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Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

While Pak PM talks peace, his minister threatens India

While Pak PM talks peace, his minister threatens India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was meeting his Indian counterpart for ice-breaking talks in Russia, back home his confidante and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar warned India of a "befitting response" in case of any aggression.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Hundreds of Indians stranded in Najaf; 39 abducted workers 'unharmed'

Hundreds of Indians stranded in Najaf; 39 abducted workers 'unharmed'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Several hundred Indian nationals may be stranded in the Najaf province of Iraq, unable to return home because their employer refuses to return their passports, Amnesty International said on Saturday.

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Mars mission orbit to be raised on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

"Since its injection into Earth's orbit yesterday, it has been functioning smoothly on the orbit. We are planning to perform orbit raising manoeuvres in the early hours of of Thursday," an Indian Space Research Organisation spokesman told PTI over phone.

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

PHOTOS: Leipzig stun Atletico to reach Champions League last four

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final played between Atletico Madrid and Leipzig on Thursday.

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'

15 must-know facts about the Nobel Prize

15 must-know facts about the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India's Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their fight against the oppression of children and their right to education, will receive the award at a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday. Here are interesting facts about Nobel winners.

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

12 suspended over blood counts as Games begin

12 suspended over blood counts as Games begin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Abnormally high blood counts among 12 Olympic cross-country skiers marred the start of the Winter Games.

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Champions League PIX: Spurs, Liverpool squeeze into last 16; Inter knocked out

Champions League PIX: Spurs, Liverpool squeeze into last 16; Inter knocked out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Images from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

PICS: Real Madrid beat Betis as VAR takes centre stage

PICS: Real Madrid beat Betis as VAR takes centre stage

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Saturday's La Liga action.

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.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India is perceived to be a powerhouse for investment in coming times.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

FAQ: Everything you need to know about locust attacks

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Locust swarms can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres. There can be at least 40 million and sometimes as many as 80 million locust adults in each square kilometre of swarm. Here's everything you need to know about the latest threat to India from the skies.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Record-breaking Salah puts doubts to rest

Record-breaking Salah puts doubts to rest

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The Egyptian becomes the fastest player to score 50 goals for Liverpool, achieving the feat in 65 games.

From LPG to space: PM unveils slew of projects in Bhutan

From LPG to space: PM unveils slew of projects in Bhutan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

This is prime minister's second visit to Bhutan and the first since his re-election.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

If the credit card is not used judiciously, it can cause havoc with one's personal finances, warns Sarbajeet K Sen.

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Manchester United and Chelsea secured places in the Champions League with wins on the final day of the Premier League season while Watford and Bournemouth were relegated along with bottom club Norwich City.

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Germany eased into the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Sunday as the VAR system was again thrust into the spotlight when the on-field official needed two reviews of an incident to reach the right verdict.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

EPL PIX: 10-man Leicester win at Burnley

EPL PIX: 10-man Leicester win at Burnley

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Wes Morgan's 90th-minute header earned 10-man Leicester City a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

The commando who looked terrorists in the eye

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Crores are spent on Martyrs Day and on lighting candles, but people don't respect living soldiers who are heroes.'

Barca slam referee after Messi denied 'goal' in draw with Valencia

Barca slam referee after Messi denied 'goal' in draw with Valencia

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Barcelona hit out at the referee and his assistants for failing to award Lionel Messi's first half 'goal' in an action-packed 1-1 draw at Liga title rivals Valencia on Sunday.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

EPL PHOTOS: De Bruyne inspires City; wins for Arsenal & Leicester

EPL PHOTOS: De Bruyne inspires City; wins for Arsenal & Leicester

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Kevin De Bruyne, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan gave Man City a 4-0 win over Bournemouth before Nolito was sent off.

Euro Qualifiers: Spain win; Denmark score late

Euro Qualifiers: Spain win; Denmark score late

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Spain's Alvaro Morata scored a goal in each half as they beat a highly defensive Malta side 2-0 away on Tuesday to move top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group with two wins out of two games.

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

PIX: Italy, Belgium win to book Nations League semis spot

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champions France and former World Cup winners Italy and Spain in the final four next October.

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time on Saturday.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Football Extras: Sanchez takes Chile to Copa quarters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Alexis Sanchez shrugged off an ankle injury and continued his resurgent form at the Copa America. The Chile striker fired his side to a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Friday which took the holders into the quarter-finals of the competition.

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Ferried by Air India, Swedish Royals arrive in New Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After talks between the King and President Kovind, the two sides inked three pacts providing for cooperation in polar science, innovation and research and in maritime spheres.

EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller

EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Manchester United returned to winning ways after two successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.