News for '1968'

Celtic win Scottish Cup

Celtic win Scottish Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Sweden striker Henrik Larsson scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline Athletic in the final.

What next for Sonia Gandhi?

What next for Sonia Gandhi?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The 71-year-old MP may have time to pursue her other interests, but many believe that she will continue to play the role of a mentor.

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Lord Swraj Paul's son ties the knot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The marriage was solemnised near the statue of Lord Paul's daughter Ambika, who died of leukaemia in 1968.

That final say in appointments

That final say in appointments

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early

McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

US fast-food giant McDonald's Corp has ended its 41-year-long Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

Why should US have a role in J&K?

Why should US have a role in J&K?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Meet the woman who heads AFMC

Meet the woman who heads AFMC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Lieutenant General Puneeta Arora is the first woman in the three services to reach the second highest rank in the armed forces echelon.

Soccer great George Best arrested

Soccer great George Best arrested

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The former Manchester United great was arrested for drunk driving.

Khorkina's all-round dreams dented

Khorkina's all-round dreams dented

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

E S L Narasimhan to be next IB chief

E S L Narasimhan to be next IB chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.

Uma takes Nicole's role!

Uma takes Nicole's role!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

AMU not minority institution, must follow reservation policy: RSS

AMU not minority institution, must follow reservation policy: RSS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Asserting that Aligarh Muslim University is not a minority institution, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday said the varsity is committing a "big crime" by not implementing the policy of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs.

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic

Meet Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) in the final.

Venus in dreamland as she twirls into family final

Venus in dreamland as she twirls into family final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Despite her poor recent track record against her sister Serena, Venus Williams will not just be "hanging out" in her first Grand Slam final in nine years at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI player this season

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI player this season

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify Rediff.com's Most Valuable ODI Player in the 2016-2017 season so far.

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

EC censures Kejriwal over bribe remark

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The poll body said said if he continues to violate the model code, stern action would be taken against him and his party, including suspension or withdrawal of recognition to the Aam Aadmi Party.

French Olympic champion Colette Besson dies

French Olympic champion Colette Besson dies

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Besson, who caused one of the great upsets in Olympic history with her 400 metres triumph in 1968, died from cancer, aged 59.

Dhirender Singh appointed new divestment secretary

Dhirender Singh appointed new divestment secretary

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government on Monday appointed Dhirender Singh as the new divestment secretary and K K Jaiswal as the new IT secretary.

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

US President Barack Obama has selected Indian-American Professor Thomas Kailath for the prestigious National Medal of Science, highest honour for achievement in the fields of science and engineering.

Agassi claims 800th win

Agassi claims 800th win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

The 34-year-old American is only the sixth player since men's tennis turned professional in 1968 to achieve the feat.

Lara completes another 100

Lara completes another 100

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

A K Doval will be new IB director

A K Doval will be new IB director

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Doval, a Kerala cadre IPS officer of the 1968 batch, will serve in the post till January 31, 2005.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Trinamool Congress recognised as 7th 'national party' in India

Trinamool Congress recognised as 7th 'national party' in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India has seven recognised national parties - Congress, BJP, BSP, CPI, CPI-M, NCP and AITC.

Hussain's rare honour

Hussain's rare honour

Rediff.com29 May 2004

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

Sensex zooms 124 points at close

Sensex zooms 124 points at close

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The Sensex has advanced 97points at 11,280.

'Guruji never knew he was great'

'Guruji never knew he was great'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Padma Subramaniam cherishes her long association with Odissi dance guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Bollywood's most memorable Shakespeare adaptations

Bollywood's most memorable Shakespeare adaptations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Before Vishal Bharadwaj's advent, several Hindi filmmakers had attempted screen adaptations of Shakespeare's various works, with varied success.

England clinch historic series win

England clinch historic series win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2004