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Irrfan: The Best Films

Irrfan: The Best Films

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.

Samir Nasri wants to finish career at Manchester City

Samir Nasri wants to finish career at Manchester City

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Samir Nasri hopes to end his career at Manchester City despite the club replacing the injury-plagued midfielder with young striker Kelechi Iheanacho in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds earlier this month.

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

After floods, Srinagar now faces epidemic threat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

As flood waters start to recede in Srinagar, the region is faced with yet another challenge -- threat of an epidemic outbreak.

Eto'o refuses to return to 'amateurish' Cameroon setup

Eto'o refuses to return to 'amateurish' Cameroon setup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Samuel Eto'o has rejected the chance to make a comeback for Cameroon, saying the team environment is still plagued by 'amateurism and bad management'.

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

Rockets' Yao Ming to quit game: reports

Rockets' Yao Ming to quit game: reports

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the biggest names in contemporary basketball, has announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association, according to several media reports on Friday.

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

United youth product Gomes, 18, struck after Spurs' Lucas Moura cancelled out Anthony Martial's first-half opener and gave the 20-time Premier League champions another victory after they beat Perth Glory, Leeds United and Inter Milan.

Unconvincing England give Hodgson winning start

Unconvincing England give Hodgson winning start

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Ashley Young's early goal earned England an unconvincing 1-0 friendly win over Norway is Oslo on Saturday in new manager Roy Hodgson's first match in charge.

Anti-pollution masks hog limelight, again

Anti-pollution masks hog limelight, again

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Anti-pollution masks hog limelight, again

Opposition should help in passage of Lokpal Bill: Sonia

Opposition should help in passage of Lokpal Bill: Sonia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Calling corruption a "plague", Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the government was committed to eradicating it and hoped that the opposition will help in passage of anti-graft measures including Lokpal.

Steyn eyes return in third Test versus Australia

Steyn eyes return in third Test versus Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is targeting a return to Test cricket in the third match of the series against Australia this month, he said on Tuesday.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

India and US sign MoU on labour issues

India and US sign MoU on labour issues

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

American trainers and technical know-how will be provided to India to assist in these areas.

9 year ban for FIFA's Valcke?

9 year ban for FIFA's Valcke?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog has recommended a nine-year ban for secretary-general Jerome Valcke over World Cup ticket selling accusations, one of many corruption allegations involving officials at soccer's crisis-plagued governing body.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

These cars could save the world!

These cars could save the world!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

In a world increasingly plagued by both global warming and rising oil prices, electric-powered cars could be possible solution.

For young NRIs at PBD, it has been a bitter-sweet visit

For young NRIs at PBD, it has been a bitter-sweet visit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

For the 40 young non-resident Indians, who participated in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Jaipur, their visit to the country has been a bitter-sweet one. They were floored by the vibrant culture and impressed by e-governance projects, but disturbed by corruption and other scams plaguing India, says Priyanka

Former England pace bowler Tremlett retires

Former England pace bowler Tremlett retires

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Former England fast bowler Chris Tremlett retired from all forms of cricket on Friday, citing injury problems.

Govt appoints new commerce, agriculture secretary

Govt appoints new commerce, agriculture secretary

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The government on Monday appointed S R Rao as commerce secretary, in place of Rahul Khullar, who was made chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India after he retired earlier this month.

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

After each massacre, survivors and witnesses have echoed the words "no more" - yet mass shootings have continued to plague the United States. In fact, shootings only have continued to increase over the past few years. The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida is the 18th attack in a school in 2018 alone. Below are some of the worst US school shootings in the last 20 years.

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Australia's cricketers will just have to bear English taunts over the ball-tampering affair on tour next month for the one-day international series, spinner Nathan Lyon has said.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

Serie A: Inter blank blundering Fiorentina

Serie A: Inter blank blundering Fiorentina

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Inter Milan, helped by the visitors' blundering defence, beat Fiorentina 2-0 in Serie A on Saturday to bounce back after suffering two home defeats in the previous week.

FIFA needs to bring federations into line: Report

FIFA needs to bring federations into line: Report

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

FIFA needs to bring its member associations into line as well as cleaning up its own act, the man called in to head its new independent watchdog said on Wednesday.

INSIDE STORY: How endosulfan poisoned Kasargod

INSIDE STORY: How endosulfan poisoned Kasargod

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

British photographer Beatriz Lopez and Peter Caton visit Kasargod district in north Kerala, whose residents have been plagued by the spraying of endosulfan pesticide. From families completely breaking down to pushing innocents into the dark well of irrecoverable diseases, the endosulfan menace has often been described as equally devastating as the Bhopal gas tragedy.

Injured Clijsters to miss French Open

Injured Clijsters to miss French Open

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Former World No. 1 Kim Clijsters will miss the French Open after failing to recover from a hip injury, the Belgian said on Tuesday.

India has no defence against coronavirus

India has no defence against coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

One third of all Indians live in one room. Another one third lives in 2 rooms. They cannot self quarantine or isolate and if infected they will pass it on to others. It is impossible for India to control an epidemic, warns Aakar Patel.

Toni to quit as Nadal's coach after this season

Toni to quit as Nadal's coach after this season

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, will step down as his coach after this year's ATP Tour, as he feels he has been sidelined by other figures in the player's entourage, he told an Italian tennis magazine.

Italian footballer Insigne robbed at gunpoint

Italian footballer Insigne robbed at gunpoint

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne was held up at gunpoint and robbed as he was driving through crime-plagued Naples over the weekend, his agent said on Monday. Insigne was driving with his wife and two friends late on Saturday when he stopped at a traffic light. A gunman on the back of a motorbike pulled level with the car and forced the four occupants to hand over their valuables. As he drove away, the thief asked Insigne, who comes from Naples, to dedicate a goal to him at Monday night's Serie A clash with Fiorentina, local media reported. Italian media said the masked robber got away with a Rolex watch, jewels and 800 euros ($872.48) in cash.

No personal gain from inflated air travel bills: Kiran Bedi

No personal gain from inflated air travel bills: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Already plagued by internal dissensions, Team Anna plunged into yet another controversy on Thursday with allegations against Kiran Bedi that she charged her hosts full fare on air tickets while availing discounts but the activist claimed there was 'no personal' gain.

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Time to forget Pakistan scandals: Strauss

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The scandals that have plagued recent series with Pakistan must be forgotten when England play them in the United Arab Emirates later this month, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday.

Greece, Argentina:  A tale of two defaults

Greece, Argentina: A tale of two defaults

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Greek debt crisis may turn out to be a much larger version of Argentina's economic crisis a decade ago.

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Millions of Indian children lack access to online education as they do not have smartphones, computers or an Internet connection.

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'It is perplexing to see the leader of the First World with a first rate medical infrastructure come up short on its foresight to handle the pandemic,' notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

How celebrities helped Modi to increase his Twitter visibility

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

According to a study, Modi's rise to political leadership coincided with the expanding use of social media in India.

Protesting PM's statement, UNC bans rail work in Manipur

Protesting PM's statement, UNC bans rail work in Manipur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Ban is the bane of life in the frontier state of Manipur that is plagued by myriad troubles ranging from insurgency, ethnicity to underdevelopment.

Do women really take the lead in Manipur?

Do women really take the lead in Manipur?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The international and national media spotlight on the women of Manipur as leaders in the social and political spheres is plagued by a rose-tinted hue, says Chitra Ahanthem, an activist, columnist and mother who lives in Imphal.

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sportspersons, who made news on Tuesday.

The king of poverty relinquishes throne

The king of poverty relinquishes throne

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Clad in his trademark kurta pyjama Vikram Akula has never been at a loss for words while articulating to the media the pivotal role that micro-lending can play to liberate the rural poor from the clutches of money lenders. It earned him the status of poster boy for the microfinance industry.

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

'Women can help solve FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Recently-elected FIFA president Gianni Infantino was told on Monday that 'women are part of the solution' to the problems that have plagued football's scandal-plagued world governing body.