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Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Under fire over its slow reaction over three British schoolgirls who reportedly fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, Scotland Yard on Tuesday defended its actions, saying it began a probe as soon as facts were established.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'When you're attempting a genre such as action with two big action heroes, your film needs to look and feel a certain way, which was very difficult to achieve.'

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

West Indies survive Scotland scare in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Minnows Scotland came up just four runs short of a famous upset in a World warm-up match.

USA qualify for U19 Cricket World Cup

USA qualify for U19 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

New Zealand, Nepal, Namibia and Scotland from other qualifiers complete the line-up.

Royal Bank of Scotland to cut 9,000 jobs

Royal Bank of Scotland to cut 9,000 jobs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

British banking major Royal Bank of Scotland has said it will slash as many as 9,000 jobs worldwide in the coming days, including 4,500 positions in the UK, as part of its cost-cutting measures.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

When Katrina Took A Taxi

When Katrina Took A Taxi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Farhan tells us why he's lucky... Shalini is smiling for a reason...Soha-Kunal-Inaaya play in the snow...

Scotland Yard boss accused of racism to be removed

Scotland Yard boss accused of racism to be removed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Embattled Scotland Yard boss Ian Blair, who has been accused of racial discrimination by an Asian origin Muslim officer, is set to be on his way out to halt the "collapse of morale" in the Metropolitan Police, a news report said on Thursday. "He has become the issue. There comes a point when fairness has nothing to do with it and what matters is the integrity of the organisation," a well-placed source was quoted as saying by The Times newspaper on Thursday.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Scottish cricket found to be 'institutionally racist'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist'

T20 World Cup PIX: Campher heroics keeps Ireland alive

T20 World Cup PIX: Campher heroics keeps Ireland alive

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Ireland's Curtis Campher and George Dockrell combined in an unbroken 119-run stand to take their side to an unlikely six-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup win in Hobart.

We knew it would be hostile: Maguire

We knew it would be hostile: Maguire

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England teammates.

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Zimbabwe join India, Pak in T20 World Cup Super 12s

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe join India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage.

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

India blank Scotland to enter mixed team quarters in badminton

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

India blanked Scotland 5-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the badminton mixed team event, displaying tremendous form en route to their third successive clean sweep at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Brian Lara has been appointed as the 'Performance Mentor' for the West Indies.

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Ganguly surpassed Aryan Nehra's timing of 4:27:62 which he had set at the Nationals last month.

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about 'Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has pulled out of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament due to a back injury that troubled him during his maiden bronze medal-winning run at the recently-concluded Asian Games.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the late monarch's official Scottish residence of Holyroodhouse Palace in the capital city of Edinburgh.

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen...

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Alzarri Joseph led West Indies' inspired fast bowling display with a four-wicket haul to help them beat Zimbabwe

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Vidya Balan showed off her new film, Neeyat, to members of the film industry at a special star-studded screening in Mumbai.

Kohli & Co keep Cricket's Spirit Alive

Kohli & Co keep Cricket's Spirit Alive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Virat Kohli, Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma, senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and other Indian cricketers interacted with the Scotland players after the T20 World Cup game at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Meet Vikramjit Singh, one of the youngest participants in World Cup 2023.

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'We go into every game with our plans and our ways that we're going to try and win the game'

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

West Indies' decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine...

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

West Indies Coach Daren Sammy remains positive that they will perform better in the upcoming Super Six stage matches to qualify for the ICC Men's World Cup.

The T20 World Cup 2022 Schedule

The T20 World Cup 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The complete match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2022.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Satwik and Chirag reach Hylo Open second round

Satwik and Chirag reach Hylo Open second round

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal made another first-round exit, losing 15-21, 8-21 to Thailand's fourth seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles event.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.