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PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Bayern Munich moved closer to a record-extending 30th league title after their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx in a 5-0 drubbing of struggling Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The result left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of closest rivals Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday.

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Boozy celebrations have been a part of Australian cricket for decades but Test hopeful Fawad Ahmed will be politely declining when the victory beers are passed around on the tour of the Caribbean and England.

Jet to issue e-tickets from 2004

Jet to issue e-tickets from 2004

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Private domestic airline Jet Airways on Thursday said it would start issuing electronic tickets from the next year in a bid to cut administrative costs by 50 per cent.

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

Rediff.com23 May 2016

In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque at the Vatican.

5 reasons to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

5 reasons to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com7 May 2019

On gold buying occasions such as Akshaya Tritiya, Chiraj Mehta points out, investors are often confronted with the question: Should I make just a token purchase, or should I buy more towards building my allocation in the yellow metal?

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.

StanChart rejigs board; CEO Sands, Asia head Bindra to leave

StanChart rejigs board; CEO Sands, Asia head Bindra to leave

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Leading share-holders called for change.

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'My housemate lost his father just a day after he turned 22.' 'Because of the lockdown he couldn't do anything about it.'

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Synergyse said by joining the Google Apps team, it can accelerate its mission because the company will be working closer with the teams that build Google Apps.

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Lavoy said even before India places a request for something, the United States is ready and prepared.

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

With the Sydney Cricket Ground reliably Australia's most spin-friendly wicket, the hosts may find it tough going to manufacture a face-saving victory and square the series.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 9

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Friday.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

What Team India needs in Australia? Tough minds, tight techniques!

What Team India needs in Australia? Tough minds, tight techniques!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson feels India would need a combination of tight technique and tough minds to get the better of the Aussies.

With an eye on India, Australia include two spinners for Sydney

With an eye on India, Australia include two spinners for Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

All-rounder Hilton Cartwright will make his debut for Australia in the dead rubber third Test against Pakistan in Sydney on Tuesday, with left-armer Steve O'Keefe returning to the side as a second spinner alongside Nathan Lyon.

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar will join Australia's squad for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney, captain Steven Smith said on Tuesday.

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

After questioning him for four hours in the morning, Chidambaram was taken to a special court in Delhi which sent him to CBI custody till Monday.

Handshake with Trump was 'moment of truth', says French president

Handshake with Trump was 'moment of truth', says French president

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Trump and Macron's handshake was white-knuckle prolonged one, with as usual fierce, crunched bones, tightened jaws and both had a fixed smile and as per the French president was entirely intentional.

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that countries like India, if it gets the exemption, would be asked to bring down their oil imports from Iran to zero in six months' time.

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We can only hope that the government has finally 'got it' and will stay focused on improving productivity, demand, and governance,' says Debashis Basu.

Why Hayden compared Kuldeep to spin great Warne...

Why Hayden compared Kuldeep to spin great Warne...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

A 'Shane Warne like drift' makes Kuldeep Yadav a more difficult bowler to face compared to Yuzvendra Chahal, believes former Australia opener Matthew Hayden.

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Lawyer: 'Did YOU not ever feel scared?' Shyamvar Rai: 'I am a driver, I said okay. Madam said it is your job...'

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frances McDormand's thumping central performance is a masterclass in how to sock the screen with flawless outrage, notes Sukanya Verma.

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

Desperate India set for reshuffle to stay alive in Test series

Desperate India set for reshuffle to stay alive in Test series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

For the Indian team, the Trent Bridge Test will be their last chance to save the series after being outplayed in the first two Test matches -- by 31 runs Edgbaston and then by an innings and 159 runs at the Lord's.

'Dhawan is not someone who is happy getting a half century'

'Dhawan is not someone who is happy getting a half century'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has praised opener Shikhar Dhawan, saying he is not someone who gets satisfied with a half-century and is always hungry for big scores.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Swedish minister to visit Delhi with fighter plane offer on Tue

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Expected to offer Gripen NG fighter aircraft or a possible joint collaboration in manufacturing single engine light combat planes.

Belgium's Mertens keeps calm, collected in Australian Open bid

Belgium's Mertens keeps calm, collected in Australian Open bid

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Unseeded Elise Mertens has extended a breakout year to storm into the semi-finals of her Australian Open debut by keeping a cool head and honing her technical skills.

Anand plays out easy draw with Carlsen

Anand plays out easy draw with Carlsen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with world No 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands. Settling for his sixth draw in nine games, Anand took his tally to five points and remains joint-sixth in the 14 players, 13-round tournament.

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modi is expected to travel to the US late September.

Virat Kohli rues soft ball, denies underbowling Ashwin

Virat Kohli rues soft ball, denies underbowling Ashwin

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said his spinners could have been more effective in the drawn third Test against Australia but for the softness of the ball used in the contest.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic, Zverev battle through, Sharapova to face Kerber; Muguruza, Wawrinka out

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic, Zverev battle through, Sharapova to face Kerber; Muguruza, Wawrinka out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 4 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Thursday

Sheena Bora murder trial hits a memory block

Sheena Bora murder trial hits a memory block

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Mukerjeas' former driver could remember every detail of Sheena Bora's alleged murder five years ago, including on what day he took Indrani to the beauty parlour, and the brands of liquor he bought, but was unable to recall anything subsequently or more recently...

Australia will put up a fine show for Hughes at SCG, says Siddle

Australia will put up a fine show for Hughes at SCG, says Siddle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Australia medium-pacer Peter Siddle said his team is keen to put up a fine show in the Sydney Test against India in memory of late Phillip Hughes, who succumbed to a fatal bouncer on this venue five weeks back.

These 10 books are good for your brain

These 10 books are good for your brain

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Bestselling author James Altucher tells you how to get a braingasm.

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'You can't take your eyes off him.'