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Is Rahul Gandhi's sabbatical a tantrum?

Is Rahul Gandhi's sabbatical a tantrum?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Rahul Gandhi's surprise sabbatical has exposed faultlines in the Congress.

Will we see Mohun Bagan, East Bengal in ISL next season?

Will we see Mohun Bagan, East Bengal in ISL next season?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The arrival of Quess as sponsors has given East Bengal financial boost while Mohun Bagan are in talks with ATK to collaborate.

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.

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Swaraj said India was hopeful that it will be able to convince China to give its backing.

Dump Masood Azhar project. Get real!

Dump Masood Azhar project. Get real!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'A sense of purpose is lacking in India's diplomacy.' 'This is what happens when foreign policy becomes the stuff for grandstanding before the domestic audience,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Maxwell back on the big stage to push credentials for India

Maxwell back on the big stage to push credentials for India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell was disappointed not to get an Australia Test recall during the recent overhaul of the squad but wants to use the one-day series against New Zealand to press his claims for next February's tour of India. Australia awarded debuts to three batsmen for the third test against South Africa at Adelaide Oval last month after losing the first two matches in the series on the back of a string of batting collapses.

Indian democracy is in the fight of its life

Indian democracy is in the fight of its life

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'And if you think this is alarmist nonsense, you are helping it happen,' says Mitali Saran.

UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Zakir Ali Tyagi was charged under the Indian Penal Code's Section 420 (cheating) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act (computer related offences).

After Salman, is it now Rahul's turn to go Dabangg?

After Salman, is it now Rahul's turn to go Dabangg?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

In the beginning was Salman Khan and the word was Dabangg. Ever since Sallu bhaiyya outdid every other star's box-office record with his brother's film, by playing the buffoon and dumbing down to hitherto unimagined levels , every other actor worth his namak has had his Dabangg moment: Shah Rukh Khan with Chennai Express, Ranbir Kapoor with Besharam and Shahid Kapur with Phata Poster Nikla Hero.

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India's hopes of becoming a soccer power rest with its development at a grassroots level, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'With this it is clear who stands with India in the international community and who doesn't and this enables India to take counter measures without being seen as overly pro-US,'says Rajeev Sharma.

India, Pak need to reduce nuclear arsenal: Obama

India, Pak need to reduce nuclear arsenal: Obama

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Obama seeks reduction of nuclear arsenal in India and Pakistan while Pakistan seeks NSG membership

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

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.

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.

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.

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are likely to play in the Indian Super League from the 2019-20 season, according to officials.

'The England experience will stand Virat Kohli in good stead'

'The England experience will stand Virat Kohli in good stead'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Indian team director Ravi Shastri has backed India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli, who had a miserable Test series in England, and said he will bounce back.

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

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'I am very proud of these Indian players. They have shown that India can compete against the best in the world. They have a fantastic future'

I will miss you, my brother...

I will miss you, my brother...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.' Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed into the ages last week.

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.

'Underdogs' England ready for India challenge, says Cook

'Underdogs' England ready for India challenge, says Cook

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

He has no qualms in conceding that England will be underdogs in the upcoming Test series against India but captain Alastair Cook feels that status itself will take a the pressure off his side and make it more competitive in the five-match rubber, starting in Rajkot on November 9.

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football league. That's why when Alessandro Del Piero turns up to be a part of the Indian Super League it's reason to celebrate.

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The company releases documentary showing top executives of dozens of realty firms offering to launder black money.

'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.

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Kapil assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability.

BJP is testing the limits of censorship

BJP is testing the limits of censorship

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'There is perhaps a need to pay heed to L K Advani's belief about an Emergency re-run,' says Amulya Ganguli.

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Seen as a prelude to the more serious RedInk Awards -- which celebrate the finest in Indian journalism -- the high-profile winners of the 'Ouch' awards included Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"No other relationship of India has as many layers as our relations with China. We are the world's two most populous countries and among the fastest growing major economies. Our cooperation is expanding," he said.

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Everything happened so quickly that no one could make any sense of it," Kohli was unable to fathom what hit his team, said Kohli after his team were bundled out for 36 - India's lowest score in Test cricket.

Green groups urge US to back off Indian solar case

Green groups urge US to back off Indian solar case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

US Trade Representative's office in early February asked India for WTO consultations on its national solar program, the Jawaharal Nehru National Solar Mission.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Modi welcomed to Kolkata with anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The PM's visit comes at a time when West Bengal has been witnessing widespread protests against the contentious Citizenship Act.

Bandh in Andhra Pradesh over special status demand

Bandh in Andhra Pradesh over special status demand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

In addition to CPI workers, activists of Congress, YSR Congress and other Opposition parties, who extended support to the bandh, held rallies and other forms of protest at different places in the state.

May reconsider Lodha Panel suggestion on one state-one vote: SC

May reconsider Lodha Panel suggestion on one state-one vote: SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One state-one vote may not be a good idea in this country. There are Railways, Services, universities, Maharashtra, Baroda. Their arguments have impressed upon us to some extent. We may consider the issue in future debates'

'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.'

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.