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PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

PIX: Meet the first Portuguese to win the MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Oliveira leaves it late to snatch win at Styrian Grand Prix.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Why do we treat our soldiers like this?

Why do we treat our soldiers like this?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'We owe our existence to the men in uniform, and we owe it to them to cleanse the armed forces by driving away every bit of corruption that eats into it,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

These mega projects, worth about Rs 1 trillion, would boost the economy, ensure smooth supply of petroleum products across the nation and also provide the much-needed relief to people looking to get back to work after the lockdown.

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Jehan bounces back with points and podium in Baku

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

MotoGP: KTM's Oliveira powers to victory in Barcelona thriller

La Liga: Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation

La Liga: Suarez scores as Barca condemn Espanyol to relegation

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Barca, chasing a third consecutive Spanish title, are on 76 points after 35 games while Real Madrid are top with 77 and can restore their four-point advantage when they host Alaves on Friday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Tata Steel Chess: Anand draws with Vituigov, Caruana leads

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Anand played the Italian game with white pieces but could get little out of opening against Vituigov.

Akshay Kumar's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Akshay Kumar's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

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World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Argentine riot police fired tear gas and water cannon on Sunday to break up dozens of rock-hurling youths in central Buenos Aires after the nation's hopes of a first World Cup win in 28 years were dashed by Germany in the final.

'Exclusive: 'Indian Mujahideen will never die'

'Exclusive: 'Indian Mujahideen will never die'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

'They will wait and watch for some time before making any new move. There have been too many arrests in the past couple of months and the organisation has been shaken up, but only temporarily.... We planned to hit tourist spots in Rajasthan, blow up a train... We had planned on carrying out an attack at the Taj Mahal.' Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa accesses Indian Mujahideen bomb-maker Tehseen Akhtar's confession.

Why some of us don't really like AAP these days

Why some of us don't really like AAP these days

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

What puts off some would-be AAP supporters is the party's ideological incoherence, says Rupa Subramanya

How India can reduce poverty drastically

How India can reduce poverty drastically

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Policymakers need to work towards raising the median household income rather than per capita income.

'El Clasico' sparks pro-independence protests

'El Clasico' sparks pro-independence protests

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

As the second half got underway, masked demonstrators broke down an exterior fence in a failed attempt to gain entry to the stadium.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Fabiano Caruana of United States made sure of his maiden title after beating Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland.

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'When the Congress attacked Modiji, Vasundharaji kept mum.' 'Why was she so tongue-tied?' 'Everybody knows why she kept quiet then.'

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider, kidnapped by gunmen while campaigning for Pakistan's landmark elections, had received threats from the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Sahaba.

For India, high growth is now a mirage

For India, high growth is now a mirage

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Policy focus should shift to targeting modestly good growth and using its fruits to improve lives.

Olympics Men's Hockey Qualifier

Olympics Men's Hockey Qualifier

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

How the teams finished in the league stage of the Olympics men's hockey qualifier in Delhi.

Pak calls Indian deputy high commissioner, lodges protest

Pak calls Indian deputy high commissioner, lodges protest

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to lodge a protest over the road-rage incident involving a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi. "He was summoned by the director general south Asia to lodge a protest. She has asked him to conduct a thorough probe into the incident and to bring the guilty to justice. He was also asked to ensure the security of our diplomats working in India," an official source said.

NRAI going by govt, IOC rules

NRAI going by govt, IOC rules

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

National Rifle Association of India president Raninder Singh has made an appeal to not politicise the federation's upcoming elections and said its constitution is not in conflict with the government's sports code and the IOC.

PM to seek stability, security during trip to Japan, Thailand

PM to seek stability, security during trip to Japan, Thailand

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Security cooperation and enduring stability in Asia will be on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's mind during his visit to the two friendly nations, reports Rediff.com's Vipin VIjayan, who is part of the media contingent accompanying the PM

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand gave a fine endgame lesson to young Alireza Firouzja, jumping to joint sixth position at the end of 11th round of Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday. With his second victory, Anand clawed his way back to a fifty percent score and will now hope to end the tournament on a high. At just 16 years, Firouzja is less than one third of Anand's age, and the Indian ace showed that the Iranian still has a lot to learn.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Tata Steel Masters: Anand tricked by Caruana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Alireza Firouzja remained in joint lead with Caruana on 5.5 points and these two are now ahead of Wesley So of United States and Jorden Van Foreest of Holland.

'Reforms, elections, rupee key factors for India'

'Reforms, elections, rupee key factors for India'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

While RBI is likely to cut repo rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the government is also expected to push reform initiatives like increasing FDI limit in insurance sector in the Budget session, it added.

At 122 feet, meet the world's biggest dinosaur!

At 122 feet, meet the world's biggest dinosaur!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

There's a new top dinosaur in town: The 122-foot-long Titanosaur.

Does development mean traffic, dust, garbage?

Does development mean traffic, dust, garbage?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Growth is happening faster than we ever imagined. Construction is booming and expansion is gobbling agricultural land.

Assam: Tribal ultras abduct 9 workers

Assam: Tribal ultras abduct 9 workers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Suspected ultras belonging to the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers outfit in Assam's Karbi Anglong district abducted nine labourers from a construction site, police informed on Friday.

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Oscar winning actor Jean Dujardin shooting next film in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The film is directed by Claude Lelouch.

Attack on US consulate an act of WAR: Republicans

Attack on US consulate an act of WAR: Republicans

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Republican leadership has intensified its attack on the Barck Obama administration's handling of the current volatile situation in the Middle East, with one of its top leaders arguing that the attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi was "an act of war" and not "senseless violence."

Congress promises peaceful protest in WB today

Congress promises peaceful protest in WB today

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

After coming under severe criticism for the unruly behaviour of its workers at an anti-government congregation in Kolkata, the Congress, the main opposition party in the state, has promised to display a restrained demeanor during the 12-hour bandh called by the party on Monday to protest the police excesses at the Thursday's rally.

India keen to build pipeline to Wagah border

India keen to build pipeline to Wagah border

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Pakistan interested in importing furnace oil, diesel: Pak Petroleum Min.

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Vigilance raids on former DMK minister's house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Vigilance officials on Wednesday conducted raids at premises belonging to former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam minister Thangam Thennarasu and his relatives across Tamil Nadu in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's moral argument has been severely weakened by the judgment, on the political turf he is unlikely to lose, or gain, from it. However, the story is not about politics but justice, says Sheela Bhatt

First Look: Dulquer Salmaan in Pattam Pole

First Look: Dulquer Salmaan in Pattam Pole

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Cinematographer Azhagappan is making his debut as a director

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rift between Cong, Mamata 'vicissitudes' of politics: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Downplaying differences between the Congress and its United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday squarely blamed the Opposition for the government's inability to get through the Lokpal Bill and Foreign Direct Investment.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India's hopes in the Under-18 Open brightened as R Praggnanandhaa outclassed compatriot P Iniyan in the highly-anticipated battle between two Indian Grand Masters in the World Youth Chess Championship, in Mumbai.

Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship

Harika bows out of World Women Chess Championship

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Harika had carried the Indian hopes nicely till the tie-breaker of the third round. However, she got a jolt in the first game of the rapid tie-break where both players had 25 minutes on their clock.

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Anand has been trying to play very complicated positions and the sixth round was no different.