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Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Giant-slayer Mboko stuns Osaka to win maiden WTA title

Giant-slayer Mboko stuns Osaka to win maiden WTA title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Mboko, currently ranked 85th in the world, became the first Canadian to defeat three former Grand Slam champions in a single WTA event in the Open Era, with victories over Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina.

Leclerc crashes; Russell tops in Canadian GP practice

Leclerc crashes; Russell tops in Canadian GP practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Leclerc brought out the red flags when he hit the wall at the second chicane with 45 minutes remaining, causing extensive damage to his Ferrari.

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

PIX: Old foes Russell and Verstappen on front row in Canada

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

George Russell put his Mercedes on pole position in Canada for the second year in a row on Saturday with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen alongside on the front row.

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell took Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired.

Quebec vote throws up divide

Quebec vote throws up divide

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Teaching of world religion in schools and Quebec's Liberal government's decision asking new non-French-speaking immigrants to pledge to learn the language have become issues in the Quebec election campaign. Quebec votes December 18.

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Traditional ties with US are over: Canadian PM's big remark

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs that could severely impact Canada's economy, Politico reported.

Canada's Quebec province assembly bans 'kirpan'

Canada's Quebec province assembly bans 'kirpan'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Canada's French-speaking Quebec province's legislature has unanimously voted to ban the kirpan from assembly premises, weeks after four Sikhs were denied entry for a parliamentary hearing for refusing to surrender their ceremonial daggers.

Quebec parliament votes against kirpan ban

Quebec parliament votes against kirpan ban

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A Bloc Quebecois motion to ban the kirpan from the precincts of parliamentary buildings moved on February 14 was defeated with the Conservatives, Liberals and the New Democratic Party voting against it. The move came close on the heels of Quebec politicians banning the Sikh ceremonial dagger from the Quebec National Parliament.

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

27-yr-old charged with 6 counts of murder in Quebec mosque shooting

27-yr-old charged with 6 counts of murder in Quebec mosque shooting

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Alexandre Bissonnette, a French-Canadian political science and anthropology student, appeared at a Quebec City court on Monday, he also faces five counts of attempted murder.

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'

Indian family found dead near US-Canada border yet to be identified

Indian family found dead near US-Canada border yet to be identified

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Bodies of eight persons were found on Friday in a marsh on the riverbank near Akwesasne, a community which straddles Quebec, Ontario and New York state.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Canadian police have named two of the eight people, including four Indians, whose bodies were found in a marshland area along the United States-Canada border, amid an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.

Nature Carves A Frozen Heart

Nature Carves A Frozen Heart

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Snow covers the heart-shaped and frozen Baker Pond in East Bolton, Quebec, Canada.

Quebec MP revives niqab controversy

Quebec MP revives niqab controversy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Many Muslim women in Canada have claimed that they can't remove their veil even while voting. In the bill introduced in the House of Commons February 11, Blaney has asked that everyone be required to show his/her face before voting without referring to the Islamic head covering.

Where Is Pope Francis Headed?

Where Is Pope Francis Headed?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The pope will stay in Canada for a week and is expected to apologise to its indigenous people for the indignities perpetrated by the Church at every stop of his visit.

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

In this process, millions and millions of tons of solar materials are thrown into the interplanetary space, he said, adding these CMEs can travel at a speed of approximately 3,000 km per second.

3 Indian Americans die after falling in frozen US lake

3 Indian Americans die after falling in frozen US lake

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Three Indian nationals, including a woman, have drowned after they fell through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in the US state of Arizona.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Trudeau, who was in power from 2015 has now won three general elections in less than six years.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Xi-Trudeau's heated exchange at G20 caught on camera

Xi-Trudeau's heated exchange at G20 caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a heated exchange of words on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali on Wednesday, with the Chinese leader complaining about the media reporting about their communication, according to a video of the meeting posted by a Canada-based journalist.

Trudeau takes son out for ice cream as Canada eases curbs

Trudeau takes son out for ice cream as Canada eases curbs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Wearing masks, the Canadian leader and his six-year-old son Hadrien were cheered at Chocolats Favoris in Gatineau, Quebec.

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Canada court orders seizure of Air India, AAI assets over dues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A court in Canada has ordered the seizure of amounts collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of Air India and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Separate orders were passed on November 24 and December 21 on pleas by shareholders of Devas Multimedia Private Limited who have filed multiple petitions to enforce arbitration awards against the Indian government. According to a Devas spokesperson, more than $30 million has been seized to date under the IATA action.

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Seventeen Indo-Canadians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, won Canada's parliamentary elections on Tuesday with Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returning to power in the snap polls.

My bestie: 'We've been together since childhood'

My bestie: 'We've been together since childhood'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Ahead of Friendship Day, Rediff readers tell us about their best friends.

Cairn says taking action to access $1.2 bn arbitration award against India

Cairn says taking action to access $1.2 bn arbitration award against India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Cairn has already taken steps to have the arbitration award recognised in nine major jurisdictions such as the US, UK, France, the Netherlands, Singapore and Canada's Quebec province, where Indian sovereign assets have been identified. It hasn't said what it might go after but assets could include Air India's planes, vessels belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India and property owned by state banks.

Sports Shorts: Lifter Pardeep books berth for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Sports Shorts: Lifter Pardeep books berth for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Guryeva makes history with Turkmenistan's first medal

Guryeva makes history with Turkmenistan's first medal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

A former gymnast and a first-time Olympian, Polina Guryeva won silver in the -59kg class, weightlifting behind her idol, Taiwan's Kuo Hsing-Chun, who broke Olympic records in all three of the event's categories.

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Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

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Cairn offers to forego $500 mn if India agrees to pay principal due

Cairn offers to forego $500 mn if India agrees to pay principal due

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

UK's Cairn Energy Plc has offered to forego $500 million and invest that amount in any oil and gas or renewable energy project identified by the Indian government if New Delhi agrees to honour an international arbitration award and returns the value of loss it incurred because of being taxed retrospectively, sources said. The Scottish firm invested in the oil and gas sector in India in 1994 and a decade later it made a huge oil discovery in Rajasthan. In 2006-07, it listed its Indian assets on the BSE. Five years after that the government passed a retroactive tax law and billed Cairn Rs 10,247 crore plus interest and penalty for the reorganisation tied to the flotation.

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is looking at how best it can sort out the issue arising out of New Delhi being ordered to return $1.2 billion plus interest and cost to UK's Cairn Energy Plc. The government, which participated in an international arbitration brought by the Scottish firm against being taxed retrospectively, has appealed against The Hague based tribunal's ruling asking the government to return the value of shares expropriated and liquidated, tax refunds withheld and dividend seized to recover a wrongly levied retroactive tax demand.

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Stepping up its investigation into the "appalling" attack on Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar in London, the Scotland Yard on Friday arrested eight more people, taking to 15 the number of those held after the assault on the 'Operation Blue Star' hero.

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Four persons, including a woman, have been arrested in London in connection with the stabbing of retired Lt Gen K S Brar, who had led 'Operation Blue Star' 28 years ago to flush out pro-Khalistani militants from the Golden Temple.

Brar assailants had 'long beards': Police

Brar assailants had 'long beards': Police

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The Scotland Yard has appealed for information from members of the public on the Sunday night assault on Lt Gen K S Brar, and described the four assailants as wearing dark clothing, long black jackets and having 'long beards'.

Brar assault: Lack of communication to blame?

Brar assault: Lack of communication to blame?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

A lack of communication between Indian authorities appears to have led to the situation in which Lt Gen K S Brar (retd.) was left without protection during his near-fatal private visit to London.