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'If a death can be lovely, his was'

'If a death can be lovely, his was'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

'Eyes that hadn't opened for days did, and they weren't chalky or vague. They were clear and blue and full of love.'

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

Is the EPL now a two-horse race for the title?

Is the EPL now a two-horse race for the title?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Leicester City's win over Newcastle on Monday not only sent them five points clear of Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League, it effectively ended the challenge of Manchester City and Arsenal.

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the prestigious Harvard Republican Club today announced that it will not support the Republican presidential nominee in the November general elections.

Dutch drive forward

Dutch drive forward

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

EPL: Late Rooney penalty rescues draw for Everton at Brighton

EPL: Late Rooney penalty rescues draw for Everton at Brighton

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The hosts had looked on course to take all three points from a drab match when Anthony Knockaert pounced on a loose ball and fired home eight minutes from full-time.

Former US presidents plan their own funerals

Former US presidents plan their own funerals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Several former American presidents are known to have made plans in advance to ensure that their wishes are carried out and the solemnity of the occasion is maintained.

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

We all lost the Cold War: Gorbachev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

And it was won when it ended, says former Soviet leader, asserting that Reagan decided to be a peacemaker at just the right moment

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country.

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Manchester United to face unknown Midtjylland in Europa League

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Triple European champions Manchester United and their under-fire coach Louis van Gaal face a tricky task against little-known Midtjylland in the last 32 of the Europa League following Monday's draw.

Charges dropped against Miami fan for hugging Ronaldo

Charges dropped against Miami fan for hugging Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A prosecutor on Monday dropped charges against a 20-year-old college student who jumped out of the stands, ran onto the field and hugged Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo during an exhibition match in Miami in August.

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Free-kick maestro Messi equals Koeman's mark at Barcelona

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The 28-year-old Argentine has scored seven goals from direct free-kicks in this year's La Liga, the latest in Sunday's 5-0 triumph over Espanyol.

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Real win Spanish title

Real win Spanish title

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Real Madrid won the Spanish league title for the 29th time defeating Athletico Bilbao

Mizoram CM likely to contest from two seats

Mizoram CM likely to contest from two seats

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla is likely to contest the November 25 Assembly polls from Serchhip constituency from where he has won five times and also from Hrangturzo, Congress sources have said.

Larry Kudlow to be Trump's new economic adviser

Larry Kudlow to be Trump's new economic adviser

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Kudlow, who served as Trump's informal economic adviser during the 2016 campaign, is a well-known conservative voice.

City sign goalkeeper from Barcelona; Everton have no interest in Hart

City sign goalkeeper from Barcelona; Everton have no interest in Hart

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Manchester City have signed Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona on a four-year contract for an initial 18 million euros (15.37 million pounds), the clubs confirmed on Thursday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Liverpool and Manchester United's globe-trotting squads must shake off the effects of international duty for one of English football's most eagerly-anticipated clashes on Saturday.

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

'2 Iranians aboard missing plane with stolen passports not terrorists'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Interpol on Tuesday released images of two Iranian men who used stolen passports to board a Malaysia Airlines plane that remains traceless since Saturday after taking off with 239 passengers aboard from Kuala Lumpur.

Europa League: Arsenal lose and go through, Napoli win but out

Europa League: Arsenal lose and go through, Napoli win but out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Borussia Dortmund snatched a late goal at Atalanta to progress with a 1-1 draw, while AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, both with three-goal leads from the away legs, completed the formality of qualifying with 1-0 wins at home on Thursday.

EPL Weekend: Chelsea face stern test against prolific City

EPL Weekend: Chelsea face stern test against prolific City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Champions Chelsea have not enjoyed the best of starts at home this season and face their biggest test yet on Saturday with the visit of free-scoring leaders Manchester City.

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

What has changed for Modi in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'The oddest thing about this general election campaign so far is that one might think that the BJP was fighting with its back to the wall, rather than as the favourite to win.' 'Perhaps there is something they know that we don't,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Two more suspects arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Command investigating the attack arrested the 25-year-old from Newport.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Long jumper Prem Kumar fails to qualify for World Championships

Long jumper Prem Kumar fails to qualify for World Championships

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Promising Indian long jumper Kumaravel Prem Kumar's hopes of qualifying for next month's World Championships virtually ended as his creditable 8.12m effort at a meet at Chula Vista in the United States turned out to be wind-assisted and hence cannot enter record books.

Vajpayee and Reagan: Two of a kind

Vajpayee and Reagan: Two of a kind

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The two leaders had some firm convictions in defence matters and are idolised by their respective people because they salved the scarred collective psyches of their societies.

UEFA Nations League: Late goals earn Dutch spot in finals

UEFA Nations League: Late goals earn Dutch spot in finals

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Czechs beat Slovaks 1-0 to ensure Nations League B survival

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'No amount of digression can hide deflect the fact that the PM's visit was badly conceived, planned and executed,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Omar Mateen, the Afghan-origin gunman who killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando in US' deadliest mass shooting incident, pledged allegiance to ISIS in a phone call to emergency number 911 during the attack.

Despite fall in gold prices, Indians stay away from buying

Despite fall in gold prices, Indians stay away from buying

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Spot gold fell as far as $1,142.10 an ounce on Thursday, its lowest since November 2014.

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

10 Most Valuable sports teams in the World!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

According to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday, Spanish football club Real Madrid once again leads Forbes' most valuable teams list, which mostly includes National Football League franchises.

Man sentenced for threatening Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard

Man sentenced for threatening Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A man was on Monday sentenced to 33 months in prison in the United States for making a series of threats to Tulsi Gabbard, the first-ever Hindu-American Congresswoman. Aniruddha Sherbow, 42, was given the prison term by a federal court in the US.

What US looks like during a shutdown

What US looks like during a shutdown

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A partial United States government shutdown over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to build a wall along the US-Mexico border entered its 23rd day on Sunday making it the longest shuttering of federal agencies in the country's history, with no end in sight. The closure, which began on December 22, broke a decades-old record by a 1995-1996 shutdown under former US President Bill Clinton that lasted 21 days.

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

Chelsea inch closer to EPL title with win at Everton

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Chelsea took a major step towards the Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.