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Absence of people's issues led to BJP's defeat: Cong

Absence of people's issues led to BJP's defeat: Cong

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

AICC in-charge for Jharkhand, R P N Singh, said the party is happy for its best performance in the state since its creation in 2000.

PIX: Bayern ease past Union in league restart to stay top

PIX: Bayern ease past Union in league restart to stay top

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Champions Bayern Munich scored a goal late in each half to beat promoted Union Berlin 2-0 on their return to the Bundesliga on Sunday after more than two months out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and protect their four-point lead at the top. League top scorer Robert Lewandowski converted a 40th minute spot kick and Benjamin Pavard headed in a corner in the 80th in an empty stadium, to keep the Bavarians in the driving seat for a record-extending eighth successive league title.

The truth behind India Inc's wage 'rise'

The truth behind India Inc's wage 'rise'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'The 5.3% growth in wages per employee is the lowest growth in nine years,' points out Mahesh Vyas.

Zaheer launches league for amateur cricketers

Zaheer launches league for amateur cricketers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The league aims at discovering the most talented and passionate amateur cricketers from across the country.

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir says if the Indian Premier League this year, it will be difficult for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team. Dhoni last played for India in the ICC ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Asiad gold medallist Swapna to get customised Adidas shoes

Asiad gold medallist Swapna to get customised Adidas shoes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold-medallist Swapna Barman will have customised shoes for her 12-toed feet soon as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has tied up with footwear company Adidas to ensure specially-designed gear for the heptathlete.

Mohabbatein to Billu: SRK in the 2000s

Mohabbatein to Billu: SRK in the 2000s

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja presents the movie milestones in Shah Rukh Khan's career.

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Verma wins compound individual gold, opens tally for India.

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Wimbledon finalist Anderson took a medical time-out mid-way through the four-set match before becoming the highest ranked player to be ousted from the first major of the year.

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

EPL: Vardy header gives Leicester first win at Arsenal in 47 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leicester City won at Arsenal for the first time in 47 years on Sunday, with substitute Jamie Vardy's late close-range header enough to secure victory in the Premier League at The Emirates.

PHOTOS: Lifter Gururaja wins India's first medal at CWG 2018

PHOTOS: Lifter Gururaja wins India's first medal at CWG 2018

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Weightlifter Gururaja Poojary opened India's medal tally on the first day of competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games, claiming silver in the men's 56kg category, on Thursday.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

'We are confident Pant will do a good job as captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'We decided this is the best time to give him the opportunity to lead the team.'

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis.

Saif Ali Khan's TOP 10 HITS

Saif Ali Khan's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

As Saif turns 50, Joginder Tuteja looks at his top money-spinners over the years.

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

RCB appoints Hesson as director of cricket operations, Katich named head coach

Like Mithali, I too was dropped at my peak: Ganguly

Like Mithali, I too was dropped at my peak: Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'Captains are asked to sit, so just do it. I have done it in Faisalabad. I didn't play an ODI game for 15 months when I was probably the best performer in one-day cricket. It happens in life. The best in the world are at times shown the door'

Eight-ranked Mirabai still in race for Tokyo Games

Eight-ranked Mirabai still in race for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The latest qualifying rankings feature three Chinese weightlifters in the top five.

Guess who is IPL 2020's Most Valuable Player?

Guess who is IPL 2020's Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players.

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Wimbledon: Kerber, Gauff in 4th round; Kyrgios forced out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Images from Day 6 of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Saturday.

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

US world's wealthiest nation; India 6th

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India was the best performing wealth market globally in 2017 as its total wealth swelled from $6,584 billion in 2016 to $8,230 billion in 2017

5 SMART tips to make more money

5 SMART tips to make more money

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Make the most of the income that you earn by invest the money in the right instruments. The advantages of starting early and investing right cannot be overstated, says financial planner Harshad Chetanwala.

World Athletics: Long jumper Sreeshankar flops; Jabir qualifies for semis in 400m hurdles

World Athletics: Long jumper Sreeshankar flops; Jabir qualifies for semis in 400m hurdles

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Sreeshankar could only produce a best jump of 7.62m from his three attempts in the qualification B.

A Suitable Boy, Episode 1, Review

A Suitable Boy, Episode 1, Review

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Ishaan Khattar, with the please-fall-in-love-with-me looks in his eyes, carries the first episode,' observes Aseem Chhabra.

Golden Globes host Sandra Oh's sweet gesture

Golden Globes host Sandra Oh's sweet gesture

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Host Sandra Oh killed it at the awards show with her fashion game.

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Former Real youth player Joselu pulled a goal back for Alaves in the 59th minute, powering in a header from a free kick, but Benzema rounded off the victory for second-placed Real with an exquisite solo run and goal in the 70th minute.

What CEOs fear about 2019

What CEOs fear about 2019

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Of the 40 CEOs polled from across the country, 60 per cent identified a fractured electoral mandate as a bigger risk than trade wars, volatile oil prices, and inflation.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

Shot putter Toor, 1500m runner Jinson flop at World C'ships

Shot putter Toor, 1500m runner Jinson flop at World C'ships

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

India's Asian Games gold medallists Tejinder Pal Singh Toor and Jinson Johnson crashed out in qualification at the World Athletics Championships, in Doha, on Thursday.

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

PIX: Barcelona continue run; Lewandowski 'tricks' Bayern to win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Barcelona continued their rampant run of domestic form to beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home on Saturday and move to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid, with Lionel Messi setting up goals scored by Jordi Alba and teenager Ilaix Moriba.

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

RCB's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson said the plan of the franchise in the auction was to look at players that will combine well with the retained squad.

Hima Das thanks fans for support, says focus on Olympics now

Hima Das thanks fans for support, says focus on Olympics now

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'I don't think about medals. I just think of bettering my own time'

Rising tennis player Ankita Raina included in TOPS

Rising tennis player Ankita Raina included in TOPS

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

"Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours, Ankita! Hope you continue making the nation proud. Many congratulations @ankita_champ ! #TOPSAthlete #SAI," the Sports Authority of India wrote on its Twitter handle.

Here's why Olivier Giroud is trending...

Here's why Olivier Giroud is trending...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Forward Olivier Giroud, jeered by France supporters barely a month ago, won them over on Sunday with what he described as his best performance for his country in a major tournament, scoring twice in the 5-2 win over Iceland at Euro 2016.

Morgan left frustrated by England's fielding display against Pakistan

Morgan left frustrated by England's fielding display against Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'Fielding is an attitude thing, so it's a matter of taking maybe our stand-off attitude today that we had in the field and getting it back to our positive attitude: going for everything, playing with that fearless nature, maybe taking a half chance instead of standing off a normal chance.'

PIX: Shahid, Rana, Aditi, Kriti win awards

PIX: Shahid, Rana, Aditi, Kriti win awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

After television stars were honoured at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards on Friday, it was the turn to celebrate Bollywood.

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

PIX: Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup

PIX: Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Defending champions Australia crushed India by 85 runs in the final to win their record fifth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Sunday. Opting to bat, Australia rode on blistering half-centuries by openers Alyssa Healy (75) and Beth Mooney (78 not out) to post a huge 184 for four before their bowlers, led by Megan Schutt (4/18) and Jess Jonassen (3/20) sent India crashing for a lowly 99 in 19.1 overs.

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Right now, we are increasing production in anticipation of the demand during the festive season.' 'If the demand doesn't come back, all the production will languish in the factories.'