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Indian Super League: Delhi Dynamos beat North East to enter semi-final

Indian Super League: Delhi Dynamos beat North East to enter semi-final

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Brazilian winger Gustavo Dos Santos' late strike enabled Delhi Dynamos to pip North East United 2-1 en route their semi-final qualification in the Indian Super League.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC thrash Delhi; jump to fourth spot

ISL: Chennaiyin FC thrash Delhi; jump to fourth spot

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Chennaiyin FC produced another superlative performance to overwhelm Delhi Dynamos by a whopping 4-0 margin and put themselves in contention for the play off in the second Hero Indian Super League football Championship, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Easy for Mohammedan Sporting

Easy for Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

They beat Tollygunge Agragami 3-0 in the All Airlines Gold Cup football tournament.

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

A well-oiled Indian unit had raised the hopes of making the semi-finals for the first time since 1975 but the Dutch side broke a million hearts by coming from behind to knock out the hosts 2-1 in the last-eight clash.

India TFA Blue go down to Uzbekistan

India TFA Blue go down to Uzbekistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2003

The Indians conceded late goals and lost 0-2 in the under-19 JRD Tata International Invitation football tournament.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

At BJP meet, emotional Modi recalls party's journey

At BJP meet, emotional Modi recalls party's journey

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Modi was seen holding back his tears, according to those present at the meeting, at least three times as he named Jana Sangh and BJP leaders.

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Asian Champions hockey: India edge past Korea to set up Pakistan final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal to help India beat South Korea via the penalty shootout to enter the final of the fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, in Kuantan, Malaysia on Saturday.

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The apex court had questioned the poll panel's notification and said that NOTA was meant to be exercised by individual voters in direct polls.

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Capt Amarinder lambasted Badal for the alleged growing incidents of sacrilege in the state, which he said was a clear attempt by the Akalis to divide Punjab on communal lines.

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

Fragile 'Samajwadi unity' is about to crumble

Fragile 'Samajwadi unity' is about to crumble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

And ticket redistribution could be that moment, says Nazarwala.

PHOTOS: What's left of Palmyra after Islamic State

PHOTOS: What's left of Palmyra after Islamic State

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Hours after the Syrian troops recaptured Palmyra from the clutches of Islamic State, photographs emerged showing the damage the terrorist group has inflicted on the ancient city.

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Mamata born rebel, has an aura impossible to ignore, says Pranab

Mamata born rebel, has an aura impossible to ignore, says Pranab

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Pranab recalled how she once stormed out of a meeting, leaving him feeling "humiliated and insulted".

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India suffer third straight defeat; lose 0-3 to Iran

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India suffer third straight defeat; lose 0-3 to Iran

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India slumped to their third successive loss in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualfiers as they suffered a 0-3 thrashing at the hands of mighty Iran in a group match.

ISL: FC Goa thrash Chennayin FC 3-1 to seal semi-final berth

ISL: FC Goa thrash Chennayin FC 3-1 to seal semi-final berth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

FC Goa humiliated Chennaiyin FC in-front of their home crowd with 3-1 win to clinch a semi-final berth in the Indian Super League on Friday.

India ride on Rupinder's brace to down Malaysia 2-1

India ride on Rupinder's brace to down Malaysia 2-1

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh continued to stamp his authority in the ongoing 4th Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament as he converted two penalty corners to clinch India a 2-1 victory over hosts Malaysia in Kauntan, Malaysia on Wednesday.

What the reshuffle means for UP

What the reshuffle means for UP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Ministerial expansion: Focus on Purvanchal, Brahmin voters in UP.

Nerves and high rhythm caught India off-guard: Van Ass

Nerves and high rhythm caught India off-guard: Van Ass

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India hockey coach Paul van Ass said inability to handle fast-paced attack resulted in his side's capitulation against World champions Australia in the FIH World League semi-finals in Antwerp.

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarterfinals, Pakistan sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarterfinals, Pakistan sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Olympic bronze medallist Germany defeated Malaysia 5-3 in a keenly-contested match

India beat mighty Australia to record historic series win

India beat mighty Australia to record historic series win

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Akashdeep Singh scored twice as Indian men's hockey team stunned world champions Australia 3-1 in the fourth and final Test to register a historic 3-1 series win over the mighty Kookaburras in their home soil in Perth.

Harmanpreet's brace guides India to easy win over New Zealand

Harmanpreet's brace guides India to easy win over New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Defender Harmanpreet Singh converted two penalty corners as India stamped their authority over New Zealand with an assertive 3-0 victory in the 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, on Sunday.

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

She wondered why PM Modi is not removing his own cabinet secretary or the Union home secretary, if he was so 'fond of making last-minute changes'.

Dinakaran stuns AIADMK, wins RK Nagar bypoll

Dinakaran stuns AIADMK, wins RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Fighting as an independent, Dinakaran was up against ruling AIADMK's E Madhusudanan and DMK's N Maruthu Ganesh.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

BJP's slogan for Haryana: 'Ab ki baar 75 paar'

BJP's slogan for Haryana: 'Ab ki baar 75 paar'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

An analysis of the results in Haryana reveals that caste-based voting is anything but dead. It could even help the Bharatiya Janata Party win a second successive term in the state in the forthcoming assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC rallied from one-goal deficit to play out a 1-1 draw against Atletico de Kolkata in their Indian Super League football match in Chennai.

WC Qualifiers: Plucky India hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw

WC Qualifiers: Plucky India hold Asian champions Qatar to goalless draw

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A gritty India survived waves of attacks from Qatar to hold the reigning Asian champions to a goalless draw to steal an unexpected point from their away match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Australia's quest for a record hat-trick of titles started with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the opening Pool D match of the men's hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

BJP conquers another Congress bastion in Maharashtra, wins Latur civic polls

BJP conquers another Congress bastion in Maharashtra, wins Latur civic polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Continuing its winning streak in Maharashtra, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday won Latur and Chandrapur municipal corporations, out of three civic bodies that went to polls on April 19.

Hindutva, vikas, nationalism no match for caste in Bihar

Hindutva, vikas, nationalism no match for caste in Bihar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

'Everyone relies on caste to win elections in Bihar.'

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Sai's Take: The Bengal tinder box

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Violence has always been a fact of life in Bengal's politics; it is just that the faces have changed, the contesting ideologies have changed, says Saisuresh Sivawamy.

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India's Ankur Mittal won silver medal in the men's double trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Shotgun Championship, in Moscow, on Tuesday.

Walking through Tughlaq's forgotten city

Walking through Tughlaq's forgotten city

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Curses, folklore and family feuds swirl around Tughlaqabad Fort

Air Force Club ground Bengaluru FC to lift AFC Cup title

Air Force Club ground Bengaluru FC to lift AFC Cup title

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

India's Bengaluru FC lost an opportunity to make history after being grounded by Iraqi club Air Force Club by a 1-0 margin in the AFC Cup final in Doha on Saturday.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field