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Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The US has also urged the two South Asian neighbours to avoid further military action.

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.

How will history judge Manmohan Singh?

How will history judge Manmohan Singh?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Active or inert? As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh prepares for retirement, Veena Sandhu explores his current state of mind.

India's West-South vs North-East mismatch

India's West-South vs North-East mismatch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'Persisting with the inequalities, indeed seeing them get worse, is no one's prescription for national unity,' notes T N Ninan.

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Surgical strikes to Rafale deal, Parrikar had eventful term as defence minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Parrikar had moved to the South Block at the insistence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2014.

Pranitha Subhash's Lovely, Easy Style

Pranitha Subhash's Lovely, Easy Style

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

There is no simple road map to gaining style. But her route glows.

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Has south India been given a raw deal in Modi 2.0?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Tamil Nadu, which boasted of as many as nine ministers in the UPA-II government in 2009, did not get any representation in Modi 2.0 government.

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Several trains under the purview of SER and ECoR were cancelled or diverted on Wednesday, including the premium Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express, owing to the blockade by members of the Kurmi community in Jharkhand and Odisha, officials said.

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Before assuming charge of the CDS, Gen Chauhan paid tributes to India's fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

'Indo-Pak confrontation can be stumbling block for SCO'

'Indo-Pak confrontation can be stumbling block for SCO'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The regular membership of India and Pakistan, who are observers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, has been approved and they will be inducted formally next year.

Manipur's warring groups use quadcopters to target each other

Manipur's warring groups use quadcopters to target each other

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Often during the day or night, there is intermittent firing where these groups are taking shots at these quadcopters, available freely in the market, the officials said.

Heavy rains lash five south Bengal districts

Heavy rains lash five south Bengal districts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Five south Bengal districts including Kolkata were lashed by gale and heavy rains on Tuesday evening which disrupted train services in Eastern Railway's Sealdah main line section.

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A firing incident was reported in the Tis Hazari court premises in New Delhi on Wednesday, the police said, adding that two groups of lawyers were allegedly involved in opening fire.

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

IAAF blocked study showing 'widespread doping among elite athletes'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

"The IAAF's delaying publication for so long without good reason is a serious encroachment on the freedom of publication," the researchers said in a statement.

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

BP may invest in oil, gas blocks in SE Asia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India's third biggest state-owned refiner Bharat Petroleum may invest in oil and gas blocks in South East Asia as it expands it production assets, especially in the view of soaring demand for fuel.

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The removal of the terrorist state tag from official Pakistani entities and allowing Islamabad a free run in negotiations on Afghanistan's future has strained India-US relations, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

IPL was a life changing experience for de Villiers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"The biggest thing that stands out for me is the people that I met. I think of Glenn McGrath and the time I spent with him. He was this hard guy and all of a sudden I am sitting with him in the changeroom and having a beer with him."

Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'It's not possible for me, or any middle class family, to purchase a new home in Mumbai.'

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Tayyab Tahir's exceptional hundred garnished Pakistan A's march to a commanding 128-run win over India A, for a second consecutive Emerging Teams Asia Cup title, in Colombo on Sunday.

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Russia has increased its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms.

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The first two days of the session will be devoted to swearing-in of the newly elected MPs while the Lok Sabha speaker will be elected on June 19.

Pranab's President certification handed over to PM

Pranab's President certification handed over to PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Certification of Election of Pranab Mukherjee as President of India has been handed over to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.

DMK leaders meet PM, Sonia over Prez poll

DMK leaders meet PM, Sonia over Prez poll

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leaders T R Baalu and M K Stalin on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and are believed to have discussed the issue of selection of a candidate for the presidential election. The meeting lasted for around 5 to 7 minutes and was described by the DMK leaders as a courtesy call.

MEA Khurshid becomes first, only minister to take charge

MEA Khurshid becomes first, only minister to take charge

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Salman Khurshid on Sunday took over as the external affairs minister, the only minister to assume the charge immediately after the swearing-in ceremony.

PM discusses Cauvery issue with Karnataka Cong leaders

PM discusses Cauvery issue with Karnataka Cong leaders

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday held consultations with Congress leaders from Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery waters with Tamil Nadu during which they told him about the "grim" situation in Karnataka.

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Military affairs experts said his key challenge will be to build consensus among the three services for the theaterisation plan as the Indian Air Force has some apprehensions about its roll-out.

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

With a view to boost trade with Latin American countries and enhance South-South cooperation, India has proposed to sign Framework Trade Agreement with three trade blocks in the region including SICA, Caricom and ACS.

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Grenade found in Manipur secretariat complex

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A powerful grenade suspected to have been thrown by terrorists was on Wednesday found in the compound of the heavily guarded Manipur secretariat, official sources said.

Fourth Test: South Africa stonewall at Kotla after Rahane ton

Fourth Test: South Africa stonewall at Kotla after Rahane ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

South Africa resorted to dogged stonewalling in their pursuit of an improbable 481-run victory target after Ajinkya Rahane stroked his second century of the match to tighten India's grip on the fourth and final Test on Sunday.

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Kidambi Srikanth rallied his way to a thrilling win in a tense decider as India kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games.

Arshdeep reveals how he perfected the yorker

Arshdeep reveals how he perfected the yorker

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Delighted to earn a maiden national call-up, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said bowling to the big-hitting Punjab Kings batters in the nets helped him perfect his yorkers.

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

India's not playing structural hockey: Pak coach Saqlain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday said India are not playing 'structural hockey' as the two arch rivals prepared for their clash in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey.

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Egypt's President Morsi comes calling

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

In the course of talks with Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, who will be in India on March 18, the tricky one for New Delhi to handle may well be Cairo's quest for greater co ordination on Syria. Saeed Naqvi examines

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

P Chidamabaram's February 28 Budget will not have any big-ticket ideas, reports Sheela Bhatt

Rs 14,000 cr cut from defence budget, hits plans

Rs 14,000 cr cut from defence budget, hits plans

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Defence ministry officials concede that many plans across the three armed forces will witness a definite setback because of this austerity measure, reports R S Chauhan