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Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The following are talking points from the Premier League weekend:

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Rogge says he trusts Brazil on Games security

Rogge says he trusts Brazil on Games security

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Brazil will find ways to ensure the safety of Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympics, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said on Thursday, after an outbreak of violence raised questions over the Games' security.

Corporates, banks donate Rs 22 crore for flood-relief activities

Corporates, banks donate Rs 22 crore for flood-relief activities

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Various corporate houses and banks including TVS Motors, India Cements, Hyundai Motor India Limited and State Bank of India on Tuesday contributed a total of Rs 22 crore.

Kolkata: Beyond headlines, change and cynicism

Kolkata: Beyond headlines, change and cynicism

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

News from Kolkata paints a bleak picture - flyover collapse, deadly fires and crackdowns on political humour. But the City of Joy is changing, finds, Sumit Bhattacharya. Only, few are sure if it's for the better

The different shades of childhood

The different shades of childhood

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The fair saw children with their parents, their faces beaming as they took in the treats on offer. Then there was the other side -- child labourers selling trinkets to earn a buck, oblivious of the joyrides around them.

Modi swearing-in: Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan invited

Modi swearing-in: Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan invited

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Sources close to both actors acknowledged the two being invited to Modi's swearing-in scheduled on Thursday, but did not divulge if the veterans would participate.

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Rediff.com20 May 2012

City of Joy singing blues as Didi celebrates one year in office at Writers' Building. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My main ambition is to be on the sets everyday for the rest of my life.'

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

Video: iPhone 5 makes India debut

Video: iPhone 5 makes India debut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Apple's latest iPhone -- thinner, lighter and with a 4-inch screen -- went on sale in India with a starting price of 45,500 rupees.

FIR against PMC Bank, HDIL officials filed

FIR against PMC Bank, HDIL officials filed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Explaining the modus operandi of the case, the FIR said HDIL promoters allegedly colluded with the bank management, to draw loans from the bank's Bhandup branch. Despite non-payment, the bank officials did not classify the loans as NPA and intentionally hid the information about the same from RBI.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

PIX: French fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after World Cup win

PIX: French fans go wild from Paris to Moscow after World Cup win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Millions of French soccer fans were delirious with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer's World Cup in a pulsating final in Moscow that sparked ecstatic scenes from Paris to Marseille and beyond.

Maradona leaves Kolkata

Maradona leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Soccer legend Diego Maradona left Kolkata in the wee hours on Monday marking the end of the football wizard's two-day sojourn to the "city of joy".

Don Bradman's India connection

Don Bradman's India connection

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Despite having legions of fans in India since he began striding the cricket world like a colossus, Don Bradman never toured this country irrespective of many invites.

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

East Bengal finally got an investor with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announcing on Thursday a joint venture of the century-old club with city-based Shree Cement company and making a strong pitch for its inclusion in the Indian Super League this year.

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The bank was worth over Rs 80,000 crore as recently as September 2017. The lender had grown at breakneck speed, helped perhaps by Rana Kapoor's reputation as a banker, willing to aggressively write checks.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Howrah Bridge at 75: A brief history

Howrah Bridge at 75: A brief history

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

The iconic bridge was opened to the public in the middle of World War II.

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Arsenal to open nine-point gap

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Arsenal to open nine-point gap

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

A Roberto Firmino hat-trick proved the highlight of Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Arsenal as the Premier League leaders opened a nine-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur, who lost 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

Rahman announces his FIRST road trip in India

Rahman announces his FIRST road trip in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The multi-city tour will kick off in October.

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Om Puri was that rare actor who could carry a film on sheer power and versatility of his performance

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ranieri celebrates with Abramovich

Ranieri celebrates with Abramovich

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

The 52-year-old Chelsea coach wept on the Highbury pitch after his team beat Arsenal 2-1 to earn a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Can Delhi change for the better?

Can Delhi change for the better?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'While its people might be a little less resistant to changing for its greater good, New Delhi, unfortunately, is also evolving into an ugly city of which one must remain wary to survive its rising incidents of violence and crime,' says Kishore Singh.

The football stars who visited Kolkata

The football stars who visited Kolkata

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

A look at the some of the top football stars who have visited Kolkata in the past.

First salary: From Rs 1500 to starting my own company

First salary: From Rs 1500 to starting my own company

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Hari Krishnan Nair from Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He was 66.

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

All 240 churches in the city have been identified and assessed for their foolproof security arrangements in the wake of recent attacks on them, and the Delhi Police have also plotted the buildings on a map for a holistic view.