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Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'It disappoints and saddens me no end that Mahua has allowed herself to be carried away by the Goebbelsian onslaught mounted on the BJP and Narendra Modi by certain vested interests which find themselves exposed and thrown out of the gravy train,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Reserve Bank likely to hold rate next month

Reserve Bank likely to hold rate next month

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

This was the near-unanimous replies of 10 market participants.

Germany beat Argentina in extra-time to win World Cup

Germany beat Argentina in extra-time to win World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Mario Goetze of Germany slips the ball past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero in the World Cup final on Sunday. Germany won the World Cup for the fourth time on Sunday after substitute Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra-time to secure a 1-0 victory over Argentina at the Maracana.

Will the US see a double-dip recession?

Will the US see a double-dip recession?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The fact that the US recovery needs an elaborate defence suggests that things are far from certain.

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach Brisbane final

Sharapova and Ivanovic reach Brisbane final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Russia's Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic of Serbia won their semi-finals at the Brisbane International on Friday to set up a highly-anticipated showdown in the lead-up to this month's Australian Open.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

Where is the go-getter Parrikar?

Where is the go-getter Parrikar?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Instead of ramming through change, Mr Parrikar has tied his own hands by placing reform at the mercy of numerous committees, says Ajai Shukla.

Euro football shorts: Bayern down 10-man Leipzig; PSG snap winless streak

Euro football shorts: Bayern down 10-man Leipzig; PSG snap winless streak

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Bayern Munich put upstarts RB Leipzig firmly in their place by sweeping to an emphatic 3-0 home win, with all the goals coming in the first half, in a disappointingly one-sided top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash on Wednesday.

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

ATP World Tour PHOTOS: Federer repels Nishikori fightback; Bryans edge cliffhanger

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Roger Federer's enduring brilliance and his sheer hatred of losing allowed him to withstand a stunning Kei Nishikori fightback and remain undefeated at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday.

Soccer Briefs: PSG rally past Strasbourg; Bayern snatch late win

Soccer Briefs: PSG rally past Strasbourg; Bayern snatch late win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Football news from Ligue 1, Bundesliga and La liga.

Kerala professor hand chopping case: 10 convicts handed 8-year jail terms

Kerala professor hand chopping case: 10 convicts handed 8-year jail terms

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A special NIA court in Ernakulam on Friday sentenced 10 convicts to eight years rigorous imprisonment for chopping the hand a college professor in Kerala in 2010.

Death of cow given more significance than that of cop: Naseeruddin

Death of cow given more significance than that of cop: Naseeruddin

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The actor said the 'poison has already spread' and it will be now difficult to contain it.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

French Open PHOTOS: Murray and Kyrgios advance; Verdasco stuns Zverev

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday

WTA Finals: Ruthless Serena Williams avenges loss to Halep

WTA Finals: Ruthless Serena Williams avenges loss to Halep

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Serena Williams destroyed Romania's Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to win the WTA Finals championship in Singapore, proving once again why she remains the most formidable force in women's tennis.

Four goals in last seven minutes as Liverpool beat QPR

Four goals in last seven minutes as Liverpool beat QPR

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Liverpool scored a stunning 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers with four of the five goals coming in the last seven minutes capping an astonishing finale to their Premier League match at Loftus Road on Sunday.

PM Modi hits out at Mamata for taking on EC

PM Modi hits out at Mamata for taking on EC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Mamamta is busy fighting with the poll panel instead of taking on political parties.

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Goalless draw secures Tunisia finals berth

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Images from the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers played across the globe on Saturday

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

New Zealand vs England: How the finalists match up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Check out the head to head record between the World Cup finalists.

Tour Finals PIX: Djokovic is year-end World No 1; Bopanna-Mergea down Bryan twins

Tour Finals PIX: Djokovic is year-end World No 1; Bopanna-Mergea down Bryan twins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Novak Djokovic handed Kei Nishikori a brutal lesson in hardcourt tennis as the Serb began his bid for a record fourth successive title at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-1, 6-1 win on Sunday.

Dawood's arrest a pipedream for India at best

Dawood's arrest a pipedream for India at best

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Following the arrest of terror operatives Abdul Karim Tunda and Yasin Bhatkal, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had grandly proclaimed that Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted man, will be the next terrorist to be arrested.

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

NDA's Harivansh Singh elected RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Arun Jaitley, who is recovering from a kidney ailment, attended the proceedings after a long gap.

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reserved its verdict on a plea seeking recognition of 'living will' made by a terminally-ill patient for passive euthanasia.

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'It is time to be humble and offer Test cricket to fans as per their convenience.' 'The only way to get more people to Test cricket and increase its viewership, its popularity and its quality by having day-night Test matches.'

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Businesses across the world consider efficient delivery of shipments to be a growth driver, and IoT-based start-up Roambee fills this need with real-time reports to businesses using tracking data.

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Let's take a look at why:

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

'My confidence in the Indian judiciary is absolute after I saw justice being delivered in Gujarat even when a BJP government was ruling the state. The Muslims of Gujarat believed that they will never get justice in a BJP-ruled state, but the facts are before all of us to make a judgment.'

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Motherhood no obstacle for Serena's return, says legendary Court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of American Williams, who confirmed she was pregnant on Wednesday and will sit out the rest of the season.

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged a brace as Barcelona thrashed bottom side Cordoba 8-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to their fifth La Liga title in seven years.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal draw vs United, Liverpool held

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal draw vs United, Liverpool held

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Images from the English Premier League matches played at Old Trafford on Saturday

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

After months of denying there was a liquidity problem, Governor Raghuram Rajan has reversed course.

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 to post a fourth successive Premier League victory but conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new keeper Alisson.

7.4 billion human avatars play this game

7.4 billion human avatars play this game

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Have you ever heard of/or played this longest-running virtual game?

We killed Aruna Shanbaug

We killed Aruna Shanbaug

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

We allowed her to rot daily. We simply did not care. Soon she will be forgotten and the stories of the nurses who cared for her will become Mumbai's urban legend, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The poor attitude of the rickshaw and taxi drivers is a major reason why Ola and Uber are easily breaking into markets like Mumbai.

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Germany eased into the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Sunday as the VAR system was again thrust into the spotlight when the on-field official needed two reviews of an incident to reach the right verdict.

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Why did Kiltan join navy without sonar, copter?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'An ASW corvette without towed array sonar and an ASW helicopter is nothing more than a feeble joke,' says a retired navy commodore.