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Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Chelsea overpowered West Ham United and Manchester City outclassed West Bromwich Albion as the Premier League title rivals signalled their intent at the start of a hectic holiday programme on Friday.

Cars, SUVs to get costlier from January

Cars, SUVs to get costlier from January

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A weaker rupee against the US dollar and the Japanese yen along with margin sustenance pressures have forced companies to raise prices.

Pivotal Sanchez replicates Henry magic in first season at Arsenal

Pivotal Sanchez replicates Henry magic in first season at Arsenal

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Earlier this season Arsenal great Henry, who scored 175 Premier League goals for the club, said Sanchez had been Wenger's "best signing in the last six years".

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

Martin Scorsese goes back in time

Martin Scorsese goes back in time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Gifted writer Pico Iyer and filmmaker Martin Scorsese in a discussion on Kundun, the film on the life of the Dalai Lama in New York.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

V-Day protests: 40 Shiv Sainiks held in Indore

V-Day protests: 40 Shiv Sainiks held in Indore

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Forty Shiv Sainiks were arrested on Monday in Indore for protesting against Valentine's Day celebrations.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Five talking-points from the Premier League weekend after Manchester United extended their winning run against Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool were made to work hard for their win at Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal losing at West Ham United.

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Odd-even: No exemption to women, says NGT; govt files fresh plea

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The green panel has also asked the city government to identify the most polluted areas on Tuesday itself and sprinkle water.

Tips on best online shopping

Tips on best online shopping

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Chic and charitable go hand in hand for a happy holiday all around.

Sports Shorts: Ruthless Marin sends Saina packing

Sports Shorts: Ruthless Marin sends Saina packing

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

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

Air Deccan, Cafe Coffee Day in pact

Air Deccan, Cafe Coffee Day in pact

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Cafe Coffee Day would be the single point vendor to supply food and beverages to the Air Deccan passenger.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage on Friday in a 5-4 decision, and within hours couples across the country were being issued marriage licenses.

Archies plans 120 new stores

Archies plans 120 new stores

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Gift and greetings major Archies Ltd is on an aggressive expansion mode with plans to open 120 company-owned stores across the country in the next two years with a total investment of Rs 30 crore (Rs 300 million).

Why United's Rooney may struggle to get back into playing eleven

Why United's Rooney may struggle to get back into playing eleven

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

If Manchester United's performance in a 4-1 rout of English champions Leicester City on Saturday is anything to go by, Wayne Rooney may struggle to get back into the starting eleven. Dropped by manager Jose Mourinho to the substitutes' bench after a series of poor performances, Rooney made a cameo appearance after he replaced Marcus Rashford in the 83rd minute. Although the club captain struck a positive note as he waved and applauded the fans as he headed down the tunnel, his role as the team's driving force is under serious threat after United thrived with Juan Mata filling his position superbly.

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The event was also attended by Prince Charles.

Love amidst elections and threats

Love amidst elections and threats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

'Durga resides in every woman'

'Durga resides in every woman'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'I truly believe that Durga resides in us, women,' says Rani Mukerji. 'If a woman believes that and she chanalises that energy, she will be able to ward off a lot of things.'

Such visits will be more frequent: Modi told Sharif

Such visits will be more frequent: Modi told Sharif

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Sharif replied, 'Why not this is your house', say sources.

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Football Extras: 'Playing top Asian sides key for India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

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

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Divya Nair writes about a friend who recently separated from her husband of four years.

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when up against one of the 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal.

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

August 26, 1955. 65 years ago, Pather Panchali was released. Aseem Chhabra salutes the Masterpiece.

Govt closely watching l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Govt "closely watching" l'affaire Tata vs Mistry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The government is keeping a "close watch" on the developments relating to the Tata-Mistry case, but does not want to "interfere" at present as it was an "internal matter" of a private group, Ministry of State for Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal has said.

League Cup will help assess young players at Chelsea, says Conte

League Cup will help assess young players at Chelsea, says Conte

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has said that the League Cup will provide an opportunity for him to assess the development of the youngsters in his squad.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Mumbai-based designer Nachiket Barve talks about his favourite things.

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Flyovers: Big money guzzlers that fail to solve traffic problems

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

It should be clear to all that flyovers don't solve urban traffic problems, says Subir Gokarn.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.