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The many colours of Holi in India

The many colours of Holi in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.

No one can throw me out: Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel

No one can throw me out: Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Patel was not there when outgoing CM Vijay Rupani accompanied Bhupendra Patel when the latter went to meet Governor Acharya Devvrat for staking claim to form the government.

PHOTOS: Manchester United outclass Ajax to win Europa League on emotional night

PHOTOS: Manchester United outclass Ajax to win Europa League on emotional night

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal in each half as their team comfortably outclassed Ajax Amsterdam to win an emotional Europa League final 2-0 and qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.

Don't be misled: PM to farmers over agri bills

Don't be misled: PM to farmers over agri bills

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

He asserted that the government purchase of farm produce will remain, adding that the mechanism of minimum support price will continue in the same way it always has.

5 reasons why Chelsea sacked 'Special One' Mourinho

5 reasons why Chelsea sacked 'Special One' Mourinho

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at surprise league leaders Leicester City on Monday, their ninth loss in 16 league games since the start of a season that has gone spectacularly wrong, proved to be the final straw.

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Here's why Mourinho deserves respect...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku defended Jose Mourinho's confrontational style of management, saying that the Portuguese deserves respect for not hiding his true feelings like several Premier League bosses.

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Football Briefs: Manchester City's Walker backs decision to cut holidays short

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

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

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease, which has so far claimed almost 8,000 lives and infected close to 2,00,000 people globally, has led to the cancellation or postponement of sports events across the globe. Tim Paine on Wednesday said the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than the game of cricket and needs to be taken seriously

Gatlin wins at Tokyo Olympic Stadium test event

Gatlin wins at Tokyo Olympic Stadium test event

Rediff.com9 May 2021

No spectators were present in the stadium, where the Games' opening and closing ceremonies will be held,

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Factbox on Jose Mourinho, who was named manager of Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

World athletics boss expects Tokyo Olympics to go ahead after test event

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Sapporo Challenge Half Marathon 2021 was held on Wednesday as a dress rehearsal for the marquee Olympic event

Punjab plans resolution/bill to counter farm laws

Punjab plans resolution/bill to counter farm laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Addressing public rallies at Barnala chowk and Bhawanigarh in Sangrur, the chief minister vowed to do whatever it takes to protect the farmers and the state from the 'devastating' effects of the 'black laws'.

Saeed's release an attempt by Pak to 'mainstream' terrorists: India

Saeed's release an attempt by Pak to 'mainstream' terrorists: India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

India expressed "outrage" over Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's imminent release.

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It doesn't make sense to view the womb through the prism of religion, community and tradition, warns Shyam G Menon.

Stuart Broad shares new Ashes jersey look

Stuart Broad shares new Ashes jersey look

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Broad posted his picture on Instagram, saying the Test match will be glorious at Lord's.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Arsenal in scrappy London derby

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Arsenal in scrappy London derby

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Kurt Zouma and Eden Hazard scored the goals the goals in a match that saw Diego Costa play central character.

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

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

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the conversation every evening.

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The destination of the Premier League trophy will not be decided when current champions Chelsea meet their immediate predecessors Manchester City.

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Arsenal optimism punctured as West Ham claim shock win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

West Ham United capitalised on two mistakes from Arsenal's new goalkeeper Petr Cech to claim a surprise 2-0 victory at the Emirates and bring the Gunners' early Premier League optimism down to earth with a bump on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Rested Ronaldo ready for United in European Super Cup

Football Briefs: Rested Ronaldo ready for United in European Super Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

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

Never used Shivaji, Indira's name for political gain: Sena

Never used Shivaji, Indira's name for political gain: Sena

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The leading constituent in Maharashtra's ruling coalition said it had always respected Indira Gandhi, who it said, had a towering and strong personality. Whenever there were attempts to malign her image, the Shiv Sena acted as a shield. She was a powerful leader who split Pakistan and avenged Partition, the Marathi daily said.

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

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

'Muslims lost faith in UPA after Batla House'

'Muslims lost faith in UPA after Batla House'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Ulema Council chairman Maulana Amir Rashadi, who organised last week's trip of Muslim youth from Azamgarh to Delhi, in a frank interview.

EPL: Ibra scores in United victory; Liverpool edge Arsenal in thriller

EPL: Ibra scores in United victory; Liverpool edge Arsenal in thriller

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho's first Premier League game as manager of Manchester United ended in a comfortable 3-1 victory away to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu plays politics with a dead issue

Tamil Nadu plays politics with a dead issue

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

After keeping quiet when the Lankan army mowed down Tamil civilians four years ago, M Karunanidhi has no right to shed tears over the community's plight, and certainly not at a time when Tamil Nadu is plagued with problems of its own, says A Ganesh Nadar

On 5th anniversary, Mecca Masjid blast is a forgotten case

On 5th anniversary, Mecca Masjid blast is a forgotten case

Rediff.com18 May 2012

May 18 marks five years since the blast at Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid. However, there has been no breakthrough in case with the investigation going on at a snail's pace. Lateef Mohammad Khan, convenor of the Civil Liberties Monitoring Committee, which has been fighting the case of the Muslim youth who were falsely implicated in the blast, says that the police is trying to pin the blame on two sects of the community while shielding the real culprits. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After months of anticipation (and 31,000 submissions from the British public), the Britain's Duchess of Cambridge's final selection of images for Hold Still is available to view on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Designed to "capture and document the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation" during lockdown, the project brings together 100 moving amateur shots of everything from at-home haircuts to make-shift classrooms; exhausted NHS staffers on duty to dedicated postmen in superhero costumes; pensioners FaceTiming with their grandchildren to mothers cradling their newborn babies. Below, see 22 remarkable images from Hold Still - then head to the The National Portrait Gallery website for the full exhibition.

Distraught Abbott being monitored after Hughes death

Distraught Abbott being monitored after Hughes death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The cricketing community has rallied behind New South Wales all-rounder Sean Abbott whose bouncer struck Phillip Hughes.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again.

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Europa League's STUNNING night! United beaten by Feyenoord; Inter lose

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Three time European champions Inter Milan were stunned 2-0 at home by Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva and Manchester United were floored by a late goal from Feyenoord as the Europa League group stage got underway on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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

Football Briefs: Diego Costa will go only to Atletico if sold by Chelsea

Football Briefs: Diego Costa will go only to Atletico if sold by Chelsea

Rediff.com28 May 2017

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

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Aus bans arrivals from India; offenders to face 5-yr jail term, fines

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The temporary ban begins on Monday and applies to any travellers who have visited India within 14 days of their intended arrival date in Australia.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The government has received flak for allegedly shielding the corrupt ministers and slow pace of investigation in irrigation scam.

Student develops device to ensure social distancing

Student develops device to ensure social distancing

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The device which can be worn as a pendant comes with a sensor which glows in case someone breaches the user's safe space of one metre and a 'hand wash reminder'.