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Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Short and sweet: When the moon turned red

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Did you blink? There was a total eclipse of the moon on Saturday -- and it was an unusually short one.

Can Australia convince India for day-night Test in Adelaide?

Can Australia convince India for day-night Test in Adelaide?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia still in the dark over Australia vs India day-night Test

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A good deal of the 92nd Academy Awards (going hostless second year in a row) was a drag what with a staggeringly dull red carpet, long-winded, lacklustre speeches and uneven live acts following too quickly one after another.

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

West Brom knocked out of FA Cup after week of woe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Defeat always seemed likely for West Brom, who are bottom of the Premier League and sacked their chairman and chief-executive on Tuesday.

Total individual wealth in India: Rs 304 lakh crores!

Total individual wealth in India: Rs 304 lakh crores!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Karvy expects individual wealth in India to grow to Rs 558-lakh crore at a CAGR of 12.9% over the next five years.

Bout against Bradley is Pacquiao's last right?

Bout against Bradley is Pacquiao's last right?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to take on American Timothy Bradley for a third time, the Filipino's promoter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Why does the Modi govt want to suffocate NGOs?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Any NGO critical of the government is unlikely to receive a green signal. The new amendment will leave NGOs vulnerable to harassment. It was the NGO sector that helped provide compassion and food to millions of people during the lockdown. The new Bill will render such cooperation and camaraderie impossible in future, observes Rashme Sehgal.

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Daily wagers are running out of resources, including ration and cash, and the state governments might not be able to sustain their needs for a longer period of time, given the lockdown has already been extended until May 3.

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sprawling Ashram founded by arrested self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raula in Odisha's Kendrapara district was officially evaluated at Rs 4.48 crore.

Independent panels lack consistency: Mourinho

Independent panels lack consistency: Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Allowing independent panels to punish players retrospectively for diving and other infringements would be a "disaster", according to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

United, Chelsea and Spurs seek FA Cup salvation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

With dreams of European glory in tatters, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur turn their attention to the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend clinging to their last chance of silverware this season.

Ready to Flaunt: First Date Look

Ready to Flaunt: First Date Look

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Ready to Flaunt: First Date Look

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, Dravid Munnetra Kazagham MP Kanimozhi and seven others, chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a 2G scam-related money laundering case, were on Wednesday granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

Manchester City, Salah break records as Liverpool take top-four spot

Manchester City, Salah break records as Liverpool take top-four spot

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Records fell on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday as Manchester City beat Southampton 1-0 to become the first team to reach 100 points and Mohamed Salah established a new Premier League goalscoring mark as Liverpool clinched a top-four spot.

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

2G: Tina Ambani seeks exemption from appearing on Aug 23

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

CBI prosecutor K K Goel opposed the application saying it was "dragging the trial" and noted that Anil Ambani too had filed a similar plea earlier.

Captain Clarke to retire after Ashes, suggest Australian media

Captain Clarke to retire after Ashes, suggest Australian media

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke will retire at the end of the current Ashes series, bringing a dismal end to a storied 114-Test career, Channel Nine reported on Saturday.

New Zealand confidence higher than previous World Cups: Vettori

New Zealand confidence higher than previous World Cups: Vettori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

New Zealand's preparations for the ICC World Cup are the best they had been in Daniel Vettori's four previous campaigns and they can enter the tournament they co-host with Australia with confidence, the former captain said.

The Sky is Pink Review

The Sky is Pink Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

You must watch The Sky is Pink just for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

Rekha's 12 ADVENTUROUS Fashion Moments

Rekha's 12 ADVENTUROUS Fashion Moments

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Happy birthday, Rekha!

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

5 Summer Special Chanderi Dress Materials Under Rs 999 You Can't Miss

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Here we have listed five unique products of Chanderi cotton dress materials which women can carry off with great panache as a quintessential Indian traditional wear which look heavy but are light on your pocket.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Bollywood's Worst Dressed Stars

Bollywood's Worst Dressed Stars

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Stars who disappointed with their sartorial sense!

Swansea reluctantly sack manager Monk after poor run

Swansea reluctantly sack manager Monk after poor run

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Swansea City "reluctantly" sacked manager Garry Monk on Wednesday, following a dreadful run which has seen the Welsh club plummet towards the Premier League relegation zone.

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The winds of change were blowing at the U.S. Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to a four-stroke victory at Erin Hills, making it the seventh consecutive major that has crowned a first-time winner.

More e-commerce firms under ED lens

More e-commerce firms under ED lens

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Flipkart has long been under the ED scanner for alleged violation of FDI rules.

2G scam: Charges framed against Raja, Kanimozhi

2G scam: Charges framed against Raja, Kanimozhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A special court on Friday framed charges against former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi and others under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC and under provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the 2G spectrum scam related to money laundering.

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Football Briefs: Bayern reach German Cup semis; Swansea win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

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

Make way Aussie fans as 'Swami Army' is all set to dominate SCG

Make way Aussie fans as 'Swami Army' is all set to dominate SCG

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Indian fans are all set to dominate the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Somesh Jha describes the mood at Patiala House courtroom and outside on Thursday during the 2G spectrum case verdict.

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

2G case: Court issues fresh summons to Anil, Tina Ambani

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday issued fresh summons to Reliance ADA Group Chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani to appear as prosecution witnesses before it next month in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sending money to families in India will get more expensive

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman. He had her captured and made her one of his queens. But it was not Rani Padmavati.

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

EPL: What you must not miss this weekend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool and ManchesterCity at Anfield on Saturday looks like a knockout to determine who can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title.

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

How 'sonrise' landed TN chief secy in trouble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Rama Mohana Rao's son became director of 7 companies after he became chief secretary.

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Stunning photos have revealed incredible secrets of the underwater world, with the winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographer of the Year award announced. German photographer Tobias Friedrich has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. More than 5,000 images were submitted this year by photographers from around the world. UPY was once again kind enough to share some of this year's honourees with us below, with captions written by the photographers.