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Telling the India story

Telling the India story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

An ambitious exhibition tells the story of India as also the history of the world.

Now, an app that helps you confess your sins

Now, an app that helps you confess your sins

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The app also includes a description of Reconciliation, as well as related tips.

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Coming just a day after she was canonised by Pope Francis in the Vatican City, the death anniversary had a special significance on Monday.

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England

Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Stuttering England were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Switzerland in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Saturday while Russia's stand-in striker Roman Pavlyuchenko grabbed a hat-trick to secure a 3-1 win against Armenia.

Redknapp says wrong to use astroturf in CL

Redknapp says wrong to use astroturf in CL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Artificial pitches should not be used in the Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said on Tuesday after his side lost 3-2 in their playoff first leg against Swiss side Young Boys.

Asiad: Wrestler Dharmender misses bronze

Asiad: Wrestler Dharmender misses bronze

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Dharmender Dalal cut a sorry figure as he lost his bronze medal play-off match in the men's 120kg Greco-Roman wrestling competitions to round off another disappointing day for Indian grapplers in the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Indian grapplers out of medal contention

Indian grapplers out of medal contention

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

After an impressive opening day on the mat, Indian wrestlers cut a sorry figure at the Asian Games today with the trio of Manoj Kumar, Anil Kumar and Sanjay finishing out of the medal bracket in their respective weight categories of the Greco-Roman competitions in Guangzhou.

Gifted, controversial Riquelme retires

Gifted, controversial Riquelme retires

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Juan Roman Riquelme, the supremely talented and sometimes controversial former Boca Juniors and Argentina playmaker, has retired from soccer.

Ind finish with 31 medals at All-Star Athletics

Ind finish with 31 medals at All-Star Athletics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Triple jumper and national record holder Renjith Maheswary led the Indian gold medal charge as the home athletes faced little challenge from their opponents on the concluding day of the Asian All-Star Athletics Meet, which was skipped by top continental athletes, in Delhi on Friday.

On Day 10, India's medal hopes rest on Lalita, Krishan

On Day 10, India's medal hopes rest on Lalita, Krishan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Woman steeplechaser Lalita Babar carries the fervent hopes of the sports fans to finally open India's medal tally on day 10 of the Rio Olympics on Monday.

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A record contingent of 121 athletes, including 54 women, will represent India at the Rio Olympics.

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Jerzy Kular is a veteran in the European animation film industry, with more than 30 years of experience. The Polish-French Kular was educated in Canada and Germany, and has collaborated on several films, including working on visual effects with world-renowned directors like Roman Polanski, Constantin Costa-Gavras and Francois Truffaut. His works also include innovative projects in motion rides, 3D shows for theme parks, films for science centers and live shows.

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Sushil, Yogeshwar make it a good year for Indian wrestling

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A long sabbatical and a rejig in weight categories notwithstanding, Olympic heroes Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt reaffirmed their dominance on the world stage and ended a 28-year gold drought at the Asian Games in a successful 2014.

US to honour Mother Teresa with stamp

US to honour Mother Teresa with stamp

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The stamp is tentatively planned to go on sale nationwide August 26, 2010, on the birthday of Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Prize in 1979 for humanitarian work.

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Heard about the mysterious new pleasure spot?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Could this be the new G-spot?

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

'Child molester' priest asked to face probe in US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Roman Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul, facing charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Minnesota, was on Tuesday asked by the Archbishop of Madras to return to the United States for further investigations.

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Pope's Easter message ignores child sex abuse row

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pope Benedict XVI failed to mention the child sex abuse scandal, which rocked the Roman Catholic Church, in his traditional Easter message in Rome.

Anelka comes home to find joy at Chelsea

Anelka comes home to find joy at Chelsea

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Nicolas Anelka's arrival at Chelsea in January last year hardly had the fans buzzing amid all the big-money signings since Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich transformed the fortunes of the west London club.

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

PIX: Happy Anniversary, Anushka-Virat!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The couple celebrate a year of marital bliss and we can't wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Spurs, Villa through to FA Cup quarters

Spurs, Villa through to FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Two goals for Roman Pavlyuchenko and two own goals helped Tottenham Hotspur advance to an FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Fulham after a 4-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers in their fifth-round replay on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

Mother Petra takes first step towards sainthood

Mother Petra takes first step towards sainthood

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Declaration of a faithful as 'Servant of God' is the first step for canonisation under the Roman Catholic Church. Other steps towards sainthood are declarations of Venerable, Blessed and Canonisation.

The punching padre: Irish priest boxes for charity

The punching padre: Irish priest boxes for charity

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A priest in Ireland's County Offaly has joined the long Irish Catholic tradition of priests engaging in pugilism.

Switzerland regrets not arresting Polanski earlier

Switzerland regrets not arresting Polanski earlier

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Switzerland has regretted not arresting Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski on his earlier visits to the country, a media report said.

New mayor kills off Rome's 2024 Olympics bid

New mayor kills off Rome's 2024 Olympics bid

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Rome's new mayor, Virginia Raggi, pulled the plug on the city's bid to host the 2024 Olympics, saying staging the summer games would bury the Italian capital under mountains of debt and tonnes of cement.

Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme

Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Argentina's 2006 World Cup playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has expressed his disappointment at missing out this year's finals in South Africa but maintains he was right to turn his back on coach Diego Maradona.

FMCGs hire local talent to boost rural business

FMCGs hire local talent to boost rural business

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Exact numbers are not known, but it's estimated that over the last 3-4 years the companies have increased hiring of sales staff from small towns and rural areas by over 20 per cent. In 2010, it will only rise.

How to be the perfect hotel guest

How to be the perfect hotel guest

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

When staying at a hotel, regardless of the destination or the number of stars, it pays to be a considerate guest, which in turn will go far to ensuring a more enjoyable stay. Here's a list of top tips on great hotel etiquette to help travellers on their way.

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A few years back eminent filmmaker Roman Polanski couldn't enter the United States, even if it was to receive the much sought after Best Director Oscar.

Ready to go to US to prove my innocence: Priest

Ready to go to US to prove my innocence: Priest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Roman Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul, facing charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Minnesota, on Wednesday said he was ready to go to the US if his presence was required for the case.

Spurs good form continues with 5-1 Cup win

Spurs good form continues with 5-1 Cup win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur recorded their fourth win in as many matches on Wednesday with a comfortable 5-1 win over second division Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup second round.

Asian Jr wrestling: MHA put Pakistan's participation on hold

Asian Jr wrestling: MHA put Pakistan's participation on hold

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

While Tomar informed only about Pakistan's participation, the PTI has learnt that clearance has been put on hold also for wrestlers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Indian wrestlers shine at Asian cadet c'ship

Indian wrestlers shine at Asian cadet c'ship

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Indian wrestlers finished the Cadet Asian Championships with a rich haul of three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals, besides winning the Champion Trophy in the freestyle category in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday.

Polanski will be out of jail tomorrow

Polanski will be out of jail tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Filmmaker Roman Polanski is expected to be released from jail on Friday and put under house arrest, say Swiss authorities.

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'I had no idea that behind the charming, ever smiling Goan faces, there is so much complexity and history!' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Hamilton feels the hand of God over him

Hamilton feels the hand of God over him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Mercedes driver discusses the strength of his faith -- along with a wide selection of topics ranging from his hatred of school and his dyslexia to the frozen sperm and $700-a-day modelling career of his pet bulldog Roscoe.

Unhappy Pavlyuchenko wants to leave Spurs

Unhappy Pavlyuchenko wants to leave Spurs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko said he wants to leave the north London club because spending most of the first half of the season on the bench has cost him his place in the Russian national team.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Is this everyone's favourite jewellery at Cannes?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The serpent jewellery is a popular choice among stars on the Cannes red carpet.