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It's Love Actually!

It's Love Actually!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Valentine's Day 2022 being celebrated across the planet.

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Sanjeev Rajput failed to qualify for the final of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

De Kock's Family Celebrate His 140

De Kock's Family Celebrate His 140

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In the LSG players's stand, Sasha Hurly raised their daughter Kiara, all of five months old, to see her dad make history.

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A team of women daredevils from the Border Security Force on Wednesday got the adrenaline rushing as they performed gravity-defying motorcycle stunts on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade.

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Rediff.com6 May 2022

A vacation bench of the Madras high court on Friday admitted a public interest litigation plea to stop forcible conversion of students in schools and ordered notice to the Tamil Nadu government, returnable in four weeks.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India's tally in the premier tournament is 32 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.

J-K cops to get firepower boost with induction of corner shot weapon system

J-K cops to get firepower boost with induction of corner shot weapon system

Rediff.com9 May 2022

It facilitates shooting around corners and over the top of walls, without exposing the person using the pistol, they said.

Uttam's Take: I Can't Breathe

Uttam's Take: I Can't Breathe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the protests that have swept across America and President Trump's bizarre responses after George Floyd, an African American died in Minneapolis on May 25 after a white police officer pinned him to the ground.

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Cheers drown out boos as England take the knee at Wembley

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

There was some jeering from a small section as players briefly went down on one knee,

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A division bench of Justices R Mahadevan and S Ananthi made an oral observation to this effect when a PIL petition from city-based advocate B Jagannath came up for hearing, on Thursday.

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

'Punjabis will never allow Khalistan in Punjab'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Amritpal is the creation of journalists and the inaction of the government in Punjab.'

Windies, Kiwis take a knee in support of BLM

Windies, Kiwis take a knee in support of BLM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

New Zealand and West Indies cricket teams both took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

PIX: Wimbledon ends in tears for injured Serena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Tennis great Serena Williams limped out of Wimbledon in tears on Tuesday after her latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in injury.

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

My heart says Article 370 will be restored: Omar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'We are only saying that we will peacefully fight for its restoration. We will fight for it under the ambit of the Constitution, and legally as well'

Gandhi, Abdullah lack personality to take on govt's Prez candidate: Sena

Gandhi, Abdullah lack personality to take on govt's Prez candidate: Sena

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party said Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi and National Conference's Farooq Abdullah, the "regular names that crop up during the presidential polls", don't have the personality or heft to make it a tightly-contested battle.

PIX: Cummins wins hearts with Khawaja gesture

PIX: Cummins wins hearts with Khawaja gesture

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Australia captain Pat Cummins ensured Usman Khawaja, the first Muslim cricketer to play for Australia, was not showered by champagne amid the celebrations after winning the Ashes series.

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The court allowed Raut's plea for home food and medicines, but refused to pass an order on his prayer for bedding.

PIX: Players take a knee as EPL restarts

PIX: Players take a knee as EPL restarts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa and Sheffield United players and referee Michael Oliver took a knee at kickoff in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement as the Premier League season restarted

Trump says Nike sending 'terrible message' with Kaepernick ads

Trump says Nike sending 'terrible message' with Kaepernick ads

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Trump, who has frequently railed against the decision by NFL players to kneel during the anthem, acknowledged in the interview that the company had "certain freedoms to do things that other people think you shouldn't do."

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave and the late Danish Siddiqui, who was killed last July while on assignment covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, Thackeray lashed out at Shinde, whose rebellion in June this year brought down the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government in the state.

Athletes banned from protesting at Olympics, confirms IOC

Athletes banned from protesting at Olympics, confirms IOC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

he International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that athletes are still banned from protesting at the Olympic Games after several sports moved to allow protests in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody. Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter states "no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas." Athletes who breach the rule are subject to discipline on a case-by-case basis and the IOC issued guidelines in January clarifying that banned protests include taking a knee and other gestures.

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was "very important" that players stand during the national anthem, following an ongoing controversy over athletes and others kneeling in protest.

Ravan, Katappa, traitors, betrayal... Jibes flow at rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Ravan, Katappa, traitors, betrayal... Jibes flow at rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday bitterly traded charges and used caustic terms like "traitors" and "betrayer" as rival Shiv Sena groups headed by them held Dussehra rallies in Mumbai in what was a parallel show of strength by the rivals after the change of government three months ago.

'The Hindu vote is not united'

'The Hindu vote is not united'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'Today in Uttar Pradesh all big parties like Samajwadi Party, BJP or even Bahujan Samaj Party are out to woo smaller parties as they know the Hindu votes are getting divided.'

EPL: Man City go 17 points clear, Everton stumble

EPL: Man City go 17 points clear, Everton stumble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Manchester City moved 17 points clear of the pack with a 3-0 win at Fulham on Saturday

'I kept her picture in my temple at home'

'I kept her picture in my temple at home'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I worked closely with Mother for decades, not once did she say become a Christian.'

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Jahnavi Patwardhan, yoga expert at Sarva Yoga, explains how yoga can help you improve your sexual health.

Hamilton expects drivers to stand united against racism

Hamilton expects drivers to stand united against racism

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Six-times World champion Lewis Hamilton expects Formula One drivers to be united against racism at Sunday's season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, and that could mean taking a knee before the start. There has been plenty of speculation about how the Mercedes driver might signal his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and those campaigning against racial injustice and inequality.

Enough is enough: Chelsea players protest Floyd's death

Enough is enough: Chelsea players protest Floyd's death

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other US cities on Tuesday after George Floyd, an African-American man, died following his arrest by the police.

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Maradonian religion has spread to several countries around the world and has more half a million followers.

Hamilton slams F1 after 'rushed' anti-racism gesture

Hamilton slams F1 after 'rushed' anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton, who won from pole position to take the championship lead after three races, again took a knee while wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt, but some drivers were either too late or remained standing.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Rapinoe was one of the first American athletes to join former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Junior shooting WC: India top medals tally

Junior shooting WC: India top medals tally

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

India finished the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) tournament with 10 gold, nine silver and five bronze for a total of 24 medals.

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The occasion was marred by loud booing from among the 2,000 spectators at the venue.