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Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Three India-Origin Persons Killed in Canada Amidst Hate Crime Fears

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Three individuals of Indian origin have been killed in Canada in separate incidents, raising concerns about potential hate crimes and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.

England relieved! Wood cleared of injury ahead of Ashes

England relieved! Wood cleared of injury ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Mark Wood, who was one of England's standout bowlers in the 2021-22 series when he claimed 17 wickets, had been sidelined since February due to a knee injury and was hoping to build up match fitness in this week's warm-up match ahead of the Ashes.

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Shaheed Diwas 2026: India observes Martyrs' Day on March 23, marking 95 years since Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British in 1931. PM Modi leads tributes. History, significance, quotes and how the nation is remembering the martyrs today.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Taking the floor immediately after his election, Ashe, who is Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said that in 18 months, the world body would launch an agenda for sustainable development for all

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

'We Lost Both Of Them In One Week'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Arjun Patolia, 36, came from London to his ancestral village Vadiya in Amreli district to immerse Bharati's ashes in the Narmada, as per her last wish.

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

The Truth Behind The ISRO Spy Scandal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

It remains a mystery that when its scientists were accused of selling technologies which did not exist in ISRO, ISRO's leadership did not say to the public that they were searching in a dark room for a black cat which was not there, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

Ash-John film shoot delayed

Ash-John film shoot delayed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Sriram Raghavan's new film was supposed to go on the floors this month.

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rain breaks home hearts as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play possible on day five due to rain, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series with one match to play.

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Wild party ahead? Cummins reveals Australia's Ashes plan!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Aus Open PIX: Fritz; Rybakina cruise; Navarro survives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

How England's 'Bazball' cost them the Ashes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Ponting delivered his verdict on England's 'Bazball', saying that while it resulted in some entertaining action, the hosts got carried away

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The celebrities who graced the men's and women's singles finals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the weekend.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

England are desperate to win the final Ashes Test against Australia despite a series victory no longer being possible.

'Who's John Buchanan?', asks Kevin Pietersen

'Who's John Buchanan?', asks Kevin Pietersen

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has not been in form of late, has laughed off criticism aimed at him by former Australian cricket team coach John Buchanan, and described the latter as "a nobody."

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Cummins aims for India ODIs return; WC hopes alive

Cummins aims for India ODIs return; WC hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Cummins, who fractured his wrist during the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval (July 27-31), has been advised rest for six weeks.

Why Ash refused Dostana

Why Ash refused Dostana

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

'I didn't do Dostana because I felt it was more about Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham,' she said.

England bring in Buchanan to plot Ashes win

England bring in Buchanan to plot Ashes win

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been appointed as a consultant by England to help Andrew Strauss's team win the Ashes in Australia for the first time in 24 years.

Return the Ashes: Australian PM

Return the Ashes: Australian PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

Australian Prime Minister John Howard made a public appeal on Wednesday for England to hand the Ashes urn over to Australia, saying it may give the battered English team an incentive to win the trophy back.

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Spotted: Abhi-Ash in Miami

Spotted: Abhi-Ash in Miami

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Reader Vinay Kumar sends us a photograph.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Babar was also one of the few bright spots from Pakistan's previous tour to Australia in 2019-2020, where he scored 97 and 101.

Buchanan calls for Ashes review

Buchanan calls for Ashes review

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

'Success or non-success, you can always improve things,' said the Australian coach

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup

Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The reversal opens the door for Ben Stokes to play in England's 50-overs World Cup title defence in October and November.