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ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Mumbai upped the ante and started creating a few chances after going behind.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Indian football: Pandita rescues Goa; Real Kashmir win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The draw, Goa's sixth on the trot, helped the Gaurs climb to the third spot on the table.

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that she was returning the BMW car presented to her by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for her historic performance at the Rio Olympic Games.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Maradona's life, in pictures

Maradona's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

SEE: India footballer Subhashish providing meals for daily wage labourers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

If India footballer CK Vineeth has joined the government COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala, his national team-mate Subhashish Bose has taken it upon himself to feed the homeless and jobless in his home town Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Amid the nationwide lockdown, a long queue could be seen every morning at Subhasgram comprising of local rickshaw pullers, daily wage earners or small time hawkers who come to collect their daily ration.

Rs 1.21 crore and bidding: Modi's suit up for grabs

Rs 1.21 crore and bidding: Modi's suit up for grabs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

PM Modi's pinstriped suit monogrammed is the star attraction at an auction.

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.

Valentine's Day Special: 'The real romance began after marriage'

Valentine's Day Special: 'The real romance began after marriage'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

This Valentine's Day, five TV actors debunk negative theories about holy matrimony.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is no democracy, and in fact, there is some kind of monarch ruling.' 'They are protecting themselves and they are scared.''

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The monogrammed pinstripe suit received a fresh bid of Rs 1.41 crore

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Mumbaikars from different parts of the city are providing people with ready-to-grow seed balls to help tackle depleting forest cover, reports Swapnil Joglekar.

Coronavirus: Indians from China, Japan brought back

Coronavirus: Indians from China, Japan brought back

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

All the evacuees will undergo a 14-day quarantine at a medical facility.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

EPL: Liverpool back to winning ways; Arsenal extend unbeaten run

EPL: Liverpool back to winning ways; Arsenal extend unbeaten run

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

'They took everything they could find'

'They took everything they could find'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Anything that couldn't be stolen they destroyed.' Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to members of the Indian community in Durban -- the largest congregation of Indians outside India -- who were targeted in last month's horrific riots.

Au revoir, Monsieur Cardin

Au revoir, Monsieur Cardin

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'It was always my intention to be different, because that is the only way to last.'

Modi wraps up 'historic' 3-day visit to Israel, makes his way to Hamburg

Modi wraps up 'historic' 3-day visit to Israel, makes his way to Hamburg

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

"I thank the people and Government of Israel for their hospitality. This successful visit will add more energy to India-Israel relations," Modi said in a tweet.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

6 Indian ventures among world's most innovative infra projects

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Delhi Metro, Yamuna-expressway and Tata Power's Mundra ultra mega power project in Gujarat are among the six ventures that have figured in the list of world's most innovative, impactful infrastructure projects prepared by international accounting firm KPMG.

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Have yourselves a merry little concert :)

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

Champions League PIX: Real stunned; Bayern rout Atletico

Champions League PIX: Real stunned; Bayern rout Atletico

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Luka Modric pulled one back for Zinedine Zidane's shellshocked side with a brilliant strike from distance early in the second half before substitute Vinicius Jr reduced the deficit to one goal.

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The gems and jewellery industry is staring at a sales washout on Akshaya Tritiya for the second consecutive year as most of the states are under lockdowns due to the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to negative consumer sentiment, say industry leaders. Akshaya Tritiya, considered as an auspicious day for buying gold and jewellery, falls on May 14 this year. India is the worst-hit among all nations with the second wave of the pandemic, which has been killing more than 3,500 daily and infecting close to 4 lakhs daily for weeks. The massive caseload has nearly paralysed the medical infrastructure.

Facebook founder to donate $100m to public schools

Facebook founder to donate $100m to public schools

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The proposed donation would be by far the largest publicly known gift by Zuckerberg, also the chief executive of Facebook, whose fortune was estimated last year at USD two billion by the Forbes magazine.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Trump to visit Sabarmati Ashram, accompanied by Modi

Trump to visit Sabarmati Ashram, accompanied by Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Earlier, confusion prevailed over Trump's visit to the Ashram. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday said the White House will take a call on such visit.

Former Egyptian prez Hosni Mubarak freed after 6 years

Former Egyptian prez Hosni Mubarak freed after 6 years

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for taking part in killing over 200 protesters during the 18-day revolt which began on January 25, 2011, but a retrial was ordered on appeal.

Small town engineer to founder of a company

Small town engineer to founder of a company

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Sudipto Joel from Lucknow shares his inspiring story.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Don't fall into a debt trap this festive season

Don't fall into a debt trap this festive season

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Investmentyogi tells you how to use your credit cards judiciously during this festive season and avoid falling into a debt trap.

How Spencer's plans to turn around Natures Basket

How Spencer's plans to turn around Natures Basket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The numerous integration measures have led to savings in areas including supply chain, technology, inventory management, and marketing.