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In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Myanmar armed forces had launched two aerial attacks targeting Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of CNA located close to the India-Myanmar border, on January 10 and 11.

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Carballes Baena in first round

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Carballes Baena in first round

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against Roberto Carballes Baena.

Maxwell likely to be on flight for ODIs in India

Maxwell likely to be on flight for ODIs in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The 45-year-old coach said that while Maxwell was eager to get back into action as quickly as possible, his rehabilitation will take time because of the severity of the injury and the metal rod inserted in his foot.

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

If Boland gets a chance to play the first Test in Nagpur, he would probably like to walk the talk as he said in episode No. 2 of 'Test'.

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal declarations that cleared them to compete in this year's Championship.

Scotland's Miller, 75, is oldest CWG medallist

Scotland's Miller, 75, is oldest CWG medallist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

George Miller, 75 years and eights months old, on Friday became the oldest player to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games when he bagged the mixed pairs gold in lawn bowls for Scotland.

Three cases linked to Australia Open carry COVID-19 variant

Three cases linked to Australia Open carry COVID-19 variant

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

As many as 72 players have been confined to their hotel rooms for two weeks upon arrival and unable to train for the Feb. 8-21 event after passengers on three charter flights tested positive.

Marsh, Stoinis and a World No 1 to light up USA's MLC

Marsh, Stoinis and a World No 1 to light up USA's MLC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'So excited to be a part of @MLCricket @SFOUnicorns.'

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The incident comes following the vandalism of three Hindu temples in Australia by Khalistani supporters.

Shrapnel found in Mizoram days after Myanmar airstrike

Shrapnel found in Mizoram days after Myanmar airstrike

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Amid claims by locals that one of the shells fell in Mizoram, the Assam Rifles had on Thursday asserted that no explosion occurred in the state.

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia's squad for next month's one-day international series in India on Thursday despite being sent home from the test tour this week.

India not bombed during Myanmar airstrike: Assam Rifles

India not bombed during Myanmar airstrike: Assam Rifles

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The statement comes a day after claims by locals that one of the bombs dropped in Mizoram's Champai district during the attack.

When A Supermodel Romances The Taj

When A Supermodel Romances The Taj

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Ex-Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes and husband Juan David Borrero visit the world's greatest symbol of love.

Australia's Pucovski out for six months

Australia's Pucovski out for six months

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Will Pucovski is to have surgery on his right shoulder and is likely to be sidelined for up to six months

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

"(Novak) has said that he views this as a private matter for him. We would love to see Novak here, he knows that he'll have to be vaccinated to play here."

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Celebs who change the rules of the fashion game.

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For the India tour, Zampa will be fighting for a spot with veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon.

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Victoria is undergoing a second lockdown and has nearly 8,000 active COVID-19 cases, while NSW has about 800.

Three people left in Australian Open quarantine

Three people left in Australian Open quarantine

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria said 12 people linked to the tournament exited isolation on Sunday, leaving three active cases still to be cleared.

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

On Justice Gowri's appointment, SC says cannot quash collegium's recco

On Justice Gowri's appointment, SC says cannot quash collegium's recco

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court, which had on February 7 refused to entertain two pleas seeking to restrain Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri from taking oath as an additional judge of the Madras high court, on Friday pronounced the reasons for the dismissal of the petitions.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Djokovic stuck at Australia airport after visa bungle

Djokovic stuck at Australia airport after visa bungle

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Djokovic, who has won nine titles at Melbourne Park, including the last three, confirmed on Tuesday that had received a vaccination exemption to allow him to bid for a record 21st major title at the Australian Open, which starts on January 17.

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The honorary consulate of India in Brisbane was forced to close down on Wednesday due to safety concerns after Khalistan supporters organised an unauthorised gathering and blocked the entry of the office, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured India that his government will not tolerate "extreme actions."

Melbourne to enter new lockdown and bar tennis fans from Australian Open

Melbourne to enter new lockdown and bar tennis fans from Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'We are notifying ticket holders, players and staff that there will be no fans onsite at the AO for five days'.

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Australian Open quarantine hotels safe amid legal dispute

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Tennis Australia and government authorities had arranged for players to serve a 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Westin Melbourne ahead of the Feb. 8-21 Australian Open.

When Modi Met Queen Elizabeth

When Modi Met Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The queen ascended to the throne when the future prime minister was four months old.

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"Her devotion to duty is an example to us all," Truss, who had an audience with the Queen on Tuesday, said in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Saturday that late spin legend Shane Warne will receive a state funeral, while the country's cricket board decided to rename a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the famed leg-spinner's honour as the country mourned the loss of one of its greatest sportspersons.

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday reconsidered a plea for urgent hearing of a petition challenging the appointment of lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court, and advanced the date of hearing to February 7 from February 10.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake Azarenka's hand

Ukraine's Kostyuk refuses to shake Azarenka's hand

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Geopolitical tensions simmered at the US Open on Thursday as Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk refused the customary handshake at the net when Belarusian Victoria Azarenka defeated her 6-2, 6-3 in the second round.

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Heartbreak for France's Tan as she exits Aus Open on wheelchair

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Tan had to be assisted off court in a wheelchair at the Australian Open after suffering calf problems

4 more Aus Open participants infected with COVID-19

4 more Aus Open participants infected with COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Health authorities in Victoria state have now reported nine infections among passengers that arrived in Melbourne on charter flights for the February 8-21 Australian Open.

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sasikala had contracted coronavirus on January 20 and was later admitted to the Bowring Hospital.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point