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Barcelona ready to punish City again; Arsenal target top spot

Barcelona ready to punish City again; Arsenal target top spot

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Barcelona will put Manchester City to the sword if they commit the same kind of errors as they did in their Champions League encounter last month, coach Luis Enrique said.

Conspiracies to destabilise government, defame me: PM Modi

Conspiracies to destabilise government, defame me: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

He said "some people" were not able to digest the fact that a "chai wala" (tea seller) has become the prime minister and hence were conspiring all the time to bring him down.

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'One is trying to be an upright citizen with a fresh-faced liver, in full possession of her faculties, but if ever one has needed a stiff drink, it has been now,' says Mitali Saran.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'The world will miss Mahasweta Devi and I will miss my second mother.'

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international career.

An obituary for democracy

An obituary for democracy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Democracy has died -- and we, my friends, killed her, says Paloma Sharma.

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa set up Australia final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Faf du Plessis smashed a third century in four matches as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs on Thursday to set up a final showdown with Australia in the triangular series tournament.

Ramzan special: 5 yummy chicken recipes

Ramzan special: 5 yummy chicken recipes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Reshma Aslam tells you how to make the most of chicken.

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'We've seen tremendous traction from fruit and vegetables.' 'Around 18% of our business comes from these, almost three times higher than physical stores.'

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, 77, was received by his close Chinese relatives, besides officials of the China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indian embassy when he arrived in Beijing along with his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Delhi-Beijing flight.

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Where India lost the plot against the Windies

Where India lost the plot against the Windies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Lendl Simmons was a late replacement, but he led a charmed life to blast an unbeaten 82 and carry the West Indies to a thrilling seven-wicket victory over India in the second semi-final of the World Twenty20, the Wankhede Stadiumin Mumbai, on Thursday.

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

14 K'taka rebel MLAs disqualified by speaker ahead of trust vote

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 14 MLAs who had resigned earlier this month include Pratapgouda Patil, BC Patil, Shivaram Hebbar, ST Somashekhar, BA Basavaraja, Anand Singh, R Roshan Baig, Munirathna, K Sudhakar, MTB Nagaraj, AH Vishwanath, K Gopalaiah, Narayana Gowda and Shrimanth Patil.

Now, buy online term insurance for senior citizens

Now, buy online term insurance for senior citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Surprised? Well, old age is no more associated with uncertainties with insurance companies coming out with specific plans for this segment!

Oh, these first-time actor-director jodis!

Oh, these first-time actor-director jodis!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Did you like Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela and 3 Idiots?

Jab We Met: 'She was filled with anger'

Jab We Met: 'She was filled with anger'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Rajat Jain tells us how he met his partner Kriti.

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Record-chasing Djokovic sets up Murray showdown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic survived a second-set blip to reach the Paris Masters final with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 win over Stan Wawrinka, his 21st victory in a row.

11 tips to find your love online

11 tips to find your love online

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Ramanuj Mukherjee shares his lessons from his first hand experience at Tinder.

How high caste Hindus undermine a great religion

How high caste Hindus undermine a great religion

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The hypocrisies of high-caste Hindus have cost their followers very dear. Millions have left their dharma, their great religion which boasts of the loftiest philosophical ideas, says Tarun Vijay.

This 29-year-old US woman chose to DIE

This 29-year-old US woman chose to DIE

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

"Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me ... but would have taken so much more. "The world is a beautiful place, travel has been my greatest teacher, my close friends and folks are the greatest givers. I even have a ring of support around my bed as I type. Goodbye world. Spread good energy. Pay it forward!" This was 29-year-old terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard's final message before she took medication to end her life under Oregon's "Death with Dignity Act".

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.

#DostiDiaries: 'We never try to control each other'

#DostiDiaries: 'We never try to control each other'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Reshma tells us about the strong bond she shares with her bestie.

Time to keep religion out of politics

Time to keep religion out of politics

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Let India rise on the prowess of development, honest money and a non-religionist political discourse. That will secure our future and also make an impact on the theologically run sham democracies in our neighbourhood, says Tarun Vijay.

Review: Watch Angry Indian Goddesses for its terrific leading ladies

Review: Watch Angry Indian Goddesses for its terrific leading ladies

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

It's so good to see a film that revels in womanhood, says Sukanya Verma.

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

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

Serie A: Juve march toward title after dispatching Lazio

Serie A: Juve march toward title after dispatching Lazio

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Juventus defeated second-placed Lazio 2-0 at home on Saturday to take another huge step towards their fourth straight Serie A title and boost their confidence for Wednesday's crunch Champions League clash in Monaco.

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

When the 'god' is angry, look what happens. Sachin Tendulkar, 'God of Cricket' was annoyed and expressed his displeasure on Twitter. Since then, the social networking site is buzzing.

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The mainstream media is alive with discussion of the rights and wrongs of the situation.' 'Mass immolation is being rediscovered as a worthy goal for young women, and we have also consoled ourselves at length with the reflection that Muslims Are Bad while Rajputs Are Good,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Check out these trendy styling ideas that you should wear to college.

Net neutrality and the privacy debate

Net neutrality and the privacy debate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Indian policy-makers must see the choices before them as economic, not moral, ones, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Being liberal in #NewIndia

Being liberal in #NewIndia

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'How you live serves as a much better track record than your timeline,' says Mitali Saran.

'J-K govt to take FIR against army to logical conclusion'

'J-K govt to take FIR against army to logical conclusion'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

She said if somebody commits a mistake, he should be punished as such a course only brings laurels to the institution.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Javadekar, along with Piyush Goyal and Dharmendra Pradhan, is among the few ministers who have party as well as ministerial responsibilities.