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Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Indian-origin couple in Australia lose home for enslaving woman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

An Indian-origin couple currently serving jail terms in Australia for enslaving a woman for eight years has been slapped with a fresh penalty and ordered to forfeit the proceeds from the sale of their home, police said.

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Delving further deep into the chances of the Harmanpreer Kaur-led side, Sthalekar said India have the wherewithal to beat Australia, their nemesis in global events over the years

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

23 companies in race for ISRO's small satellite launch vehicle technology

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

As many as 23 companies have evinced interest in acquiring the Indian space agency's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle technology, said a top official who termed it a "tremendous response". Chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) Pawan K Goenka said on Thursday that they are keen to see how the private sector uses the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology. "There has been a tremendous response, 23 companies have (so far) shown interest in applying for this technology.

Man with $1mn bounty on head for murder in Oz held in Delhi

Man with $1mn bounty on head for murder in Oz held in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Toyah Cordingley (24) was walking her dog on Wangetti Beach in Queensland when she was killed in October 2018.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Why is Roshan Mahanama Serving Tea?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'We need to look after each other during these difficult times.'

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with the development of cricket across South Asia.

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The NGO runs a football program in rural Jharkhand covering 450 girls.

Aus dismiss reports of vandalism by its athletes

Aus dismiss reports of vandalism by its athletes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Australia dismissed as 'fantasy' and 'baseless' reports that its sportspersons indulged in vandalism at the Commonwealth Games Village after their cricket team suffered a crushing defeat in the second Test against India. 'It is factually wrong, insulting to Australia's athletes and can only be described as a fantasy,' read a statement from the Australian High Commission on Friday.

Clicking India through a different lens

Clicking India through a different lens

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Three Australian photojournalists who live in India share their South Asian travelogue with Anisha Ralhan

New website for Indian alumni, students in Aus

New website for Indian alumni, students in Aus

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

MyOzNetwork.com is designed to provide past, present and future Indian students in Australia with their own networking portal online, the Australian High Commission said in New Delhi in a media release.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Despite recent student visa rule changes, Australia continues to attract a larger chunk of foreign students, particularly from India.

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Adrian Barath's century in his debut Test at Brisbane proved that the visiting West Indies team should not unnecessarily fear the Australians, batting great Brian Lara said.

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The note specifically mentioned tailing of the vehicles of India's deputy high commissioner, military attache, air attache and naval attache on Tuesday.

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Study Australia: Don't mix education and residency

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Having worked with the Australian High Commission as their Education Officer for over three decades, Kumar is of the opinion that with the mushrooming growth of foreign education visa consultants in the country, the Indian student is confused.

Australia appalled by racial attacks on Indians

Australia appalled by racial attacks on Indians

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi in response to the attacks on Indians in their country has said that it is appalled by the attacks and added that the Victorian authorities have established a hotline to help students.

Australian miners eye Kolkata hub

Australian miners eye Kolkata hub

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Mining industry in Australia is looking at India as a huge investment destination, particularly in contract mining with Kolkata as the hub of operations.

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

An Australian couple abandoned a baby boy born via surrogacy in India despite being repeatedly warned that the child could be left stateless.

Study in Australia: Pros and cons

Study in Australia: Pros and cons

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Is Australia really the hot new destination for overseas education that it's being made out to be?

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Australian High Commission in New Delhi said that whether the attack was 'racially-based' or not will be investigated.

Student visas to Australia made easy!

Student visas to Australia made easy!

Rediff.com16 May 2005

New procedures have been introduced from Monday to encourage Indian and Nepalese students to apply electronically for Australian student visas through education agents.

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Want to study in Australia? Do your homework first!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.

Diplomats mugged in Dhaka

Diplomats mugged in Dhaka

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The Norwegian envoy and three members of the Australian High Commission were mugged during their early morning walks.

Kohli's captaincy exposed without Dhoni...

Kohli's captaincy exposed without Dhoni...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Dhoni half a captain of Indian team, Kohli visibly rough without him: Bedi

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Harbhajan also believed that both Chahal and Kuldeep remain India's best bet for providing breakthroughs.

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Australian cricketers visited Yuwa, an NGO based in the city, that provides a platform through team sport for young women to gain confidence to make a change in their world.

India v Pak, Adelaide Buzz: Dhawan hoping for a turnaround

India v Pak, Adelaide Buzz: Dhawan hoping for a turnaround

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The raucous chants Jeetega bhai Jeeetega Hindustan Jeetega was met with the counter Jeetega bhai jeetega Pakistan Jeetega.

5 reasons why Indian cricket fans are best

5 reasons why Indian cricket fans are best

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Bouyed by the vociferous fans, the Indian cricket team is in form.

Australian couple abandons surrogate baby in India

Australian couple abandons surrogate baby in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

An Australian couple abandoned one of their biological child born to a surrogate mother in India because of the baby's gender, despite Australian consular officials pleading with them to take home the twins.

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia said an independent security assessment confirmed there is a risk of terrorism in Bangladesh targeting Australian nationals.