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Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

If they can sit together and hammer out 'Black Sea Initiative' deal for much needed food shipments, surely, they should be able to address the madness of the larger military conflict?

Olympics Soccer: Japan, Spain, Brazil, Mexico in semis

Olympics Soccer: Japan, Spain, Brazil, Mexico in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Japan are the only team to maintain a perfect record in the group stage and are now just one win away from securing a first medal in men's soccer since claiming bronze at the 1968 Games.

Dominant City beat Villa to win third straight League Cup

Dominant City beat Villa to win third straight League Cup

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Manchester City continued their imperious stranglehold over the League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa with goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri in the final at Wembley on Sunday to win the trophy for a third straight season. City became the first side to win the competition three seasons in a row since Liverpool claimed four straight titles from 1981 to 1984.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

MASK UP! See how celebs stay safe in style

MASK UP! See how celebs stay safe in style

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Take a cue from these celebs to see how you can stay fashionably safe!

Will Jabariya Jodi save Sid-Pari jodi?

Will Jabariya Jodi save Sid-Pari jodi?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Jabariya Jodi is slated to release on July 12.

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Belgium begin their campaign in St Petersburg against Russia on June 12

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Is she Farah Khan's new heroine?

Is she Farah Khan's new heroine?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Will Manushi Chillar be cast in the Satte Pe Satta remake?

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Where India Faltered Against New Zealand

Where India Faltered Against New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Neither the batting has worked nor has the bowling clicked in the two matches played so far.

Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Napoli did not travel to Turin for the match on October 4, saying their local health authority (ASL) had told the players to stay at home after two members of their squad tested positive for COVID-19.

Kangana tells court she has lost faith in it as it seems biased

Kangana tells court she has lost faith in it as it seems biased

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The court has indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant on two occasions in a non-cognisable, compoundable and bailable offence, where as per law regular presence is not required, the lawyer claimed.

Sonakshi gets vaccinated

Sonakshi gets vaccinated

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Neha-Angad celebrate their wedding anniversary...Kunal celebrates 8 years of Go Goa Gone...

England in control after bowling out Sri Lanka for 135 runs

England in control after bowling out Sri Lanka for 135 runs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Dom Bess claimed five wickets as England dismissed hosts Sri Lanka for 135

Atrangi Re Review

Atrangi Re Review

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.

India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Chasing a record 482 for an improbable victory, England endured a top order collapse to finish day three on 53-3, still 429 behind at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi Sawant has an MBBS degree!

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi Sawant has an MBBS degree!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

... from Canada!

Proteas in command over SL as Du Plessis makes 199

Proteas in command over SL as Du Plessis makes 199

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Du Plessis also put on a record seventh wicket stand against Sri Lanka of 133 with Keshav Maharaj (73), who went to his highest Test score before he was the last batsman out.

India risk follow-on as England take control

India risk follow-on as England take control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara forged the only century-plus partnership of the innings but India still finished the day 321 behind.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

What is Bratz Challenge, the latest beauty trend?

What is Bratz Challenge, the latest beauty trend?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The challenge involves you to put on bright, heavy makeup inspired by the Bratz dolls.

EPL PIX: Man Utd held; Newcastle beat Everton

EPL PIX: Man Utd held; Newcastle beat Everton

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Manchester United dropped out of the Premier League's top four

NRHM scam: 65-yr-old in Bihar gives 'birth' to 8 children in 14 months

NRHM scam: 65-yr-old in Bihar gives 'birth' to 8 children in 14 months

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Leela Devi, aged 65, has been shown to have sired eight girls in 14 months and for every so-called childbirth Rs 1,400 were transferred into her purported account'

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

'I hope India does not give up on Afghanistan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'There is far more goodwill towards India from across the board in Afghanistan'

Napier Mayor asks India, NZ cricketers to toughen up

Napier Mayor asks India, NZ cricketers to toughen up

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The first ODI between India and New Zealand in Napier on Wednesday was halted for about half an hour due to players being blinded by a setting sun, a bizarre first in international cricket which is otherwise no stranger to rain-related interruptions.

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It was the sun that troubled the batsmen by coming right in the line of their view, forcing play to stop for about half an hour in the first ODI between New Zealand and India.

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In democratic India, a citizen can be a patriot and at the same time be critical of the government, unlike China which promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong prescribing patriotism to contest elections, observes Rup Narayan Das.

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

"I say that he (Sushant) was not a Rajput. Please don't mind but a Rajput who belongs to Maharana Pratap's clan cannot hang himself by a rope," Yadav said on Wednesday while inaugurating a newly-built road in Saharsa, his assembly constituency.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni are simply fabulous in the second season of The Family Man, raves Namrata Thakker.

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Netizens from India were quick to react, with most terming it as Pakistan's "national dress", a jab at the country's support to terror outfits on its soil.

Are Alia and Ranbir the best actors?

Are Alia and Ranbir the best actors?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Who are the 5 best actors in Bollywood today?

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

FATWA FACTORY: No Mars trip, suicide or Yoga!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Let's take a look at some controversial fatwas.

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.

Canada GT20: Yuvraj walks off despite being not out

Canada GT20: Yuvraj walks off despite being not out

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Yuvraj Singh's first outing after international retirement ended in a bizarre way as he walked off the pitch despite being not out during a Global T20 Canada match.

The Girl on the Train review

The Girl on the Train review

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajal in the film, feels Sukanya Verma.

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'I don't think I have ever been a part of such a Test match where things have happened so quickly.'

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'After Uri, the current government took public ownership of surgical strikes.' 'The question they need to ask themselves is did this bring about a change in Pakistan's behaviour towards us? The answer is no.' 'If there had been a change, then Pulwama would not have happened.'

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Were you charged exorbitantly for a humble meal at a restaurant? Share your experiences and learnings with us.