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'Nine Sikhs fought for Canada in World War'

'Nine Sikhs fought for Canada in World War'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Nine Sikhs joined the Canadian Army and fought in World War I in France and Belgium. This has been discovered by Canadian film maker David Gray who reportedly stumbled on this material while researching for his documentary 'Sikh-Canadian Heroes of the First World War' to be released later this year.

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Canadian paedophile may be extradited

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The extradition request to Indian authorities was finally made last July and thus he was later arrested and is currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Have you seen Janhvi Kapoor's photo album?

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

'An Actor At The Top Of His Game'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'

PIX: Stars look stunning in IIFA

PIX: Stars look stunning in IIFA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Bollywood dazzles in Toronto.

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tennis star Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidore have gotten married.

Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Djokovic ends year at No.1 for record eighth time

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Twenty four time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic closed the 2023 ATP season by clinching the year-end No. 1 spot for a record-extending eighth time.

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

FIDE Candidates: Praggnanandhaa enters as India's best bet

FIDE Candidates: Praggnanandhaa enters as India's best bet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will enter as the favourite among the three Indian participants in the Candidates chess tournament that will get underway in Toronto from Wednesday to decide the challenger for the next world championship match.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'This has never happened. And not to mention the bisexual angle as well. You hope that it'll speak to people because after a while you forget about the disability and you look at the person and that's the point of the film.'

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Canadian police have arrested two persons and charged them with first-degree murder in the targeted shooting of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case that killed 331 people.

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.

Tamannaah FLIRTS With Red!

Tamannaah FLIRTS With Red!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Monday.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Anthony stars on home court

Anthony stars on home court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets scored 31 points in front of his home fans to lead the Sophomores to a 133-106 comeback win.

Beckham makes MLS All-Star eleven

Beckham makes MLS All-Star eleven

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

David Beckham is one of five players to make the Major League Soccer All-Stars for the first time after voting results were announced by the league on Thursday.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star Wars fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the seventh film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, love to meet up and dress up as their favourite characters to watch the movies together and socialise.

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury

Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

After reaching the semi-finals of the women's doubles event in Toronto with Madison Keys, Sania also played at last week's Cincinnati Open.

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bolly celebs have a new party place to go to!

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The fate of The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Toronto International Film Festival will determine its future.

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Apart from Air India, the implementation of the airport hub project would involve the airport authorities, other Star Alliance partner airlines which operate from the two airports and ground handling agencies, among others, to make it easier for smooth transfer of passengers from one flight to another.

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The powerful Twitter hashtag #BeenRapedNotReported is being used by many to tell stories of rape, some even opening up for the first time, and why they never reported it.

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.

When stars misbehave!

When stars misbehave!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The dreaded Kashmiri terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen may be receiving money through a Pakistan-based agency from an Islamic charity in Canada engaged in helping the poor and needy in this country.

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Shabana Azmi -- who turns 72 on Sunday, September 18 -- made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film What's Love Got To Do With It.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.