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Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Google doodle on modernist painter M F Husain

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

On his 100th birth anniversary M F Husain, one of the best known painters in modern and contemporary India, has been honoured with a Google Doodle.

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Football Briefs: 'Wenger should leave Arsenal at the end of season'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has launched a scathing attack on the club's manager Arsene Wenger, saying he could not make a case for the Frenchman to extend his reign beyond this season.

Hot new book releases

Hot new book releases

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Three books for your reading pleasure.

Vieri voted Serie A's worst player

Vieri voted Serie A's worst player

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The AC Milan striker won the 2005 Golden Flop award.

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

With 13 properties on board, The LaLit is now keen to take its hospitality school -- The Lalit Suri Hospitality School -- in Faridabad, Haryana, to the next level.

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

EPL PHOTOS: Mane, Salah propel Liverpool to top

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is readying his squad for a final tilt at the Premier League title, aware that he can ask his players to remain focused on one game at a time when a bulk of them return from the international break.

ISL: Mumbai down Kolkata to keep semis hopes alive

ISL: Mumbai down Kolkata to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Mumbai City FC bounced back from three consecutive defeats with a spirited 2-1 victory against Atletico de Kolkata 2-1 in their 13th round Indian Super League match, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

The different shades of childhood

The different shades of childhood

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The fair saw children with their parents, their faces beaming as they took in the treats on offer. Then there was the other side -- child labourers selling trinkets to earn a buck, oblivious of the joyrides around them.

ISL: Anelka strike helps Mumbai edge past Kerala

ISL: Anelka strike helps Mumbai edge past Kerala

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

A stunning goal from Nicolas Anelka helped Mumbai City FC to pip Kerala Blasters 1-0, in their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) match at the D.Y. Patil stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

'May Auroville serve as a beacon to the world'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'May it be the guardian which calls for breaking down narrow walls of the mind.' 'May it continue to invite everyone to celebrate the possibilities of humanity's one-ness.' Claude Arpi salutes 50 years of Auroville, a Grand Experiment in Living.

Nabi named captain as Mumbai gear up for ISL opener vs Kolkata

Nabi named captain as Mumbai gear up for ISL opener vs Kolkata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

India midfielder Syed Rahim Nabi was named captain of Indian Super League side Mumbai City Football Club ahead of the tournament lung opener against Atletico de Kolkata at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

First-ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Members of the first-ever Olympic refugee team visited Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ statue Saturday, with smiles as wide as their arms were outstretched, imitating the landmark's open embrace as they posed for photos.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why Iceland fascinates me

Why Iceland fascinates me

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.

Chennaiyin FC retain Elano as marquee player

Chennaiyin FC retain Elano as marquee player

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Elano, who turned 34 on Sunday, will join Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian club Santos for the 2015 Hero ISL.

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

EPL: Fulham fall deeper into trouble with loss at West Ham; Watford win

EPL: Fulham fall deeper into trouble with loss at West Ham; Watford win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

There was controversy about West Ham's equaliser when Mexican striker Javier Hernandez stooped to head in from close range but replays suggested the ball went in off his arm.

Is India ready to roll out 5G?

Is India ready to roll out 5G?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

While moving towards the new technology is compelling and inevitable, powering 5G would also mean massive initial investments for telcos, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Hamm retires as greatest women's player

Hamm retires as greatest women's player

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

She retired as the most prolific scorer -- male or female -- in the history international soccer.

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

Barcelona, Valencia go clear at the top of La Liga

Barcelona, Valencia go clear at the top of La Liga

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

A controversial Gerard Deulofeu strike sent Barcelona on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Malaga on Saturday as they stretched their lead at the top of La Liga.

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Wales are happy to cast themselves as underdogs in their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium on Friday but such modesty belies their proven ability to bite hard.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic struck late goals to earn improving champions Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Kyoto and its temples

Kyoto and its temples

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The painstakingly created Buddhist temples and gardens of Japan are a work of art, says Anjuli Bhargava.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.

PM releases Vijay Goel's book

PM releases Vijay Goel's book

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Intellectuals can debate the difference between what was achieved during the Congress regimes and the BJP-led NDA, the PM said.

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Don't settle for an ordinary babymoon. Get inspired by these six celeb-inspired destinations to visit before your due date.

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Karisma, Madhuri catch up in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

In Jaipur for a day? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

This is the first time India has won the title.

Choice Hotels has expansion on menu

Choice Hotels has expansion on menu

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003