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Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

"Shreehari Aney has submitted his resignation to the governor. Whether to accept it or not, is his (governor's) prerogative," an official from the governor's office said.

Juventus suffer side effects of dismantling a winning squad

Juventus suffer side effects of dismantling a winning squad

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Juventus appear to be suffering from a predictable early-season slump in the wake of a summer spent fumbling around the transfer market in a bid to rebuild a team that had grown to dominate Serie A.

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the anti-national protests in the JNU campus had the backing of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

Why a little learning is dangerous

Why a little learning is dangerous

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

As education minister Smriti Irani should be worried about the state of education nationwide rather than fuelling a German-versus-Sanskrit row, says Sunil Sethi

EPL PIX: Benteke salvages point for Liverpool; Norwich go down

EPL PIX: Benteke salvages point for Liverpool; Norwich go down

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Christian Benteke headed home from close range as Liverpool grabbed a stoppage-time leveller to snatch a point against Chelsea in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday after Eden Hazard's dazzling opener for the visitors.

SC to hear plea on constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Act

SC to hear plea on constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Act

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act, 2014 under which a separate committee was formed to manage the affairs of the Gurdwaras in the state.

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

His comment hat many of the people present at the funeral of the Mumbai blasts convict after he was hanged are "potential terrorists", sparking outrage.

Congress targets PM over Nirav Modi; No one will be spared, says BJP

Congress targets PM over Nirav Modi; No one will be spared, says BJP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"Guide to looting India by Nirav Modi - - 1) Hug PM Modi 2) Be seen with him in Davos. Use that clout to: A) Steal 12,000 crore B) Slip out of the country like Mallya, while the government looks the other way," Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

A massive fire broke out on stage at an event for the Make in India week that's being held in Mumbai.

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Champions League: Humiliation for Madrid; Juve, United also lose

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Bribe charge: MNS files complaint against Kapil Sharma

Bribe charge: MNS files complaint against Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Sharma had kicked up a controversy last week by alleging that he had been asked to pay a bribe of Rs 5 lakh by an official of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation which, in turn, claimed that the actor had flouted norms not only in his Versova office building but also at his apartment in suburban Goregaon.

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Sports Shorts: Jamshedpur play another goal-less draw in ISL 4

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Davis final: Federer-Wawrinka 'patch up' as Switzerland look to tame France

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Switzerland's potential Davis Cup fairytale this weekend was clouded by uncertainty over the fitness of Roger Federer and rumours of a strained relationship between the all-time great and his teammate Stanislas Wawrinka. But all seems to be fine now in the Swiss camp as this picture suggests.

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Hingis, Sania end perfect U.S. Open with doubles title

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis continued their domination in the women's doubles by winning the U.S. Open crown, their second Grand Slam of the season, after a crushing victory over Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova, in New York.

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 Qualifiers played on Monday

Hamilton takes 50th win at United States GP to stay in title race

Hamilton takes 50th win at United States GP to stay in title race

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 50th Formula One victory on Sunday with a pole-to-flag U.S. Grand Prix drive that kept his title hopes alive and trimmed Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's lead to 26 points with three races remaining. Rosberg, who had been chasing his 10th triumph of the season, finished second on a sunny Texan afternoon with a big crowd but little drama -- even if Hamilton spent much of it worrying about reliability. The straightforward victory was Hamilton's fourth in Texas in five seasons and ended a barren stretch for the triple world champion dating back to his last win in Germany in July.

EPL: Chelsea hit Everton for six

EPL: Chelsea hit Everton for six

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

It was a day of role reversal as Jose Mourinho's often cautious Chelsea thumped Everton 6-3 in a thriller on Saturday while champions Manchester City's attacking talents were blunted in a shock 1-0 home defeat by Stoke City.

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Contrasting fortunes: Another tale of two cities

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Barcelona must appreciate matching the club's record of nine wins and a draw in their first 10 games of a Liga campaign, especially after Real Madrid's defeat at Girona, coach Ernesto Valverde told a news conference on Monday.

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

KCR-Naidu's personal fights leave govt staff wary

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Naidu is acting behind the scenes to ensure a provocation from the TRS. The TRS, on the other hand, wants to give Naidu a bad name by provoking people and then making it look as though he could not protect the rights of his own people.

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

His remarks drew flak from Opposition Congress which alleged that it reflected the 'racist attitude' of the BJP government.

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

Kerala calls all-party meet to discuss fireworks ban during festivities

Kerala calls all-party meet to discuss fireworks ban during festivities

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy also announced earmarking of Rs 20 crore for relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the April 10 fireworks tragedy at the century-old Puttingal Devi temple at Paravoor.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

EPL PICS: Chelsea, Liverpool maintain winning run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 to post a fourth successive Premier League victory but conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new keeper Alisson.

EPL PHOTOS: Vardy steals the show, Man City grind out win

EPL PHOTOS: Vardy steals the show, Man City grind out win

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Jamie Vardy sent a screaming reminder that leaders Leicester City are in the Premier league title race for the long haul with a sensational strike in a 2-0 win over Liverpool on Tuesday.

Guj riots led to creation of IM, says Cong; BJP fumes

Guj riots led to creation of IM, says Cong; BJP fumes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

A senior Congress leader on Sunday sparked a fresh row saying Gujarat riots had led to creation of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen, evoking a sharp reaction from Bharatiya Janata Party which accused his party of playing the communal card for vote bank politics.

DU admissions: First list out, 100 pc cut-off in 3 colleges

DU admissions: First list out, 100 pc cut-off in 3 colleges

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The first cut-off list of Delhi University for its undergraduate courses has for the third time touched the 100 per cent-mark with three rank outsider colleges this time putting the ceiling at maximum for admission to its B.Sc (Computer Science) course.

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

CL: Inter sink Tottenham; debutants Red Star hold Napoli

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Inter Milan staged a late smash-and-grab raid as goals by Mauro Icardi and Matias Vecino secured a 2-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday.

How Ferrari had their chance but they blew it...

How Ferrari had their chance but they blew it...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Ferrari had every hope of winning their home Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2010 on Sunday and they blew it.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Review: Ek Paheli Leela is Sunny Leone's show

Review: Ek Paheli Leela is Sunny Leone's show

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Ek Paheli Leela invests little effort in character development or setting, notes Paloma Sharma.

Haryana CM Khattar under fire for saying Muslims have to give up beef

Haryana CM Khattar under fire for saying Muslims have to give up beef

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar courted controversy with his statement that the Muslim community needs to give up consuming beef in order to continue living in India.

Rahul @ JNU: Those suppressing students' voice are most anti-national

Rahul @ JNU: Those suppressing students' voice are most anti-national

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the National Democratic Alliance government of "suppressing" students' voice as he visited the JNU campus to express solidarity with them, a day after the arrest of its students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.

US Open: Golfer Jordan Spieth seals heart-stopping win

US Open: Golfer Jordan Spieth seals heart-stopping win

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Masters champion Jordan Spieth added another chapter to golf's record books with a nerve-jangling, one-shot victory at the US Open on Sunday.

Can India and China go to battle?

Can India and China go to battle?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'Does the Indian army's new assertiveness risk a clash escalating into shooting and possibly skirmishes?' asks Ajai Shukla.

French Open PIX: Nadal downs Bolelli; Muguruza, Sharapova advance

French Open PIX: Nadal downs Bolelli; Muguruza, Sharapova advance

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Images from Day 3 of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday, creating one goal and scoring another to keep the Catalans five points clear at the top of La Liga.

Djokovic douses Federer's fire, Nadal crushes Ferrer

Djokovic douses Federer's fire, Nadal crushes Ferrer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Roger Federer showed flashes of his best but Novak Djokovic exposed the Swiss maestro's fading powers with a three-set victory at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.