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EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

IOC tightens control over Rio 2016 preparations

IOC tightens control over Rio 2016 preparations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The International Olympic Committee has announced a series of measures including a stronger presence in Rio de Janeiro to monitor progress and speed up lagging preparations for the 2016 Olympics, president Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The city's air quality index will fluctuate between the higher end of the "poor" category and the lower end of the "very poor" category, it predicted.

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Nadal to play Queen's Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will join world number one Andy Murray in this summer's Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.

The Panchayat review

The Panchayat review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Even a hardcore nit-picker will struggle to find faults in this extraordinarily crafted television series that I rate as a must watch, an instant classic,' says Sukanya Verma.

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Youth ask for jobs, govt says look at moon: Rahul in Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

He also sought to know if Modi, during his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, asked the latter about the 2017 Doklam standoff.

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

India women begin elusive trophy search with T20 WC opener against Australia

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Team India needs to ensure that the frequent middle-order collapses are not repeated in the showpiece event.

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Congress has accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to topple the party's coalition government with the Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka.

Good food, new menu in Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains soon

Good food, new menu in Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains soon

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Plagued by complaints over the quality of food being served on trains, railways has decided to change the menu in its premier trains and is also set to introduce third-party audit of the catering service.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The apex court was hearing a plea of the NGO seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Union home secretary and chief secretary of J-K for their alleged 'wilful disobedience' in complying with the court's May 11 order. The top court told the administration that with the change of L-G, nothing changes as the special committee is there to look into the issue.

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical said Ranbaxy shareholders will get 0.8 Sun Pharma shares for each Ranbaxy share.

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The parade was seen as a muscle-flexing exercise by Beijing.

Sri Lanka stripped of 2017 Asian Youth Games over autonomy

Sri Lanka stripped of 2017 Asian Youth Games over autonomy

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Olympic Council of Asia are looking for new hosts for the 2017 Asian Youth Games after stripping Sri Lanka of the event because of an ongoing row over autonomy that has plagued sports in the island nation.

Modi effect: Will the Adani bull run last?

Modi effect: Will the Adani bull run last?

Rediff.com22 May 2014

While fundamentals have improved, run-up in shares has been sharp and valuations do factor in near-term upsides.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Organisers of the 2014 Soccer World Cup conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday, 25 days before it will host the opening match between Brazil and Croatia.

Time out! World Cup teams catch breath on rare day off

Time out! World Cup teams catch breath on rare day off

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

After three weeks of unrelenting drama and excitement, the World Cup took a rare time-out on Wednesday as the eight surviving teams tried to catch their breath before the quarter-finals kick off on Friday.

Uday Kotak warns of more liquidity squeeze

Uday Kotak warns of more liquidity squeeze

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Rather than focusing on profits, market should look at the inherent strength of the balance sheet whether it can withstand difficulties, he said.

Ten ways to deal with annoying people

Ten ways to deal with annoying people

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

We are inspired by idiots plaguing many a good people's lives and hopefully will aid you a little in your own.

What can hit Indian auto firms' global dreams

What can hit Indian auto firms' global dreams

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

A study says shortage of skilled workers, inferior quality and inadequate highway infrastructure can defeat Indian carmakers.

Kamal Haasan to begin TN tour, announce party name on Feb 21

Kamal Haasan to begin TN tour, announce party name on Feb 21

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The veteran actor said he intends to challenge the status quo 'that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now'.

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rohit using experience to boost India's World Cup challenge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

'You want to make sure that you start the innings and you finish off the innings as well. That gives you immense pleasure'

Frozen 2 Review

Frozen 2 Review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'For kids, the audience Frozen 2 is focusing on, it's a world they would love to be part of.' 'It teaches life doesn't have to be hunky dory after a happy ending, but it's fixable if there is love,' says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Pasta-loving Berrettini hungry for US Open success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Four years ago Berrettini was playing a Futures event in Italy and on Wednesday became the first Italian man since Corrado Barazzutti 42 years ago to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.

15 most congested cities of the world

15 most congested cities of the world

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

MSN.com recently came up with a list of 15 most congested cities of the world.

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

We have a full blown epidemic, an economic recession with the highest unemployment in Indian history, and a powerful enemy whose aggressive and offensive actions we did not anticipate, states Aakar Patel.

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

What Team India must do to be World Cup champs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Inability to handle pressure in big finals has kept the women's team away from a major ICC trophy

10 powerful monarchs who command respect

10 powerful monarchs who command respect

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at some of the remaining monarchs in the world today.

Sports Shorts: 'I'm scared to sleep,' tearful Pistorius tells court

Sports Shorts: 'I'm scared to sleep,' tearful Pistorius tells court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

His voice cracking with emotion, Oscar Pistorius took the witness stand in his own defence on Monday, saying the Valentine's Day shooting of his girlfriend last year had left him sleepless, terrified and plagued by nightmares.

Jobs return to urban India at last

Jobs return to urban India at last

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The employment that is returning is mostly essential services required by Indian households. Most urban Indian households cannot function without a retinue of maids, cooks, drivers, cleaners, notes Mahesh Vyas.

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

How to pick the right bra: Tips for young women

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The bra straps should neither keep falling off your shoulder nor should they be so tight as to give you red painful marks on your shoulders.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champions on Friday - the first time in 19 years the awards have gone to players from the same country.

Another international title eludes Messi

Another international title eludes Messi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Argentina lose to Brazil in Copa America semis

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

How ISRO tamed 'naughty boy' GSLV-D5

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

India on Sunday successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket with indigenous cryogenic engine that placed a communication satellite into the orbit, with Indian Space Research Organisation scientists finally taming the 'naughty boy' GSLV and propelling the country into an elite club of countries.

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.