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Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Muntari said he had complained that parts of the crowd, including a group of children, had hurled racist insults at him from the start of his Italian team's game at Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.

Expiry Date review

Expiry Date review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The best thing about this series is that the episodes are a little over 20 minutes long, which helps you browse through it easily. Yes, I did say browse because, despite a clever plot, terrible performances mire the experience, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

There are as many as three films and a Web series premiering on October 2.

Obama hugs Singh; PM to highlight n-safety at summit

Obama hugs Singh; PM to highlight n-safety at summit

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

While it was a meet and greet encounter between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousaf Reza Gilani on Monday evening, no doubt disappointing journalists on both sides, United States President Barack Obama singled out Dr Singh for a warm hug at the dinner South Korean President Lee Myung-bak hosted for leaders attending the second Nuclear Security Summit, reaffirming in a sense their effusive personal relationship.

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Delhi sticky bomb plot hatched in 2011

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The conspiracy to bomb the Israeli diplomat's car in New Delhi was hatched in early 2011 when two Iranian nationals came to India to conduct recce of the embassy besides monitoring the entry and exit timing of diplomats, official sources said in New Delhi on Thursday.

PDP hails PM's invitation to Zardari, Gilani

PDP hails PM's invitation to Zardari, Gilani

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Opposition People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has hailed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision to extend invitations to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Reza Gilani to watch the India-Pakistan semi final of the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup at Mohali on March 30.

Shakib, Shafiul return for Bangladesh

Shakib, Shafiul return for Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and paceman Shafiul Islam returned to the Bangladesh side on Monday in a 15-man squad for a tour of Ireland and the Netherlands.

Iran defender banned for nine months

Iran defender banned for nine months

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh has been handed a nine-month ban by the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) after being found guilty of attacking a fan.

Well-rehearsed Thimphu talks spark possibilities

Well-rehearsed Thimphu talks spark possibilities

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

At the SAARC summit in Thimphu, India and Pakistan have, at last, found a mutually suitable language for public use and may have kickstarted a process that may eventually lead to a broader dialogue. Sheela Bhatt analyses the talks from Thimphu.

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched India's first gold medal in the 18th Asian Games after defeating Takatani Daichi of Japan in the men's 65 kg freestyle title bout, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

Bajrang swells World Championships tally with third medal, Ravi grabs first

Bajrang swells World Championships tally with third medal, Ravi grabs first

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Shrugging off his controversial semi-final defeat, Bajrang Punia bagged his third World Wrestling Championships medal while Ravi Dahiya made his debut memorable by grabbing a bronze.

Bangla: Leader of Indian terror group arrested

Bangla: Leader of Indian terror group arrested

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The Bangladesh police have arrested a top operative of India's outlawed Asif Reza Commando Force as he was trying to expand the network of his group in Dhaka.

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

There is a section in the Muslim community in West Bengal that believes that the ruling TMC has not quite delivered on the promises it made.

AI employee arrested for molesting 9-year-old girl

AI employee arrested for molesting 9-year-old girl

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

An Air India employee was arrested and another detained early on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a nine-year-old girl at NSC Bose International airport in Kolkata.

The world's first Islamic search engine

The world's first Islamic search engine

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

AZS Media Group, a Dutch company on September 1 launched the world's first Islamic search engine -- ImHalal.com -- that differentiates what material is 'halal' (allowed) and what is 'haram' (forbidden) in Islam.

'Priyanka is one of the biggest and most beloved stars in the world'

'Priyanka is one of the biggest and most beloved stars in the world'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Plane crash in Iran kills 168 people

Plane crash in Iran kills 168 people

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

'The flight crashed 16 minutes after its take-off from the International Imam Khomeini Airport,' said Iran's Aviation Organisation spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh.

Drinking hot tea raises risk of throat cancer

Drinking hot tea raises risk of throat cancer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

A new study, published in the British Medical Journal, has revealed that drinking steaming hot tea is actually linked with an eightfold increased risk of cancer of the food tube or the oesophagus.

PM may meet Pakistan counterpart

PM may meet Pakistan counterpart

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to meet his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Reza Gilani on the sidelines of the 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo against the backdrop of a spurt in terrorist activities against Indian installations and infiltration across the Line of Control.

Saqlain on ICL radar

Saqlain on ICL radar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The Indian Cricket League has zeroed in on seven Pakistani players, including former spinners Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq.

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

World Cup updates: Brazil complain to FIFA; Iran's Chesmi ruled out

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has asked FIFA why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not used to review two key decisions they believe hindered their side during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

IMF, Pak reach agreement on 2nd review of $6bn bailout package

IMF, Pak reach agreement on 2nd review of $6bn bailout package

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF management and consideration by its executive board, which is expected in early April.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Gas pipeline talks in final stage: Iran minister

Gas pipeline talks in final stage: Iran minister

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Talks on the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project are in the final stage where the technical aspects are being looked into, according to Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Reza Kasai'i Zadeh.

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

CBI busts global child porn racket; 20-year-old arrested from UP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After registering a case of alleged violation of Information Technology Act, the CBI carried out searches at five locations in Delhi, Mumbai and Noida and Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.

Iran rejects EU's nuclear proposal

Iran rejects EU's nuclear proposal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

The Iranian government rejected Europe's proposal for ending the deeply divisive standoff over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme on Saturday, calling it "unacceptable" and not upto Iran's "minimum expectations."

13 killed as military jet crashes in Iran

13 killed as military jet crashes in Iran

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

A commander of Iran's elite ground forces Revolutionary Guards was among 13 people killed when a small military aircraft carrying them crashed in the country's north Monday.

What's the new World Bank chief like?

What's the new World Bank chief like?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Robert B Zoellick will succeed Paul Wolfowitz as the 11th president of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or the World Bank, for a five-year term from July 1, 2007.

Iran ready for unconditional n-talks with Europe

Iran ready for unconditional n-talks with Europe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Talks between Britain, Germany and France, which negotiated on behalf of the 25-nation European Union, and Iran collapsed in early August after Iran resumed Uranium reprocessing activities

India, Bangladesh resolve dispute

India, Bangladesh resolve dispute

Rediff.com21 Aug 2005

B'desh border guards arrest 4 Indians

B'desh border guards arrest 4 Indians

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Bangladeshi border guards arrested four Indians who were allegedly trying to enter Bangladesh on Friday with arms and ammunition, a border official said.

B'desh HC cancels registration of Jamaat-e-Islami

B'desh HC cancels registration of Jamaat-e-Islami

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Bangladesh's biggest right-wing party Jamaat-e-Islami was on Thursday banned from contesting future polls by a court here which cancelled its registration in a landmark ruling, leaving the once-most powerful fundamentalist party with an uncertain future.

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

After the passage of the Eighth Amendment Bill on June 7, 1988, 15 noted personalities had filed a public interest litigation challenging the state religion provision. Many of them are now dead.

India third in Hong Kong sixes

India third in Hong Kong sixes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

India lost to Pakistan in the semi-finals.

Tollygunge earn vital point

Tollygunge earn vital point

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Tollygunge Agragami earned a vital point finishing goalless with Salgaocar Sports Club in the National Football League.

Decision on Iran-India pipeline in two weeks

Decision on Iran-India pipeline in two weeks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

A decision on the multi-billion dollar gas pipeline between Iran and India, which will pass through Pakistan will be made in two weeks, a senior Iranian minister said in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Bangladesh sentences two to death for killing blogger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Special Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Sayeed Ahmed pronounced the verdict in presence of seven of the accused. One of the death row convict is on the run.

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's high court on Sunday banned male doctors from examining rape victims to save them from embarrassment. "You must ensure no male doctors take part in examining the victims of rape," a two-judge bench said summoning the director general of health services.

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Jaanisaar soundtrack is worth a listen but it may not be everyone's cup of tea, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to appeal against the ICC-imposed provisional suspension of leg-spinner Yasir Shah for failing a dope test last November in the series against England. A PCB official said it has been decided not to ask the ICC to have a test of the B sample collected from Yasir after his sample A tested positive for a banned substance leading to the ban.