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Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Glazer gets majority stake in Man U

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The U.S. sports tycoon won control of Manchester United, clinching a deal to buy out the English soccer club's biggest shareholder and launching an offer to mop up the remaining shares.

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Adampur bypoll: BJP, AAP pin hopes on 'turncoats'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The young and suave candidate of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, Bhavya Bishnoi, looks to defend his 'family bastion' for five decades, while the main opposition Congress has placed its bet on veteran leader Jai Prakash in the Adampur bypoll in Haryana.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

He hinted the decision was partly due to losing the ministerial berth and also differences with the state BJP leadership.

Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

Why exit polls go wrong

Why exit polls go wrong

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Exit polls often go wrong in India because pollsters don't sample voters in the poorest parts of the country or the core support bases of different political parties, explains Professor Atanu Biswas of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.

Uniform Civil Code bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid din

Uniform Civil Code bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid din

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirodi Lal Meena moved for leave to introduce the bill to provide for the constitution of the national inspection and investigation committee for preparation of a Uniform Civil Code and its implementation throughout India and for matters connected therewith during the private member's business.

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Nagaland: 1 killed as mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp

Nagaland: 1 killed as mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The mob went on a rampage, demanding immediate action against the security personnel involved in the killing of the 13 people, they said.

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Boston Marathon regularly features star-studded slates of Olympic medallists from around the world, leading a pack of 30,000 runners from the city's western suburbs to a finish line in its historic Back Bay neighbourhood.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Who Is The Busiest Bollywood Star?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at actors with the most movies in the pipeline.

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

Puducherry: Trouble for Cong govt as 1 more MLA resigns

Puducherry: Trouble for Cong govt as 1 more MLA resigns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

One more ruling Congress legislator A John Kumar, a close confidant of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, resigned his MLA post on Tuesday, in yet another jolt to the ruling Congress dispensation ahead of the assembly polls due in few months.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

2 more MLAs quit in Puducherry; govt's strength drops to 11

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Following his resignation, the second this week, the Congress' strength further slipped to 13, while the opposition has 14 MLAs in the 33-member house which has five vacancies.

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

US Open: Comeback king Nadal ready to defy logic again

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Rafael Nadal returns to the US Open for the first time in three years short of match practice and with big question marks about his fitness but few people will dismiss the Spaniard's chances of claiming a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

5 Reasons Why Italy is Europe's BEST

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Despite going down to the fastest goal scored in Euro history in front of a packed Wembley stadium, the Italians held their nerve and worked their way back gradually into the game.

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

UK keen to invest in Bengal, Cameron invites Mamata to London

UK keen to invest in Bengal, Cameron invites Mamata to London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Cameron is the second British PM to visit Kolkata after John Major about 16 years ago.

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with firecracker personality

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Ukraine government officials have accused Russian forces of destroying grain storage facilities in the country. Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukrainian warehouses and unable to move out due to Vladimir Putin's War.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Jabeur advance; Kerber out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday.

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

More Stars than in Heaven on OTT!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Quite a few major stars would be seen on OTT this year, marking their digital debuts.

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'They have brought out a provision whereby the medium of education in the Hindi speaking states will be Hindi even in higher education institutions like IIT, IIM, etc.' 'Think about the students from the south who get admission in the IITs in Kanpur or Delhi or the IIMs in various places.'

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The survey comes amid growing calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ease restrictions on protests with other sports organisations allowing athletes to express on-field solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in a time of global anti-racism demonstrations following George Floyd's death in police custody in May.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022, was introduced after the majority of voice votes were in its favour.

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

US raises 'concern' over Russia's S-400 arriving in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The US has already imposed sanctions on Turkey for the purchase of a batch of S-400 missile defence systems.

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The Chinese military, on the last day of its largest-ever military exercises to vent out its anger over United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, carried out island saturation attack drills in the Taiwan Straits, amid global concerns of a full-scale attack to annex the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.