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Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Canada: Mystery illness claims 16

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Pharmacist held for sale of bootleg Viagra

Pharmacist held for sale of bootleg Viagra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Police believe the bulk powder and replica tablets, which looked exactly like the genuine article, came from India.

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 People's Choice Award. This year's competition attracted more than 50,000 entries from professionals and amateurs across the world. Voting for the The People's Choice Award is open until 2 pm February 2.

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Canada: 'Slang' lands Indian woman in trouble

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

It all started when Vir, after delivering a gulab jamun mix to one of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's staff members, sent an e-mail directly to the Premier, asking if he has received the mix she sent with her 'love and affection'. In the e-mail sent on September 30, 2007, Vir told McGuinty, "If she (Premier's staff member Monica Masciantoniohe) didn't give it to you, I'll kill her'.

'India most important online market, not China'

'India most important online market, not China'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2006

'India will leapfrog what has happened in North America,' says Leonard Brody, Canadian technology entrepreneur.

Babbar Khalsa under Canadian scrutiny

Babbar Khalsa under Canadian scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

A court has ordered refugee officials to 'perform a sufficient analysis concerning the nature of the BK'.

Kanishka trial reviewer asks for public inquiry

Kanishka trial reviewer asks for public inquiry

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

"There needs to be further inquiry," said former Premier of Ontario Province Bob Rae, the independent investigator of the trial on the bombing of Air-India flight 182, after releasing his review report.

Kanishka probe given deadline till March 31, 2007

Kanishka probe given deadline till March 31, 2007

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Rae said that the date of March 31, 2007, is an outside date, adding that he hoped to finish the assignment in 2006, a media report said.

Kanishka bombing: Reyat denied parole

Kanishka bombing: Reyat denied parole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Because he has served two-thirds of his five-year sentence, Reyat was automatically due for parole in June.

'India Day' in Canada

'India Day' in Canada

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

The Municipality of Markham, a city near Toronto, has passed a unanimous resolution declaring August 15 as 'India Day.'

Impressions: An alien in Kolkata

Impressions: An alien in Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Satyam opens unit in Canada

Satyam opens unit in Canada

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

IT major Satyam Computer Services Ltd on Monday announced the launch of its development centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Jim Carrey is a new American

Jim Carrey is a new American

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

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.

2010 C'wealth Games may have football

2010 C'wealth Games may have football

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Ontario says it will introduce football for the first time if its bid for the event is successful.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The company plans to raise $1 billion with a private placement of convertible debentures.

First salary: 'I worked as a waiter for Rs 300'

First salary: 'I worked as a waiter for Rs 300'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salaries.

'My daughter wants to work in America'

'My daughter wants to work in America'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Rediff.com8 May 2016

American Airlines confirmed on Saturday that a 30-something woman expressed suspicions about Menzio. She said she was too ill to take the Air Wisconsin-operated flight 3950.

Hugo Weaving in Anand Gandhi's next?

Hugo Weaving in Anand Gandhi's next?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Trade publications, including Screen International, write that the 44-year Australian will lead the international cast that includes Soham Shah from Gandhi's acclaimed Ship of Theseus.

All you must know about Gold Coast CWG

All you must know about Gold Coast CWG

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Facts on the Commonwealth Games to be held in Australia's Gold Coast:

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Troubled pop sensation Justin Bieber has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked a limousine driver last month in Toronto.

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Match-fixing has become increasingly pervasive in recent years across a number of sports.

Women's World Cup: US forward Wambach slams ref, escapes punishment

Women's World Cup: US forward Wambach slams ref, escapes punishment

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

United States striker Abby Wambach has escaped with nothing more than a warning from FIFA after she said a referee at the women's World Cup had targeted two of her team mates on the verge of suspension.

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

A Night to Remember with Bryan Adams

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Bryan Adams sent Ronjita Kulkarni and several hundred Mumbaikars to Heaven!

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Cheyenne Woods upstaged the game's biggest names as she birdied five of her last nine holes to share the first-round lead at the Manulife LPGA Classic .

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, killing 10

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

After ploughing the van into crowd the suspect told police officers that he had a weapon and said, "Shoot me in the head."

Paytm to raise $300 million, valuation pegged at $5 billion

Paytm to raise $300 million, valuation pegged at $5 billion

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Paytm, which recently hived off its e-commerce and payments bank businesses into separate companies, would use these fresh funds to bolster the two businesses

BlackBerry sells US headquarters to Brookfield Property Group

BlackBerry sells US headquarters to Brookfield Property Group

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Faced with mounting losses and unsold inventory, struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has sold its US office in Texas to Brookfield Property Group as it seeks to rationalise costs.

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Smith, playing for the Toronto Nationals, showed few signs of rust in his 41-ball innings of 61, which included eight fours and a six, before being stumped and leaving the field to a standing ovation.

Former Apple CEO John Sculley mulls bidding for BlackBerry

Former Apple CEO John Sculley mulls bidding for BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

He has been a long time Blackberry fan and user.

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A hitchhiking robot that captured millions of hearts by successfully travelling across Canada and parts of Europe has met a violent end after being vandalised in the US, just two weeks into its cross-country trek.

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The big names in the Aussies squad were tricked into partying hard a night before they lost to rookie, cricket-loving Canadians in a one-off One-day match.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.