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Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

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

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

About 150 students gathered on the campus on Sunday to gather support for their agitation.

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

No newspapers in Kashmir for fifth straight day

No newspapers in Kashmir for fifth straight day

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The announcement came hours after Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said in Delhi that Mufti had told him there was no ban on publication of newspapers in the Valley.

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

FTII row: Talks fail to break deadlock; next meeting on Oct 6

FTII row: Talks fail to break deadlock; next meeting on Oct 6

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

A second round of talks in Mumbai on Thursday between the striking FTII students and I&B Ministry officials failed to break the deadlock.

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Veteran Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The 77-year-old was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital, where he died at 1.28 am, a Congress leader said.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Winter Olympics Sidelights: Russian medallist suspected of doping

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

A Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance, a source at the Games said on Sunday, in a potential major blow to Russia's efforts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal.

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The two guests used expletives, slapped and grappled with each other on a live show.

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The notion of a single unarmed town challenging the might of the People's Republic is a little absurd,' says Mihir Sharma.

I&B team arrives in FTII, optimistic of resolving crisis

I&B team arrives in FTII, optimistic of resolving crisis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

A three-member delegation of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry is at the FTII campus in Pune to hold discussions with the faculty, director and agitating students to find a solution to the crisis triggered by the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan at its chairman.

PM Modi should visit FTII and resolve the row, demand students

PM Modi should visit FTII and resolve the row, demand students

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Striking Film and Television Institute of India students called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in resolving the 71-day-old crisis in the premier institute over the appointment of TV actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman.

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Sports Shorts: Anand loses to Carlsen in Tata Steel chess

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

FTII stir: Students threaten hunger strike, Chauhan meets Rathore

FTII stir: Students threaten hunger strike, Chauhan meets Rathore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

On the warpath over the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman, students of the premier institute on Monday threatened to launch a hunger strike for his ouster as the fast by a faculty member for "immediate resolution" of the crisis entered its third day on Monday.

Governments failing to acknowledge water crisis: Lord Paul

Governments failing to acknowledge water crisis: Lord Paul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

"As we look to 2050 we see climate change with unprecedented levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, a looming water crisis that governments across the globe are failing to acknowledge, and a health and poverty disaster with 65 per cent of the world's projected 8.5 billion population living in mega-cities," he said.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Even as deadline for their crucial meeting with the Justice Lodha panel is approaching, the bigwigs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India are to meet, in Mumbai, on Tuesday to discuss the Supreme Court verdict upholding most of its appointed committee's recommendations for sweeping reforms in the Board.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

EPL: Ferdinand fined, suspended for three games for Twitter comment

EPL: Ferdinand fined, suspended for three games for Twitter comment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches and fined 25,000 pounds ($40,030) after he was found guilty of misconduct by the Football Association (FA) for an 'abusive' comment he made on Twitter.

'Ban on NDTV India is not the answer'

'Ban on NDTV India is not the answer'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'If anyone crimps on the media, it automatically begins to impact the freedom of the citizen.'

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

JuD supporters try to cross into Kashmir with aid for protesters, blocked

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Saeed said Pakistan government has added insult to the wounds of Kashmiris by welcoming Singh.

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

As questions were raised over several censor board members having BJP links, its new chief Pahlaj Nihalani, a film maker, on Tuesday said he was proud to be a "BJP person" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "action hero".

Don't threaten us with lawsuits: Kejriwal to Jaitley

Don't threaten us with lawsuits: Kejriwal to Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Kejriwal suggested that Jaitley should instead cooperate with the commission of inquiry formed by the Delhi government to probe the alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

Pink ball is the future of Test cricket, says Ganguly

Pink ball is the future of Test cricket, says Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Former India captain and CAB president, Sourav Ganguly, is working overtime to get everything in order at Eden Gardens, which is set to host the country's first pink-ball multi-day cricket match under lights. With drone flying over him under the dazzling Eden floodlights, the iconic lefthander was seen shooting promotional with the pink Kookaburra. "Eden Gardens will hold the first day-night (four-day) match in India. It has given us many moments to celebrate, now it's getting ready to host yet another moment to remember," Ganguly said in the promotional. Later talking to media, Ganguly, who is also the BCCI technical committee chairman, said, "Pink ball is the future... This will be the ultimate form of Test cricket. What will be the use of doing something which will have little interest left."

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

CONCACAF lawyers warn of serious risks if reforms fail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

CONCACAF, the corruption-plagued soccer organisation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, could face dramatic consequences, including being disbanded, if it fails to reform, the organisation's lawyers have told its members.

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The 51-year-old televangelist, who is currently abroad, is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Amid dramatic scenes and vociferous demonstrations by the Film and Television Institute of India students, television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday took charge as chairman of the premiere institute in Pune, even as police detained nearly 40 protesters who were calling him a "political appointee".

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

BCCI will not push for axing of Super Kings and Royals from IPL

BCCI will not push for axing of Super Kings and Royals from IPL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The two troubled Indian Premier League franchises, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, can breathe easy as members of the Board may not push for their termination at the Working Committee meeting to be chaired by newly appointed President Shashank Manohar in Mumbai on Sunday.

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.

Speculation ends! DDCA gets clearance to host World T20 semi-final

Speculation ends! DDCA gets clearance to host World T20 semi-final

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ending a days of speculation, Delhi, on Wednesday, got the go ahead to host the World Twenty20 semi-final as scheduled on March 30 after the embattled DDCA got the requisite clearances to use the contentious R P Mehra Block at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium.

Will Apple's latest strategies help push India sales?

Will Apple's latest strategies help push India sales?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Recently, Apple did two things differently. First, it entered video streaming sector with cheaper options and second it has opened up its OTT service for non-Apple users too.

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday approached the Madras high court seeking Rs 100 crore damages from Zee News and other defendants over defamatory news about him related to the betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Trump asked to stop using music from Harrison Ford thriller for campaign

Trump asked to stop using music from Harrison Ford thriller for campaign

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Gail Katz, the producer of the 1997 Harrison Ford thriller Air Force One says Donald Trump is using legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith's music without permission.

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Dhoni breaks his silence on 2013 IPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'2013 was the most difficult phase in my life, I was never depressed as much as I was then'

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'