Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking......

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr......

Taiwan Quake Rescue In Full Swing

The strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour on April 3, 2024, killing nine people and injuring hundreds. The 7.4 magnitude tremour struck the island's......

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 in Taiwan, sparks tsunami fears

At least nine people have been killed and  77 people trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported, citing the National Fire Agency. IMAGE:......

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

IMAGE: Matthew Perry arrives for the premiere of the comedy film Raising Helen in Hollywood in 2004. Photograph: Fred Prouser/Reuters Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and......

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IMAGE: Dharamsala will host two IPL matches this season. Photograph: BCCI The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install......

'There is enough and more talent to help India excel at T20 World Cup'

IMAGE: Dawid Malan believes India can excel at the T20 World Cup if they can make the right selection choices. Photograph: BCCI With Indian cricket bursting at the seams with young talent, the......

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

IMAGE: Mohammad Amir's selection has been criticised recently by former Test captain and commentator, Ramiz Raja. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Having reversed their decisions of......

157 Kmph! Mayank Yadav blazes through IPL

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Mayank Yadav stayed patient over the last two years as injury delayed his Indian Premier League debut but the 21-year-old has now emerged as cricket's latest pace......

T20 World Cup: Additional tickets for two India games to go on sale

IMAGE: Additional tickets for the upcoming T20 World Cup will go on sale on Thursday. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Additional tickets for six T20 World Cup matches in New York, including......