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371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

AMAZING images from Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Here are some shots of top-class action from the Winter Games...

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Former world No. 1 Saina, who missed a lot of tournaments last year due to multiple injuries, moved to the second round after her opponent, Czech Republic's Tereza Svabikova, suffered a back injury and retired mid-way while trailing 20-22, 0-1 in an opening round match.

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'A nation can take a quick decision in a fit of passion or excitement that can be damaging to itself in the long term,' says Aakar Patel.

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The State Department said US citizens should reconsider non-essential travel abroad. Those that must travel abroad following the implementation of this order should carefully consider the strict implementation of the travel restrictions.

India will be UN security council president for August, 2021

India will be UN security council president for August, 2021

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month, following the English alphabetical order of the member states' names. According to the information released by the office of the UN spokesperson, India will assume the rotating presidency of the Council for the month of August next year.

CAA is a self-inflicted problem

CAA is a self-inflicted problem

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The north east does not want the solution that the BJP has given and it has become clear that it has not been fully thought through,' says Aakar Patel.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Finish 5th in heats.

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Russian national soccer team, clubs banned from European competitions

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Russia's bid to host the Euro 2028 or the Euro 2032 tournaments have also been declared ineligible, the Switzerland-based governing body said.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their neighbours south of the border beat world champions Germany to take a big step towards joining them at Euro 2016 in a memorable night for Irish football on Thursday.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Manchester United great Dunne dies aged 78

Manchester United great Dunne dies aged 78

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Manchester United's European Cup-winning defender Tony Dunne has died aged 78, the English Premier League club confirmed on Monday. Dunne, who joined United from Irish club Shelbourne in 1960, made 535 appearances for Matt Busby's side and played an integral role in their European Cup triumph in 1968.

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Leo Varadkar takes over as Irish prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The former general physician, who is the son of an Irish nurse and a doctor from India, won the Fine Gael party leadership earlier this month.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Ronaldo threw off the captain's armband and headed for the tunnel when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic after it had crossed the line

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Euro 2016: Irish hopeful of memorable win against Italy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

For Ireland to reach the knockout stages at Euro 2016 they must achieve something they haven't done in 28 years - win a game at the European Championship. Martin O'Neill's team face an Italian side already guaranteed victory in Group E and manager Antonio Conte is likely to field many of his reserves, but it remains to be seen if Ireland can end their long winless streak in this must-win game.

'Historic moment' as Irish parliament legalises abortion

'Historic moment' as Irish parliament legalises abortion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The new development came following the case of 31-year-old Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died in agony from blood poisoning after doctors refused her repeated requests for an abortion while she was having a miscarriage at a Galway hospital in 2012.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

WC qualifiers: Belgium hit eight, seven for Dutch

WC qualifiers: Belgium hit eight, seven for Dutch

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Top-ranked Belgium slammed eight goals against Belarus and the Netherlands crashed seven past Gibraltar

Advani rallies to down Hughes

Advani rallies to down Hughes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Rishabh Thakkar and Siddarth Parikh also won their matches in the World Billiards Championship.

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The anti-discrimination group Fare has sent a report to UEFA and discussed the matter with officials.

'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

World Cup qualifiers: France held, Turkey stun Netherlands

World Cup qualifiers: France held, Turkey stun Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Holders France got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a disappointing start with a 1-1 draw at home to Ukraine

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

World champions Germany are to meet Ukraine, Poland and Northern Ireland in Group C.

Euro 2016: Points Table

Euro 2016: Points Table

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

How the teams stand in the European Football Championship.

Euro 2016: Goal-shy Sweden in a do-or-die game against Belgium

Euro 2016: Goal-shy Sweden in a do-or-die game against Belgium

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois may wonder whether he even needs to turn up to face Sweden on Wednesday given his opponents' dismal attacking record at Euro 2016. The Swedes have failed to muster a single shot on target in their first two games, a statistic made all the more embarrassing by the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their attack.

Euro Qualifiers: Germany, Romania, Poland join 2016 party

Euro Qualifiers: Germany, Romania, Poland join 2016 party

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

World champions Germany and perennial also-rans Albania do not share much in common in football but both were united in joy on Sunday when they qualified for Euro 2016 in France along with Romania and Poland.

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Even Bhutan beat India in economic freedom!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Hong Kong has the highest level of economic freedom worldwide

Euro 2020 qualifying: Mouthwatering matches on cards

Euro 2020 qualifying: Mouthwatering matches on cards

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Holders Portugal must face Ukraine and Serbia in a tricky five-team Group B while world champions France drew Iceland and Turkey in Group H. The top two teams from each group qualify automatically. Unlike previous tournaments, the playoffs to decide the four other spots will be contested between the most successful teams from the four divisions of the Nations League who have not already qualified.

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Putin attacked Ukraine as UNSC was appealing for peace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Guterres, who opened an emergency meeting of the 15-nation Security Council on Ukraine late Wednesday, in his brief off-the-cuff remarks said 'if indeed an operation is being prepared, I have only one thing to say from the bottom of my heart: President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine. Give peace a chance. Too many people have already died'.

Sports Shorts: Irishman Lowry wins British Open

Sports Shorts: Irishman Lowry wins British Open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Filmmaker Lal Jose begins his road trip to London!

Filmmaker Lal Jose begins his road trip to London!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The filmmaker is known for his penchant for travelling.

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Just who is Robert Lewandowski?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Poland's star striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner to secure Poland a place at Euro 2016 with a 2-1 victory in Warsaw on Sunday.

Iceland Changes You Forever

Iceland Changes You Forever

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.

Germany lead the way to Euro 2008 finals

Germany lead the way to Euro 2008 finals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Germany became the first country to win a place at Euro 2008 with a 0-0 draw in Ireland on Saturday, while World Cup finalists Italy and France still live in fear of losing out to Scotland.

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

'Go back to India': Woman screams at Asians on Irish train

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

In the videos, originally posted on Twitter, the woman can be seen and heard making expletive-ridden comments towards fellow passengers.