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Fan appreciation set to keep Suarez at Anfield - report

Fan appreciation set to keep Suarez at Anfield - report

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The love of Liverpool fans appears to have persuaded Luis Suarez to stay at Anfield, according to comments made by the controversial striker to a Uruguayan newspaper.

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.

'Unemployment is a major cause of resentment in India'

'Unemployment is a major cause of resentment in India'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The biggest challenge and the one that needs immediate attention is massive shortcoming of jobs, leading to rampant migration from the state (almost 4 million Odias migrated!). 'This forces them to work in abysmal and inhumane working conditions.' 'Some are fortunate to come back alive, while some return in coffins.'

Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch

Tomic spurns Tennis Australia olive branch

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Bernard Tomic's rift with Tennis Australia looks unlikely to end any time soon after the player said he had no interest in clear-the-air talks until the governing body resumed funding of his sister, Sara.

Davis Cup: Cilic leads Croatia to playoff win, Spain out of World Group

Davis Cup: Cilic leads Croatia to playoff win, Spain out of World Group

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic completed a dream week by steering Croatia into the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday but Spain found themselves out in the wilderness after crashing to defeat in Brazil.

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

JD-U expels five rebel MPs for 'anti-party' activities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Cracking the whip, Janta Dal-United on Thursday expelled outgoing Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and senior leader Shivanand Tiwari and four Lok Sabha MPs for anti-party activities.

IOC not worried despite no takers yet for Rio Games tickets

IOC not worried despite no takers yet for Rio Games tickets

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Only 47 per cent of tickets have been sold so far, while premium events and opening ceremony have been technically sold out

Taliban issue fatwa to Pakistan's media

Taliban issue fatwa to Pakistan's media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The Pakistani Taliban have issued a fatwa against the media, declaring it a "party" to the conflict in the country, and drawn up a hit-list of journalists and publishers, a media report said on Thursday.

Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity

Brazil fans ask: What now for women's football?

Brazil fans ask: What now for women's football?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Brazil's Olympic women's football team was showered with joyous attention until their heart-breaking semi-final elimination on Tuesday which brought forward a key question: Was the interest the start of something big or another false dawn?

A year of Chandra, Tata Sons' lucky mascot

A year of Chandra, Tata Sons' lucky mascot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A financial turnaround in Tata Steel and Tata Motors has come as a shot in the arm for Chandra.

N Chandrasekaran: Tata Son's lucky mascot

N Chandrasekaran: Tata Son's lucky mascot

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

After years of losing money on two of the group's biggest bets - global steel business and domestic passenger cars - there are strong signs of a revival in both businesses.

Two tales of struggle and answering the call of the Olympic dream

Two tales of struggle and answering the call of the Olympic dream

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Indian Judoka, Avtar Singh's parents take maiden flight to cheer son, who will go up against Pople Misenga from the Olympic Refugee Team. Read on about the intense and interesting story of both Judokas...

Maya attacks Congress sharply, raises doubts on Opposition unity

Maya attacks Congress sharply, raises doubts on Opposition unity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

BSP chief's hard blows meet with timid retort from India's Grand Old Party.

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

If the parliamentary representation of radical Islamic parties goes up dramatically in 2018, what will this do to Pakistan's army?

Punish Congress, NC and PDP; vote for BJP: Modi tells Kashmiris

Punish Congress, NC and PDP; vote for BJP: Modi tells Kashmiris

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Projecting BJP as a fresh option in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Congress "sneaks" into every government that is formed in the state but attacks these dispensations just before elections.

Modi's Mann ki Baat: 'Less-cash' first, 'cashless society' next

Modi's Mann ki Baat: 'Less-cash' first, 'cashless society' next

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned unscrupulous elements not to play with the lives of the poor by depositing illegal money into their accounts as stringent law against 'benami' transactions were in place to deal with them, as he asked the youth and other sections to move towards a "cashless society".

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'In India foreign policy is generally handled by the prime minister.' 'One can clearly see the Vajpayee stamp on all this.' 'Only a person with poetic imagination can weave such a complex web,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Will winter session surprise the markets?

Will winter session surprise the markets?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Participants will keenly watch fate of GST Bill in Parliament.

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Suspended Noida engineer-in-chief Yadav Singh faces a CBI probe into alleged corruption on a PIL accusing him of amassing huge property disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Stage set for Mourinho-Manchester United's successful marriage

Stage set for Mourinho-Manchester United's successful marriage

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Jose Mourinho will forget what has gone on for the last three disappointing seasons at Manchester United, he said in his first interview after being installed as manager on Friday.

It's official! Manchester United appoint Mourinho as manager in three-year deal

It's official! Manchester United appoint Mourinho as manager in three-year deal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Manchester United have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager, the Premier League club said on Friday.

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Lucknow: Cong claims IPS officer's suspension an act of revenge

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supension of senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was locked in a tussle with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Tuesday set off a political storm with the Opposition terming it an "act of revenge" by the ruling party.

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

If only making it official was as easy as falling in love, says Sukanya Verma.

Time to finish off the ISI!

Time to finish off the ISI!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'There has to be strikes on the ISI headquarters to raze it to the ground figuratively and otherwise,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The high court had given the company six weeks for retesting.

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Robust growth in indirect tax receipts points to a nascent revival in manufacturing sector.

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The United States wants India to wait for a final nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers before actively engaging with Tehran.

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Can Ola, Uber replace autos, taxis? Tell us

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The poor attitude of the rickshaw and taxi drivers is a major reason why Ola and Uber are easily breaking into markets like Mumbai.

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Ethiopian silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa, who did not return home after staging a protest against his government at the Rio Olympics, said on Thursday he feared for his life if he went back and vowed to keep up his fight for land rights.

Are these gents in panic mode?

Are these gents in panic mode?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A series of bypoll losses has pushed the Modi government into panic mode. Uncharacteristically, it's letting events dictate its actions, says Shekhar Gupta.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Jats keep Congress, BJP guessing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

A day before Rajasthan goes to polls, the ambivalence of Jats, the traditional support base of Congress, is giving the party jitters while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner a significant chunk of their votes to stage a comeback to power.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists from Day 9

Froome's rivals not good enough as Tour de France disappoints

Froome's rivals not good enough as Tour de France disappoints

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

This year's Tour de France had been advertised as an exciting battle royale between four great riders yet it panned out as an underwhelming contest as Chris Froome's rivals failed to live up to expectations.

Nadal calls time on 2014, to skip tournaments in Paris and London

Nadal calls time on 2014, to skip tournaments in Paris and London

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal, after having suffered a 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) loss in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors to teenager Borna Coric, has shut down his season to undergo appendix surgery.

Keep track of auto numbers

Keep track of auto numbers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

5 harmful office habits you must give up right away

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Being a gossip-monger is not going to help your career in any way.

5 tips to befriend your sister-in-law

5 tips to befriend your sister-in-law

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Bonding with your sister-in-law is an important step in joining your husband's family.

IAS officer: How can I be a Godse-wadi?

IAS officer: How can I be a Godse-wadi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'It is a travesty that I have to prove my commitment to Gandhi and to this country.'