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Australia: Inquiry panel not to interview Haneef

Australia: Inquiry panel not to interview Haneef

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The public inquiry panel probing the botched handling of the Mohamed Haneef case on Monday said it will not interview him as it was satisfied with the submission provided by the lawyers of the Indian medic who was wrongly accused of terrorism in Australia.

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi who guided Pakistan to glory in the Twenty20 World Cup in England may soon receive an offer to play in Sheffield Shield for the Australian domestic side New South Wales.

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.

Aus not to reveal evidence in Haneef probe

Aus not to reveal evidence in Haneef probe

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The truth behind the bungled case of Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef, wrongly accused on terror charges in Australia, may never come to light as the head of a government-ordered inquiry said on Monday that much of the sensitive evidence before it cannot be made public as it could harm diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom.

Rashmeet Channels Her Inner Khiladi

Rashmeet Channels Her Inner Khiladi

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'I will be talking to animals in the jungle.'

Australia: Indian scientist bags top prize

Australia: Indian scientist bags top prize

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The prize is awarded by BioMed North Limited, a not-for-profit agency for the management and commercialisation of intellectual property generated within the state of New South Wales.

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Skipper Sandeep Singh pumped in three penalty corners as India whitewashed the Queensland-New South Wales State combine 7-0 in the second outing of their Australia-New Zealand tour at the State Hockey Centre in Brisbane on Sunday.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.

Australia name World Cup squad

Australia name World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

They announced a 15-man squad on Tuesday for the World Cup starting next month in the West Indies.

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Smoking DOES NOT keep you slim: scientists

Smoking DOES NOT keep you slim: scientists

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

True, you lose weight. But it muscle mass, and not fat, that you lose.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

Aus: Indian-origin doctor barred from practising

Aus: Indian-origin doctor barred from practising

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

A doctor of Indian-origin has been barred from practising for 10 years after she was found guilty of professional misconduct by an Australian medical tribunal.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

Swann rested for remaining South Africa one-dayers

Swann rested for remaining South Africa one-dayers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

England spinner Graeme Swann will be rested for the remaining one-day internationals against South Africa, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Australia: Indian cultural centre vandalised

Australia: Indian cultural centre vandalised

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Priceless items, including 500-year-old manuscripts were destroyed in an Indian cultural centre in Woolgoolga township of New South Wales, a report said on Friday.

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Grenades and gunfire gripped Sydney as the tense hostage situation at the Lindt Chocolate cafe ended after 17 long hours.

Sikh schoolgirl in UK fights ban on bracelet

Sikh schoolgirl in UK fights ban on bracelet

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

The challenge at the high court has been filed on her behalf by human rights group Liberty -- it argues that the school has breached race relations and human rights laws

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

South Africa won their first game at the World Cup, beating Afghanistan by nine wickets (DLS). Imran Tahir finished with figures of 4 for 29, the best figures by a spinner in the tournament so

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.

McGrath: How the story unfolded

McGrath: How the story unfolded

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

A factfile on Australian bowler Glenn McGrath, who is set to retire from cricket after the 2007 World Cup in West Indies.

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch and South Australia's Tom Cooper are among eight pall-bearers, which includes Phil Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, for the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

Sikh conference to be held in Sydney in September

Sikh conference to be held in Sydney in September

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

The World Sikh Conference will be held in Sydney, Australia, on September 18-19, and discuss issues affecting the community and promote an understanding of Sikhism

UK: Sikh girl suspended again for wearing bracelet

UK: Sikh girl suspended again for wearing bracelet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Sarika Singh, 14, the only Sikh girl at Aberdare Girls School in South Wales, has been suspended for the second time for refusing to take off her 'kara'.

Sikh girl out of UK school for wearing bangle

Sikh girl out of UK school for wearing bangle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Authorities at the Aberdare Girls' School in South Wales have barred 14-year-old Sarika Singh from attending her classes temporarily after she declined to remove 'Kara,' which is a symbol of her faith, The Guardian reported in London on Wednesday.

Belgian sentenced to life for murdering Indian

Belgian sentenced to life for murdering Indian

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

A Belgian national was sentenced to life in prison for murdering an Indian man before dumping his body in a trash bin in Sydney, a newspaper reported on Saturday.\n\n

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

So proud of our beautiful boy: Parents of Sydney cafe manager killed in siege

So proud of our beautiful boy: Parents of Sydney cafe manager killed in siege

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Two hostages who have been killed in the 17-hour-long hostage drama at a cafeteria in Sydney were identified as the manager of the Lindt Chocolate cafe and a lawyer. The 38-year-old lawyer, Katrina Dawson, was a mother of three young children who became the victim of the siege. She was a barrister at Selbourne Chambers and was married to Paul Smith, a partner at Mallesons.

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Ashton Agar and Usman Khawaja are the other two names doing the rounds, as the visitors grapple with injury issues ahead of the third Test starting in Ranchi on Thursday.

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Mahindra re-enters Australia after 20 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

"Mahindra Utes initially will be available only in New South wales but the dealer network will include Queensland within a month or two," importer Michael Tynan, who has been a car dealer for more than 40 years, said.

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides.

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Australia rejects Pak-born terror suspect's plea

Australia rejects Pak-born terror suspect's plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Justice Virginia Bell rejected the former Sydney medical student's bid to have his trial permanently stayed, saying it was within Australia's constitutional powers to bring charges against him, AAP news agency said.