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Perform or perish, Hockey India issues ultimatum to Harendra & Co

Perform or perish, Hockey India issues ultimatum to Harendra & Co

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'The players and the team management has let the entire nation down'

Six Naxals arrested in Chhattisgarh

Six Naxals arrested in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Security forces today arrested six armed Naxals at Kosekodi village in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district. Police officials said the arrest was the result of a joint operation by BSF, district police and Special Police Officers who had received information about the movement of Naxals in the area.

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Though it is a little too neat and a little too light, Rubaru Roshni is important because it is telling us stories of people who have experienced an 'Inner Migration' in their lives, notes Sreehari Nair.

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina captain Lionel Messi pulled his side level in the 57th minute after a handball by Paraguay's Ivan Peris which no-one on the pitch appealed for but was spotted by a VAR review.

Building too close to navy base: HC intervenes

Building too close to navy base: HC intervenes

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The Bombay high court on Thursday ordered an interim stay on further sale of flats in an 18-storey building named Harsiddhi at Worli in Mumbai as the Indian Navy has raised it objections to the project.

Queen director Vikas Bahl accused of sexual harassment

Queen director Vikas Bahl accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

'It's sad that in spite of knowing the truth... studios and stars continue to turn a blind eye to the perpetrators.'

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

No evidence of ISI, Pak Army links to Osama: US

No evidence of ISI, Pak Army links to Osama: US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

There is no evidence so far that anybody in a senior position in Pakistan Army or the Inter-Services Intelligence had any knowledge about the presence of Osama bin Laden at a safe house in an Islamabad suburb, a top Pentagon official has said.

Cesena humbling will do us good, says Milan coach

Cesena humbling will do us good, says Milan coach

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday' shock 2-0 defeat at promoted Cesena was the perfect wake up call for those who thought the Rossoneri would crush all comers this season.

European C'ship: Russia overcome pool problems to take title

European C'ship: Russia overcome pool problems to take title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Russia's familiar domination of the synchronised swimming programme at the European Championships continued on Saturday as they won their third successive title in two days of competition, despite problems with the pool water.

Li, Schiavone to face-off for French Open title

Li, Schiavone to face-off for French Open title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Images from Day 12 at the French Open in Paris, on Thursday.

'1,600 sign petition to hang Yakub Memon in 2 hours'

'1,600 sign petition to hang Yakub Memon in 2 hours'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Family members of victims of 1993 Mumbai blasts submit mass petition to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fanavis

There was no malafide tapping, says expert

There was no malafide tapping, says expert

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Amid the muddle over the Indian Premier League, the Centre is feeling the heat after Outlook magazine carried a report saying that the National Technical Research Organisation has got telephone conversations of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and many other dignitaries tapped.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

8-yr-old girl is youngest Manchester bombing victim

8-yr-old girl is youngest Manchester bombing victim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking.'

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

James Bond actor, Roger Moore passes away

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The actor lost a battle to cancer.

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Qureshi's demeanour suggested that talks failed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan on Thursday may have sought to project before a global audience and their respective media that their much awaited talks were positive, constructive and meaningful it was anything but that. Going by the body language of both S M Krishna and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and the pointed, at times, aggressive questions asked by the media, it was plain and simple -- disastrous and awful.

Climate: India refers to Australia as 'ayatollah'

Climate: India refers to Australia as 'ayatollah'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Serious differences have emerged between India and Australia over the direction of talks at the climate summit in Copenhagen with Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh lashing out at Canberra, dubbing it as an "ayatollah" for its one-track approach.

Kites music: Smooth like a bird's flight

Kites music: Smooth like a bird's flight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Rajesh Roshan's score stays true to his tangent, traditionalist style while embracing modern sounds that impart the movie its smooth flight and soaring touch.

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

People said they were throwing chairs, glasses and bottles at the attackers in a bid to stop them.

VVIP chopper scam: CBI files chargesheet against ex-IAF chief

VVIP chopper scam: CBI files chargesheet against ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Others named in the chargesheet include alleged European middlemen in the deal, Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschke.

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.

Nithari: Surinder Koli sentenced to death

Nithari: Surinder Koli sentenced to death

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court sentenced Surinder Koli-- servant of businessman Moninder Singh Pandher--to death, for rape and murder of a nine-year -old girl in the sensational Nithari killings in 2006, saying he deserved a more severe punishment for his crimes.

Singapore expects one million Indian tourists

Singapore expects one million Indian tourists

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

More than one million Indian tourists are expected to visit Singapore this year, the city states top tourism board official said.

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Champs Elysees and the vast circle around the Arc de Triomphe were packed with an estimated 200,000 fans

'RAW will be having this entire file with them'

'RAW will be having this entire file with them'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'All the things that went into bringing Yakub Memon back to India between 1993 and 1994 must be recorded in that file. Raman would have submitted his findings to the prime minister on file; in writing.'

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

International community condemns Kabul bombing

International community condemns Kabul bombing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The suicide bombing outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul was condemned on Thursday, by various nations, including the UK, US and Pakistan, who described the attack as "deeply troubling" and "awful".

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Holders Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

This mean that just Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency did not return to the banking system.

Communication blockade strikes at the heart of Kashmiri life

Communication blockade strikes at the heart of Kashmiri life

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Those who have not lived and imbibed the social and cultural patterns of Kashmir cannot quite fathom the importance of inter-personal communication in Kashmiri society,' says David Devadas.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri astonishing equalising goal against Poland in their Euro 2016 last-16 match brought back memories of great goals of the past from club and international football.

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

Woods shoots 74 in frustrating Pebble Beach return

Woods shoots 74 in frustrating Pebble Beach return

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Tiger Woods, who demolished the opposition by a record 15 strokes at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, made a less than triumphant return to the Pacific coast layout on Thursday with a three-over-par 74.

Is Father's Day relevant in India?

Is Father's Day relevant in India?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Do you believe in celebrating Father's Day? Tell us!

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Officials said the agency seized a number of documents during the searches from the premises of the firms and entities brought under the action as they were 'connected'.

Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision

Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

England manager Fabio Capello will talk to Robert Green before deciding whether to keep faith with the goalkeeper whose embarrassing gaffe on Saturday handed the United States a 1-1 draw.

Riesch sister act spoiled by tears

Riesch sister act spoiled by tears

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Maria Riesch could have been excused for indulging in wild celebrations after outshining Lindsey Vonn by capturing a second Olympic Alpine skiing gold medal on Friday. The modest German, however, refrained from yelling and jumping up and down too much in the finish area after braving awful conditions to claim the final women's event, the slalom.

Spectacular wildlife photos from around the world

Spectacular wildlife photos from around the world

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Rediff.com brings before you some such snapshots that recently won laurels at the 2009 Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.