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ISL: Manvir's late strike helps Goa hold NorthEast

ISL: Manvir's late strike helps Goa hold NorthEast

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

FC Goa came up with yet another injury-time equaliser to salvage a point against NorthEast United FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League encounter.

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

PM hails country's judiciary for safeguarding people's rights

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The PM said that the Supreme Court has conducted the highest number of hearings via video-conferencing in the world during the coronavirus pandemic.

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Jayalalithaa confident of regime change after LS poll

Jayalalithaa confident of regime change after LS poll

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Sounding confident of a change of regime at the Centre after next Lok Sabha polls, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said there would be a "friendly government", taking an apparent dig at the UPA rule which she has been accusing of meting out step-motherly treatment to her state.

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Even if there is no full-scale war, Galwan-like skirmishes cannot be ruled out.'

Vasundhara Raje's 'Rajasthan Model' set to be a success

Vasundhara Raje's 'Rajasthan Model' set to be a success

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Vasundhara Raje is pioneering the 'Rajasthan Model', which places policy reform at the centre of the development strategy.

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

What HAL plans to do after Sukhoi-30MKIs

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Top HAL sources say the AMCA, which is being developed as the IAF's next-generation stealth fighter, is slated to be assembled at HAL Nashik.

'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

India's foreign coach for badminton Agus Dwi Santoso says he will not be able to implement his plans for the Tokyo Olympics with only four shuttlers at his disposal, and wants the Sports Authority of India to allow more players in the national camp.

Farewell, Conscience Keeper

Farewell, Conscience Keeper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers Daniel Babu Paul, a most unusual civil servant who passed into the ages on Friday.

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi's bhoomi puja speech: A masterpiece!

Modi's bhoomi puja speech: A masterpiece!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'His speech at the bhoomi puja will stand out for a long time in the memory of those who listened to it for touching the pinnacle of excellence and brilliance in both style and content,' declares B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When you talk badly of the country and project a bad image of the country to the rest of the world, is it not sedition?'

Australia beefs up Ashes bid

Australia beefs up Ashes bid

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Cricket Australia (CA) opened its new centre of excellence in Brisbane to help win back the Ashes

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

India's first Covid-19 patient speaks up!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The survivor from Thrissur, who returned from Wuhan -- the epicentre of the pandemic -- recounts her road to recovery and her future plans. Shine Jacob reports

PM visit to sow seeds of change in Israel agri ties

PM visit to sow seeds of change in Israel agri ties

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi's visit to dwell on water conservation, Israel's expertise in desalination may also be tapped

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Congress candidate from Thiruvanathapuram said that the Centre has ignored the concerns and aspirations of southern states and that Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from the south has made a very effective outreach.

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

'We will see a decline trend in Mumbai in 2 weeks'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Corona will go on for more than six months now in Mumbai city.' 'It cannot vanish within just two or three months.' 'This infection may remain there in communities, somewhere or the other, like swine flu.'

7 smart tips to get MORE followers on Twitter

7 smart tips to get MORE followers on Twitter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Keep your tweets informative and entertaining such that it stands out from the rest, says Dr Ranjit Nair.

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

PM felicitates athletes on return from Asian Para Games

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The gold medal winners were given a cash award of Rs 30 lakh each, while silver and bronze medallists took home Rs 20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

PM Modi visits BARC; praises scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

PM Modi on Monday visited the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre where he was apprised of the safety and security measures adopted by the DAE and India's excellent record in this regard.

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Dilip Vengsarkar believes that he was able to do justice to the chairman's post because of the time he spent as head of BCCI's now defunct Talent Research Development Wing (TRDW) which found the gem called MS Dhoni.

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has planned to launch NBA AcademyIndia, an elite basketball training centre in the National Capital Region (NCR), next April for the top men and women prospects from across the country.

Dell to spend $700 million globally for R&D

Dell to spend $700 million globally for R&D

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The company also announced converting of its Research and Development Centre here into a Centre of Excellence in Networking for Dell, a move aimed to push "sales in the enterprise business," according to a company official.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

PIX: Agar hat-trick helps Australia thrash SA in first T20

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Australia left-arm spinner Ashton Agar took a career-best 5-24, including a hat-trick, as they thrashed hosts South Africa by a massive 107 runs in the first Twenty20 International at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday. After being sent in to bat, Australia amassed 196 for six in their 20 overs as South Africa struggled with their line and length and missed a number of catches in the field in what was a sloppy display. The home side were in early trouble in their reply when they lost mainstay Quinton de Kock in the first over and it became a precession after that as Agar helped bowl the hosts out for 89, a record low for South Africa.

Don't think there is a better player than Messi ever: Dravid

Don't think there is a better player than Messi ever: Dravid

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Former India captain and current Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid visited Camp Nou to witness Barcelona playing against Athletico Madrid in the La Liga clash on Sunday.

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Further delay will do nothing other than the loss of a year and when there is loss of a year, think of next year you are having two first year batches.' 'Have the IIT system or similar institutions got the infrastructure to handle such a situation?'

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.

15 best buildings of 2013

15 best buildings of 2013

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Upcoming Bollywood Museum in Mumbai is among the projects that have won awards for best architecture in 2013.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Stoinis, Rabada send Royal Challengers crashing

PHOTOS: Stoinis, Rabada send Royal Challengers crashing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

While it is good to appreciate how others manage, set your own goals as a family, says Fatema Agarkar.

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The DMK's campaign appeared to be the most visible with propaganda at a feverish pace across the segment for the April 6 assembly polls and Stalin is the party's chief minister candidate.

PICS: Sunrisers snap Delhi Capitals's run for first win

PICS: Sunrisers snap Delhi Capitals's run for first win

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.

Study Abroad: 10 things to know before you take off

Study Abroad: 10 things to know before you take off

Rediff.com21 May 2014

If you're travelling abroad for the first time, here are some things you should be prepared with.

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress and its erstwhile government in Puducherry, saying the V Narayanasamy led dispensation had 'different priorities' than public welfare and flayed party leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent 'north-south' remarks.

'BJP will play a bigger role in Bihar'

'BJP will play a bigger role in Bihar'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'There is a strong possibility that the BJP's seats are going to be much higher compared to the JD-U and this would be the turning point for the BJP.'