News for 'bishops'

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so it's kind of interesting how it all tied into the wedding and, you know, then I felt a little awkward!'

Kerala priest kidnapped in Yemen is 'alive and safe'

Kerala priest kidnapped in Yemen is 'alive and safe'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Father Tom is safe and efforts are on for his release as early as possible.

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta and Ian Bishop glance at Universal Boss's ODI record and highlight 5 Gayleforce knocks.

US: Indian professor among 3 killed in shootout

US: Indian professor among 3 killed in shootout

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

An American female teacher on Friday shot dead three people, including an Indian professor, and wounded three others after learning that she had been denied tenure at an Alabama university in United States, local media revealed.

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Roman Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul, facing charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Minnesota, was on Tuesday asked by the Archbishop of Madras to return to the United States for further investigations.

Does pregnancy harm a woman's career?

Does pregnancy harm a woman's career?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

A majority of working women believe that raising a family harmed their careers and interfered in climbing up the corporate ladder, according to a new survey.

Students turn online tutors in Kerala

Students turn online tutors in Kerala

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Online tutoring seems to have caught the fancy of many in Kerala with many enthusiasts from unemployed educated housewives to even 13-year-olds doubling up as teachers.

Sangakkara to make debut as commentator

Sangakkara to make debut as commentator

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara will make his debut as a television commentator during the inaugural Champions League, commencing in India from October 8.

'Dr YSR was a very devoted Christian'

'Dr YSR was a very devoted Christian'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

'There is no doubt he is with the Lord in heaven. He loved people and people poured their love on him. It was the people's love that got him elected as chief minister for a second term.'

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with table-topper Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to open his account in the Sinquefield Cup -- a part of the Grand Chess tour.

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Kumble starts new innings as a TV analyst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Former India Test captain Anil Kumble will join his former teammate Sourav Ganguly behind the microphone as an expert analyst for ESPN Star Sports in the ICC World Twenty20 which begins in England on Friday.

Christian schools shut to protest Orissa violence

Christian schools shut to protest Orissa violence

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

'We cannot remain spectators to what is happening in Orissa," Bishop Dinesh Kumar Sahu, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in India, a grouping of 30 Orthodox and Protestant churches, told the Ecumenical News International.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 4, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 4, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand and Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen played out a fourth successive draw in the World Chess Championship in Chennai on Tuesday after 64 moves.

Why markets are conversations

Why markets are conversations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Markets are conversations, not merely devices for aggregating information. And value is not the same as price. All value is discovered inside a conversation and price is just one aspect of 'what's it worth to you'.

Church council denounces move to ordain women

Church council denounces move to ordain women

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

The recent move by the Church of England to allow ordination of women as bishops has caused ripples among traditionalists in the Indian church, especially in Kerala, the seat of Syrian Christianity, with top religious leaders opposing it tooth and nail, asserting that episcopacy was not the job of the fair sex.The historic decision of the Anglican Church, the most influential Protestant congregation, created a vertical split in the Anglican Communion in the world.

Is 'Love Jihad' terror's new mantra?

Is 'Love Jihad' terror's new mantra?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Kerala and coastal Karnataka have been witnessing a strange kind of jihad, which has even drawn the attention of a high court. This jihad has been termed as 'Love Jihad.' At first, these were just random instances of conversion. However, now with the Kerala Catholic Bishop's Conference stepping in, it has become a full-fledged fight between two communities.

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Ganguly expert analyst for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly will start a new innings post-retirement. It will be behind the microphone, as expert analyst for the ICC World Twenty20, commencing in England on Saturday. As per a deal with ESPN-STAR Sports, Ganguly will be part of a commentary panel that includes Ian Chappell, Ian Bishop, Wasim Akram, Sanjay Manjrekar, Harsha Bhogle and Nasser Hussain.

SA: Indians press for revival of Natal Congress

SA: Indians press for revival of Natal Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The demand to revive forums like Natal Indian Congress and South African Indian Congress is increasingly gaining momentum with leaders of various sections of the Indian-origin community joining the fray. A former black consciousness activist and one of the most respected leaders of the community Bishop Reuben Phillip has praised former activist Fatima Meer for recently demanding the revival of the Natal Indian Congress and the South African Indian Congress.

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Norway chess: Anand outplays Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a thumping victory over French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to jump to joint-second after the end of the sixth round in the Norway Chess tournament, which is a part of the Grand Chess Tour.

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

Australia to stay on flu alert

Australia to stay on flu alert

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Health minister Nicola Roxon said on Monday that although no cases had yet surfaced in Australia, a case was likely to arise in coming days. However, president of the Pharmacy Guild Kos Sclavos said overseas travellers with prescriptions were driving demand because doctors appeared to be telling patients to travel with the drugs in case they fall ill with flu symptoms.

Ramdin's letter shows confidence and thanks

Ramdin's letter shows confidence and thanks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

After he finished breakfast at his hotel on Sunday morning, West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin sat down and wrote a little note of thanks.

#TooHotToHandle: Disha, Sunny look SEXY in shimmer

#TooHotToHandle: Disha, Sunny look SEXY in shimmer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

From thigh-high slit jumpsuits to net booties, criss-cross cholis to fashion-forward trains, Lakme Fashion Week saw the best trends of the season.

Gay relationship like marriage, says UK archbishop

Gay relationship like marriage, says UK archbishop

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

"I concluded that an active sexual relationship between two people of the same sex might therefore reflect the love of god in a way comparable to marriage, if and only if it had about it the same character of absolute covenanted faithfulness," said Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

US: Sikhs to skip Pope's inter-faith meet

US: Sikhs to skip Pope's inter-faith meet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Sikh leaders in the United States have declined an invitation to attend an inter-faith event during Pope Benedict's first visit to the country next month because they would not be allowed to carry their 'Kirpans' due to security reasons. The US Secret Service insisted that Sikh leaders attending the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI would have to come without the ceremonial daggers as required by their faith, The Washington Post reported.

Episcopal Christians apologise to Hindus

Episcopal Christians apologise to Hindus

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The apology, tendered by Right Reverend J Jon Bruno, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, is arguably the first of its kind by a major Christian congregation, and was issued 'for centuries-old acts of religious discrimination by Christians, including attempts to convert them.'

'We are against forcible conversions'

'We are against forcible conversions'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

'We have 150 institutions under us and not one is involved in conversions. If anyone is saying that we are indulging in conversions, then come before us and prove it. Each one has a right to follow a religion, but we are against forcible conversions.'

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

Would you accept a homosexual priest?

Would you accept a homosexual priest?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Would you support a homosexual priest in your own community?

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

'I offer sincere apology to the Hindu community'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

"Members of the Christian tradition have often shown great disrespect for the Hindu faith. Too often in history, Christian clergy have treated Hindus as the subjects of our efforts at conversion, rather than as equally beloved children of God and equal partners in the moral, philosophical, and religious dialogue that we must engage in, if we are to serve the human race and respond to the call of the Divine in our time."

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I felt Test cricket is just beyond my reach.' 'And slowly, slowly, I started doing well.' 'In the second Test against Pakistan, I scored a fifty and when we went to Sialkot I played a series-saving innings, which was a game changer for me.' 'At that stage that was the most important innings of my life.'

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The moves in the fifth round of the World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, with analysis and quotes.

5-year integrated law courses

5-year integrated law courses

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College (exclusively for women) invites applications for admission to law courses for 2008-09.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 3, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 3, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The third game in the World Chess Championship, between defending champion Viswanathan Anand and Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday ended in a draw after 51 moves. Following are the moves, with analysis and quotes.

UK: Indian church leader dead

UK: Indian church leader dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Dr Thomas Mar Makarios, metropolitan of the Canada, Britain and Europe Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, died on February 23 at Newcastle General Hospital, London. Dr Mar Makarios, 82, was seriously injured in a car accident on January 5 and remained on life support system thereafter.

When Nafisa was a choir singer

When Nafisa was a choir singer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

A reader shares her memories.

Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

Anand draws with Ding Liren, stays joint second

Rediff.com31 May 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by rising Chinese star Ding Liren in the third round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

Harikrishna draws with Korchnoi

Harikrishna draws with Korchnoi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The draw left the top seeded Indian at the bottom of the table after the second round in the Marx Gyorgy Memorial International Chess tournament.

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Satisfied with a draw in a tough opening match of the World Championships, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand said he felt relieved to have pulled off the result after a rather wobbly start against title-holder Magnus Carlsen.