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Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

Bengaluru cops begin hunt for @ShamiWitness

Bengaluru cops begin hunt for @ShamiWitness

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Crime branch of the Bengaluru police has launched a probe to look into the veracity of a British media report claiming the man behind the most influential pro-Islamic State Twitter account followed by foreign jihadis, is from the IT city, a top police official said.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson.

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The culling of key state leaders and bureaucrats has given rise to distrust and uneasiness in Pramod Sawant's style of functioning, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down

Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Gates owns about 4.5 per cent of the $277 billion company and is its largest individual shareholder.

'A woman helping a woman! I love it!'

'A woman helping a woman! I love it!'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Dr Nayna Patel is a ray of hope for infertile couples wanting their own child, and for poor women looking to improve their lives. Oprah featured the Gujarat doctor and her work on her show last month.

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Virginia Woolf was one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Yediyurappa is made of sterner stuff and is not going to yield so easily.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Golf sensation Ko to balance Tour demands with university life

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rookie golf sensation Lydia Ko says she will have to learn to balance the demands of the LPGA Tour with her upcoming studies after being admitted to one of South Korea's most prestigious universities.

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Croatia progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a second successive penalty shootout on Saturday but their inability to put away another unimpressive team over 90 minutes and extra time is a major worry for the Balkan side.

Warren Buffett's 15 biggest stock holdings

Warren Buffett's 15 biggest stock holdings

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

In 2012, American magazine Time named Buffett one of the most influential people in the world.

Centre clears 10% quota for economically weak in general category

Centre clears 10% quota for economically weak in general category

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The proposed reservation will be over and above the existing 50 per cent reservation enjoyed by the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Classes, taking the total reservation to 60 per cent.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

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.

In pics: Steal-worthy red carpet looks

In pics: Steal-worthy red carpet looks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Tell us who is the most stunning of them all.

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas squanders whatever potential it had, feels Sukanya Verma.

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Ahead of polls, unease in Bihar's ruling alliance

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

There have been media reports that the LJP was unhappy over the return of the Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular into the National Democratic Alliance fold and contempleting fielding candidates against JD-U nominees.

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Studying too much can make you short-sighted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

More time spent in education, according to a study, is a risk factor for myopia.

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of Veerendra Kumar.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Veteran BJP leader Eknath Khadse says he will expose Devendra Fadnavis in a forthcoming book.

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Originally, the ICC had agreed to give US$293 million but, after hectic negotiations, its chairman Shashank Manohar agreed to increase it by US$100 million.

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the last few weeks, bipartisan support for India against China has been increasing.

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abdul Qadir, who played 67 Test and 104 ODIs for Pakistan, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Toure will stay at Manchester City, says agent

Toure will stay at Manchester City, says agent

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Manchester City's influential midfielder Yaya Toure will stay at the Premier League club.

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The idea behind starting Chingari is not to build a TikTok clone but to position itself as a super app for India like WeChat.

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

'Love Jihad' real, Christian women being lured into IS trap: Church

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The synod of Syro-Malabar Church has alleged that scores of women from Christian community from Kerala were being lured into the trap of Islamic State and used in terror activities. The VHP welcomed the Church statement.

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Britain's longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday resigned from his post as chair of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee in the wake of being embroiled in a sex scandal.

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'A recent compromise by the state government is accepting NEET exams for medical entrance.'

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Political observers have said that the TMC, now desperate to shed the 'anti-Hindu' tag and embrace 'soft Hindutva', is carefully planning its moves, with help from poll strategist Prashant Kishor and team, as is evident from its decisions to organise Brahmin Sammelan, provide sops to Sanatan Brahmins, and financial aid to Durga puja committees.