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Namdharis ground Indian Airlines

Namdharis ground Indian Airlines

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Indian Airlines wasted five penalty-corners and were beaten 1-0 in the Super League of the National Hockey Championship.

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

A last-minute goal by substitute Louis Martins guided Churchill Brothers to a 4-3 win over JCT in the NFL.

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Steve Cooper's team remained calm in front of a 53,000-strong crowd as substitute Nya Kirby sealed the issue after their goalkeeper Curtis Anderson denied Hinata Kida.

Okonji guides Churchill to victory

Okonji guides Churchill to victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

Odafa Okonji scored a brace to guide Churchill Brothers to a 2-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in their opening National Football League encounter on Sunday.

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

England's first World Cup semi-final since 1990 attracts few fans

England's first World Cup semi-final since 1990 attracts few fans

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

With their own bitter memories of past semi-final defeats in the soccer tournament, England and Croatia will be competing for a spot in Sunday's final against France.

BJP considering holding simultaneous polls in 11 states in 2019: Sources

BJP considering holding simultaneous polls in 11 states in 2019: Sources

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Amit Shah said simultaneous polls would curb expenditure.

The Indian report card: Negi gets lucky, another big deal for Yuvi

The Indian report card: Negi gets lucky, another big deal for Yuvi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

While the auction ahead of the ninth edition, starting in April, was great for Indian players in general, there were a few surprises in store. Rediff.com takes a look at the Indian players who secured themselves the best deals.

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The sadhvi, while replying to a question by a media person regarding Dadri lynching case said people who eat beef and kill our 'mother cow' should face the consequence similar to the one faced by the victim, Mohammed Ikhlaq.

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.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

Modi in Rajasthan: 'Congress has destroyed the country'

Modi in Rajasthan: 'Congress has destroyed the country'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress alleging that it has not fulfilled its constitutional obligations and "destroyed" the nation in its nearly six decades rule.

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The ICC at its annual conference in Barbados has revived the task team for Pakistan cricket after the PCB showed a documentary on the security measures adopted for Zimbabwe's tour to the strife-torn nation last month.

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Modi will be arriving in Mumbai on Friday to inaugurate the 'Make in India' event at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex followed by an event at National Sports Club ground in Worli.

Tye knows he is a T20 specialist but still dreams of the Baggy Green

Tye knows he is a T20 specialist but still dreams of the Baggy Green

Rediff.com7 May 2018

A late bloomer, Tye has gone on to become an integral part of Australia's T20 set-up after making his international debut in January, 2016, at the age of 29.

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A total of 23 tableaux would be on display at the ceremonial parade, with 17 of them belonging to various states and UnionTerritories.

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Hockey World Cup: Stern Belgium test awaits India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Indians will have to be at their best in all departments to get the better of the ever-improving Red Lions, who will be out to prove a point after a not-so-impressive opener.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

I can get the best out of the team: Karthik

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Dinesh Karthik acknowledged that he has an onerous task of replacing a very successful Gautam Gambhir but asserted that he has it in him to steer Kolkata Knight Riders to at least the IPL Play-offs and get the best out of his side.

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'At least 7 to 8 players, who are all Test team specialists will have to be in England in June'

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight India-NZ ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight India-NZ ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Cricket became an analogy to highlight the warm ties between India and New Zealand as Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and John Key drew references from the game to stress on the progress made in their bilateral equation.

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

HWL final: India shock Belgium to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Hosts India produced a spirited performance to stun Olympic silver medallist Belgium in the shoot-out and progress to the semi-finals of the Hockey World League (HWL) final after both the teams were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Singapore Airlines offers to buy rest of Tiger Airways

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Tiger operates Airbus A320s and was set up by SIA and Singapore's national investment firm, Temasek Holdings, in 2004.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Fractured finger puts Du Plessis out of IPL, Khawaja comes in for Pune

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants were dealt a telling blow as star batsman Faf du Plessis announced that he is out of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League due to a fractured finger, which will take six weeks to heal.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

I want to be a monk living in a civil world: Kohli

I want to be a monk living in a civil world: Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's star batsman Virat Kohli says he has not batted better than the last two months but stopped short of calling the ongoing phenomenal phase as the peak of his career.

April is the cruelest month

April is the cruelest month

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Chairing the plenary session of an event to celebrate the World Environment Day 2018, being hosted by India, he said India's traditions have for long underlined the importance of living in harmony with nature.

Mohd. Sporting rally to hold Haywards

Mohd. Sporting rally to hold Haywards

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Edeh Chidi's goal gave the Kolkata side a 1-1 draw in the National Football League.

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Congress may not get even 50 seats: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In an apparent bid to offset BJP candidate Pragya Thakur's controversial statement against slain IPS officer Hemant Karkare, Modi heaped praises on Mumbai police.

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

"It probably was my best innings in T20 cricket. But it was upsetting that we lost."

Why assembly polls may not set the tune for 2019

Why assembly polls may not set the tune for 2019

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'Even if the Congress bags two of the three heartland states in the assembly round, the BJP may still get the majority of Lok Sabha seats in these states,' predicts T N Ninan.