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Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Champions League sidelights: Salah goes past Gerrard

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Aguero will not start against Man United: Guardiola.

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

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

Here's what Rahul said on Sacred Games row

Here's what Rahul said on Sacred Games row

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'My father lived and died in the service of India. The views of a character on a fictional web series can never change that,' Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if his Twitter account is still active, Rawal said, "It's active, but it's blocked kind of a thing. The moment I delete the tweet it'll be active."

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Anti-incumbency against sitting MPs and the government is a big issue here. We will win all seats in Mumbai'

RS adjourned amid uproar over suspension of members

RS adjourned amid uproar over suspension of members

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The proceedings of the House were almost washed out as it could not take up any legislative business.

Rahul like stuck gramophone, people won't accept his childish claims: Modi

Rahul like stuck gramophone, people won't accept his childish claims: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

These people don't know that time has changed and they should not treat people as fools, Modi said.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Kyrgios faces investigation after accusing ATP of being corrupt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios could find himself in hot water again after accusing men's tennis governing body ATP of being "corrupt" following his US Open first round victory.

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 instances when the BJP didn't pull its punches.

Ladakh councillor held for mocking PM, Army in audio clip

Ladakh councillor held for mocking PM, Army in audio clip

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The action against Zakir Hussain, a councillor from Shakar constituency in Kargil district, followed registration of a first information report against him by police on Friday even as the councillor submitted a public apology over his remarks, the officials said.

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

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Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The opposition battled it out with the Centre over farmer issues, the suspension of 6 MPs and the privileges of MPs.

Mayawati slur case: Dayashankar Singh traced to temple in Jharkhand

Mayawati slur case: Dayashankar Singh traced to temple in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The expelled BJP leader can be spotted posing happily for a picture with four others at the backdrop of a Lord Shiva temple in Deogarh in Jharkhand.

Pak writers storm out of Indore Literary Festival session

Pak writers storm out of Indore Literary Festival session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Enraged by Pakistani-origin Canadian writer Tarek Fatah's critical remarks about their country, two Pakistani writers on Friday walked out of the inaugural session of the Indore Literary Festival.

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Modi left his wife for political gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Mayawati also alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands meeting the PM fearing they might 'abandon their wives like him' and that Modi deserves the abusive language used against him by the opposition.

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The biggest advantage a company has in today's day and age is its reputation.' 'When something of this nature takes place, their reputation takes a beating.'

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants to politically establish her nephew in West Bengal.

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Shekher in a statement said he had forwarded a friend's post 'without reading' the content and apologised for the same.

Goa minister takes U-turn after facing flak for trying to cure homosexuality

Goa minister takes U-turn after facing flak for trying to cure homosexuality

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

After his controversial remarks over the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community drew flak, Goa minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Tuesday did a u-turn over the issue saying he was misunderstood and misquoted on the issue.

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, days after the powerful Security Council unanimously recommended his name to the 193-member body for re-election.

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

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Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar attacked on JNU campus

Student leader Kanhaiya Kumar attacked on JNU campus

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The attacker said that he was upset with Kumar over his remarks regarding the army.

All that glitters is trolled

All that glitters is trolled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Facebook's reaction to Barkha Dutt's child abuse proves we know absolutely nothing about rape.

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In her complaint to the DCW, the student has said she has received 'rape' threats on social media allegedly from members of the ABVP after she condemned 'violence in name of nationalism' in the backdrop of Ramjas incident.

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'Kangana Ranaut is not only the Sena's issue, but also of those who love Mumbai and Maharashtra'

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha has clarified that the then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was on an official visit on INS Viraat and not on a vacation.

Gabriel wants to forget last year's controversy and move on

Gabriel wants to forget last year's controversy and move on

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Shannon Gabriel had copped a four-match ban for throwing 'personal abuse' at Joe Root in February 2019 during the St Lucia Test match, though his comments were never made public.

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking en bloc voting by Muslims for the Trinamool Congress and said had his party made a similar appeal to Hindus, it would have been criticised and censured.

Preventing rape: A survivor's story

Preventing rape: A survivor's story

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Rapes happen because we raise our children inappropriately. Not our daughters, but our sons, says Vaishnavi Prasad.

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Later the controversial minister Anil Vij retracted from his comments.

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US president said he has come to the building to send a clear message to the world: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back.

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The East Delhi AAP candidate said that "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her was distributed in the constituency by her Bharatiya Janata Party rival Gautam Gambhir.

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

'Frustration happens when home team is denied desired pitch'

'Frustration happens when home team is denied desired pitch'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Amid the controversy over Team Director Ravi Shastri's alleged verbal duel with Wankhede curator, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has said there is bound to be frustration when a home team does not get a desired pitch but there should be control over the language.