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UK: Indian's open-air cremation sparks legal row

UK: Indian's open-air cremation sparks legal row

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Although police initially gave permission for Rajpal Mehat's funeral yesterday to proceed, they later said they were probing to see if it violated the Cremation Act, which restricts burning of human remains to crematoriums.

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go five clear at Luton; Burnley down Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal go five clear at Luton; Burnley down Wolves

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Dalai Lama apologises over 'suck my tongue' video

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In the two-minute-five-second video, the Dalai Lama also asked the child "to look at those good human beings who create peace, and happiness and not follow those who kill other people".

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

"I have practically grown up in the organisation. I respect and accept their decision," Sharma said after she was asked about the BJP's action against her.

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma plans your OTT menu this week.

French Open: Djoko keeps bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23

French Open: Djoko keeps bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic kept his bid alive for Grand Slam No. 23 as he entered the semifinals of the French Open.

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible near it.

BJP MP says 60 cigarettes a day didn't kill someone he knows; sparks fresh row

BJP MP says 60 cigarettes a day didn't kill someone he knows; sparks fresh row

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Amidst a raging controversy over remarks on smoking by a Bharatiya Janata Party MP who is a 'beedi' baron, another Member of Parliament from the party Ram Prasad Sarmah on Friday waded into the row, claiming there is no clear proof yet linking cigarette puffing and cancer while wondering whether tobacco contains "herbal medicine"

Anderson sparks Zimbabwe humiliation

Anderson sparks Zimbabwe humiliation

Rediff.com25 May 2003

The visitors crashed to an innings and 92-run defeat inside three days in the first Test at Lords.

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The disclosure comes hours after Cameron admitted that he could have handled the tax row arising out of the Panama Papers leak "better", saying he will imminently publish details of his personal tax affairs.

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him.

Arsenal midfielder Cazorla's tumble sparks diving debate

Arsenal midfielder Cazorla's tumble sparks diving debate

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Santi Cazorla became the latest player embroiled in a diving row when the Spaniard's tumble earned Arsenal the first of their two penalties in a 2-0 Premier League win home over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

FIR over threats to Nupur Sharma for remarks on Prophet

FIR over threats to Nupur Sharma for remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR over complaints that former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was receiving threats for her controversial remarks against Prophet Muhammad, officials said.

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Investor lobbies and tax lawyers estimate the bill for international funds and banks could be as high as $8 billion

Delhi police provides security cover for Nupur Sharma, family following threats

Delhi police provides security cover for Nupur Sharma, family following threats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Delhi police has provided security to suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her family after an FIR was registered on a complaint that she was getting death threats over her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed, officials said on Tuesday.

Sivagiri mutt's invitation to Modi sparks political storm

Sivagiri mutt's invitation to Modi sparks political storm

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

After Kerala Labour Minister Shibu Baby John's meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi stirred a row, the Left has trained its guns on Sree Narayana Mutt at Varkala for inviting the BJP leader as chief guest at a function on April 24.

PIX! Arsenal survive massive scare

PIX! Arsenal survive massive scare

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Arsenal survived a massive scare as they registered a thrilling Premier League win over Bournemouth to remain on top of the table.

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political convention of a hardline Islamist party that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100.

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Shah's meet on J&K sparks delimitation rumours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Officials said there was no discussion on constituting a delimitation commission.

I am not a gatecrasher, retorts Mallya after book event row

I am not a gatecrasher, retorts Mallya after book event row

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"Never gatecrashed in my life... I am not a gatecrasher and would never be one," Mallya tweeted on Sunday, responding to the claims that he was not among the invitees.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A day after heated exchanges between the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation and the Centre over the Delhi budget, the Union home ministry on Tuesday approved the city government's financial document, paving the way for its tabling in the assembly.

Coca-Cola ad featuring 7 languages including Hindi stirs row

Coca-Cola ad featuring 7 languages including Hindi stirs row

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

A new Coca-Cola commercial depicting US' diversity by showing people of different immigrant communities singing "America the Beautiful" in seven different languages, including Hindi, has sparked a major row.

PHOTOS: GT show no mercy in dominant victory over RR

PHOTOS: GT show no mercy in dominant victory over RR

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Images from IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday

Want to stuff coronavirus in Fadnavis' mouth: Sena MLA

Want to stuff coronavirus in Fadnavis' mouth: Sena MLA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Amid a row over Remdesivir supply in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has said he wishes he could "stuff coronavirus in the mouth" of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis, sparking protests by the Opposition.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'The players should be able to decide in such crucial matters'

Court directs Tihar to provide Satyendar Jain food for fast

Court directs Tihar to provide Satyendar Jain food for fast

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A Delhi court on Wednesday directed Tihar jail authorities to provide food to jailed AAP minister Satyendar Kumar Jain during his religious fast in accordance with the relevant rules.

Now, Warne involved in Twitter row

Now, Warne involved in Twitter row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Shane Warne has once again got involved in a spat on Twitter after he scoffed at Big Bash League (BBL) team Adelaide Strikers' team selection for their match against Perth Scorchers.

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The cross-country foot march stayed in the news almost right through, mostly for the barbs between the BJP and the Congress and occasionally for other reasons, including infighting in the opposition party.

Cong raises Dasna priest's hate speeches against minorities in RS

Cong raises Dasna priest's hate speeches against minorities in RS

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The opposition Congress raised in the Rajya Sabha increased instances of hate speeches against minorities in the country, including controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand's call to Hindus to take up arms.

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said it is the "dream" of the people of the country that Ram Mandir is built as early as possible.

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Ahmed Tilly, the creative director of the advertising agency behind the ad, said "Gandhi was used as a political figure".

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The spokesperson said that Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal had a meeting in the foreign office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating the religious personality.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Djokovic power into quarters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Images from Day 8 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

JNU row: Delhi Police opposes Kanhaiya's bail

JNU row: Delhi Police opposes Kanhaiya's bail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought a status report on Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea as the hearing is set to resume on Wednesday.

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"We set out with a goal to show the rest of the world how we play soccer and I think we partially achieved that even though we fell short of our goals. I think this group is close" Berhalter said.

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Muhammad.