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Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Madrasa students allege thrashing over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Police said the quarrel was over playing cricket and their investigation showed that no slogans were raised, contrary to what the FIR lodged by the madrasa manager said.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

How right is it to use budget as tool to win polls, asks Sena

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Accusing the Centre of setting a new trend of playing "dirty politics" for votes through the budget, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the allocation of more funds to poll-bound states is a kind of "bribery".

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal. The rush was all around the BJP table.

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'How long can you keep a person in jail using false cases?'

Punjab traders launch party, name BKU leader as CM face

Punjab traders launch party, name BKU leader as CM face

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The new party -- Bharatiya Aarthik Party -- claims to represent farmers, traders and labourers,

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Tech Mahindra said the company believes in diversity and inclusion, and condemns "discrimination of any kind in the workplace".

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The noted screenwriter and lyricist said he finds many commonalities between the mindsets of the Taliban and the Hindu right-wing.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Hijab row: Clothes that 'disturb harmony' banned in edu institutions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice,' the government order said.

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Yogi govt now plays 'jail-jail' with criminals in UP: Modi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Accusing the previous governments of not making efforts to change the 'narrow' mindset towards sports, Modi said the sports world was marred by maladies like games of nepotism, casteism, corruption and discrimination earlier at every level right from the training to team selection.

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Oppn warns govt of Omicron spread, seeks clarity on booster jabs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

In a discussion in Lok Sabha on the COVID pandemic, members called for ban on international flights in view of the outbreak of the Omicron strain and demanded that the government 'accept responsibility' for deaths of lakhs of people during the outbreak.

Shaheen Bagh protest scripted by BJP, claims AAP

Shaheen Bagh protest scripted by BJP, claims AAP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The AAP alleged the BJP's campaign for the Delhi election centred around the Shaheen Bagh protests and it was the only party that benefited from the controversy surrounding the agitation.

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

UP: Gangsters' assets worth over Rs 1800 cr seized

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

In a special campaign from April 2017 till July 2021, 13,801 cases were lodged under the Gangster Act and 43,294 accused arrested, while the National Security Act was invoked against 630 people, Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

On Wednesday, a Delhi court had granted bail to Azad, who was accused of inciting people during the anti-CAA protest at Jama Masjid.

J&K polls: PDP woos Hindu voters in Jammu

J&K polls: PDP woos Hindu voters in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

In its attempt to clinch majority in the 87-member Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Opposition Peoples Democratic Party is trying to make inroads in Jammu by raking up "regional discrimination" and secularism card to woo the Hindu voters of the region.

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

Bengal Guv to visit violence-hit areas in Nandigram

Bengal Guv to visit violence-hit areas in Nandigram

Rediff.com14 May 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he would visit places in Nandigram, where post-poll violence was allegedly reported.

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Soccer: India lose to Bahrain in international friendly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Up against the 91st-ranked Bahrain, Stimac's side, which is currently placed at 104 in the FIFA rankings, found the going tough from the word go and, had it not been for a fine save by skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the Indians would have trailed by a bigger margin at half time.

Some parties speaking language of Pak on CAB: PM Modi

Some parties speaking language of Pak on CAB: PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The prime minister during his party's parliamentary meeting, said that the bill will be written in golden letters for people who are persecuted on the basis of religion

Has Bangalore become racist?

Has Bangalore become racist?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

And just who is accusing Bangalore of being racist? It's Bangaloreans themselves and the Bangalore media. We are all so quick to bash each other up, and to accuse our citizenry and police of being discriminatory, says M D Riti.

UK racism row: Asian cop suspended

UK racism row: Asian cop suspended

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Tarique Ghaffur, assistant commissioner of police, who is at the centre of a row following his accusation that he has been racially discriminated by Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, has been stripped of his duties and put on gardening leave, the Scotland Yard said.

'Nobody in India will be saved'

'Nobody in India will be saved'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'Nobody will be saved if you don't stop this ideological and political-strategic bulldozer.'

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Russian Football Union's anti-discrimination inspector has said the World Cup is a chance for Russia to show how open it is.

Rajasthan becomes 3rd state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Rajasthan becomes 3rd state to pass anti-CAA resolution

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It is the second Congress-ruled state after Punjab to pass such a resolution. The Rajasthan Assembly passed by voice vote the resolution which also asked the Centre to withdraw the new fields of information proposed to be included in National Population Register (NPR), 2020.

After row over ad, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments

After row over ad, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Noida-based firm's advertisement for its new product, which featured Bollywood superstar and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol, cautioned against a housemaid kneading flour to make dough, claiming that "her hands might be infected", and instead suggested using the company's product for the same purpose.

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

But she added that her government will be open to erecting memorials to honour leaders from 'other communities' and keep their religious sentiments in mind.

Rapists need to be lynched: Jaya Bachchan on vet's rape-murder

Rapists need to be lynched: Jaya Bachchan on vet's rape-murder

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Leaders from different political parties raised the issue of the gruesome murder and rape of a veterinary doctor in Telangana in Parliament on Monday.

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The decision wasn't surprising as almost all the senior players in unison, had made it clear that the contracts offered by the Sri Lanka Cricket wasn't to their liking

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Several companies and technology heavyweights including Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce are working to create a digital vaccination passport or health passport app in the hope that governments and airlines will require travellers to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and immunisation. The vaccine passport will effectively create digital credentials that could be the key to attending crowded events or even visiting countries.

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union allegedly got into an argument over the organising a programme at the student union hall in Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi, police said on Monday.

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

cution' of the Brahmins in the regime of Adityanath, a Rajput, accused of pandering to his caste's interests. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The Football Association said fans who exhibited such "disgusting behaviour" were not welcome and urged the authorities to hand out "the toughest punishments possible".

Those involved in lynchings can't call themselves nationalists: VP

Those involved in lynchings can't call themselves nationalists: VP

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

'Bharat Mata Ki Jai means 'Jai Ho' to 130 crore people'

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Construction work for Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya would start "soon" and be "completed during this tenure" of the present National Democratic Alliance government, controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi said on Friday.

SC rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

SC rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The apex court said 'baseless and reckless' allegations are made against its registry at the time of pandemic when the registry officials are putting themselves in danger to serve the litigants and several of the dealing staff as well as officers have suffered due to COVID-19.

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Sinister agenda behind anti-CAA-NRC protests?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Opponents of the CAA and NRC have gone to town accusing the BJP of an ulterior motive (read, disenfranchisement of Muslims) in implementing the NRC. By the same token it can be alleged that anti-CAA opponents have a nefarious agenda in mind that would be scuttled by the implementation of the NRC: Namely the accrual of dedicated vote banks and the restoration of Muslim hegemony over at least parts of India, especially Bengal and Assam, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Trump failed on human rights in India: Sanders on Delhi violence

Trump failed on human rights in India: Sanders on Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sanders is the second Democratic presidential nominee after Senator Elizabeth Warren to speak against the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act in New Delhi.

Ruckus in J-K assembly, opposition members marshalled out

Ruckus in J-K assembly, opposition members marshalled out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Opposition National Conference on Wednesday accused the state government of discriminating against the Kashmir Valley over the distribution of power sector funds as they disrupted the proceedings of the Assembly, forcing the Speaker to marshal them out and adjourn the House for 10 minutes.

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The case has been filed electronically in Manhattan's State Supreme Court and the timing is expected to cause a delay in the sale of The Weinstein Company (TWC), which is facing bankruptcy, the New York Times reported.