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Man City relieved as Aguero injury is less serious

Man City relieved as Aguero injury is less serious

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Manchester City breathed a sigh of relief after striker Sergio Aguero was only ruled out for a month with a knee injury he suffered during their 3-2 win over Premier League new boys Southampton on Sunday.

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Strains in the Congress-Trinamool ties seem to be disappearing with Mamata Banerjee announcing her party's support to United Progressive Alliance Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherje and the All India Congress Committee now hopes that the TMC would also back Hamid Ansari in the vice presidential race.

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Meg Lanning's 30th birthday did not come with a present from her opponents as she was clean-bowled for a duck by a peach of a delivery from Salma, only the fourth time the Australian captain has failed to trouble the scorers in 98 ODIs.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has taken an indefinite break from national duties but his Sri Lanka team mates have signed tour contracts ahead of the limited-overs series against India.

Ex-militant's shooting: Meghalaya home minister quits

Ex-militant's shooting: Meghalaya home minister quits

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

'I have put forth my papers, after due consultation with my party leadership, to allow a free and fair probe into the killing of Chesterfield Thangkhiew', Meghalaya home minister Lahkmen Rymbui said

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'It's amazing how the mommy brain can do so many things at the same time.'

'Humiliated' Amarinder Singh resigns as Punjab CM

'Humiliated' Amarinder Singh resigns as Punjab CM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The development has come amid a power tussle that polarised the ruling party in the state headed for elections in just about four months.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Prashant Kishor quits as Punjab CM's principal advisor

Prashant Kishor quits as Punjab CM's principal advisor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In his resignation letter, Kishor stated that as he decided to take a temporary break from an active role in public life, he will not be able to discharge his duties as the principal advisor to the Punjab CM.

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic will be nowhere near the centre court after losing his bid to overturn a second visa cancellation.

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Following Chris Silverwood's exit, England are now on the hunt for their third head coach since 2019

CSK captaincy was affecting Jadeja's game: Dhoni

CSK captaincy was affecting Jadeja's game: Dhoni

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes the pressure and demand of captaincy took a toll on Ravindra Jadeja and affected the all-rounder's mind, resulting in his below-par showing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2022.

Ranveer gets romantic with Deepika

Ranveer gets romantic with Deepika

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Celebs are spending quality time with their loved ones, thanks to the lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak.

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Lampard gets another shot at coaching

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Frank Lampard has been tasked with a tough challenge of resurrecting Everton

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

'Alarm bells started going off, it was chaos'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'I was chatting to our team doctor, whose room was across the hallway from my mine in the hotel, and Kumar (Sangakarra, the Royals' head coach) came around the corner, and drew his finger across his throat, and then we knew it was over.'

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Shah Rukh's fans get ready to welcome Aryan home

Shah Rukh's fans get ready to welcome Aryan home

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'I'm very happy that Aryan Khan has gotten bail but also very upset with a system that kept a young man behind bars for more than 25 days for something he never did.'

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Jairam Ramesh replaces Surjewala as Congress's communication head

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Strengthening the party's communication strategy to improve public engagement is foremost on the Congress agenda after Rahul Gandhi had stressed that they "have to go back to the people" at the Udaipur meeting.

The REAL Story Of The 1 Billion Vaccines

The REAL Story Of The 1 Billion Vaccines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

We should be relieved that we got the doses but we must also know where they came from and who was and who was not responsible for this achievement, notes Aakar Patel.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Bigg Boss 15: Shamita QUITS!

Bigg Boss 15: Shamita QUITS!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Shamita Shetty leaves the Bigg Boss house for health reasons.

OPS takes AIADMK leadership row to Election Commission

OPS takes AIADMK leadership row to Election Commission

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The power struggle in Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, appears set to go on for a long time with sidelined leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) approaching the Election Commission and the influential Edappadi K Palaniswami camp refusing to budge.

Drop in global crude prices relieve oil cos

Drop in global crude prices relieve oil cos

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Last month, Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum were losing Rs 390 crore (Rs 3.9 billion) per day on sale of petrol, diesel, kerosene and domestic LPG. This month, losses have come down to Rs 352 crore (Rs 3.52 billion) per day, an industry official said.

Why Is Prof Saibaba Denied A Water Bottle in Jail?

Why Is Prof Saibaba Denied A Water Bottle in Jail?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

It took a five-day hunger strike by the former Delhi University professor, in jail without a break for five years after being convicted of links with Maoists, for the jail administration to agree to his request for a water bottle.

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Leftovers BAD For Health?

ASK KOMAL: Is Eating Leftovers BAD For Health?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.

Champions League: Inter, Manchester United relieved to reach quarters

Champions League: Inter, Manchester United relieved to reach quarters

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Holders Inter Milan stared defeat in the face while Manchester United flirted with danger before both teams were able to sigh with relief after reaching the last eight of the Champions League on Tuesday.

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The South Koreans, meanwhile, secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon in Suwon.

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsman Chris Gayle said that he is feeling on the top of his game and is happy to be contributing towards his team's cause in IPL 2021.

Chhattisgarh boy, who fell in borewell, rescued after 104 hours

Chhattisgarh boy, who fell in borewell, rescued after 104 hours

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Sahu fell into the unused 80-feet-deep borewell, located in the backyard of his house in Pihrid village in Malkharoda development block, around 2 pm on Friday while playing.

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

What Pujara loves doing most

What Pujara loves doing most

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The wait finally ended for Cheteshwar Pujara as he had his first batting stint in Australia during India's net session in Sydney on Thursday.

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A third-year student of the Vinnytsia National Medical University, Attar had on February 22 booked a ticket for February 27 to fly back home to India.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

C M Ibrahim: 'Congress is a closed chapter'

C M Ibrahim: 'Congress is a closed chapter'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'People of the state who bless me will give a befitting replay to the Congress.'

5th ODI: Harmanpreet in the runs, India avoid whitewash

5th ODI: Harmanpreet in the runs, India avoid whitewash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian bowlers, who underperformed prior to the game, finally got their act together to limit New Zealand to 251 for nine in 50 overs.

Tye questions money spent on IPL during pandemic

Tye questions money spent on IPL during pandemic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'How are these companies and franchises spending so much money, and the government, on the IPL when there's people not being able to get accepted into hospital?'

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League.