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'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

First look: Miss India USA 2011!

First look: Miss India USA 2011!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The annual pageant, held on November 20 in New Jersey, saw 23-year-old New Yorker Chandan Preeni Kaur take home the crown.

Gehlot says won't implement CAA, NRC; leads protest march of 3 lakh

Gehlot says won't implement CAA, NRC; leads protest march of 3 lakh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Gehlot said the CAA is against the Constitution and divides people in the name of religion.

In his fifth year at Ferrari, can Vettel do a Schumi?

In his fifth year at Ferrari, can Vettel do a Schumi?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'The team is developing and closer together year by year so I hope that this year we get to have a lot of fun -- fun means win a lot of races and then ultimately you are fighting for the championship'

MindTree chief on its scrapping $8-mn project

MindTree chief on its scrapping $8-mn project

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Albert Hieronimus tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra and Pradeesh Chandran, he is optimistic.

BAFTA 2017: Emma Stone, Dev Patel win

BAFTA 2017: Emma Stone, Dev Patel win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

A look at the glamorous celebs on the red carpet.

Drivers see Malaysia as prime circuit for DRS

Drivers see Malaysia as prime circuit for DRS

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Formula One's introduction of adjustable rear wings was intended to make overtaking easier and drivers agree this weekend's Malaysia Grand Prix will be the perfect venue to test its effectiveness.

Why recording the current period is necessary

Why recording the current period is necessary

Rediff.com30 May 2020

What is a migrant going through today on the walk home? What is it like to be a Muslim and watch the news on television every night in India? Is there a bureaucrat who is noting down the absurdity of what is announced and what is actually happening in her domain? A medical resident who has gone through three weeks of 12-hour shifts while her seniors abstain from coming to the Covid hospital? They may be our everyday experiences, but they are how history will understand what happened to us all in this strange and surreal time, points out Aakar Patel.

Paes-Dlouhy advance in Madrid

Paes-Dlouhy advance in Madrid

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Indo-Czech pair of Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the ATP Madrid Masters after getting a first-round bye.

Brazil soccer great Pele is stable after prostate surgery

Brazil soccer great Pele is stable after prostate surgery

Rediff.com8 May 2015

In a statement, the Albert Einstein Hospital said Pele had undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate. According to the US National Institutes of Health's website, the procedure involves removing an internal part of the prostate gland in order to treat an enlarged prostate.

Dhawan praises Pant: He changes games in little time

Dhawan praises Pant: He changes games in little time

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Dhawan said Rishabh Pant has become an asset for the team due to his ability to change the course of a game in no time.

Five talking-points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking-points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Barcelona's eight-game winning run was halted following a 2-2 draw with Valencia, Atletico Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis and a resurgent Real Madrid secured their fourth win in a row by beating Alaves 3-0.

Soccer legend Pele's renal support removed until Monday

Soccer legend Pele's renal support removed until Monday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Brazilian football legend Pele's health continued to improve on Sunday, with doctors removing renal support temporarily to assess the evolution of a urinary tract infection.

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Hillary Clinton at a NJ fundraiser

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton poses with Indian-Americans beneath the Sardar Patel statue at the Albert Palace in New Jersey during a fundraiser on Thursday.

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Soccer Extras: Guardiola open to staying longer; Dembele out for 10 weeks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

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

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Top seed Rafa Nadal, who has won the tournament 10 times, also reached the last eight after dispatching compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-3 and claiming a record-extending 40th consecutive set on clay.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

FC Barcelona director removed after anti-Messi remarks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barcelona removed Pere Gratacos as their institutional sporting relations director on Friday after he claimed that Lionel Messi "would not be as good" without his teammates.

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Play suspended at Australian Open on hottest day in decade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton hit with five-place grid penalty

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton hit with five-place grid penalty

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton will be hit with a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Formula One Chinese Grand Prix due to a gearbox change, his Mercedes team confirmed on Thursday.

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Messi's first act as Barcelona captain was to tell the club's fans at a pre-season friendly in August against Boca Juniors that he and his teammates "will do everything possible so that beautiful and desired cup returns here to the Nou Camp".

'I pulled out of marriage at the last minute!'

'I pulled out of marriage at the last minute!'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Have you ever developed cold feet and pulled out of marrying at the last minute?

First Look: Dileep in Lal Jose's Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal

First Look: Dileep in Lal Jose's Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

The actor-director team of Dileep and Lal Jose has been instrumental in delivering several hit Malayalam films over the years.

Dominant Djokovic races past Lajovic in Monte Carlo

Dominant Djokovic races past Lajovic in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Former world number one Novak Djokovic showed signs of rediscovering his form with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Dusan Lajovic in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters.

CWG: TN Govt announces incentives for medal winners at CWG

CWG: TN Govt announces incentives for medal winners at CWG

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

According to the Chief Minister, Pallikal will receive a government 'high cash incentive' of Rs 60 lakh for winning two silver medals, while Chinnappa and Ghosal will get Rs 30 lakh each for their respective single silver medals.

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

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

Alonso happy to take points after messy start

Alonso happy to take points after messy start

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was "more or less happy" to finish just off the podium at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after a poor start left the Spaniard fighting tooth and nail for points.

AIBA sidelines referees and judges used at Rio, pending investigation

AIBA sidelines referees and judges used at Rio, pending investigation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Boxing body AIBA has sidelined all 36 referees and judges used at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics until an investigation has been concluded, it said on Thursday.

Shocker! Kalank fares BELOW AVERAGE

Shocker! Kalank fares BELOW AVERAGE

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Neymar is close to signing a three-year contract extension with Barcelona that will tie the Brazil captain to the La Liga champions until June 2021, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward is a reported target of top European clubs and his current deal expires in June 2018. El Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that Manchester United were launching a "total offensive" to acquire Neymar.

French Open PIX: Wawrinka, Murray, Muguruza reach quarters; Ramos-Vinolas stuns Raonic

French Open PIX: Wawrinka, Murray, Muguruza reach quarters; Ramos-Vinolas stuns Raonic

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Garbine Muguruza reached the French Open quarter-finals for the third year in a row when a solid display earned her a 6-3, 6-4 victory against former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Melbourne should ditch F1 GP, says local MP

Melbourne should ditch F1 GP, says local MP

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Melbourne should cut its losses and not renew its contract to host the Formula One Grand Prix when the current deal runs out in 2015, a local lawmaker told Australia's parliament on Monday.

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

Another fiery exit: 'Nick, stop using 'F' words'

Another fiery exit: 'Nick, stop using 'F' words'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Australian Nick Kyrgios was involved in a fresh dispute after being accused of swearing at the BNP Paribas Open in California.

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises.

At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

At 13, she has achieved the unthinkable!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

This is Isabella Rose Taylor. She is 13. And she's just showed at New York Fashion Week.

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Defensive injury concerns for veteran squad leader Vincent Kompany and Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen have eased and coach Roberto Martinez has sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home.

Pix: Inside a stunning goth-themed wedding

Pix: Inside a stunning goth-themed wedding

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Kat Von D looked majestic in her red goth-inspired wedding gown.

Barcelona thump Real as ruthless Suarez sticks knife into Lopetegui

Barcelona thump Real as ruthless Suarez sticks knife into Lopetegui

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick as his side thrashed arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-1 on Sunday in a highly entertaining 'Clasico' which surely will signal the end of hapless coach Julen Lopetegui's spell in charge of Real.