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Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

La Liga: Villarreal end Atletico's run, Granada lose again

La Liga: Villarreal end Atletico's run, Granada lose again

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Atletico Madrid suffered a first defeat in 13 games in all competitions as they lost 1-0 at home to Villarreal on Tuesday after a late strike from substitute Roberto Soriano.

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Indian U-17 team's performance was more of hype than actual achievement on the field.

Mob violence in Golaghat against police action

Mob violence in Golaghat against police action

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

At least 2 persons were killed and over 15 injured including several policemen when police opened fire on a mob of protestors on Wednesday afternoon.

Bengaluru FC sign India's No.1 keeper Gurpreet, create history

Bengaluru FC sign India's No.1 keeper Gurpreet, create history

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

National team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian player to be signed by an Indian club from an European club in a move involving a transfer fee.

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

'Hillary Clinton was advised to take action against Pak army leaders'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Hillary Clinton was advised to quietly take action against Pakistani military leaders who gave support to Al Qaeda and its affiliates, an email sent to her when she was secretary of state shows.

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd retires from politics

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd retires from politics

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

In a surprise move, Australia's former prime minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday retired from politics saying "it really is time for me to zip", months after being dethroned by conservative leader Tony Abbott.

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Colombia beat Ivory Coast to take control of group

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Colombia beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in yet another action-packed World Cup clash in Brasilia on Thursday to top Group C on six points and move within touching distance of making the knockout phase for the first time since 1990.

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Griezmann special earns Atletico 1-1 draw at Sevilla

How GST can boost revenue

How GST can boost revenue

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The very design of the GST will bring in revenue buoyancy.

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

A narrow 1-0 win was not enough for a desperate Mumbai City FC who were knocked out by FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate in the Hero Indian Super League semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Margao, on Tuesday.

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for home after wrapping up his six-day tour that took him to China, Mongolia and South Korea.

Football Briefs: Barcelona's Coutinho ruled out for three weeks

Football Briefs: Barcelona's Coutinho ruled out for three weeks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

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

F1 Pit lane Tales: Hamilton says critical Rosberg trying to get 'headlines'

F1 Pit lane Tales: Hamilton says critical Rosberg trying to get 'headlines'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed criticism from former Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg as the product of someone seeking "headlines".

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Thirty-two people were killed and 21 injured in a stampede that broke out on Friday evening at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after the Dussehra celebrations there had ended.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani

Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'This is a giant film, a magnum opus drunk on its own magnum-ity, and it is perfectly clear early on, as the narrative races out the gate and gauntlets are flung up in the air and shot through with arrows, that a film like this can only work as opera,' says Raja Sen.

'Fanaticism is not Hinduism'

'Fanaticism is not Hinduism'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'Hinduism is the mother of all religions; communal hatred should not be spread in its name.'

EU regulators to fine drug makers including Ranbaxy

EU regulators to fine drug makers including Ranbaxy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

European regulators have estimated that consumers are paying up to 20 per cent more for medicines in some cases.

World champ Rosberg parks car in garage as he announces shock retirement

World champ Rosberg parks car in garage as he announces shock retirement

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

My strongest emotion right now is deep gratitude to everybody who supported me to make that dream happen

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Baahubali: The Conclusion doesn't enlarge the scope of the first picture or deepen its meaning, feels Sreehari Nair.

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Lewis Hamilton was 'shocked' with the pace of Mercedes after notching a record-extending eighth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas as they thrashed their Formula One rivals in qualifying on Saturday.

5 signs it's time to change your motorcycle tyres

5 signs it's time to change your motorcycle tyres

Rediff.com3 May 2016

When exactly should one decide to replace the tyre?

Hamilton pursuit of Senna mark ends in frustration

Hamilton pursuit of Senna mark ends in frustration

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'It's still a long way to go and I know I lost some points today but I was fast and on form and I will make sure I bring that out to Suzuka to fight back'

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Barcelona have been boosted by the successful return from injury of talismanic playmaker Andres Iniesta as they prepare to host city rivals Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday.

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Ferrari's Vettel takes pole in Singapore, ends Mercedes' reign

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Vettel came out on top, giving Ferrari their first pole position since 2012 with a masterful lap around the floodlit Singaporean track.

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Sarnath Banerjee isn't writing graphic novels anymore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'There is no audience anymore for my graphic novels. Few people seem interested in what I find interesting,' Sarnath Banerjee tells Uttaran Das Gupta.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Extras: Enrique returns as Spain coach after daughter's death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

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

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

How Ronaldo turned boos to cheers for Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off the boos of his own supporters to fire Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Trailer review: Spidey shows up in Captain America: Civil War

Trailer review: Spidey shows up in Captain America: Civil War

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Raja Sen deciphers the Captain America: Civil War trailer.

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

The messages from Sunday's reshuffle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nirmala Sitharaman's elevation not only to full Cabinet minister but also pitchforking her to the elite Cabinet Committee on Security group with the defence portfolio is undoubtedly the biggest takeaway from Sunday's reshuffle, says Rajeev Sharma.

Football PIX: Getafe close in on Champions League spot

Football PIX: Getafe close in on Champions League spot

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The victory saw the unfashionable Madrid club tighten their grip on the coveted fourth spot in the table by moving on to 58 points after 36 games, three points clear of nearest challengers Sevilla, who lost to Leganes on Friday.

The struggling tribes of a changing Andamans

The struggling tribes of a changing Andamans

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'Many tourists are keen to break the law and see the tribals. But what difference would it make? They are humans like us. We do not like intruders, neither do they. Very little of their homes is left, so we might as well let them be,' says Chintan Purohit.

IAAF Diamond League: Morale boosting 4th place finish for Gowda

IAAF Diamond League: Morale boosting 4th place finish for Gowda

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Ace Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda got a morale booster ahead of the upcoming Asian Games as he finished overall fourth in the prestigious IAAF Diamond League Series to pocket $ 3,000 prize money.

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Photos from the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match played between Benfica and Zenit St Petersburg at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon on Tuesday

Santa yet to bring cheers to retailers

Santa yet to bring cheers to retailers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Like Diwali, Christmas is one of the crucial sale periods for retailers and most of the retailers saw 15-25 per cent like-to-like growth in pre-Diwali sales this year.

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The first-generation Audi Q7 was one of the highest selling vehicles in its class around the world. Now, the comprehensively updated second-gen version is here to fill the shoes and aims to do all that and more!

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's two rival football leagues will merge within five years and will be profitable not long after, a senior official at the country's football association said on Wednesday.