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La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

La Liga: Real teenager Vinicius bitten by Atletico player in reserve derby

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Joaquin, 37, became the oldest scorer in a Seville top-flight derby when he rose to head home at the near post in the 79th minute, shortly after the visitors had had midfielder Roque Mesa sent off for two bookings.

DMK cautions UPA against weakened response on Ram Sethu

DMK cautions UPA against weakened response on Ram Sethu

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Seeking to exert pressure on the Centre, United Progressice Alliance's key ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday said "any weakened response" by it on the Ram Sethu issue would only "expose the betrayal of hope and promise" given to Tamil Nadu.

Kerala school van mishap: 3 children dead

Kerala school van mishap: 3 children dead

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

A school van carrying 26 primary school students plunged into a canal near Thiruvananthapuram on Monday killing three, while the condition of one child admitted in local hospital is critical.

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

10 BIG projects that can transform India

10 BIG projects that can transform India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

The current lacklustre mood of the nation could well be revitalised with a clutch of game-changing projects.

Bhanwari case: Forensic team reaches Jodhpur

Bhanwari case: Forensic team reaches Jodhpur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A Central Forensic Science Laboratory team headed by a deputy director rank official on Thursday arrived in Jodhpur on Thursday to examine the spot where midwife Bhanwari Devi's body was disposed off.

62 hurt as Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails; victims claim help came late

62 hurt as Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails; victims claim help came late

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

At least 62 passengers were on Wednesday injured when 15 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed while it was crossing a bridge near Rura Railway Station in Kanpur Rural district, the second rail accident in the region in two months.

Nadal slams French 'campaign' to discredit Spain

Nadal slams French 'campaign' to discredit Spain

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Rafa Nadal has hit out at what he called a "general campaign" in France to discredit Spanish athletes by implying their success is due to the use of illegal drugs.

BIG View: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

BIG View: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Here are some of the best images from across the globe in the last 24 hours

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

42 SUVs, lodging for MLAs... Rajasthan gets ready for new government

42 SUVs, lodging for MLAs... Rajasthan gets ready for new government

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

"We have made temporary arrangements for the stay of legislators in Circuit House, Officers' Training School, Panchayati Raj Bhawan and Indira Gandhi Canal Board guest house in Jaipur. Rooms in the Secretariat and vehicles for the ministers are also ready," said Rajasthan Principal Secretary GAD Rakesh Srivastava.

AMAZING tales of nine real-life Indian heroes

AMAZING tales of nine real-life Indian heroes

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Each year for 20 years now Godfrey Phillips has been giving out awards for various acts of bravery. These are the winners of the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh-Goa zone.

Amethi food park issue again leads to heated debate in LS

Amethi food park issue again leads to heated debate in LS

Rediff.com13 May 2015

There were verbal exchanges between members of Congress and treasury benches after Leader of the Congress Mallikarjun Kharge referred to the food park scrapped by the Narendra Modi government.

Zidane interested in managing Real Madrid

Zidane interested in managing Real Madrid

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Zinedine Zidane said he would be willing to become Real Madrid head coach although he is not in a hurry.

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

'Sasikala's arrival won't impact AIADMK'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Our party cadre does not want her in the party.'

La Liga: Messi returns but Barca beaten at home

La Liga: Messi returns but Barca beaten at home

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Barcelona fell to a first home defeat in any competition for more than two years

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

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

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

"They have produced stale news. This is two years ago when there were differences in the Congress and I said I will form my own party. Where is the question of joining the BJP? I think there are too many channels and there is too little news," he said.

India set to 'exploit' Pakistan-controlled rivers

India set to 'exploit' Pakistan-controlled rivers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Amid growing strain in India-Pakistan ties, the government is planning to fast-track four projects in Indus river basin to increase irrigation area in Jammu and Kashmir by nearly 2.05 lakh acres, weeks after India decided to "exploit to the maximum" the water of Pakistan-controlled rivers, including Jhelum, as per Indus Water Treaty.

Unusual summer pics: Who needs a pool?

Unusual summer pics: Who needs a pool?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

PSG demolish Troyes to clinch fourth straight Ligue 1 title

PSG demolish Troyes to clinch fourth straight Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Four goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic spurred Paris St Germain to their fourth successive Ligue 1 title with a 9-0 rout of Troyes, becoming the first team to win the championship after 30 matches.

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a heavyweight friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice and missing a last-gasp open goal.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

SEZ contiguity norms likely to be relaxed

SEZ contiguity norms likely to be relaxed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

SEZs promoted by Reliance, Raheja, IFFCO may benefit.

Champions League last 16: It's City vs Barcelona, Chelsea vs PSG

Champions League last 16: It's City vs Barcelona, Chelsea vs PSG

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Arsenal will face manager Arsene Wenger's former club Monaco with defending champions Real Madrid pitted against German club Schalke.

Pak floods far worse than tsunami, Haiti quake

Pak floods far worse than tsunami, Haiti quake

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The flood situation in Pakistan continues to be grim.

Kerala: 4 kindergarten kids killed in mishap

Kerala: 4 kindergarten kids killed in mishap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Three of the hapless children were boys and another a girl, who were on their way to a private kindergarten in Pettah in the city.

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Taj Mahal is popular among virtual travellers.

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Accusing Punjab of running a campaign blaming it for floods in its territory, Haryana on Monday sought the Centre's intervention over the issue and defended construction of the Hansi-Butana link canal.

Delhi's water cut ends as Jats stop agitation

Delhi's water cut ends as Jats stop agitation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Jat community that had blocked the supply of water to the national capital from the upper Ganges canal in Uttar Pradesh over demands for OBC reservations in central government jobs ended its protest and restored the water supply to Delhi on Monday.

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

When Sonia, Rahul, Maya, Manmohan were BJP members

When Sonia, Rahul, Maya, Manmohan were BJP members

Rediff.com13 May 2010

In what could amount to as a strange coincidence, the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bhratiya Janata Party counted among its members from the city persons named Sonia, Mayawati, Manmohan and Rahul.

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

Jat stir: Casualties in Sonipat as mob clashes with security forces

Jat stir: Casualties in Sonipat as mob clashes with security forces

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

A stone-pelting mob attacked personnel of army and paramilitary forces who were trying to clear the road blockade in Sonipat, leading to a clash in which there were some "casualties".

No footballer is worth 100m euros: Zidane

No footballer is worth 100m euros: Zidane

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

It was "incomprehensible" that Real Madrid paid Tottenham Hotspur 100 million euros to sign forward Gareth Bale as no player is worth that amount of money, former France striker Zinedine Zidane said on Sunday.

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Rediff.com highlights the provisions of the controversial Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, which was introduced by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in Lok Sabha on Thursday amidst pandemonium.

Pak province to build Hindu cremation ground

Pak province to build Hindu cremation ground

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The chief minister of Pakistan's North West Province has assured the minority Hindu community that he will construct a 'shamshan ghat' (cremation ground) in Mardan district from his personal funds.

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'