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Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16.

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium after Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home in a Group B showdown shrouded by decades of enmity between the two nations.

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

So what's coming up in October? Joginder Tuteja lists the releases of the month.

'Finishing work on Patel's statue to be completed by October 25'

'Finishing work on Patel's statue to be completed by October 25'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The state government had earlier said the 182-metre tall statue will be inaugurated on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary on October 31 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kartarpur Corridor reopens after 20 months, 28 pilgrims reach Pak

Kartarpur Corridor reopens after 20 months, 28 pilgrims reach Pak

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, along with his ministers, will be part of the first 'jatha' (group), which will visit the Kartarpur Sahib on Thursday, officials said.

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

President Kovind inaugurates refurbished Motera Stadium

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera is now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

After the match, jubilant Iranians danced and cheered as they streamed out of the ground.

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A group of current and former Iranian sportspeople say they have no choice but to turn on their own country, citing what they called state-sponsored violence and discrimination against ordinary Iranians, especially women.

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Services remained on top of the medal table with 41 gold, 28 silver and 26 bronze for a total of 95. Haryana won four of the five gold medals in archery to consolidate their second place with 29 gold.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Three national highways in Kutch, Navsari and Dang districts were blocked due to damage caused by rains. Fifty one state highways and over 400 panchayat roads have also been damaged, state Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi told reporters.

John celebrates birthday with wife Priya

John celebrates birthday with wife Priya

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Bollywood loves to celebrate!

Good Luck Jerry Review

Good Luck Jerry Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

As commendable her confidence is, Janhvi's metamorphosis from bechari to bold is slight, observes Sukanya Verma.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Saxena, 64, will succeed Anil Baijal who resigned from the post last week citing "personal reasons".

Medha Patkar ends hunger strike after 9 days

Medha Patkar ends hunger strike after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

After discussions Behar offered Patkar lemon juice to end her hunger strike in support of the Sardar Sarovar Dam affected persons.

Punjab Congress wants Channi as CM face, top brass differs

Punjab Congress wants Channi as CM face, top brass differs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Congress high command has so far maintained that the party will fight the February 20 elections to the 117-member assembly under a "collective leadership"

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

Why Modi-Shah Are Betting On Bhupendrabhai

Why Modi-Shah Are Betting On Bhupendrabhai

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Bhupendra Patel can never really break free of intervention from New Delhi. But if he can win over the Gujaratis and improve the BJP's tally substantially, he will have proved that he should be taken seriously.

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Yogi's latest jibe at SP: 'Jinnah followers'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the country has to decide if the sweetness of sugarcane will grow or the followers of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah will cause mischief in the state, in a veiled attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Murder at Teesri Manzil 302 Review

Murder at Teesri Manzil 302 Review

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Murder at Teesri Manzil 302 is a painful watch, complains Namrata Thakker.

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

BJP, Congress spar over Partition Remembrance Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Sunday paid homage to those who lost their lives during the Partition as the Congress accused the ruling party of using the traumatic events as a 'fodder' for its political battles.

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Priyanka stressed on the importance of the UP polls for the party, calling it a "do-or-die" situation.

Hardik, Rohit impressed with the Motera stadium

Hardik, Rohit impressed with the Motera stadium

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Hardik Pandya branded the newly-constructed stadium 'unreal' while retweeting BCCI's original tweet.

PHOTOS: Modi seeks mother's blessings on birthday

PHOTOS: Modi seeks mother's blessings on birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Modi spent around half an hour with his mother, who lives with his younger brother Pankaj at Raisan village near Gandhinagar.

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

In a communication to his troops on the occasion of the 'Valour day' of the force, CRPF Director General (DG) A P Maheshwari asked them to be strong and fit for serving the country during these tough times.

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What you need to know about Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the 8th Nizam, who will be laid to rest in Hyderabad today.

Fire at Delhi's Sardar Bazar, 25 fire engines rushed

Fire at Delhi's Sardar Bazar, 25 fire engines rushed

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

A fire erupted at a market place in Sadar Bazar in New Delhi, but no causalities have been reported so far.

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Sehwag, Malik in selection panel for National Sports Awards

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, Paralympic silver-medallist Deepa Malik and hockey stalwart Sardar Singh were on Friday included in a 12-member committee constituted by the sports ministry to select this year's National Sports Awards winners. Just like last year, the ministry opted for a single selection committee to pick the awardees among both athletes and coaches and it will be headed by Retired Supreme Court Justice, Mukundakam Sharma.

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

From BJP Nemesis To Modi's 'Small Soldier'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The transformation of the Modi-Shah baiting Hardik Patel into saffron poster boy.

John Abraham's dus ka dum!

John Abraham's dus ka dum!

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top 10 JA productions.

Savarkar helped British, sought mercy out of fear: Rahul Gandhi

Savarkar helped British, sought mercy out of fear: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued to target late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying that he helped the British rulers and wrote a mercy petition to them out of fear.

What you need to know about the Statue of Unity

What you need to know about the Statue of Unity

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Statue of Unity, touted as the world's tallest statue, will be nearly twice as tall as New York's famed Statue of Liberty. Check out all that you need to know about India's tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Hope to see full stands like last time. Under the leadership of Honble Prime minister @narendramodi Amit Shah @AmitShah ..'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

ED attaches jailed NCP leader Nawab Malik's multiple assets under PMLA

ED attaches jailed NCP leader Nawab Malik's multiple assets under PMLA

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The properties include Goawala compound and a commercial unit in Mumbai's suburban Kurla (West) 147.79-acre agricultural land located in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra and three flats in Kurla (West).

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A Muslim cleric in northwest Pakistan has been arrested under the tough anti-terrorism act for threatening to kill Malala Yousafzai in a suicide attack and instigating people against the Nobel Laureate for her recent comments on marriage, police said.

AIIMS chief rushes to Gujarat as rise in COVID-19 cases, fatalities

AIIMS chief rushes to Gujarat as rise in COVID-19 cases, fatalities

Rediff.com9 May 2020

As of Friday, Gujarat's COVID-19 count stood at 7,403 cases, of which 5,260 were from Ahmedabad district alone, while of the 449 deaths in the state, 343 were from the city.