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Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

College is where the manicured view of the world provided by one's family, encounters new trends. It is the dawn of exploration. Wishing for a sanitised bubble on campus appears hypocritical. The correct strategy, one would assume, is to weed out the violence while retaining the right to political debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

What it takes to be an Iron Butt!

What it takes to be an Iron Butt!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Like riding long distances on your bike? Be part of The Iron Butt Association.

'Dramabaaz' Rahul wasted migrants' time: Sitharaman

'Dramabaaz' Rahul wasted migrants' time: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 May 2020

"They are calling us dramabaaz. What happened yesterday by stopping migrants and interacting with them on the road and wasting their time? Aren't they dramabaaz?," she quipped.

Can Dembele help Barcelona fill Neymar void?

Can Dembele help Barcelona fill Neymar void?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Ousmane Dembele endured a rough start to his Barcelona career but the French winger appears to be finding his feet at a crucial time in the season.

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Want to build your muscles? Try these new workouts!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Here are some fun and intensive ways to torch fat and sculpt your muscle.

Australia already preparing for 2022 India tour

Australia already preparing for 2022 India tour

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

It's still a good two years away, but Australia coach Justin Langer says he has started building a battle-hardened and mature squad that would be able to challenge a formidable-at-home India in the 2022 Test series.

Time to turn on pressure on Pakistan: India

Time to turn on pressure on Pakistan: India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

"The international community should put effective pressure on Pakistan to implement its stated commitment to deal with terrorist groups within its territory, including members of Al-Qaeda, Taliban's Quetta Shura, Hizb-e-Islami, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and other like-minded terrorist groups," Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said in New Delhi.

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Ezekiel Kemboi won the steeplechase gold in 2004 at Athens and in 2012 at the London Games. His brother Isaac is hoping to replicate the success at the Rio Olympics in two years' time even if it means beating the champion sibling.

Amid COVID gloom, could it be 'India Shining' in Tokyo?

Amid COVID gloom, could it be 'India Shining' in Tokyo?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

India has just 28 Olympic medals to its credit since making a debut back in 1900.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Kashmir and Palestine: A similar story

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The people in both places have lived in a state of denial, refusing to accept the bald fact that resorting to violence against an infinitely superior force is suicidal, observes T N Ninan.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

The god of large things

The god of large things

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

If there is one thing the argumentative Indian will accept as ineluctable fact, it is this: Sachin Tendulkar is god.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Trump said that the US will defeat its enemies with the full force of American might.

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has written to House Speaker Paul Ryan, asking him to raise the issue of religious freedom in India during his meeting with PM Modi.

Sanchez strikes as Copa holders Chile thrash Japan

Sanchez strikes as Copa holders Chile thrash Japan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The 2015 and 2016 Copa champions took the lead late in the first half with a towering header from midfielder Erick Pulgar.

Is it time for Yuvraj Singh to hang up his bat?

Is it time for Yuvraj Singh to hang up his bat?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Yuvraj Singh's fans have endured a shared agony over the course of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Australian Open to be allowed 30,000 fans a day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

It has been 24 days since Victoria reported a locally acquired COVID-19 infection, while Australia as a whole posted a 13th straight day without a community case on Saturday.

Was Trump's inaugural address inspired by Batman villain Bane?

Was Trump's inaugural address inspired by Batman villain Bane?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

While doing a side-by-side comparison, Deadspin's Timothy Burke pointed out that a part of the Trump's address was similar to what Bane told the people of Gotham after taking control of their city.

Smith's ominous form could decide Ashes first Test

Smith's ominous form could decide Ashes first Test

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Steve Smith has scored almost half of Australia's runs himself in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston; how he performs on day four is likely to have a big say in who gains the early advantage in the series.

Champions League: Manchester duo, Lille face elimination

Champions League: Manchester duo, Lille face elimination

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Manchester United and Manchester City could both get knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday while French champions Lille will also endure a nerve-wracking 90 minutes.

'Bumrah will have massive impact on NZ Test series'

'Bumrah will have massive impact on NZ Test series'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane bond reckons all teams will now identify Jasprit Bumrah, who went wicket-less in the just-concluded T20I series, 'as a risk and attack others'.

Can the BJP dethrone Mamata?

Can the BJP dethrone Mamata?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Though the BJP is running too close for comfort, populist schemes and support among Muslims may help Mamata Banerjee overcome the challenge, observes Aditi Phadnis.

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

What will be VVS Laxman's strategy to beef up Sunrisers' thin middle-order?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In David Warner, who is back as captain for this season, the franchise has an inspirational leader and a superb batsman, who would like to lead from the front.

Pentagon implementing orderly withdrawal of US troops from Syria

Pentagon implementing orderly withdrawal of US troops from Syria

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Last month, Trump had ordered withdrawal of troops from Syria. The then Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned in protest.

Here's why Nadal, Sock and Thiem were all up at 4am!

Here's why Nadal, Sock and Thiem were all up at 4am!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Rafael Nadal and the world's best men's tennis players found themselves having to endure a 4 a.m. meeting in the freezing cold after fire alarms forced them to evacuate their central London hotel on Tuesday.

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition

PICS: Inside the world's toughest military camp

PICS: Inside the world's toughest military camp

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

National Defence Academy's Camp Rover puts to test the physical and mental endurance of 19-year-old cadets. Cameraperson Hitesh Harisinghani and Abhishek Mande sneak a peek into what is supposed to be toughest military camp in its age group.

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Germany midfielder Julian Draxler has joined Paris St Germain on a four-and-a-half year contract from VfL Wolfsburg, the French champions said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was a member of the victorious Germany squad at the 2014 World Cup. "For the first time in my career I will discover a new country, a new league and I am very proud to take this step in one of the best clubs in Europe," Draxler said in a club statement.

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India on Monday conveyed its "deep concern" over killing of its fishermen allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy as External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Lankan counterpart G L Peiris, who said the two countries were working to find a "sensible and pragmatic" solution that endures.

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker's sportscar brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Confused about the stock market? Here's Help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'Is it advisable to have more number of scrips in small quantities or a few scrips in big quantities?'

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the last 16 with the coaches of Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain having reason to feel reasonably optimistic after Friday's draw.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.

Champions League: Messi lights up first night as Inter toil

Champions League: Messi lights up first night as Inter toil

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The world's best player Lionel Messi lit up the opening night of the Champions League for Barcelona although holders Inter Milan and Manchester United endured less than sparkling starts on Tuesday.