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New education policy is foundation of New India: PM

New education policy is foundation of New India: PM

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

"NEP has given rise to a healthy debate and the more we discuss and debate the more it will benefit the education department. It is palpable that questions will arise on how this huge plan will be implemented. "We all will together do this implementation. Each one of you is directly involved in implementation of the NEP. In terms of political will, I am totally committed and with you," he said.

French renaissance put to the test against nemesis Germany

French renaissance put to the test against nemesis Germany

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

France have surprised many by emerging as World Cup contenders but face their toughest test yet against nemesis Germany in a quarter-final clash of European heavyweights at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium on Friday.

World Cup chit-chat: Maradona to cheer Argentina from hotel after 'jinx' claim

World Cup chit-chat: Maradona to cheer Argentina from hotel after 'jinx' claim

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Diego Maradona will root for his beloved Argentina from his hotel when they play Nigeria on Wednesday, opting to skip the stadium after the country's Football Association president suggested he had jinxed the team against Iran.

Mumbai's 1st test tube baby delivers baby boy

Mumbai's 1st test tube baby delivers baby boy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Twenty-nine years after she became famous as Mumbai's first test tube baby, Harsha Chawda Shah is now herself a proud mother of a baby boy.

Alex Ferguson's managerial career in PICTURES

Alex Ferguson's managerial career in PICTURES

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A look at the key moments in Alex Ferguson's managerial career.

China: 'India is not going to blink'

China: 'India is not going to blink'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Neither will China -- at least for now -- because its troops are deployed in equal strength.' 'We are negotiating at equal terms right now and it's a game of patience.'

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will extend an invitation to Argentine legend Diego Maradona to visit the strife-torn nation and help it in raising the standard of the sport.

764 firms polluting Ganga; 48 told to shut down: Govt

764 firms polluting Ganga; 48 told to shut down: Govt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Directions have been issued to about 48 industrial units polluting River Ganga to close down, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

Les Bleus put World Cup blues behind them

Les Bleus put World Cup blues behind them

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

France may have been knocked out of yet another World Cup by nemesis Germany on Friday but restoring their image and rebuilding expectations ahead of Euro 2016 were even more important after their debacle in South Africa four years ago.

Galle curator suspended for missing anti-graft meetings

Galle curator suspended for missing anti-graft meetings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Galle chief curator Jayananda Warnaweera has been handed a two-year suspension from all cricket activities by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after the former test player missed two meetings with anti-corruption officials.

IN PHOTOS: The Legend of Rafael Nadal

IN PHOTOS: The Legend of Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Factbox on Rafael Nadal who won his ninth French Open title, and record fifth in succession, after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

All you MUST know about French Open champion Nadal

All you MUST know about French Open champion Nadal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Dominic Thiem to win his 12th French Open title:

Winning allies and influencing leaders, the Vajpayee way

Winning allies and influencing leaders, the Vajpayee way

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

If Advani's ideological leadership galvanised the party's cadres and core support, Vajpayee soaring oratory, common touch and easy charm won over the masses.

PHOTOS: India triumph at Lord's after 28 years!

PHOTOS: India triumph at Lord's after 28 years!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Images from the fifth and final day of the second Test between England and India at Lord's on Monday.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

The top men's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

SC gets four new judges; strength reaches 34

SC gets four new judges; strength reaches 34

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their names to the government last month.

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

World Cup: Take a look at Argentina's journey to the final

World Cup: Take a look at Argentina's journey to the final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Argentina reached their first World Cup final in 24 years on Wednesday, beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after the first scoreless semi in the tournament's history, with old foes Germany awaiting them in Sunday's showpiece.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

Maradona mesmerises children but Dada disappointed

Maradona mesmerises children but Dada disappointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Diego Maradona showed glimpses of his famous dribbling skills, his deft left-footed touches and even crooned Spanish songs as he mesmerised a bunch of school children during an event in Barasat on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Maradona claims he was barred from Maracana

Sports Shorts: Maradona claims he was barred from Maracana

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Not even the 'Hand of God' could open the doors to a packed Maracana stadium for Argentina's World Cup game against Bosnia.

Allow Sindhu to train for Olympics, pleads father Ramana

Allow Sindhu to train for Olympics, pleads father Ramana

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic halting all sport activities, India's former chief badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday urged the government to allow the Olympic-bound athletes to continue their training after conducting the required tests. Following the respective directives of the Talengana and Karnataka governments, the Pullela Gopichand academy in Hyderbad and Prakash Padukone Academy in Bangalore have been shut down for two weeks.

What to expect from new Maradona film

What to expect from new Maradona film

Rediff.com20 May 2019

New Maradona film tracks highs and lows, intimate family moments

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or ground breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.

MCG Test: Day 3. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 3. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

India's first innings lead of 292 is the highest they have ever achieved in a Test in Australia, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Maradona pays tribute to 'friend, wisest man of all' late Fidel Castro

Maradona pays tribute to 'friend, wisest man of all' late Fidel Castro

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Former Argentina football captain Diego Maradona has paid his respects to his Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro who died on Friday night.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' revisited!

Maradona's 'Hand of God' revisited!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Newcastle Under-18 youngster Olivier Kemen re-visited Diego Maradona famous 'Hand of God' with a blatant handball goal during their FA Youth Cup defeat by Chelsea at St James Park.

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'They will try more rounds of military level talks and move it to the diplomatic and political domain to see if there is a possibility of a solution -- and like the CDS said if that does not happen, we are prepared.'

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested, on Tuesday, in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

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.

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Former Brazil international Zico has expressed a desire to run for president of FIFA.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

OMG! The Bahubali thali is real

OMG! The Bahubali thali is real

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Served at Rajwadu, in Ahmedbad, the thali is inspired from the fights of Baahubali.

'Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be the best player'

'Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be the best player'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among soccer's all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona has said.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

'Sending him back to jail will endanger his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At this age we all know that death is inevitable, but everyone wants to die with dignity.' 'The judges have given the answer.'

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