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EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

EPL: Guardiola responds after Mourinho blames ref for United's loss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Last season it was the same -- we won here and it was the referee. Today as well'

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Hail and rainstorm killed 160 people in 11 provincial regions, mainly along the mighty Yangtze River and its distributaries, and have left 28 missing, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Kalam's word of caution on 'Make in India'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity", one of the last books written by Kalam

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy showers pound Mumbai, Thane; 3 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Mumbai received 231.4 mm rain in the last 24 hours, while Thane received 229.81 mm.

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The 17-minute video, dubbed 'Paris Has Collapsed', features the final words of the killers behind the Paris attacks last November.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Indonesia quake, tsunami toll jumps to 1,234

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said on Tuesday. The 7.5-magnitude quake struck just off the central island of Sulawesi, setting off a tsunami that engulfed the coastal city of Palu. People there are growing increasingly desperate for food, fuel and water. Almost 200,000 people are in need of urgent help, the United Nations says, among them thousands of children.

54 killed, 300 injured in China earthquake

54 killed, 300 injured in China earthquake

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

At least 11 people were killed and 86 others injured today after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake jolted two counties in China's northwestern Gansu Province, local authorities said.

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

When tragedy struck Hajj pilgrims in Mecca

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Here's a look at some deadly hajj-related incidents in the recent past.

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Messi, whose deal expires in 2021, had called his side "weak" and "inconsistent" after they lost the league title to Real Madrid.

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the top five major temple tragedies in the past 10 years.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess

PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

4 people have died owing to the floods.

3rd Test: What went wrong for England on Day 2

3rd Test: What went wrong for England on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

England batsman Jos Buttler has lamented that they should have done better after being placed at 54 for no loss at one point of the third Test against India.

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

2nd Test: South Africa crush England to level series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

South Africa took full advantage of an abject England batting display on Monday to complete an easy 340-run win in the second Test to level the series 1-1 with two games left to play.

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

'We'll let you choose headline: Embarrassed, Demolished, Humiliated'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Ashes rout branded 'day of infamy' in horrified Australia.

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Stokes, Bairstow guide England to go 4-0 against Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

England's Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow struck half centuries to guide the hosts to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Leeds on Thursday as they went 4-0 ahead in the five-match series.

Phailin aftermath in Bengal: Nine killed in floods

Phailin aftermath in Bengal: Nine killed in floods

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Nine persons have lost their lives in the recent floods in five districts of West Bengal, state disaster management department sources said on Thursday.

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Iraqi Army says it has trapped IS chief Baghdadi inside Mosul

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The battle for Mosul, where the self-declared caliph of IS is believed to be hiding, is likely to end in a decisive defeat for the terrorist group, the Independent reported.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

EPL: Glum Chelsea fans lament Mourinho's exit

EPL: Glum Chelsea fans lament Mourinho's exit

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Despondent Chelsea fans expressed dismay and anger at the departure of the club's most successful manager Jose Mourinho as they arrived at StamfordBridge on Saturday for the first match since he was fired.

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a brief interaction with Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com, Ashok Bhattacharya discusses the tragedy and criticizes the TMC government for the tragedy.

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

'I want the youth to watch Madaari'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'Madaari is a very strong film for the younger generation. If they understand this film correctly, it would be great fun. It is serious cinema and our youth want to see that too; they don't just want entertainment.' Madaari director Nishikant Kamat discusses his new film.

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu all possible assistance as Cyclone Hudhud made landfall leaving five persons dead in the state and neighbouring Odisha.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

His comment came after the Shiv Sena attacked him for petitioning the president to save Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon from the gallows.

AAP battle far from over: Kejriwal wants Yadav, Bhushan out

AAP battle far from over: Kejriwal wants Yadav, Bhushan out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Reconciliation talks between the two warring factions in Aam Aadmi Party appeared to have been collapsed with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal insisting on Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan quitting the national executive, ahead of the crucial National Council meeting on March 28.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.'

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The police is investigating whether it was 'accidental or deliberate'.

3 reasons why you were rejected in your job interview

3 reasons why you were rejected in your job interview

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Please appreciate that first impressions matter, especially when interviewers must meet at least thirty to forty students in a day, says Jeevan J Arakal.

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The meeting was convened by the Congress. Six major parties -- the DMK, the SP, the BSP, the TMC, the AAP and the Shiv Sena -- choose to stay away. The BJP took a swipe at the absence of major opposition parties at the meet and also said that their anti-CAA resolution must've made Pak happy.