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Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Only one spot up for grabs in pace attack for T20 WC: Kohli

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Referring to India's problem of plenty in pace bowling, Kohli said, as a captain, he couldn't have been happier.

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her Wuhan Open crown after dispatching world number one Ash Barty in straight sets with a 7-5 6-4 victory in the semi-final on Friday

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and send them 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

India's sourcing from China may not necessarily be for cost-effectiveness alone but also for the lack of domestic qualified bidders, technology or other know-how.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai review

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Putham Pudhu Kaalai is refreshing like the unsuspecting morning dew that teases your senses when you step on the grass barefoot, discovers Divya Nair.

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Australia captain is at the top of the Test rankings for almost two years. His batting average of 62.32 is second only to Don Bradman.

The sorry plight of Biharis

The sorry plight of Biharis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Left behind after elections will be the Biharis with their stagnant conditions of poor education, poor health infrastructure, poverty, unemployment, division of society and the aftermath of coronavirus. What will remain is the Bihari tenacity, observes Asmita Bihari.

Meet Akash, the Indian American music sensation

Meet Akash, the Indian American music sensation

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'I make music to express myself.' 'So even if only one person hears it, and it impacts their life in any way, I feel grateful.'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Pujara rises to 3rd in ICC Test rankings

Pujara rises to 3rd in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The right-hander currently has 873 points in the list of Test batsmen, headed by Australia captain Steve Smith.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Since no insurance companies share data on their claims with each other, the finance ministry and Irdai suspect that a lot of the resultant claims are duplicates.

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

In Pics: 10 delightful photos of India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Readers share their travel photos with us. You can share yours too!

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

7 tips to make YOUR start-up media-friendly

7 tips to make YOUR start-up media-friendly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

At some point in time, every entrepreneur aspires for attention from the media. Here are some things that'll take you closer to the goal.

Bindaas Bebo

Bindaas Bebo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 wrapped up with the actor walking for designer Anita Dongre.

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Why Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Sudhir Mishra's Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahin is relevant even today.

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Woeful defending led to two Brighton goals in two first-half minutes as 34-year-old Glenn Murray and Shane Duffy outsmarted United's 117 million pound ($149.21 million) back four to demonstrate why manager Jose Mourinho had sought to upgrade it.

The stunning Maruti Ertiga: A sneak peek

The stunning Maruti Ertiga: A sneak peek

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Since the last one month, many test drives have been conducted and speculations reported ahead of its launch on April 12, 2012.

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open crown this year at Flushing Meadows as organisers released the singles entry list for the Grand Slam. Spain's Nadal had said in June that he had reservations about travelling to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic and he joins women's world number one Australian Ash Barty in skipping the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

'OPS never said he wanted to become CM'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'OPS did not back off.' 'He wanted transparency and he got it.'

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

It seems that the Briton who took a cheeky snap with the EgyptAir hijacker was not the only one to do so with another selfie surfacing on social media showing an air stewardess posing with the phoney bomber.

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

7 tax saving mistakes to AVOID in new financial year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is crucial to understand that the ultimate goal of your investments isn't to pay lesser tax, but to create long-term wealth for you and your family,' says Satyen Kothari, founder and CEO, Cube Wealth.

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Mahi Way: Dhoni's style of keeping works for him

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Dhoni's style of wicketkeeping has never been purely classical but it has worked wonderfully well for him

Euro football: City close in on EPL crown, Juventus win Serie A title

Euro football: City close in on EPL crown, Juventus win Serie A title

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A summary of the football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

Explained: Why Aramco-Reliance O2C deal has hit roadblock

Explained: Why Aramco-Reliance O2C deal has hit roadblock

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Saudi Aramco had right from the beginning resisted the price tag Reliance had put for the 20 per cent stake in O2C business, which comprises the company's twin refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat, petrochemical plants and 51 per cent in fuel retailing venture.

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

All his disciples across the globe feel he was closest to them. All his friends believe he loved them the most. Just like every gopi in Brijbhoomi felt Krishna was closest to her. Pandit Jasraj didn't have acquaintances; he had friends, recalls his biographer Sunita Budhiraja.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

PHOTOS: Clinical Mumbai Indians thrash KKR to enter IPL final

PHOTOS: Clinical Mumbai Indians thrash KKR to enter IPL final

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Opting to field after Rohit Sharma won the toss, Mumbai bowled out Kolkata for a paltry 107 in 18.5 overs, and then chased down the target with 33 balls to spare at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

This, not corruption, is the biggest threat to growth

This, not corruption, is the biggest threat to growth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Corruption in public life is not as much of a threat to economic growth as political instability. Cross-sectional and time-series evidence would show this.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

PM Modi hopes historic Test match will boost ties with Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he hopes the historic cricket Test match between India and Afghanistan would strengthen ties between the South Asian neighbours and allies in the fight against militancy in the region.

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

'I remember Irrfan as warm, friendly, thoughtful'

'I remember Irrfan as warm, friendly, thoughtful'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Different people resonated with different films of his, but beneath all of that was his unique ability to capture the human spirit in an intimate and honest way.'