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Rajnath in US: Did not bring up Modi visa issue

Rajnath in US: Did not bring up Modi visa issue

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

BJP president Rajnath Singh has said that he did not bring up the Modi visa ban issue even once during his deliberations in Washington, DC, also dismissing the controversy over letter to President Barack Obama by Indian parliamentarians, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Mallya: Take my money, use it to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A debt recovery tribunal in India ruled that Rs 6,200 crore of Vijay Mallya's dues -- Rs 5,000 crore as principal and Rs 1,200 crore as interest -- was payable. Mallya claims that out of the sum due, Rs 3,000 crore had already been recovered by the claimants.

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Mourinho's dwindling options bode well for Man United

Mourinho's dwindling options bode well for Man United

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Having returned to England after his humiliating ouster from Chelsea, it is up to Jose Mourinho to leave a positive legacy at Manchester United.

Left Behind By Modi

Left Behind By Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The new order cometh, sweeping out the old,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

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

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe slams FIFA over schedule, prize money

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

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

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Sweden elected to train behind closed doors on Saturday as they prepared for their Euro 2016 opener against Ireland following several flare-ups between players and coaches in training on Friday. Angry words were exchanged between striker John Guidetti and midfielder Albin Ekdal, while Guidetti also argued with assistant trainer Peter Wettergren during Friday's session. This led to the Swedes deciding not to open Saturday's training to the media for the usual 15 minutes.

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

His remark comes days after National Aeronautics and Space Administration raised concerns about the spread of debris from the Anti-Satellite Test test India conducted on March 27.

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rooney pleads guilty to drink-driving, gets 2-year driving ban

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney received a two-year driving ban on Monday after pleading guilty in a British court to drink-driving

'They chose Ram carefully'

'They chose Ram carefully'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

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

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Top cueists for 9-ball pool

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Defending champion and top seed Manan Chandra faces a strong challenge to retain his national crown.

Football Briefs: Man United hopeful of making one more signing, says Mourinho

Football Briefs: Man United hopeful of making one more signing, says Mourinho

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

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

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

It also said that Goswami can later file anticipatory bail plea in connection with the FIRs after three weeks.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals which led to the resignation of former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Rediff.com7 May 2019

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

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Donald Trump a narcissist, egomaniacal madman: Jindal

Donald Trump a narcissist, egomaniacal madman: Jindal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Bobby Jindal's tirade against Donald Trump -- like his performance in the polls -- hardly got any traction

Puma shoves out Nike after two decades as Arsenal's kit supplier

Puma shoves out Nike after two decades as Arsenal's kit supplier

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

German sportswear company Puma will become the kit supplier to English soccer club Arsenal from next season in a deal worth more than 30 million pounds a year to the Premier League leaders.

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Transfer Talk: Rooney as clueless as Man United fans about Anthony Martial

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney did not have the faintest idea who Anthony Martial was when the Monaco forward was linked with a move to Old Trafford earlier this week, according to team mate Morgan Schneiderlin.

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane spent 11 matches warming the Delhi Daredevils bench in this season's Indian Premier League and the spin bowler's patience was finally rewarded when the Nepalese teenager made an impressive tournament debut on Saturday.

Meet Sunil Valson - The only player not to get a game in 1983 WC

Meet Sunil Valson - The only player not to get a game in 1983 WC

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Sunil Valson was the only squad member not to play a game in India's historic World Cup triumph in 1983 but a strong sense of belonging is definitely there.

New Milan coach Mihajlovic out to prove his worth on big stage

New Milan coach Mihajlovic out to prove his worth on big stage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

New AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is known for his hot temper and iron will and fans will hope those traits inspire rather than alienate his players as he bids to turn around the fortunes of Italy's fallen giants.

UP meat sellers on strike; govt says only illegal abattoirs targeted

UP meat sellers on strike; govt says only illegal abattoirs targeted

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

UP government told the officials that they should not act in over-enthusiasm, nor should they overstep their jurisdiction.

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Tales of horror continue to emerge from the patrons at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11.

Where are the home-grown youngsters in the EPL?

Where are the home-grown youngsters in the EPL?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Of the 220 players who started for Premier League clubs at the weekend, only 73, or 33.2 per cent, were eligible to play for England.

Capital chaos: Is this Kejriwal's victory? No, says Congress

Capital chaos: Is this Kejriwal's victory? No, says Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal calling off the dharna being enacted outside the Rail Bhawan in a partial compromise with the Union government is being seen as a face-loss for him by many. Renu Mittal explains

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

Internet being restored in Kashmir: Ram Madhav

Internet being restored in Kashmir: Ram Madhav

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Asked if the mainstream politician would be released any time soon, the BJP leader said some leaders have been released.

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

The man behind Barca's new found defensive steel

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Catalans have kept five clean sheets in their last six games, which bodes well for their title run in.

Pachecho threatens to pull out

Pachecho threatens to pull out

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

The Fransa Club president feels referees are giving decisions against his team in the NFL.

PIX: Iranian women attend first soccer match in 40 years

PIX: Iranian women attend first soccer match in 40 years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Initial 3,500 tickets for female fans were quickly sold out in about one hour and as a result, an additional 1,100 tickets were released for the match at the national Azadi Stadium.

Derek Pereira is Mahindra United coach

Derek Pereira is Mahindra United coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The former India defender and coach of Goa's Vasco Sports club replaces Syed Nayeemuddin.