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Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

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

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.

More women entering investment arena

More women entering investment arena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Interview with MD, Wall Street Journal Asia

Interview with MD, Wall Street Journal Asia

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

'I am a great believer that print will not disappear. The two medium will continue to evolve and reinforce each other,' says Christine Brendle, MD, Wall Street Journal Asia.

Ten truly amazing robberies

Ten truly amazing robberies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Average take? $139.1 million.

PIX: Atletico's title hopes hit; Inter draw blank

PIX: Atletico's title hopes hit; Inter draw blank

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Atletico Madrid's problems deepened as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal in La Liga on Friday, stretching their winless run to four games in all competitions.

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

Fake news and its dimensions

Fake news and its dimensions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Complicated social phenomena behind it, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Nifty saw the biggest weekly gain since the first week of September and comfortably maintained its crucial 8250 levels in today's session

Russia hails Wen's visit

Russia hails Wen's visit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The cooperation between the two Asian giants is in Russia's interests, said analysts.

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar cautioned the Indian cricket team to guard against complacency ahead of its World Cup game against South Africa, saying the Proteas are a far better fielding unit than Pakistan.

The real threat to the judiciary is from within

The real threat to the judiciary is from within

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Can we ask the judges a simple question: You write judgments all the time to protect the judiciary from others. Will you write one on how to save the judiciary from the judges, too, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Bush, Blair: Coalition of the plummeting

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The US president and the British Prime Minister face massive drops in popular support.

Rupee surges 30 paise vs dollar; rises to 2-week high at 63.74

Rupee surges 30 paise vs dollar; rises to 2-week high at 63.74

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

In the forward market, the premium for dollar moved up on fresh paying pressure corporates.

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

'They sacrificed their international careers... to take a brave and principled stand against an appalling regime,' incoming MCC president Charles Fry said.

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Repo rate is unlikely to change in the next 6 months

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The main reason was that CPI inflation would likely remain below 4 per cent till July.

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's last-gasp 3-2 Champions League semi-final win over Ajax Amsterdam.

OMG! These celebs have PIGS as pets

OMG! These celebs have PIGS as pets

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Did you know that George Clooney's pet pig Max lived for 18 years?

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

James Anderson booed by Indian fans during Trent Bridge ODI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

England pace spearhead James Anderson, who had an ugly spat with Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the first Test, was today booed by the Indian fans at Trent Bridge during the third ODI.

How Chinese media ignored Srikant, Saina's flawless win

How Chinese media ignored Srikant, Saina's flawless win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal may have hit global headlines with their big wins against China's superstars of badminton but sadly they have not made it into the state-run Chinese media, which played down their herculean achievement.

Is JLo pregnant?

Is JLo pregnant?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Parker was charged by the FBI last month with felony civil rights abuse.

Odisha issues guideline for body disposal weeks after Dana Majhi incident

Odisha issues guideline for body disposal weeks after Dana Majhi incident

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The body should be carried on a stretcher or a cot and it should be kept appropriately in a designated place till all formalities are disposed of, the guideline said.

Rajdeep Sardesai: PM must tell those who spread hate, 'Stop spreading hate'

Rajdeep Sardesai: PM must tell those who spread hate, 'Stop spreading hate'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

'I hope the prime minister starts telling those abusers to stop abusing... Because when he remains silent, these people get more muscle,' journalist Rajdeep Sardesai told Chaya Babu/Rediff.com soon after he was heckled and pushed around in New York on Sunday.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Champions Barcelona moved five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Getafe, while Real Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad.

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

Not here for the troops, says Rocca

Not here for the troops, says Rocca

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

Upsets on Day 1 at the US Open: Nishikori, Ivanovic out

Upsets on Day 1 at the US Open: Nishikori, Ivanovic out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Fourth seed Kei Nishikori's hopes of making another magical U.S. Open run came to a quick end on Monday as last year's runner-up fell at the first hurdle, falling 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 to Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Has the crisis of Real Madrid begun?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo played down talk of crisis at Real Madrid after the European and Spanish champions were trounced 3-1 on their Wembley debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

RBI may hike rate in future: Analysts

RBI may hike rate in future: Analysts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Terming the RBI action on Wednesday as a "pleasant surprise", analysts today cautioned that possibility of a rate hike in the future cannot be ruled out. Urijit Patel committee's report on monetary policy would clear the air on RBI's future stand, they added.

'Internet or TV can't turn you into a monster'

'Internet or TV can't turn you into a monster'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'There is an anger simmering in a few people whose mindsets are neck deep in tradition. They are simmering because they feel how is it that she's able to educate herself? How is it that she's allowed to talk over me? How is it that she's allowed to do what she wants to do? This is coming out in these crimes,' says Rani Mukerji.

Who can resist Bend It Like Beckham?

Who can resist Bend It Like Beckham?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Rupee on free fall; lands up at fresh lifetime low of 71.58/$

Rupee on free fall; lands up at fresh lifetime low of 71.58/$

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The ballooning of crude prices has significantly increased the country's oil import bill and it can also lead to a worsening of the current account deficit and fiscal deficit for the domestic economy.

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Can the Opposition take on BJP's incompetence?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'There is no shortage of material for the Opposition to develop and deploy a campaign against the government.' 'Are we seeing signs that it exists? I confess that I do not see it,' says Aakar Patel.

How our liberals have been working for Modi

How our liberals have been working for Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'The Indian Right can afford to be rigid; but as liberals, our position has to be one of constant evolution, or else death awaits us,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Pics: It's a pajama party on the red carpet

Pics: It's a pajama party on the red carpet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Celebs have taken a liking to wearing outfits that are fit for a sleepover.

Do Indian Muslims matter?

Do Indian Muslims matter?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'No country or society ever prospered or remained secure by marginalising more than one-sixth of its own,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India's largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He tells Rahul Jacob that the government needs a free trade agreement with Europe fast to ensure a level-playing field with Bangladesh and Vietnam.