cummins

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The ban on travellers from India by Australia had added "anxiety" for its cricketers after the Indian Premier League's suspension, Australia vice captain Pat Cummins said, as players isolated in the COVID-ravaged Asian nation on Wednesday.

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A former cop and Chelsea fan has reportedly apologised for his role in the racist incident on the Paris Metro but has denied being a racist.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

Highest French court suspends burkini ban amidst global outrage

Highest French court suspends burkini ban amidst global outrage

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The French Council of the Muslim Faith hailed the ruling as a "victory for common sense".

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The indictment comes seven months after another Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against the 69-year-old ex-chief justice who lives in the United States

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma virtually went off radar after the last of his 34 appearances for India.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

Link to Dhaka war crimes trial fears worst if deported from India

Link to Dhaka war crimes trial fears worst if deported from India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

An Indian connection to the war crimes tribunal has emerged, further complicating matters, says RS Chauhan

Pandya lauds 'fantastic' team on maiden IPL final

Pandya lauds 'fantastic' team on maiden IPL final

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Under Pandya, Gujarat Titans, a first-time franchise, have reached the final in its inaugural yea

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Pak Senate passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Pak Senate passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

The Hindu Marriage Bill 2017, which is the first elaborate Hindu community's personal law, was adopted by the Senate on Friday.

Bangladesh to strip 1971 war criminals of voting rights

Bangladesh to strip 1971 war criminals of voting rights

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

In another blow to Bangladesh's fundamentalist Jammat-e-Islami, the cabinet has decided to strip the voting rights of people convicted of "crimes against humanity" during the 1971 liberation war.

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Barca to fight UEFA fine with all legal means

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Barcelona have vowed to use all legal means to fight a second fine imposed by UEFA after fans displayed pro-Catalan independence flags during September's Champions League Group E match at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

By framing the right question, Satya Nadella directed his team's attention to searching for the right answer, which opened up a treasure trove of new business opportunities, which would have remained undiscovered but for framing the right question.

'AFSPA should stay till police trained to contain insurgency'

'AFSPA should stay till police trained to contain insurgency'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Amid demands for scrapping of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states, an article in pro-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh journal 'Organiser' has favoured its continuation in such areas till government trains and prepares state police to contain insurgency.

Korean women's soccer in row over gender issue

Korean women's soccer in row over gender issue

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Seoul City Amazones jumped to the defence of forward Park Eun-seon on Thursday after rival managers in the South Korean women's top flight threatened to boycott the league unless she takes a gender test.

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nehru's inability to take religion seriously as a category led to serious errors of judgement in his dealings with the Muslim League, and later, also with the Hindu right.'