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Germany's minister backs Bundesliga restart

Germany's minister backs Bundesliga restart

Rediff.com3 May 2020

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week.

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

It's raining freebies and discounts at hotels!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in quarters; Kashyap, Prannoy out

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in quarters; Kashyap, Prannoy out

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Fourth seeded Sindhu took 39 minutes to get the better of World No 22 Mia 21-13, 21-19, her second straight win over the Dane.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Football Extras: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

A man who tried to rob Arsenal players Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac at knifepoint in a failed North London carjacking last July was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Friday.

Govt sweetens deal for potential Air India bidders

Govt sweetens deal for potential Air India bidders

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

In a bid to resurrect Air India privatisation, the government is planning to give flexibility to potential investors to decide on the humongous debt with the national carrier, a top official has said. The flexibility to potential investors on the quantum of the Rs 60,074 crore debt that they want to absorb will replace the current condition of the buyer taking over more than a third of the debt and transferring the rest to a special purpose vehicle, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Sindhu, Sameer knocked out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Sindhu yet again struggled to buck the trend of early exits

Dozens killed in a major terrorist attack in Xinjiang

Dozens killed in a major terrorist attack in Xinjiang

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Dozens of civilians were killed or wounded in a major terror attack by knife-wielding extremists in China's restive Xinjiang province, the police said on Tuesday. A gang armed with knives attacked a police station and government offices in Elixku Township in Shache County, Kashgar Prefecture. Some of the attackers then moved on to the nearby Huangdi Township, attacking civilians and smashing vehicles as they passed.

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu, Prannoy in semis

Macau Open Grand Prix Gold: Sindhu, Prannoy in semis

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Defending champion P V Sindhu and fellow-Indian H S Prannoy marched into the semi-finals of the women's and men's singles respectively at the US $120,000 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold on Friday.

People waiting at JNU gates with flags to beat students are hooligans, not nationalists: Ex-ABVP leaders

People waiting at JNU gates with flags to beat students are hooligans, not nationalists: Ex-ABVP leaders

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The three former office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, who had resigned from the party in protest against the Centre's handling of the raging row at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, said they were being "mocked" at for supporting the BJP's student wing and the "guilt" made them take the strong step.

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

UDAN plagued by the problem of plenty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Modi's 'UDAN' project faces fund crunch as too many airlines have come on board

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Bagging 49 seats out of 280, Independents emerge as key player in J-K DDC polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Independent candidates have emerged as big winners in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden District Development Council polls, with 49 of them having been declared elected so far from 280 seats, putting them ahead of parties like the Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Four Chinese soldiers were killed in the fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) acknowledged for the first time on Friday.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

What led to China's worst ethnic flare up

What led to China's worst ethnic flare up

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The exiles allege that China's security forces indiscriminately fired on the protesters in many places in the city. In the clashes between the students and the security forces, which continued throughout the night of July 5, many were killed. Xinhua has admitted at least 140 fatalities. The exiles claim the figure is 600.

Is 9% growth possible? The answer is yes

Is 9% growth possible? The answer is yes

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'The goal is achievable. What is stopping us from getting there?' asks Aakar Patel.

Badminton chief slams athletes on criticism during Covid-19

Badminton chief slams athletes on criticism during Covid-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In an open letter, BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said the decision to go ahead with the All England Championships was made based on the best advice at that time. "It has been very disappointing to see some members of the badminton community speculate on the sincerity and motives of the BWF in this time of crisis," Lund wrote.

'Dance is easier to judge than comedy'

'Dance is easier to judge than comedy'

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The king of comedy David Dhawan will soon judge a comedy show, Hans Baliye on Star One, with his one-time favourite actress Karisma Kapoor.

Saina crashes out; Sindhu, Srikanth advance in Malaysia

Saina crashes out; Sindhu, Srikanth advance in Malaysia

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Fifth seed Sindhu will now look to avenge her All England loss against Korea's Sung Ji Hyun, whom she faces next, while Srikanth will meet Thailand's Khosit Phetpradab on Thursday.

Sindhu, Saina make positive start at World C'ships

Sindhu, Saina make positive start at World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Doubles players disappoint

Taliban culture not okay in India, say ABVP leaders who quit

Taliban culture not okay in India, say ABVP leaders who quit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

In a stinging letter, the three wrote, 'We cannot be mouthpiece of such a government which has unleashed oppression on student community'.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Images from the Champions League football matches played on Wednesday night.

Had expressed concern to India over granting visa to Isa: China

Had expressed concern to India over granting visa to Isa: China

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is not a protest but China's concerns have been conveyed to India, they said.

German composer James Last dies

German composer James Last dies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

He was 86.

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Celebrating the brother-sister bond.

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

;The world paid a heavy price for the megalomania of the Third Reich's fuehrer.' 'Will it pay a similar price for the ambitions of China's leader-for-life?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

Japan Open: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Srikanth, Sameer bow out

Japan Open: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Srikanth, Sameer bow out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Srikanth held a 4-1 record over Prannoy coming into this match, but the shuttler was unable to deliver. Srikanth won the first game 21-13, but Prannoy won the second set comprehensively.

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

It's the time when athletes prepare for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Kejriwal congratulated Modi for the BJP's victory.

Should Dhoni decide his own fate?

Should Dhoni decide his own fate?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Sehwag feels that retirement is Dhoni's individual call but selectors must speak to him before announcing the West Indies squad.

World Bank see India's FY21 growth slip to 2.8%

World Bank see India's FY21 growth slip to 2.8%

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The World Bank on Sunday said the coronavirus outbreak has severely disrupted the Indian economy, magnifying the pre-existing risks to its outlook. In its 'South Asia Economic Update: Impact of Covid-19', the World Bank estimated the Indian economy to decelerate to 5 per cent in 2020 and projected a sharp growth deceleration in fiscal 2021 to 2.8 per cent in a baseline scenario.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.

Champions League: Atalanta stun Liverpool; City, Bayern win

Champions League: Atalanta stun Liverpool; City, Bayern win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Atalanta's Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens scored quickfire second-half goals to give them a comfortable 2-0 win over a toothless Liverpool

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A helicopter of state-run Pawan Hans with three persons on board including a senior police officer on Tuesday went missing for a while before being spotted in a dense forest.

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,518 as of Monday, which included 3,305 people who died of the of disease.

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The seventh Tibet Work Forum was held in Beijing on August 28 and 29. Delhi should be deeply concerned, at a time India faces a precarious situation in Ladakh, because the TWF also defines China's western border policies, observes Claude Arpi.