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Snapshots from around the Premier League

Snapshots from around the Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Updates from around the different clubs in the English Premier League

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Why the BJP wants to banish Tipu

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Tipu Sultan may have had his flaws, but that does not mean he can be axed from textbooks.' 'Besides, if it is Tipu today, who will it be tomorrow?' asks Shuma Raha.

Chelsea owner considering sale of London club

Chelsea owner considering sale of London club

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sources deny reports that the football club's Russian billionaire owner is selling the club

Gosh! What's Karan wearing!

Gosh! What's Karan wearing!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

And what's with the crinky eyes look, Karan?

Start-ups, IPL auctions & the Veblen Effect

Start-ups, IPL auctions & the Veblen Effect

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

India added three unicorns per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number to about 85 at last count. And there are many gazelles and cheetahs in the pipeline. All gunning to be unicorns (and then decacorns) soon thereafter, notes Sandeep Goyal.

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

PIX: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to enter QF

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Artem Dovbyk's goal in stoppage time at the end of extra-time earned Ukraine a 2-1 victory over 10-man Sweden in Glasgow on Tuesday and the last available berth in the European Football Championship quarter-finals.

Sexual assault: Kerala nun to go ahead with legal action against Bishop

Sexual assault: Kerala nun to go ahead with legal action against Bishop

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The nun alleged that she was subjected to sexual abuse 13 times.

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

During hour-long meet Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a "very warm meeting" with Pope Francis and discussed a wide range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the challenge posed by climate change, with the head of the Roman Catholic church and also invited the Pontiff to visit India at an early date.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Pangong bridge area under illegal Chinese occupation: MEA

Pangong bridge area under illegal Chinese occupation: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

"As regards reports about a bridge being made by the Chinese side on Pangong Lake, the government has been monitoring this activity closely," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium finished top of Group B with a maximum nine points, with Denmark, Finland and Russia all on three points but with the Danes ahead on goal difference.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Mother Teresa's charity requested bank account freeze: Govt

Mother Teresa's charity requested bank account freeze: Govt

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday said the Missionaries of Charity's application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration was refused on December 25 for not meeting eligibility conditions as some adverse inputs were received.

World Wrestling: Gyanender misses out on bronze medal play-off berth

World Wrestling: Gyanender misses out on bronze medal play-off berth

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Gyanender narrowly missed out on a bronze medal play-off berth as Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers finished their campaign without a medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Paris, on Tuesday.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Chelsea face Real, Liverpool meet Benfica in Champions League quarters

Chelsea face Real, Liverpool meet Benfica in Champions League quarters

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The three Premier League and three La Liga clubs in the last eight avoided each other, with Manchester City up against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool to face Portuguese side Benfica.

PIX: Chelsea put off-field woes aside to win; Villarreal stun Juventus

PIX: Chelsea put off-field woes aside to win; Villarreal stun Juventus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Holders Chelsea made light of their off-pitch problems to reach the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Lille 2-1 away on Wednesday to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory.

Charges framed against Mulakkal in nun rape case

Charges framed against Mulakkal in nun rape case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Additional Sessions Court Judge read out to Mulakkal, who was present in the court, the charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including the punishment for offence for rape as it commenced trial proceedings in the sensational case.

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

4 nuns who protested against Mulakkal asked to quit convent

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The protest led by the nuns and Catholic reformist forums in Kochi in September had led to a public outrage and demands for action against the bishop.

Sushil, Yogeshwar spearhead India's campaign at Glasgow Games

Sushil, Yogeshwar spearhead India's campaign at Glasgow Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Spearheaded by Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt, Indian wrestlers will once again look to dominate, but the scrapping of Greco-Roman category will certainly affect the country's medal count when the grapplers start their campaign at the Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, on Tuesday.

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The challenge involves you to post a before and after picture of a cleanup.

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

He appears to prefer controlled environments and secure, guided outcomes. In this format, he seems to be at home across scales ranging from a studio-based interview to giant stadiums. It highlights the significance of control in the ruling dispensation's idea of narrative, observes Shyam G Menon.

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.

PIX: Real Madrid win at Chelsea, Villarreal stun Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid win at Chelsea, Villarreal stun Bayern

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Karim Benzema's hat-trick earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win at reigning European champions Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. In another quarter-final match, Villarreal stunned six times European Cup winners Bayern Munich 1-0.

The Gujaratification Of India

The Gujaratification Of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Gujarati's intolerance for diversity can be seen in India's hard nationalism which is showing itself in Kashmir and the North East, observes Aakar Patel.

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Lampard was named Chelsea coach in July 2019.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free pilgrimage to various religious centres, including Ayodhya and Ajmer Sharif, if his party is voted to power in Goa in the assembly polls due in next February, which he said is a 'third guarantee' being given by AAP to Goans.

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Abramovich handed Chelsea director control of firm on day of Ukraine invasion - filings

PIX: Italy edge Austria in extra-time to reach last 8

PIX: Italy edge Austria in extra-time to reach last 8

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The winners will play either Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals next Friday in Munich.

10 Best Films From Around The World

10 Best Films From Around The World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.

Court cancels bail granted to Bishop Franco Mullakal

Court cancels bail granted to Bishop Franco Mullakal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The court cancelled his bail, considering the prosecution argument that the accused was trying to delay the trial, and posted the case to August 13.

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Covid eclipses Christmas festivities for second year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Christmas was celebrated across the country on Saturday, but the festivities were low-key for the second year in a row due to Covid, with churches and other events witnessing lower footfalls, people avoiding large get-togethers and the administration in some areas imposing certain curbs.

Asian Wrestling C'ship: Indian grapplers bag 9 medals; finish 7th

Asian Wrestling C'ship: Indian grapplers bag 9 medals; finish 7th

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Indian grapplers finished their campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Bangkok, Thailand with nine medals, including a gold, in the five-day event.

Should you lose weight before surgery?

Should you lose weight before surgery?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Modest weight loss may not provide enough health benefits, a study has revealed.

Seven-time champion The Undertaker retires from WWE

Seven-time champion The Undertaker retires from WWE

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Veteran American wrestler The Undertaker announced his retirement from the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stating that he no longer has the desire to get back into the ring. A seven-time WWE champion, announced his retirement in the final episode of the WWE Network docu-series The Last Ride.

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Stargazers treated to majestic Ring of Fire solar eclipse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

People across the world, especially in India, started posting photos of the solar eclipse on social media this morning once the planetary event became visible from their cities.

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Rajiv Kapoor was the true inheritor of his father Raj Kapoor's mantle, especially in the use of music and songs, feels Subhash K Jha.

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In the first quarter-final of the day, Germany eked out a narrow 3-1 win over Spain via the shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2 in regulation time. Later, Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory