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'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is what America looks like!', 'The people united, will never be divided' and 'No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,' as they waved the American flag and held placards, opposing Trump's order to block any visitors for 90 days from seven designated countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

A 9/11 in Trump's America

A 9/11 in Trump's America

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Indian Americans speak up about the daunting challenges on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy.

'Pakistan is not a friend of the US. It is a disloyal ally'

'Pakistan is not a friend of the US. It is a disloyal ally'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

'We give them a lot of money and they turn that money around and that goes to the bad guys that kill not only folks in America and Afghanistan, but you in India,' says United States Congressman Ted Poe.

'Wins mean more than fan approval for Mourinho'

'Wins mean more than fan approval for Mourinho'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Jose Mourinho will have no qualms about frustrating entertainment-hungry Manchester United fans if it means securing a win on his return to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

In a letter signed by 16 of 17 committee members including two Indian-Americans Jhumpa Lahiri and Kal Penn, they said reproach and censure are necessary following Trump's "support of the hate groups and terrorists who killed and injured fellow Americans in Charlottesville."

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

General Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Quds Force and also served as Iran's pointman on Iraq.

Football Roundup: Sanchez will stay at Arsenal; Bayern's Costa undergoes medical at Juventus

Football Roundup: Sanchez will stay at Arsenal; Bayern's Costa undergoes medical at Juventus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football.

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state'

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

What India loses when journalists lose jobs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When journalism is destroyed, what is destroyed is a common man's weapon against the might of the establishment, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Ex-bureaucrats blame PM for India's 'darkest hour'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'Modi has presided over an ultra-nationalism that has stunted India's growth, been unable to change the country's external situation, brought foreign intervention into Indian affairs,' explains Aakar Patel.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Ex-servicemen to join hands with Dalits, farmers for August 9 Bharat bandh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'Whatever Modi had promised us on OROP has not been delivered. He lied to us'

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Afghanistan said Pak was diverting attention of the international community from its 'longstanding failure' to take effective action against terrorist groups.

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Dallas police say the gunman staged a furious ambush-style attack in Dallas at a rally held to protest this week's fatal shooting of two black men by police in other states.

'NOT MY PRESIDENT' protests rage on for 4th day in America

'NOT MY PRESIDENT' protests rage on for 4th day in America

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Since Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the US presidential election on Tuesday, protests had emerged in major cities across the country, as thousands of people poured onto the streets to rail against the ascension of a man who had, at various points, belittled women, immigrants and numerous other groups.

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The decision has been taken after a preliminary inquiry conducted by the home ministry found that the NGO was carrying out activities contrary to the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act under which it has to function.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Premier League leaders Manchester City won their derby with United 3-1, while Liverpool kept pace with a home win over Fulham.

The anatomy of an ugly protest

The anatomy of an ugly protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA protest was an ugly rant more consistent with the violent chaos of anarchy, argues Vivek Gumaste.

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

We cannot simply bhangra off into the sunset. But we should take a moment to celebrate. A long, historic, poignant moment. This election is a Big. Freaking. Deal. For our country, our futures, our children, our spirits, notes Pia Padukone.

ICC World Cup: Guess who Sachin Tendulkar is supporting

ICC World Cup: Guess who Sachin Tendulkar is supporting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has no hesitation in terming India as favourites going into the World Cup but what makes him happier is the team's ability to be competitive 'in any part of the world and on any surface'.

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Congress is the only other horse in the race for national power, never mind how distant. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah know better than to take the Congress lightly, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Soleimani should have been eliminated years ago: Trump

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Pompeo defended the killing of Soleimani saying he was making efforts for an attack on Americans in the region.

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Aus Open PICS: Barty rallies past Sharapova; Pavlyuchenkova beats Stephens in marathon contest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

Trump urges 'complete shutdown' on Muslims entering US

Trump urges 'complete shutdown' on Muslims entering US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A day after United States President Barack Obama called for rejecting religious tests for admission into the country, leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump proposed a total shutdown of Muslims entering America.

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Won't spare anyone involved in Delhi riots: Amit Shah

Won't spare anyone involved in Delhi riots: Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Facing opposition criticism over alleged inaction by the Delhi police during the violence last month, Shah appreciated the police for not allowing the riots to spiral.

Redemption for Mohammed Amir in London

Redemption for Mohammed Amir in London

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Mohammed Amir needed a closure. The Oval gave him a perfect platform and boy he grabbed it as if there wasn't a tomorrow.

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Howdy Modi put a dagger into the heart of the 'bipartisan consensus' in the US regarding the relations with (Modi's) India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump says Orlando massacre shows he's 'right' about terrorism

Trump says Orlando massacre shows he's 'right' about terrorism

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The Republican White House contender took the time to pat himself on the back for 'being right on radical Islamic terrorism' and sought the resignation of US President Barack Obama.

Shikara Review

Shikara Review

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'The movie seeks to strike a long-awaited conversation. A story that the screen should have told long ago.' 'It is an attempt to cure that epidemic of social media opinion and provoke us to leave our rhetorical positions for once and see the issue purely as a great tragedy which happened for more reasons than we give to ourselves,' says Utkarsh Mishra.