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Kanishka accused faces perjury charges

Kanishka accused faces perjury charges

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Inderjit Singh Reyat, convicted bomb-maker in the 1985 Air India bombing case, has been charged with perjury arising from his testimony during the Kanishka trial.

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Wolfram, 83, and Anita, 81, are in separate care facilities in Surrey, British Columbia, and were ripped apart because they require different levels of care.

Kanishka bomber to face perjury trial

Kanishka bomber to face perjury trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Reyat, a former Duncan electrician, could be imprisoned for an additional 14 years if convicted of perjury.

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Tiwana said he was still trying to deal with the shock of the violent attack by four Caucasian teens while he was out on an evening walk on Tuesday with his wife Surjit Kaur.

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for April 12 in downtown Vancouver. Bhandal's society as well as the Akali Singh and Guru Nanak Sikh temples support his petition. Sangha earned a PhD in environmental science in Germany.

'Convict protecting AI bombing conspirators'

'Convict protecting AI bombing conspirators'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The prosecution claims Reyat, who admitted a minor role in the bombing, was refusing to identify others in the plot.

'Every govt takes advantage of PBD'

'Every govt takes advantage of PBD'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

"Moreover, PBD has a lot to do with government and each government takes advantage of it and utilises it for its vested interest."

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Quake prompts US tsunami warning

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The 7.0-magnitude quake struck at about 7:50 pm west southwest of the coastal community of Crescent City, according to the US Geological Survey Web site.

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Indo-Canadian woman found dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

This drink can help diabetics

This drink can help diabetics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood sugar levels.

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

What do you think of Kanishka verdict?

Kanishka accused involved in fraud: Canadian cops

Kanishka accused involved in fraud: Canadian cops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

A Canadian Security Intelligence Service agent told the British Columbia Supreme Court that a prosecution witness alleged immigration fraud and misuse of funds against Ripudaman Singh Malik.

Kanishka kin demand public probe

Kanishka kin demand public probe

Rediff.com13 May 2005

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Malik flays Canada Govt for pursuing him for money

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

Meanwhile, Malik has initiated a lawsuit in Supreme Court in an attempt to reclaim his position as a director on\nthe Khalsa Credit Union.

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Truly, a sight for lockdown-weary eyes. These mesmerising panoramic shots have been revealed as the winners and shortlisted entries in the 2020 Epson International Pano Awards. Organisers reported that they received 5,859 entries from 1,452 photographers in 96 countries this year, competing for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the cash prizes offered. Scroll down to see the shots the judges declared had the wow factor...

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Ujjal Dosanjh on NRI investment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

'Whenever you say India is inflicted with corruption, Indians turn around and say other countries have corruption as well,' says Canadian politician Ujjal Dosanjh.

Kanishka prosecution gets more time to appeal

Kanishka prosecution gets more time to appeal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The British Columbia Court of Appeal said the amount of material and the complexity of the case justified the month-long extension.

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Kanishka: Canada Parliament supports inquiry

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Opposition members of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons united on Tuesday to pass a motion calling for public inquiry.

The people India forgot to honour

The people India forgot to honour

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ditch the cheat day on a keto diet, says study.

A-I bombing accused shared details of plot with co

A-I bombing accused shared details of plot with co

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Ripudaman Singh Malik had shared the plot, including mistakes he believed were made, with a confidante, a witness in the trial has testified at a court in Vancouver.

Shiamak Davar sued for sexual abuse by 2 former students

Shiamak Davar sued for sexual abuse by 2 former students

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Popular Bollywood choreographer Shiamak Davar has been accused of sexually assault by two of his former students.

Key A-I witness feared accused would kill her

Key A-I witness feared accused would kill her

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

The claim that the woman was scared of the accused has prompted the prosecution to apply to the court to get her declared 'hostile'.

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Heroin, alcohol caused Cory Monteith's death: report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Glee star passed away in his hotel room on July 13.

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.

Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Postcards from Earth: The planet's most breathtaking locales

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

'The poetry of the earth is never dead,' John Keats once wrote. But when Keats wrote these lines, man had no way of reaching up to the hem of the sky and gaze down upon earth.

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.

Canada's spy agency was warned about Atwal being seen with PM

Canada's spy agency was warned about Atwal being seen with PM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Trudeau's first bilateral visit to India was hit by a controversy over the dinner invitation to Atwal by the Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

Feeling stressed? Blame it on inbox burnout!

Feeling stressed? Blame it on inbox burnout!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Checking emails too often can cause stress, a new study published in the journal Computers in Human Behaviour revealed.

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Amazing holiday ideas from Bollywood!

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Where does India figure on the list? Find out!

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Trudeau apologised for 1914 decision by the then Canadian government to turn away 376 Indian migrants onboard the ship 'Komagata Maru' after their arrival in Vancouver.