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What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Hazard ready to face PSG: Zidane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Belgian forward came off the bench to make his Real debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over Levante, having had his start to life at the club hit by a thigh injury the day before the La Liga season began.

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after he led Leicester City to a historic title widely criticised.

EPL: Darmian shines as United beat Palace; Liverpool hit Everton for four

EPL: Darmian shines as United beat Palace; Liverpool hit Everton for four

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

An inspired Matteo Darmian scored his first goal for Manchester United and set up another as Louis van Gaal's side kept alive their hopes of a top-four finish with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Markets end in green on Greece bailout hopes; May IIP eyed

Markets end in green on Greece bailout hopes; May IIP eyed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

After 3 weeks of consecutive rally, this week was a breather for the index, which corrected by almost 1.5%.

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sofia Goggia carved up the Jeongseon slope 'like a Samurai' to win the women's downhill on Wednesday and leave American Lindsey Vonn with a bronze medal in her final run in the marquee event of Olympic Alpine skiing.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

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

Williamson back for under pressure NZ, says McCullum

Williamson back for under pressure NZ, says McCullum

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Top order batsman Kane Williamson will return to New Zealand's lineup for the second Test against West Indies on Wednesday after coming through fitness tests on his broken thumb, captain Brendon McCullum said on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: Marquez on pole for Australian Grand Prix

Sports Shorts: Marquez on pole for Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

World champion Marc Marquez underlined his dominance of MotoGP when he swept to a record-equalling 12th pole position of the season on a good day for Spain at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi fittingly sealed Barcelona's 26th La Liga title on Saturday by coming off the bench to score the goal in a 1-0 win over Levante in front of a jubilant Nou Camp crowd, who celebrated a remarkable eighth league crown in 11 years.

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

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

Ozil over Champions League penalty miss, says Wenger

Ozil over Champions League penalty miss, says Wenger

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Record signing Mesut Ozil is now over his key penalty miss against Bayern Munich having ended a three month goal drought with a dynamic display in the FA Cup win over Everton, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.

Pinarayi and Gadkari link up on development

Pinarayi and Gadkari link up on development

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

'Curiously, Pinarayi's approach, stressing the imperatives of development, is robustly backed by Nitin Gadkari.'
'I stand next only to Gadkari, one of the few outstanding ministers in the Modi government, in applauding Pinarayi's political courage and vision,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Watch out for this business star!

Watch out for this business star!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'

Wenger puts positive spin on daunting City trip

Wenger puts positive spin on daunting City trip

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

It is hard putting a positive spin on a trip to Manchester City's fortress, especially after a midweek mugging in Naples, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger did his best on Friday.

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

World Athletics: Bolt, Mo Farah set the tracks on fire in Beijing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah stormed to victory in the 5,000 metres on Saturday to secure an unprecedented third successive distance double at major global championships.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Images from Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League group stage matches.

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot: Real-life Wonder Woman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

In Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot showcases her badass combat skills. But what is she like in real life?

'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Today, everybody is on the computer, everybody on the mobile.' 'There is very less physical activity.' 'The treatment most effective in reducing heart disease is exercise.' 'It is very, very, important.'

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Sports Shorts: Al-Hilal cry foul over Champions League 'blunders'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Saudi club Al-Hilal have furiously demanded a formal probe into the appointment of the referees for the Asian Champions League final, which they lost 1-0 on aggregate to Australia's Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.

Rag pickers to rock stars: Meet Dharavi's slumdog millionaires

Rag pickers to rock stars: Meet Dharavi's slumdog millionaires

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A group of young guns led by Abhijit Jejurikar showed the world what they are capable of.

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

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

Xavi still valuable to Barca's plans: Luis Enrique

Xavi still valuable to Barca's plans: Luis Enrique

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has given his backing to Xavi and says the veteran midfielder remains a valuable member of the squad despite having played just 45 minutes in the opening five La Liga games.

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

De Boer, who lasted only 77 days as Crystal Palace manager after losing his first four league games in charge with no goals scored, said in an interview on BT Sport that it was "a pity" Mourinho was Rashford's manager because he was not getting enough chances.

PHOTOS: Rostov stun Bayern, PSG denies Arsenal top spot

PHOTOS: Rostov stun Bayern, PSG denies Arsenal top spot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Atletico Madrid sealed top spot in Champions League Group D after second half goals from Frenchmen Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann but Napoli were held to a 0-0 Champions League draw at home by Dynamo Kiev.

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

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

Bollywood's BIGGEST HITS of 2014

Bollywood's BIGGEST HITS of 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Films that set the cash registers ringing in 2014.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Prince: Will take it to the next level with Nora

Prince: Will take it to the next level with Nora

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'I would like to break the jinx that relationships made in the Bigg Boss house don't last long.'

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Barcelona swatted Celtic aside 7-0 at the Nou Camp to lay down a marker in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'Did Trump hint at US military intervention in Qatar?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bolt wants to fly the flag for drug-free athletics

Bolt wants to fly the flag for drug-free athletics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The Jamaican was cagey when asked about the latest batch of positive tests and though he stopped short of condemning his rivals, he did issue a reminder of the principle that every athlete is responsible for what they put into their body.

Football friendlies: Portugal beat Belgium in shadow of Brussels attacks

Football friendlies: Portugal beat Belgium in shadow of Brussels attacks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A round-up of all the international friendlies played on Tuesday

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'While they are a long way off from the box office muscle that the Khans enjoy, a host of young stars are entering the Rs 100 crore club that was earlier the reserve of the seniors. This year will see a lot of young stars in action.'