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Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Martial starts to evolve but United lacking creative touch

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

After opening with a 4-0 win over Chelsea, Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, would have been a second straight win, had Paul Pogba converted his second half penalty kick.

England take first day honours against West Indies

England take first day honours against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler compiled an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 124 to guide England to 231 for four at the close on Day 1 of the third Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

For Modi, politics trumps the economy

For Modi, politics trumps the economy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Perhaps the calculation is that economic recovery will have been achieved before the next general election comes around, but such assumptions can come unstuck if current directions are not reversed quickly, cautions T N Ninan.

Will Naveen Patnaik opt for Modi?

Will Naveen Patnaik opt for Modi?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Those who know Naveen Patnaik well say his final decision will depend on who has the edge after the election.

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Royal Rajasthan: Of sand dunes, palaces and colours

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Readers share their travel pics of Rajasthan. You can share yours too!

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

SC to hear Dec 16 convict's review plea next week

SC to hear Dec 16 convict's review plea next week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A 3-judge bench would hear the plea, that has questioned

Why are police, paramilitary men not martyrs?

Why are police, paramilitary men not martyrs?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

While the country on Sunday commemorated the sacrifice of its police and paramilitary personnel killed in the line of duty, the government is yet to accord "martyr" status to these personnel on the lines of the armed forces.

Why Indian private equity is at the crossroads

Why Indian private equity is at the crossroads

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The evolution of the PE market against the backdrop of the strong growth in the economy should translate into strong returns for investors.

Why close father-daughter ties are important

Why close father-daughter ties are important

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

According to a study, fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

Life in Naxal country

Life in Naxal country

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Fadderbaba is a stark look at the tragedy that rules the lives of tribals in rural India, says A Ganesh Nadar.

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

"The intention is to sell him, but there's no offers forthcoming," read the front page of Marca, accompanied by a picture of the 29-year-old Bale looking sullen.

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?' 'Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?' 'After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight show yesterday, I would say, yes sir, it most certainly does.'

Investors become poorer by Rs 7.25 lakh cr in 2018

Investors become poorer by Rs 7.25 lakh cr in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From its all-time peak of 38,989.65 scaled on August 29 this year, the Sensex has fallen by 2,921.32 points, or 7.5 per cent, to 36,068.33.

Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

You can very soon!

Why most of our heroes turn out to be corrupt

Why most of our heroes turn out to be corrupt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Everyone feels that they have to compromise on their values due to greed of others.

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Israel set to give US last warning on Iran

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

"At Monday's meeting between Netanyahu and Obama the Israeli prime minister will deliver a stark warning," the Telegraph reported quoted sources in Jerusalem. Both leaders are meeting in US capital Washington.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

PIX: Women, kids take over Augusta National ahead of Masters

PIX: Women, kids take over Augusta National ahead of Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Once the private sanctuary for some of world's richest and most powerful men, Augusta National shed some of its stodgy old boy image during a 24-hour goodwill blitz.

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The recent acquittal of the four accused in the Adnan Patrawala kidnapping and murder case is yet another stark reminder of the fast worsening quality of prosecution and a direct reflection on the investigative abilities of the police force in Mumbai, reports Toral Varia Deshpande.

2 reasons why Budget 2018 is indeed populist

2 reasons why Budget 2018 is indeed populist

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Union Budget seems to have elicited a starkly opposite view from rural India compared to urbanites, says Mahesh Vyas.

Good lord those legs!

Good lord those legs!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com could not stop shooting as Bipasha Basu took to the runway for her designer friend Rocky S.

Big Brother gets to read your BlackBerry messages, emails

Big Brother gets to read your BlackBerry messages, emails

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Though millions of BlackBerry users may be worried about the Indian government snooping on them, only the phones of certain terror suspects would be tracked, reports Vicky Nanjappa

In Memoriam:  Homai Vyrawalla, India's first woman photographer

In Memoriam: Homai Vyrawalla, India's first woman photographer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Homai Vyrawalla is 97 and shares her rich treasure trove of anecdotes about India's tallest leaders with Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Bollywood's BEST ACTRESSES of 2019

Bollywood's BEST ACTRESSES of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Whether roles for women get better or not, women are getting better at their craft with each passing year. In 2019, we saw some of our finest female actors show us exciting new facets of their capabilities in ways that'll inspire how roles ought to be written for years to come.

Meet The Avengers: A Brief Guide

Meet The Avengers: A Brief Guide

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Here's a look at the who's who in The Avengers

Pix: Broken hearts in Senegal after harsh World Cup exit

Pix: Broken hearts in Senegal after harsh World Cup exit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Senegal, nicknamed the Lions, lost 1-0 to their South American opponents, despite being the better side in the first half and having a penalty decision overturned. Senegal lost out on a second spot in the group to Japan because of a worse disciplinary record.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Modi must be wary about campus protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'New Delhi's rulers should be alert to lighting a dangerous tinderbox,' warns Sunil Sethi.

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier this month titled 'India's Divider in Chief', written by Aatish Taseer, son of Indian journalist Tavleen Singh and late Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer.

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Review: Manjadikuru is enchanting

Review: Manjadikuru is enchanting

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The film give us a charming view of the adult world seen through the eyes of a child.

'8,000 killed in final phase of Sri Lanka's civil war'

'8,000 killed in final phase of Sri Lanka's civil war'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Nearly 8,000 people were killed in the final phase of Sri Lanka's war against Tamil Tigers in 2009, according to government figure released today.