Search results for ' The Defenders 2017'

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi's tenure as judge and as CJI was marked by some controversies and personal allegations but that never came in his way of his judicial work that was reflected in the last few days when benches headed by him delivered some path-breaking judgments.

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

India tally 100 gold medals at South Asian Games

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

PICS: Muhammad breaks own World mark to win 400m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Images from Friday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships, in Doha.

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

How chance meeting with Gopichand shaped Manasi's gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A 'chance meeting' with Pullela Gopichand near an auditorium lift was enough for Manasi Joshi to convince the national coach of her burning desire to become a world champion.

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'WhatsApp is storing our data on servers which are physically located in another country.' 'We might be having good relations with a particular country at this very moment, where WhatsApp's data servers are located, and in which our data is stored, but tomorrow we might be having bad relations with them, then what is going to happen to that data.'

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

European champions Portugal comfortably dispatched New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo set them on their way with a penalty.

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

From silent to violent: Journey of Maratha quota protests

From silent to violent: Journey of Maratha quota protests

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Representatives of the Maratha community attributed the stepping up of pressure by the community to the "arrogance and lies" told to its members by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, and the "uncontrolled anger" among its youth over the delay in getting reservations.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Kishor, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said Kumar needs to spell out whether he is with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi or those who support Nathu Ram Godse.

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battle to match the late Argentine's 1950s feat of five world championships.

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Football Extras: Move aside Neymar, Mbappe is here...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

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

Demonetisation: BJP works on strategy to deal with a divided opposition

Demonetisation: BJP works on strategy to deal with a divided opposition

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Expecting fireworks in both Houses during the Winter Session of Parliament starting from Wednesday -- with the opposition planning to target the government on several issues, including demonetisation -- the Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Party Executive will go into a huddle on Monday to chalk out strategy to counter the opposition which is divided over how to take on the government on the issue.

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

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

Football Extras: 'Dembele must learn from experienced Barca players'

Football Extras: 'Dembele must learn from experienced Barca players'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

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

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

"I am looking for a fair process, a process where I can defend my integrity and clear my name. And all I am asking for is fairness and that I'd be heard in this process," Kavanaugh, 53, said.

Transfer updates! Transfer updates! Navas staying put at Madrid despite Courtois competition

Transfer updates! Transfer updates! Navas staying put at Madrid despite Courtois competition

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says the signing of Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois has not affected his desire to remain at the triple European champions as he emphatically ruled out leaving the club in order to be assured of first team football.

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

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

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

When India lost the Wellington Test by 10 wickets, was it the worst defeat for Virat Kohli's team? Rajneesh Gupta has the answers.

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'I am an old man; I am not a dangerous man, so what is the reason for my deportation?'

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

Djokovic back as No. 1 after Nadal withdraws in Paris

Djokovic back as No. 1 after Nadal withdraws in Paris

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old, who has not played since retiring injured in the US Open semi-finals, cited an abdominal injury.

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

Jhulan fifty leads India to 17-run win over New Zealand eves

Jhulan fifty leads India to 17-run win over New Zealand eves

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

All-rounder Jhulan Goswami struck a gritty fifty before the bowlers defended a low score to help India beat New Zealand by 17 runs in the first of the five-match ODI series here today and gather two crucial points in their bid to qualify for the 2017 Women's World Cup.

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Pandit guided an unheralded Vidarbha side to second successive titles with a mix of strategic acumen and old school discipline.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Tennis round-up: Cilic gives Nadal reality check

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'This was the first time that I played points and that was too much for me today'

Sports Shorts: Sarita shocks Pooja Dhanda, easy win for Vinesh

Sports Shorts: Sarita shocks Pooja Dhanda, easy win for Vinesh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'Outrageous' Ronaldo has Messi in his sights

'Outrageous' Ronaldo has Messi in his sights

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

After an uncharacteristically slow start to the season which provoked questions about his longevity, Cristiano Ronaldo has roared back to life with a torrent of goals and now has La Liga's top scorer award in his sights.

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Osaka survives test to reach last 16

KL Rahul fails again but gets team management backing

KL Rahul fails again but gets team management backing

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

'Nothing wrong with his methods but changes in approach may help Rahul'

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Maria Sharapova was dogged by injury and controversy as she tried to get her career back on track.

Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Rediff.com24 May 2018

National Football League will fine teams if players on the field refuse to stand for the national anthem

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

A marauding Rafael Nadal ended Stefanos Tsitsipas's trailblazing run at the Australian Open on Thursday, thrashing the 20-year-old Greek in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 masterclass to reach a fifth final at Melbourne Park.

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic

Know more -- Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who beat Switzerland's Roger Federer to win his 16th Grand Slam title on Sunday:

Badminton Worlds: I want to change the medal colour, says Sindhu

Badminton Worlds: I want to change the medal colour, says Sindhu

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Spearheading India's challenge at the World Championships, Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu says she is in good form and vowed to better the colour of her past two bronze medals.