News for '1968'

The highs and lows of Mancini's reign at City

The highs and lows of Mancini's reign at City

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Roberto Mancini was sacked by Manchester City on Monday, a year after leading the club out of the shadow of Manchester United and to their first English league title since 1968. Following is a brief summary of the highs and lows of Mancini's three and a half seasons in charge.

'God knows what he'd have achieved if he had both his eyes'

'God knows what he'd have achieved if he had both his eyes'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Sharmila Tagore, the yesteryear diva and mother of Saif and Soha Ali Khan fondly remembers her husband Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi who would have been 80 on January 6.

PIX: How new actresses are embracing old fashion

PIX: How new actresses are embracing old fashion

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Priyanka Chopra's look in a rcently released song from her new film Teri Meri Kahaani is fashioned after Mumtaaz's iconic Brahmachari sari.

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

In Pix: 7 mosques that will take your breath away

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Get prepared to be floored by their architecture.

Meet Ananth Kumar Hegde -- Taekwondo enthusiast and known to slap a doctor

Meet Ananth Kumar Hegde -- Taekwondo enthusiast and known to slap a doctor

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

A five-time Member of Parliament from Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency is now the Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

PHOTOS: Serena slays Sharapova for French Open crown

PHOTOS: Serena slays Sharapova for French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Images from the French Open women's final plsyed at the Roland Garros on Saturday.

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Relentless Serena powers to French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Serena Williams proved an irresistible force once more as she powered past Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win the French Open for the second time on Saturday - 11 years after her first triumph.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

R Madhavan: We are far behind Hollywood in acting

R Madhavan: We are far behind Hollywood in acting

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

R Madhavan talks about his experience of working in his first Hollywood film--The Night Of The Living Dead.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during Partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India, with Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill to amend a 49-year-old law.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Your confidence is shaken when the government does what it does these days, but then it is the same confidence that gives you the courage to stand up to the government's high-handedness.' 'There will always be people who will not fear jails or the physical and mental torture that visit citizens protesting against the government's draconian policies and laws.' 'There will always be Indians who will not be afraid to face the consequences of fighting for their Constitutional rights.'

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

Conservative Chennai ready to splurge on luxury brands

Conservative Chennai ready to splurge on luxury brands

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

An estimated 1 lakh people in Chennai have assets over Rs 5 crore.

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge? What will happen to the CJI if the impeachment is successfully accepted?

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Here's everything you wanted to know about the 15th member of the world court.

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's 159* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper outside the subcontinent, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Sasikala's deposition adjourned till Friday

Sasikala's deposition adjourned till Friday

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

The special court on Thursday adjourned the recording of statement of Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide and co-accused in the wealth case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa till hearing of an application filed by Sasikala's counsel on Friday.

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line and beat her previous record of 51.90 set at the U.S. trials in June.

US Open: Will FedEx be dispatched?

US Open: Will FedEx be dispatched?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The US Open begins on Monday. With Nadal out, the big battle this time is between Federer, Djokovic and Murray. A Seshan rates the chances of the tennis giants.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi's Baa passes away

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi's Baa passes away

Rediff.com20 May 2015

She was 77.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

PM calls for 'maximum flexibility' in implementing NEP

PM calls for 'maximum flexibility' in implementing NEP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

"We have to collectively address all doubts. The vision of flexibility with which this policy was brought... We will have to show in a similar way maximum flexibility in implementing it," Modi said while addressing the 'Governors' Conference on the Role of NEP in Transforming Higher Education'.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

What Satyajit Ray gifted Sharmila for her wedding

What Satyajit Ray gifted Sharmila for her wedding

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The brilliant filmmaker gave her a unique gift.

Review: Fatso is a waste of a great idea

Review: Fatso is a waste of a great idea

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Ranvir Shorey gives a fine performance, one that deserved a better script around it.

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Bhaiyyu Maharaj, model-turned-guru, who enjoyed large following among politicians

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Narendra Modi, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Pratibha Patil, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle took blessings of him.

Dance of the hemlock drinkers

Dance of the hemlock drinkers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The title alludes to Socrates willingly drinking poisonous hemlock as his punishment after he was convicted of corrupting the minds of the young and impiety in ancient Athens.

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The airline had leased a 0.58 acre plot from the British Airport Authority in 1968 for over 50 years till 2019 for use as a warehouse to handle its cargo at the airport.

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The Rhodes scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to people who perform exceptionally well in academics, sports and community service. Winners of the scholarship are given the opportunity to study at the prestigious Oxford University. We profile some of the notable personalities who have won the scholarship.

Bhansali turns to TV, with Saraswatichandra

Bhansali turns to TV, with Saraswatichandra

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The new show will star Jennifer Winget.

'We always felt Pranabda will be a big man one day'

'We always felt Pranabda will be a big man one day'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

As Pranab Mukherjee was sworn in as the 13th President, a band of his friends in a corner of Bengal on Wednesday recalled with nostalgia the days spent with him.

The city which catapulted Fernandes on the national scene

The city which catapulted Fernandes on the national scene

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Recalling the veteran socialist's association with the city, Communist Party of India leader Prakash Reddy said that Fernandes had in 1967 emerged as the "giant killer" by defeating Patil, who was then called the "uncrowned king of Bombay" and represented the Bombay South Lok Sabha seat.

Move to amend BSF act to create second state: Modi to PM

Move to amend BSF act to create second state: Modi to PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opposing Centre's proposed move of amending Border Security Force Act, 1968 to give wide powers to the paramilitary force to arrest and search anybody in any part of the country.

Google doodles for Robert Noyce

Google doodles for Robert Noyce

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The search engine giant honours Intel co-founder Robert Noyce's contribution to technology with a doodle

PHOTOS: Federer equals record, Azarenka survives

PHOTOS: Federer equals record, Azarenka survives

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Images from day two of the French Open tennis Grand Slam at Roland Garros in Paris.

French Open: Federer equals another record

French Open: Federer equals another record

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Roger Federer netted a record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam victory when he beat German Tobias Kamke 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open on Monday.