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Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Devulkar had a certain abnormal vagueness about him that was unreal and defied belief. That came across in both his slightly too easy-going, extra-cooperative manner and the ragged nature of his testimony.

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Miami Masters PHOTOS: Isner topples Chung; Venus stunned

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at Miami Miasters in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Wednesday

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab keep play-offs hopes alive after crushing RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Punjab keep play-offs hopes alive after crushing RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2017

First, Axar smashed his way to an unbeaten 38 off 17 balls as Kings XI Punjab managed 138 for 7 and then grabbed 3/11 in in 3 overs with RCB skittled out for 119 in 19 overs.

'My career had more quality than quantity'

'My career had more quality than quantity'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'It's like sometimes you go to a top restaurant and order a dish, the food quantity might be less, but if the quality and taste is good, then it leaves a mark forever.' 'As far as my career is concerned, I think I delivered quality.' 'I last played for India in 2006, but even today when people meet me they remember Kaif as the best fielder who could take some amazing catches, get run outs and save runs on the field.'

'Choice is clear now. It's Modi-led NDA or chaotic coalition'

'Choice is clear now. It's Modi-led NDA or chaotic coalition'

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley said on Sunday that the relationship of Rahul Gandhi with Amethi is "nominal" and it remains one of the most backward constituencies in the country.

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Journalist J Dey was killed for calling Chhota Rajan 'chindi', says CBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Dey, a veteran crime reporter, had planned a book, titled 'Chindi -- Rags to Riches', wherein he was going to write the stories of 20 gangsters with humble origins.

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Meet Tiger's rival from SOTY2

Meet Tiger's rival from SOTY2

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'We are taking you into a world which does not exist and we want to you to experience it through us.'

Govt releases socio-economic caste census that identifies causes of poverty

Govt releases socio-economic caste census that identifies causes of poverty

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Just 4.6 per cent of all rural households in the country pay income tax while such households with salaried income are close to 10 per cent, the first socio economic and caste census released in eight decades said.

'Netaji was like a god'

'Netaji was like a god'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

What happens in a Mumbai high-flyers club...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ranjita Ganesan visits The Indus Club, which is not just another old boys' club.

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With Premam, director Alphonse Putheran proves that he has the knack of presenting themes that have blockbuster written all over, writes Paresh C Palicha.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

How power was transferred in the Mughal empire

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The cardinal rule for Mughal princes was 'Ya Takht, Ya Takhta' (the throne or the funeral pyre). They often went to battle against their brothers, even their father, to become emperor, points out Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Nothing bloodless about it.

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

"Psychology counsellors may be engaged to counsel the trainees so that they can come out of the emotional trauma. Particular care would be taken to ensure psychological and emotional rehabilitation of the three girls who have survived the suicide attempt."

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

The odd man out at Kumaraswamy's big moment

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Three guys stood out at the swearing-in ceremony of Deve Gowda's son, says Sudhir Bisht.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Dhoni set for 300 as India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Considered one of the greatest finishers in 50-overs cricket, Dhoni will join India's elite 'Club 300', which has Sachin Tendulkar (463), Rahul Dravid (344), Mohammed Azharuddin (334), Sourav Ganguly (311) and Yuvraj Singh (304).

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Rediff.com16 May 2017

India's prolific film industry churns out scores of movies with plotlines bordering on the absurd every year but even Bollywood might have dismissed as too preposterous the story of the rise of soccer club Aizawl FC.

'Om was just... the salt of the earth'

'Om was just... the salt of the earth'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Though his death was sudden, I can't say it was totally unexpected.' 'In a way death has relieved him of all the stress, and that includes the bad films he took on, I presume for financial reasons.' Naseeruddin Shah speaks to Subhash K Jha.

What Tiger's Baaghi has in common with Salman's!

What Tiger's Baaghi has in common with Salman's!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

We drew a few curious comparisons between Salman Khan-Nagma and Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor's Baaghi.

The golden goose cannot always lay a golden egg!

The golden goose cannot always lay a golden egg!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Throughout the World Twenty20 championship, he was in good flow with the bat and Kohli the bowler also resurfaced when it mattered.

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Wimbledon PIX: Big Three, Serena in quarters; Barty ousted

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in Wimbledon, London, on Monday.

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

What purpose does Swachh Bharat serve?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Can anyone honestly say with hand on heart that our streets and office buildings, railways and other public spaces are any cleaner?'

Is she the Next Big Thing in Bollywood?

Is she the Next Big Thing in Bollywood?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Make way for Anya Singh and Aadar Jain!

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

EPL: Cech happy to end frustrating wait for 200th clean sheet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The former Chelsea goalkeeper had to wait for 11 games to reach the landmark and produced an inspired performance that included a second-half penalty save from Watford striker Troy Deeney to help Arsenal seal the win.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Had the slain Indian-American engineer stayed in India, he would have earned less but his life might have been spared, Sunanda K Datta-Ray says, pondering the question of where one belongs.

Champions League: City ease through despite loss; Juve stun Spurs

Champions League: City ease through despite loss; Juve stun Spurs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals despite suffering their first home loss in over a year, going through 5-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 defeat by Swiss champions Basel on Wednesday.

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

MH370 search: Debris confirmed from Boeing 777, but what next?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The discovery of debris may not solve the mystery of what happened to the plane, warn aviation experts

PICS: 9 more new faces at Victoria's Secret fashion show

PICS: 9 more new faces at Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Check out these nine more models who will storm the runway in sexy lingerie.

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Sporting feats to remember 2018 by

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

A thousand mutinies over garbage

A thousand mutinies over garbage

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

What will Indian cities do about its growing mountains of waste?

A political Teacher's Day

A political Teacher's Day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Old hostilities were set aside, grudges buried and every one showed up with a smile and a determination to celebrate Teacher's Day, says Malavika Sangghvi

Markets near all-time high: Should you invest now?

Markets near all-time high: Should you invest now?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

One should not time the market before investing

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Did Thugs of Hindostan deserve the flak?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'Thugs is smarter than a lot of 'nationalistic' movies,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.