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Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Revisiting history: A Harappa in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Brick buildings, drainage system excavated in Keezhadi village are on par with those found in Harappa.

Eaton leads decathlon after three events

Eaton leads decathlon after three events

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Ashton Eaton is more concerned with getting a medal than breaking his world mark. The American is ahead of the pack after the opening three events of the Olympic decathlon Wednesday, amassing an 105-point lead over World champion Trey Hardee.

World's 10 STUNNING yachts

World's 10 STUNNING yachts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The world's largest luxury yacht is Eclipse.

Gagan Narang wins 10m Air Rifle bronze, Bindra fails

Gagan Narang wins 10m Air Rifle bronze, Bindra fails

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Gagan Narang brings glory to India as he wins the first medal for the country at the London Olympics. Narang won the bronze medal in the 10 metres Air Rifle in London on Monday.

Archer Bombayla bows out in pre-quarters

Archer Bombayla bows out in pre-quarters

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The disappointing show by Indian archers continued as Laishram Bombayla Devi bowed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual recurve event losing 2-6 to Mexico's Roman Aida at the Lord's at the London Olympics on Monday.

Exact tpot where Caesar was stabbed found: researchers

Exact tpot where Caesar was stabbed found: researchers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Researchers believe they have found the exact spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was stabbed to death on March 15, 44 BC. They have revealed that the general was stabbed right at the bottom of the Curia of Pompey while he was presiding, sitting on a chair, over a meeting of the Senate. Currently, the remains of this building are located in the archaeological area of Torre Argentina, right in the historic centre of the Roman capital

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Terry signs for another year with Chelsea

Terry signs for another year with Chelsea

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chelsea long-serving captain John Terry has signed a new one-year contract, making a U-turn after saying in January he would be leaving at the end of the season. The club's website said Terry, 35, had agreed a new deal that would take him into a 22nd season at Stamford Bridge which he joined as a schoolboy. "I am delighted to sign a new contract with the club. Everyone knows I'm Chelsea through and through," Terry said. "I am looking forward to next season under the new manager and hopefully we can make it a successful one."

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Meet designer Nachiket Barve's Greek goddesses.

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Give Di Matteo the job, say jubilant Chelsea players

Give Di Matteo the job, say jubilant Chelsea players

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Chelsea players made it clear they wanted Roberto Di Matteo to be given the coach's job full-time after the Italian's whirlwind three months in charge ended with the Champions League trophy -- the prize owner Roman Abramovich had craved the most.

Why do politicians keep their health secret?

Why do politicians keep their health secret?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'It is not the country's interests alone that lead to all this secrecy.' 'More usually, the reason is the threat from political rivals: What will they do if they find out?', notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Zenit win Russian Premier League

Zenit win Russian Premier League

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Ten-man Zenit St Petersburg beat Dynamo Moscow 2-1 on Saturday to claim a second consecutive Russian Premier League title with three games to spare.

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition

Lampard returns to Chelsea as manager after impressive Derby audition

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Lampard was handed a three-year contract having left second tier Derby County.

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Bishop will have to surrender his passport and his entry to Kerala will be restricted.

Kane scores as Spurs stroll into Champions League quarters

Kane scores as Spurs stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Tottenham Hotspur beat hosts Borussia Dortmund 1-0 on Tuesday thanks to a clinical Harry Kane finish, to stroll into the Champions League quarter-finals for only the second time in their history with a 4-0 aggregate victory.

After Vinesh, another overweight wrestler disqualified

After Vinesh, another overweight wrestler disqualified

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Indian contingent was left red-faced for the second time in 15 days after Gurpreet Singh became the latest wrestler to be disqualified from an Olympic qualification event for being overweight.

US trials: Eaton sets decathlon World record

US trials: Eaton sets decathlon World record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Ashton Eaton set a glittering decathlon world record at the US Olympic trials on Saturday, riding the cheers of a thrilled home crowd to upstage a stellar cast of athletes.

India must be wary about dealing with Trump

India must be wary about dealing with Trump

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The biggest challenge Swaraj and Sitharaman will face is how far they can take their counterparts Pompeo and Mattis seriously.' 'One just doesn't know how long they will even keep their jobs.' 'They are basically salesmen peddling American wares.' 'Actually, there is nothing like 'American policies' in the Trump era,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Meet the busiest actress in B-town!

Who's next to take the hot seat at Chelsea?

Who's next to take the hot seat at Chelsea?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Arguably the hottest of hot seats in soccer is vacant yet again after Chelsea's ruthless Russian owner Roman Abramovich removed Andre Villas-Boas on Sunday.

Drogba, man of the moment for Chelsea

Drogba, man of the moment for Chelsea

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Didier Drogba scored Chelsea's goal and their winning Champions League penalty against Bayern Munich on Saturday and then solemnly appeared to say his farewells.

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

A turbulent run-up to the Rio Games behind him, Narsingh Yadav will be eyeing a fairytale climax while old warhorse Yogeshwar Dutt would look to bid adieu with a second straight medal when India begin their Olympic wrestling campaign on Monday.

'I need backing of Chelsea owner not players'

'I need backing of Chelsea owner not players'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Under-fire Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas only needs the support of owner Roman Abramovich to carry out his duties and does not require the full backing of his squad, the Portuguese said on Thursday.

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Juan Roman Riquelme and Juan Sebastian Veron were recalled by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella on Thursday in a squad of home-based players to prepare for two friendlies against arch-rivals Brazil next month.

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Supporters will be offered free water and paper caps and fans to help them keep cool, officials said.

IPL a tamasha; BCCI making Indians zombies of cricket: Gill

IPL a tamasha; BCCI making Indians zombies of cricket: Gill

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Lashing out at the BCCI for converting Indian public to "zombies of cricket" by foisting tournaments like IPL "tamasha", former Sports Minister MS Gill asked the Board to have some sanity in its thinking and shift the matches of the lucrative T20 competition out of drought-hit Maharashtra. Gill, who served as the Union Sports Minister from April 2008 to May 2009 and currently a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, was reacting after Bombay High Court raised questions on why water should be "wasted" on hosting IPL matches in Maharashtra when the state is facing one of its worst-ever droughts. In total, 20 IPL matches are scheduled to be held in Maharashtra in three venues -- Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. "The drought condition in Maharashtra is so severe that in a few days people in areas like Marathawada will not even have a glass of water to drink. As a former Sports Minister and ex-Agriculture Secretary, I know that several parts of Maharashtra are bone dry and I am amazed that in this situation the BCCI wants to hold these IPL matches," Gill told PTI.

Vinesh's title hopes go up in smoke at Wrestling Worlds

Vinesh's title hopes go up in smoke at Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

It was a second consecutive defeat for Vinesh against the Japanese this season after losing to the two-time world champion at the Asian Championship in China.

Axe hangs over Mourinho as struggling Chelsea face Liverpool

Axe hangs over Mourinho as struggling Chelsea face Liverpool

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Fans are openly speculating that owner Roman Abramovich, a man who places notoriously high demands on his managers, could call time on Jose Mourinho's second spell at Stamford Bridge if Liverpool can inflict another defeat on the champions.

Russian boxer Simakov dies after knockout defeat

Russian boxer Simakov dies after knockout defeat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Light heavyweight Roman Simakov, who was carried from the ring on a stretcher after being knocked out in a WBC Asian Boxing Council title fight on Monday, has died, the Russian federation said.

Nun seeks justice from Vatican; accused bishop rejects charges

Nun seeks justice from Vatican; accused bishop rejects charges

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

She alleged that by continuing in the position of Jalandhar diocese Bishop, Franco Mulakkal and his close associates "are using the wealth of the diocese to divert" the course of the police investigation.

Villas-Boas unsure of having Chelsea owner's backing

Villas-Boas unsure of having Chelsea owner's backing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Andre Villas-Boas is unsure if he has the backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and wonders if he will be sacked in the same way as predecessor Carlo Ancelotti was last May, the Portuguese coach said on Monday.

My future at Chelsea is safe: Villas-Boas

My future at Chelsea is safe: Villas-Boas

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Andre Villas-Boas believes there is no imminent danger of him being sacked even though Chelsea have already lost six games this season, a run of poor form that is almost unparalleled since billionaire owner Roman Abramovich took over in 2003.

Nun rape: Bishop may be summoned for questioning this week

Nun rape: Bishop may be summoned for questioning this week

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Police have initiated action against independent MLA P C George who had levelled derogatory charges against the victimised nun.

Carlo Ancelotti tops the managerial sack race

Carlo Ancelotti tops the managerial sack race

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Following Carlo Ancelotti's sacking, Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at EPL managers who lost their jobs after failing to deliver this season.

Jayasurya to play a blind cricketer in his next film

Jayasurya to play a blind cricketer in his next film

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Directed by Boban Samuel, the film will also star Lal who plays a cricket coach.

'Villas-Boas could be at Chelsea for 10-15 years'

'Villas-Boas could be at Chelsea for 10-15 years'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Andre Villas-Boas could emulate Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal by remaining Chelsea's manager for 10 or 15 years, club chairman Bruce Buck said on Thursday.

Haryana-born wrestler Dahiya to represent Australia at Rio Olympics

Haryana-born wrestler Dahiya to represent Australia at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Indian origin wrestler Vinod Kumar Dahiya is all set to represent Australia at the Rio Olympics after he qualified in the 66kg weight category in the Greco-Roman event.