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Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Champions League Preview: Will Guardiola end semi-final misery against Atletico

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bayern Munich are desperate to avoid losing a third consecutive Champions League semi-final to Spanish opponents when they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday but coach Pep Guardiola has his work cut out to end his time in Germany on a high.

China distributes millions of maps claiming Arunachal to troops: Report

China distributes millions of maps claiming Arunachal to troops: Report

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

China is distributing millions of controversial updated maps to its military in the first upgrade in 30 years, reportedly reinforcing its claims over Arunachal Pradesh.

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting machine, recalls his son Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd), who led SFF troops during the Kargil War.

Gold Cup: US beat Haiti, advance to quarter-finals

Gold Cup: US beat Haiti, advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The United States secured a quarter-final spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup when they beat Haiti 1-0 on Friday, while Panama and Honduras drew 1-1 in the other Group A match in Massachusetts.

WADA says drug testers routinely obstructed by Russian athletes

WADA says drug testers routinely obstructed by Russian athletes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Testers were also routinely obstructed from gaining access to athletes who used military cities as the location for their whereabouts knowing doping control officers would need special permission to gain access. The WADA update also revealed several examples of widespread efforts to avoid testing, including one detailed instance where an athlete tried to use a container inserted inside her body that presumably contained clean urine.

20 shocking takeaways from CIA torture report

20 shocking takeaways from CIA torture report

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The United States Select Committee on Intelligence's damning report on the Central Intelligence Agency throws spotlight on the brutal tactics adopted by CIA agents to elicit information from terror suspects and yet its ineffectiveness in the sense that it delivered no 'ticking time bomb' data that prevented an attack.

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA may have avoided its current problems if Russia and Qatar had not been chosen as hosts of the next two World Cups, President Sepp Blatter said on Friday.

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Under-fire India coach Ravi Shastri, on Thursday, called on his struggling batsmen to show more discipline and grit when the third Test against England gets underway at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Cannot force India to play against Pakistan, says ICC chief Abbas

Cannot force India to play against Pakistan, says ICC chief Abbas

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

With the Pakistan Cricket Board indicating that it may raise the issue of India not agreeing on a bilateral series in the United Arab Emirates with the International Cricket Council, the cricket world body's president Zaheer Abbas on Monday made it clear that they cannot be compelled to play against each other.

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Globally, the company intends to cut expenses by $7.8 billion by 2014.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Will India beat China in oil demand?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

While India is catching China in motorbike sales, it lags far behind in cars, which use more petrol per journey.

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'If on the back of the resentment against the Modi government, on the very outside chance that the Congress emerges as the single largest party in May 2019, will Rahul Gandhi become prime minister?' 'Or will he do a Sonia and appoint someone else?' asks T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Tata Motors tightens belt, offers voluntary retirement

Tata Motors tightens belt, offers voluntary retirement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The scheme has been extended to all categories of employees.

Rupee dives 26 paise to 66.68 vs US dollar

Rupee dives 26 paise to 66.68 vs US dollar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

This is the biggest one-day fall in the rupee since August 3, 2016

Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Under-pressure Wenger says Arsenal want to finish as high as possible

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been feeling the pressure in the race for a Champions League place but a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Thursday got his team back up to third spot.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A single-member commission under retired judge Anita Jha was constituted on Firday to probe the botched sterilisation surgeries at Bilaspur's government-run medical camps, which have so far claimed lives of 13 young women and left nearly 138 ill, and asked to submit its report within three months.

GATE 2019: 10 preparation tips you shouldn't ignore

GATE 2019: 10 preparation tips you shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Handy tips and mantras to drive exam blues away.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

Champions League: Barcelona, Atletico held; Higuain rescues draw for Juve

Champions League: Barcelona, Atletico held; Higuain rescues draw for Juve

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Barcelona must to wait to confirm a place in the Champions League last 16 after dropping points for the first time in Group D in an absorbing 0-0 draw at Olympiakos Piraeus on Tuesday.

We don't want lame OROP, say veterans @ Sainik Ekta rally

We don't want lame OROP, say veterans @ Sainik Ekta rally

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Hundreds of army veterans held a 'Sainik Ekta' rally to press for "honest and truthful justice" as they rejected the One Rank One Pension scheme announced by the government even as some ex-servicemen groups dissociated themselves from the demonstration.

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The rap from both the US and UK drug regulators, including the latest one from the latter, has hit the scrip.

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Have you renewed your insurance policy?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Your entire contribution can go down the drain if policies are not renewed on time

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has established its writ in the scenic Tirah Valley in the troubled Khyber agency that had become a haven for Taliban militants.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

4 areas that Modi govt should focus on in its '1st real Budget'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

EPL PIX: Tottenham lose their heads and title chances

EPL PIX: Tottenham lose their heads and title chances

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Tottenham Hotspur lost their cool and their Premier League title hopes as they let slip a two-goal lead at Chelsea to draw a stormy London derby 2-2 on Monday.

EPL: Eriksen strike gives Spurs last-gasp Burnley win

EPL: Eriksen strike gives Spurs last-gasp Burnley win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Sean Dyche's Burnley side looked to have secured a crucial point in their fight to move clear of the bottom three but Eriksen broke their hearts with a clinical finish for third-placed Spurs in the 91st minute.

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

After taking over on Tuesday night, Rao overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said.

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Safety standards are thrown to the wind as government urges consumers to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps, Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury/Business Standard report from New Delhi.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

How to get a long investment horizon

How to get a long investment horizon

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

'No govt promise will work at this moment in Assam'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The BJP is taking a risk in Assam, but it may face a tough time in coming times,' says Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty.

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Sports Shorts: Tiger Woods set to return; Farah splits with coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool in Champions League; Arsenal victory in vain

EPL PIX: City, Liverpool in Champions League; Arsenal victory in vain

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Manchester City made sure of third place in the Premier League when they romped to a 5-0 win at Watford on Sunday to ensure a Champions League berth for next season.

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Days after its recent downgrade by the US aviation regulator, DGCA has set up two dedicated technical teams for surprise inspections on the aircraft of foreign airlines and charter firms and carry out extensive safety checks.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

FA Cup Shocks! Chelsea and Manchester City lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

FA Cup added another incredible chapter to its proud heritage on Saturday as Chelsea and Manchester City were humbled by supposed inferiors.