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Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Portugal rested Cristiano Ronaldo and still overcame new-look Italy 1-0 in their opening Nations League match on Monday, giving visiting coach Roberto Mancini plenty to think about. Forward Andre Silva scored three minutes after halftime in the League A Group 3 game to give the Portuguese their first win over Italy in a competitive match since 1957.

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The rocket is the first step in Musk's ambitious dream to send humans to Mars and establish a colony on the planet.

Why do BJP members make strange remarks?

Why do BJP members make strange remarks?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Surely a higher standard is required when ministers speak in public to an audience that will assume they are factually correct, says Karan Thapar.

As long as faith scores over reason, Paris will keep happening

As long as faith scores over reason, Paris will keep happening

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Disgruntled, disillusioned, Muslim youth -- of whom there is no dearth, given the Muslim world's sorry state -- are ready to take on the might of the West and attack it in any way they can.' 'For them, it is their faith, and not the reasoning of Newton or Descartes that has stayed with them, sustained them through the misery their world had sunk into,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Reaching a consensus might also get tougher, as already seen with issues like inclusion of natural gas in GST and imposition of a sugar cess, both central proposals being resisted.

Israelis vote for parliament, Netayahu's fate in balance

Israelis vote for parliament, Netayahu's fate in balance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Israelis began voting on Tuesday in a general election following a high-pitched campaign

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sweden missed the influence of captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was resting a sore calf muscle, as they struggled to create chances in a dull 0-0 draw with Slovenia in their penultimate Euro 2016 warm-up in Malmo on Monday.

Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan sworn in as Kerala CM

Rediff.com25 May 2016

There are 13 new faces, including two women, in the cabinet. Five ministers had held positions in previous LDF ministries.

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

After De Grasse exit, who can stop Bolt and Van Niekerk?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Andre De Grasse's withdrawal through injury has only boosted the chances of Usain Bolt and Wayde Van Niekerk stamping themselves as the headline acts of the World Athletics Championships that start in London on Friday.

How will Chandy fight the solar scam's eclipse on Kerala?

How will Chandy fight the solar scam's eclipse on Kerala?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

While even the Opposition doesn't believe that Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is personally involved in the solar scam, the Congress leaders reputation has been tainted. And while he tells Indulekha Aravind that it is only a conspiracy, it may have a bearing on the coming general elections

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

EPL PIX: Palace hit late to frustrate Man City; Arsenal held

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa, one of the first to oppose the proposed revamp of the ICC's administrative structure, also denied the governing body's claim that there was "unanimous support" for "key principles" of the plan, which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England.

ICC overhaul: Cricket South Africa opposes 'flawed' power structure plan

ICC overhaul: Cricket South Africa opposes 'flawed' power structure plan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa has opposed the structural overhaul of the ICC which will cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England, calling for an immediate withdrawal of the "fundamentally flawed" proposal.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley last month pointed to the high cost of capital for India's businesses as a key factor behind a manufacturing slowdown.

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Manchester United's troubled season hit a new low on Saturday as Jose Mourinho saw his gamble on introducing a new tactical system backfire with an insipid 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League.

ISL: Delhi Dynamos register second win, edge NorthEast United 2-1

ISL: Delhi Dynamos register second win, edge NorthEast United 2-1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

After a string of disappointing results, Delhi Dynamos FC finally registered their second victory in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League when they pipped hosts NorthEast United FC 2-1 in a keenly-contested match in Guwahati on Monday.

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Deadlock on GST continues; fingers crossed, says Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, will meet again on December 11 and 12 to hammer out the differences.

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Top-class goals from Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Outrageous vs Flamboyant: Pop stars at their stylish best

Outrageous vs Flamboyant: Pop stars at their stylish best

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Presenting 10 artists who stood out for their music -- and the clothes they wore on stage!

The Prince of fashion

The Prince of fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

No one will be able to match up to his iconic sense of style!

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India-born Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as president elect of Britain's prestigious Royal Society.

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Oscars 2018: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Here are our top 10 moments from this year's Oscars.

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Caster Semenya put aside the controversy over a planned rule change in athletics regarding hyperandrogenism to win the women's 1,500 metres

Football Briefs: Hendrick strikes late as Burnley beat Newcastle

Football Briefs: Hendrick strikes late as Burnley beat Newcastle

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

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

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Here's a list of the favourites of the billionaires.

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

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

In addition to helping scientists answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter, the material is theorised to have a wide range of applications, including as a room-temperature superconductor.

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.

ICC justifies crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions

ICC justifies crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Cricket's global governing body has justified its crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions, vowing to only allow unorthodox deliveries like the doosra within the rules.

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Bolt's farewell race: Will he be 'Unbeatable. Unstoppable'?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Usain St Leo Bolt can still have his final sporting wish granted.

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

It's been 100 years since Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and its legacy remains visible even today in the buildings and monuments scattered throughout St Petersburg.

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Dope shame in track and field: Olympic champ Zaripova and Kenya's Jeptoo get bans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Russian steeplechaser Yulia Zaripova has been banned for two and a half years for doping offences, the Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA said (www.rusada.ru) on Friday.

Expect another spirited show as India brace for Ghana challenge

Expect another spirited show as India brace for Ghana challenge

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Anwar Ali, at the heart of India's defence, will once again play a pivotal role in the match

Finally, one state decides to tackle hartals

Finally, one state decides to tackle hartals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'In each hartal, enormous amount of public money is wasted. The entire state comes to a standstill. How long can this go on?' 'Every year 3 crore people sit at home not because they support hartals, but because they are forced to do so.' 'This is part of a larger measure to curb democratic rights.'

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Some headway on key GST issues, but sore points remain

Some headway on key GST issues, but sore points remain

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The disagreement between the Centre and states continued over administrative powers.

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

While filled with startling insights and questions, and buoyed by terrific performances throughout, Newton suffers from a lack of end-to-end clarity. It is a near-great film but one that for some reason doesn't express itself fully, feels Sreehari Nair.