News for 'Men of Steel'

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

Indian archers on a roll; clinch gold, bronze

Indian archers on a roll; clinch gold, bronze

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Indian women's recurve team showed nerves of steel to win the gold, while the men's trio couldn't match up to their female counterparts and had to settle for a bronze in the archery competition of the Commonwealth Games at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi on Friday.

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

Talukdar wins Archery World Cup bronze

Talukdar wins Archery World Cup bronze

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Jayanta Talukdar won a bronze medal in the men's recurve section of Archery World Cup final at Edinburgh on Sunday.

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Cilic ready to step up against record-chasing Federer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

In last year's quarter-finals at the All England Club, Federer saved three match points before edging out Cilic in five sets and the closeness of that match is comforting for the Croat.

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

With the two teams locked 2-2 in the overall tie after the first the three matches, it was left to their respective mixed doubles pairs to push them ahead.

Women team sets off for unique camel safari along Pak border

Women team sets off for unique camel safari along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A contingent of over two dozen women, including border guarding 'mahila' troops of BSF, have embarked on a maiden 2,300 km camel safari along India's international border with Pakistan.

England favourites but anything possible: Williamson

England favourites but anything possible: Williamson

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A new 50-overs world champion will emerge at Lord's after what many consider will be a battle between England's deep batting lineup and New Zealand's incisive bowling attack.

Human trafficking probes, prosecutions, convictions in India low: US report

Human trafficking probes, prosecutions, convictions in India low: US report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Since 2011, India has remained on Tier 2 of the State Department reports on human trafficking.

Ten-man Bagan beat United to enter final

Ten-man Bagan beat United to enter final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Mohun Bagan showed nerves of steel even after being reduced to ten men from the eighth minute to edge out United SC 5-4 via the penalty shoot-out and set up a summit clash against Churchill Brothers in the 114th IFA Shield football tournament in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Macabre drama of death will end: PM on Naxal violence

Macabre drama of death will end: PM on Naxal violence

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The first prime minister to visit this Maoist hotbed in three decades, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked Naxals to abjure gun and allow peace so that the macabre drama of death will end to pave the way for development.

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

EPL PIX: Liverpool thrash Arsenal; Chelsea romp past Leicester

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Imperious Liverpool extended their Premier League home winning streak against Arsenal to six on Saturday with an easy 4-0 victory that lifted them to second in the table.

Why a sense of dread and fear prevails in India

Why a sense of dread and fear prevails in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The standard line that is used for anyone -- academics, minorities, farmers, dissident industrialists -- who points out that what the government is doing is wrong is being anti-national and separatists, reveals Aakar Patel.

Fans can't keep calm seeing Dhoni seemingly in tears

Fans can't keep calm seeing Dhoni seemingly in tears

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Fans of the ace cricketer, who recently turned 38, took to Twitter to appeal to their idol to keep his chin high while praising his efforts in turning tables in favour of the Men in Blue.

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

16 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks crushed by goods train

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The migrant workers were walking along the rail tracks apparently to escape the attention of police. A video clip from the scene of the tragedy shows the bodies of migrant workers lying on the tracks and nearby with their meagre personal belongings scattered around.

In India, death to global business

In India, death to global business

Rediff.com15 May 2008

How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth

The world's 10 weirdest festivals

The world's 10 weirdest festivals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

We take a look at the world's quirky, colourful - and downright bizarre - events.

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The race to find the continent's fastest woman saw Asher-Smith end the 100m reign of Dutchwoman Daphne Schippers in brilliant style, clocking 10.85, equalling the world's fastest time this year and setting a British record.

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Mittal, Sarin in UK's Power 100 list

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Lakshmi Mittal and Arun Sarin, two India-born entrepreneurs, have figured out in UK's Power 100 list.

Cardiff ODI: Raina ton helps India trounce England by 133 runs

Cardiff ODI: Raina ton helps India trounce England by 133 runs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Suresh Raina helped India claim first blood in the one-day international series against England, hitting an impressive century in the tourists' rain-affected 133-run victory in Cardiff.

Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

Illegal coaching accusation irks Azarenka

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Victoria Azarenka was anything but amused when Kim Clijsters accused her of benefiting from "illegal coaching" from her players' box during her nail-biting victory over Britain's Heather Watson in the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

When it comes to key hands-on management positions, India Inc is still largely run by men.

Sridhar shocks world No 16 Hashim

Sridhar shocks world No 16 Hashim

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The Indian ace beat Muhd Hafiz B Hashim of Malaysia and stormed into the men's singles quarter-finals at the World Badminton Championships.

Modi's voice feebler than that of mouse: Rahul

Modi's voice feebler than that of mouse: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Stung by repeated barbs by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders at former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the voice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "feebler even than that of a mouse".

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won their respective singles matches, while Satwik Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa triumphed in the mixed doubles to help India outclass Malaysia in the final and clinch the gold medal in the Mixed Team badminton gold medal match at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Manchester Utd thrash Everton, Arsenal hold Chelsea goalless

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Antonio Valencia's early thunderbolt put Manchester United en route to a 4-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday, but they needed a flurry of late goals to finally subdue their unfortunate visitors.

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

EPL PHOTOS: Aguero makes strong return as City go second

EPL PHOTOS: Aguero makes strong return as City go second

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In the 69th minute, the Argentine slid in to meet a cross from Sterling and, although it appeared Mings got the final touch for an own goal -- ultimately, a decision for the dubious goals committee -- no-one was going to persuade Aguero that he was not responsible for putting City two up.

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Norovirus is known as the 'winter vomiting bug'.

Archery Nationals: Deepika stunned by Buriuly in recurve

Archery Nationals: Deepika stunned by Buriuly in recurve

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Ace archer Deepika Kumari was on Sunday shocked by Rimil Buriuly in the gold medal match of women's recurve event at the 3rd National Ranking Archery Tournament held at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Haas leaves Wimbledon with heavy heart but bag full of memories

Haas leaves Wimbledon with heavy heart but bag full of memories

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The 39-year-old German, awarded a wildcard for his 16th and final appearance at the All England Club, had to accept his body was "not cooperating anymore" as he slumped to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 first-round defeat by Belgian qualifier Ruben Bemelmans.

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

1971 war: The lashes of the whip

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Akhtaruzzaman Elias's The Raincoat describes the effect of the 1971 war on a college and on one of its teachers in particular.

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Pakistan cannot beat us: Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Raina confident of India maintaining World Cup record

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

How women can succeed in a man's world

How women can succeed in a man's world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'You must remember that a career is something you can craft for yourself.' 'But if you want to be a successful leader, you need the organisation and your team to support you.' 'In order to make it all work, you need to be cognisant of the team.' 'You can't be a prima donna. These days, people don't accept that.' 'You can't ride roughshod over people.'

Mourinho praise: Pogba doesn't give an ass to what people say about him

Mourinho praise: Pogba doesn't give an ass to what people say about him

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has leapt to the defence of Paul Pogba after the under-fire midfielder came in for further criticism following a below-par performance in Monday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Chelsea.

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

How India can kick China out of Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

For both India and China, the most likely option -- and the most challenging -- appears to be a freezing of the status quo.

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

P V Sindhu, will have to punch above its weight to salvage any hopes of a medal after being handed a tough draw in the badminton event at the 18th Asian Games.