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India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

ISL: Wasteful Mumbai City held in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Aiming at the top left corner, Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa produced a timely save to keep scores level.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the hosts kept pushing, forcing MBSG goalkeeper Vishal Kaith into a crucial save from Yoell van Nieff in the 62nd minute.

ISL: FC Goa end winless run against Mumbai City

ISL: FC Goa end winless run against Mumbai City

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Spanish striker Iker Guarrotxena scored a brace as FC Goa defeated Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League, ending a 13-game winless streak against the Islanders.

ISL: Mumbai City's frustrating battle with EB

ISL: Mumbai City's frustrating battle with EB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC play out 0-0 draw

ISL: Mumbai City held by Odisha in entertaining draw

ISL: Mumbai City held by Odisha in entertaining draw

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC settled for a point each in a fast-paced and gritty 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) match in Mumbai on Sunday.

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

ISL: Mumbai City cruise past Mohammedan Sporting, climb to 5th

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Mumbai City FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Super League, thanks to a second-half offensive surge.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

I-League: Rajasthan United beat Namdhari 3-1 with comeback win; Dempo overcome Lajong

Who's better: Pratyusha or Toral as Anandi? Vote!

Who's better: Pratyusha or Toral as Anandi? Vote!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Take this fun poll now!

'I can't believe I'm playing Anandi in Balika Vadhu!'

'I can't believe I'm playing Anandi in Balika Vadhu!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Meet actress Toral Rasputra, the new face of Anandi.

Flying with Anupam Kher

Flying with Anupam Kher

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Reader Toral Mehta sends us her photograph with Anupam Kher.

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Pakistan's judicial commission, which arrived in Mumbai on Thursday, will record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today and on Saturday. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande, who is tracking the commission, reports that the defence lawyers of the panel are prepared to make one last ditch to 'cross examine' the witnesses.

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Video: TV stars tell you how to audition

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Are you looking at a career in acting? Television stars Ridhi Nayak, Vaishali Mech, Aditi Gupta, Mehika Verma, Usha Nadkarni and Sunil Godse tell you how to audition.

Why Maoist cadres in Odisha are laying down their arms

Why Maoist cadres in Odisha are laying down their arms

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Toral Varia and photographer Reuben Verghese, who travelled to the Naxal-infested Keonjhar district of Orissa, return with tales of discrimination, disillusionment and daring escapes

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.

This protest is not a WWF match: Anupam Kher

This protest is not a WWF match: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Bollywood veteran actor Anupam Kher visited Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to express his support to Team Anna and passage of Jan Lokpal Bill. Toral Varia Deshpande speaks to Anupam Kher.

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances for Anna's fast, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

Indian Mujahideen's most wanted men!

Indian Mujahideen's most wanted men!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Investigators are still cautious about naming any particular organisation behind the July 13, 2011, Mumbai serial blasts. But behind the scenes, the direction of the investigation is fast moving towards the possible involvement of the recently declared terrorist organisation, Indian Mujahideen. Toral Varia takes you through some of the faces behind this terror outfit

Mosquito terror troubles newly-inaugurated Mumbai NSG hub

Mosquito terror troubles newly-inaugurated Mumbai NSG hub

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

On occasion of the inauguration of the Mumbai Regional Hub of the National Security Guard Director General Rajan Medekar spoke to rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Toral Varia Deshpande brings you the details of how rivalry between India's two of the most recognised agencies, the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, has cost India one it's most wanted terrorist and 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind -- Yasin Ahmad Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal.

With your permission, I will end my fast: Anna Hazare

With your permission, I will end my fast: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Anna Hazare will break his fast at 10 am on Sunday, according to his close associate Kiran Bedi.

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Team Anna yet to plan campaign against Congress in five poll-bound states. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

Pak hand in fake Indian currency racket a reality: NIA

Pak hand in fake Indian currency racket a reality: NIA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The National Investigating Agency recently filed a 'confidential' report before the special NIA court in Mumbai. Toral Varia accesses the report submitted before the court which has several findings that nail Pakistan's role in the manufacture and circulation of fake currency notes in India.

Pak hand in fake Indian currency racket a reality: NIA

Pak hand in fake Indian currency racket a reality: NIA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The National Investigating Agency recently filed a 'confidential' report before the special NIA court in Mumbai. Toral Varia accesses the report submitted before the court which has several findings that nail Pakistan's role in the manufacture and circulation of fake currency notes in India.

EXCLUSIVE! Were Malegaon blasts executed by hired Muslim youth?

EXCLUSIVE! Were Malegaon blasts executed by hired Muslim youth?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram recently declared that the National Investigation Agency will not oppose the bail pleas of the nine Muslim youths arrested in connection with the 2006 Malegaon blasts. Toral Varia analyses the reasons behind this decision and what are the new leads being explored by the NIA.

EXCLUSIVE! Were Malegaon blasts executed by hired Muslim youth?

EXCLUSIVE! Were Malegaon blasts executed by hired Muslim youth?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram recently declared that the National Investigation Agency will not oppose the bail pleas of the nine Muslim youths arrested in connection with the 2006 Malegaon blasts. Toral Varia analyses the reasons behind this decision and what are the new leads being explored by the NIA.

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

'Gadkari is a powerful man,' says Yogita Thakre's sister. 'He was not even there on the day of the incident. Even so, the police have messed around with the facts from day one! Clearly, they are trying to protect someone.'

EXCLUSIVE! July 2011 Mumbai bombers identified

EXCLUSIVE! July 2011 Mumbai bombers identified

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Months after the triple bombings rocked Mumbai on July 13 this year, most counter-terrorism experts were willing to shove the 13/7 investigations under the rug as 'yet another case with a dead end.' However, rediff.com's Toral Varia finds that the Anti-Terrorism Squad has successfully managed to join the dots by decoding the CCTV footage. Here are the EXCLUSIVE details.

Disillusioned, Naxals give up violence in Odisha

Disillusioned, Naxals give up violence in Odisha

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Toral Varia and photographer Reuben Verghese report on an emerging trend in the red bastions of Odisha's Keonjhar district: The rebels return home.

Adnan murder: 'They are never going to live happily'

Adnan murder: 'They are never going to live happily'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

A Mumbai sessions court on Monday acquitted all four young boys accused of kidnapping and murdering their friend Adnand Patrawala in August, 2007. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

It was perhaps the longest wait ever for the Indian crew members on board tragedy-struck Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, to meet their family after having a near death experience. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

Anna Hazare's backroom warriors

Anna Hazare's backroom warriors

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

After twelve days of standing tall, the steady pandals at the Ramlila Maidan are now being dismantled with the same speed that they were erected. Toral Varia brings you a sneak peak into how the campaign was controlled backstage.

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Bhagavad Gita has lasted for centuries and will continue to last for centuries regardless of what a court in Siberia decides, says Bibek Debroy, who spoke to Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande on the controversy.

REVEALED: How govt FINALLY reached out to Hazare

REVEALED: How govt FINALLY reached out to Hazare

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Politicians, legislators and bureaucrats from Maharashtra played a major role in facilitating talks between Team Anna and the government, reports Toral Varia

MMRDA fast: Of Anna's sinking health and low turnout

MMRDA fast: Of Anna's sinking health and low turnout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Team Anna has firmly laid claim to the stage set inside the MMRDA grounds in Bandra-Kurla Complex. However, post noon barely 10-15 per cent of the ground had been occupied by the supporters. IAC volunteers are confident that the crowds will grow as the day and protest progresses, reports Toral Varia Deshpande.

Blasts probe struggles to figure out timer device

Blasts probe struggles to figure out timer device

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Identifying the timer device is crucial as it will help the investigators to match the mechanism with the pervious records of the blasts where timers have been used. In the past, terrorists have used timer devices to trigger dozens of blasts across India including 7/11 in Mumbai, the Ahmedabad serial blasts, and as recently as the low intensity blast at the Delhi high court in May this year

Maharashtra's intelligence setup needs a revamp

Maharashtra's intelligence setup needs a revamp

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Did an intelligence failure result in the Mumbai serial blasts of July 13, 2011? Toral varia finds out what experts think

India, Pak fine-tune details before Pak commission visit

India, Pak fine-tune details before Pak commission visit

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Toral Varia Deshpande brings you a low-down on the visit the of Pakistan judicial high commission to Mumbai in connection with the 26/11 case.