News for 'verbal abuse'

Hogg hearing set for 14th

Hogg hearing set for 14th

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Australia spinner Brad Hogg was on Tuesday charged under Level 3 of the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct following allegations that he verbally abused Indian skipper Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Slain professor's son alleges threat to kill him

Slain professor's son alleges threat to kill him

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The son of the college professor H S Sabharwal, who died during student union poll violence in Ujjain, alleged some unidentified persons claiming to be Bharatiya Janata Party workers threatened on Wednesday night to kill him.

Arnab, wife, son booked for 'assaulting' police officials

Arnab, wife, son booked for 'assaulting' police officials

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

A woman police official, who was part of the team which arrested Goswami from his Lower Parel residence in Mumbai, filed the complaint, he said. As per the complaint, Goswami, his wife, son and an unidentified man and a woman tried to obstruct the officials when they were arresting the journalist.

Another Indian cabbie attacked in Melbourne

Another Indian cabbie attacked in Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

A 23-year-old Indian taxi driver was verbally abused and attacked by a passenger in Melbourne, the latest in a series of attacks targeting cabbies from South Asian countries. Lakhvir Singh who picked up a passenger late night on the weekend was attacked by the commuter when he got out of the cab to close the door left open by the man.

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

Violence in Bangalore, 12 hurt

Violence in Bangalore, 12 hurt

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Ponting fined for dissent

Ponting fined for dissent

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

The Australia captain was fined 25 percent of his match fee on Monday for showing dissent during the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh.

Gilchrist fined for dissent

Gilchrist fined for dissent

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Australian wicketkeeper pleaded guilty to showing dissent during the VB series match against South Africa.

Brett Lee charged with dissent

Brett Lee charged with dissent

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Lee was reported by the umpires for a level one offence relating to 'showing dissent at an umpire's decision by action or verbal abuse'.

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Police said although the teenager did not need hospital treatment, he was left terrified by the attack.

Playing for keeps

Playing for keeps

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Thorpe criticises Sri Lankans

Thorpe criticises Sri Lankans

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

"What goes on the field should stay on the field," said the England batsman.

Air India official assaulted by unruly passenger on Sydney-Delhi flight

Air India official assaulted by unruly passenger on Sydney-Delhi flight

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Despite the physical assault, Air India cabin crew did not use restraining devices to contain the unruly passenger, the source alleged.

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Bihar government has advised heads of departments, district magistrates and other senior officials not to call too many meetings as it was affecting the work culture in the state. A recent circular issued by the general administration department said that meetings should not be called on verbal orders and subordinates should be respected.

Tennis legend Laver calls for Kyrgios ban

Tennis legend Laver calls for Kyrgios ban

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The explosive and temperamental 24-year-old Kyrgios has a history of notorious outbursts and is being investigated for potential rule violations after calling the ATP Tour "corrupt" during the US Open last week.

Bulgarian defender gets 10-match ban for attacking referee

Bulgarian defender gets 10-match ban for attacking referee

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said it has banned Lokomotiv Plovdiv defender Diyan Moldovanov for 10 matches for trying to hit a referee with a bottle on Saturday.

Threatened for attending Hanuman Chalisa event: Triple Talaq petitioner

Threatened for attending Hanuman Chalisa event: Triple Talaq petitioner

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Jahan claimed she was returning home from her son's school on Wednesday when hundreds of local residents in Golabari area surrounded and intimidated her for attending the recital in a hijab.

Court orders FIR against TN BJP chief for 'abusing' co-passenger

Court orders FIR against TN BJP chief for 'abusing' co-passenger

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Enraged by Sophia's sloganeering, Soundararajan, also on board the aircraft, got into a verbal spat with the her and later, allegedly with the police, who were stationed at the Tuticorin airport.

Debate between Nilekani, Kumar turns into slanging match

Debate between Nilekani, Kumar turns into slanging match

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

It was meant to be a healthy debate ahead of the Lok Sabha elections but had to be called off due to a major verbal duel.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios could find himself in hot water again after accusing men's tennis governing body ATP of being "corrupt" following his US Open first round victory.

Beware pitch invaders!

Beware pitch invaders!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

West Ham ban pitch invaders for life

Land grabbing charges: Champat Rai given clean chit

Land grabbing charges: Champat Rai given clean chit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Bijnor police has junked a noted journalist's allegation of land grabbing in Nagina town near here against Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Kshetra trust general secretary and Champat Rai.

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Zainub Priya Dala was hit in the face with a brick last week after she praised Rushdie's writing at a school in Durban, a city on the country's east coast.

Harbhajan fined $15k for abusing Suman

Harbhajan fined $15k for abusing Suman

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Mumbai Indians' off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was fined $15,000 for abusing Deccan Chargers' Tirumalasetti Suman during their IPL match on Sunday

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

After Camp Nou decimation, PSG players confronted by angry fans at airport

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Police have launched an investigation after Paris St Germain's players were confronted by angry supporters upon their return to the French capital on Wednesday following their 6-1 Champions League defeat in Barcelona, the Ligue 1 club has said.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Geelong Cricket Association has launched a probe after receiving an official written complaint against ten Thomson cricketers for alleged racial abuse of opposition Indian players playing for the Waurn Ponds Cricket Club on Sunday.

Swimsuit model reveals the dark side of social media

Swimsuit model reveals the dark side of social media

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Andrea Christina talks about being bullied and shamed on social media.

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organisers "small-minded" after they announced he would not be invited to the Royal Box at this year's championships.

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Khalistan Protesters Attack PTI Journalist

Khalistan Protesters Attack PTI Journalist

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

A PTI journalist was verbally intimidated and physically assaulted by Khalistan supporters protesting outside the Indian embassy in Washington, DC, drawing a strong reaction from the Indian mission which said such activities underscore the violent and anti-social tendencies of these separatists.

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

United manager Mourinho charged again by FA

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after he was sent off at the weekend for the second time in a month.

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Did Neymar deserve the kick?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Barcelona have filed a formal complaint against two former Real Madrid players turned pundits after they suggested Barca forward Neymar deserved the kick he received from Real midfielder Isco in this month's La Liga 'El Clasico'.

Police file 2 FIRs against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

Police file 2 FIRs against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The FIR in question relates to an incident in which JNU administration alleged students agitating over the hike in hostel fees had "ransacked" the server room and "intimidated" technical staff in an attempt to hamper semester registration process.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Turan has been accused of sexual harassment, unlicensed possession of weapons and causing intentional injury over the fight with singer Berkay Sahin, Anadolu news agency said.

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Taking note of her complaint, a Central Bureau of Investigation court, which is hearing the Sheena murder case, directed the prison authorities to produce Indrani before it on Wednesday.

Activists slam HC verdict on sexual abuse under POCSO

Activists slam HC verdict on sexual abuse under POCSO

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

In a judgment passed on January 19, the Bombay high court has said groping a minor's breast without 'skin-to-skin contact' cannot be termed sexual assault as defined under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Study on Indian BPO workers pulls mask off the abuse

Study on Indian BPO workers pulls mask off the abuse

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Abuse, often racial in nature, happens daily.