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Talking Point: Goal-line technology is a win for football

Talking Point: Goal-line technology is a win for football

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Goalline technology passed its first World Cup test with flying colours at the FIFA football World Cup on Sunday.

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Toolkit case: War of words between BJP, Opposition

Toolkit case: War of words between BJP, Opposition

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The action taken by the Delhi Police on an FIR related to a toolkit shared by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmer protests has triggered a war of words between the Opposition and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Argentine riot police fired tear gas and water cannon on Sunday to break up dozens of rock-hurling youths in central Buenos Aires after the nation's hopes of a first World Cup win in 28 years were dashed by Germany in the final.

PHOTOS: Anti-government protests in Thailand turn violent

PHOTOS: Anti-government protests in Thailand turn violent

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

At least five people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters in Bangkok on Sunday, as Thai police fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent demonstrators from storming the Government House to overthrow Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

3 'leggies' among Top 5 wicket-takers in WT20

3 'leggies' among Top 5 wicket-takers in WT20

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Now that the dust has settled on Sri Lanka's maiden World Twenty20 triumph in Bangladesh, leg-spinners across the world can raise a toast to a craft that shone against a barrage of power-hitting over the past three weeks.

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Badal said the farmers are waging a bitter struggle in the severe cold just to secure their fundamental right to life.

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Farmers reject Centre's conditional talks, to continue blockade

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

We are ready to talk but will not accept any condition now," said a farmer's leader.

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Needed: Comprehensive farm reform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

As far as possible, investment in the agriculture sector must be from the government, and not the private sector, states Santushti Raj Thapar.

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth engaged again?

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth engaged again?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

IN PHOTOS: How protests have changed Turkey's FACE

IN PHOTOS: How protests have changed Turkey's FACE

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

We bring forth combination photos illustrating incidents relating to the recent unrest in Turkey.

PIX: Gangrape protests rock Raisina Hills; 30 injured

PIX: Gangrape protests rock Raisina Hills; 30 injured

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Sustained protests over the gangrape of a young girl erupted in Raisina Hill, the seat of power, as thousands of youth clashed with police undeterred by the repeated use of water cannons, teargas shells and baton charge.

1st Test: Boult breakthrough leads NZ to innings win over Bangladesh

1st Test: Boult breakthrough leads NZ to innings win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Trent Boult provided the impetus needed for New Zealand with a five-wicket haul as the hosts completed an innings and 52-run victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the first Test in Hamilton on Sunday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

2nd Test: England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit after England were dismissed in their first innings for 476

Cops use water canons on protesting lawyers in Chandigarh

Cops use water canons on protesting lawyers in Chandigarh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The police used water cannons against lawyers of Punjab and Haryana high court in Chandigarh on Wednesday as the advocates tried to break barricades while protesting the registration of case against some of their fellow members for allegedly manhandling a cop recently.

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on the event's official page as it announced the match was about to start.

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Party's state unit chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were also detained along with the workers during the protests.

Golden Globes: On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes: On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Hollywood turns up in style for the 67th annual Golden Globe awards.

50 injured in communal clashes at Maharashtra's Dhule

50 injured in communal clashes at Maharashtra's Dhule

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

At least 50 people including some policemen were injured after clashes broke out on Sunday between members of two communities at Dhule in north Maharashtra, official sources said.

India at Raisina: The People were the Heroes

India at Raisina: The People were the Heroes

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

'The youth atop the poles on Raisina Hill need respect and an accommodating attitude. Not lathis and water cannons,' says Tarun Vijay.

18 oppn parties to boycott Prez's address to Parliament

18 oppn parties to boycott Prez's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A day before the start of the Budget session of Parliament, as many as 18 opposition parties, led by the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Trinamool Congress, decided on Thursday to boycott the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses in solidarity with the farmers protesting against the new farm laws.

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The entire base must be spic and span with flags fluttering along the roads. Everything that moves will be washed and bedecked with the best while everything that is static will be painted afresh, observes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

BEST Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

BEST Sports PHOTOS of the Week!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

From Shraddha Kapoor gyrating at the opening ceremony of an IPL match to breathtaking moves on the soccer field, here are Images that made memorable sporting moments

1000 detained, five cases registered for IAC protest

1000 detained, five cases registered for IAC protest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Five cases were on Sunday registered against unknown persons for rioting and violating prohibitory orders in connection with the protest of erstwhile Team Anna during which around 1,000 people were detained, including activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

1st upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jet arrives

1st upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter jet arrives

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The Indian Air Force on Friday received the first two upgraded Mirage-2000 aircraft from France under a Rs 10,000 crore deal.

Champions League qualifier: PSV knocked out by Basel

Champions League qualifier: PSV knocked out by Basel

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Celtic, who won Europe's premier club competition in 1967, set up a clash with Romanians Cluj in the next stage after a 2-0 win at Nomme Kalju completed a 7-0 aggregate rout of the Estonian champions.

Pix: More tear gas, water canons to quell Delhi protests

Pix: More tear gas, water canons to quell Delhi protests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Delhi Police fired water canons again to disperse hundreds of protestors, mostly students, who had gathered on Sunday morning to vent their ire over the Delhi gang-rape incident that took place a week ago.

Ko wins second LPGA major with Mission Hills triumph, creates history

Ko wins second LPGA major with Mission Hills triumph, creates history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

New Zealand's Lydia Ko became the youngest player to win two LPGA major championships when she birdied the par-five 18th to clinch the ANA Inspiration by one stroke in Rancho Mirage, California.

Protesters clash with cops over anti-Islam film in Pak

Protesters clash with cops over anti-Islam film in Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Protesters denouncing an anti-Islam film clashed with security forces near the United States Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Sunday even as the Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed demanded that the government sever its ties with Western countries.

Ireland to order statutory inquiry into Savita's death

Ireland to order statutory inquiry into Savita's death

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Ireland will also order a statutory inquiry, in addition to the medical one, into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar due to pregnancy-related complications after being denied abortion, in a move seen as an attempt to meet her husband's demand for a full public probe.

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Mystery spinners crack Twenty20 code

Mystery spinners crack Twenty20 code

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Ajantha Mendis and fellow practitioners of unorthodox spin bowling have proved they are not in the World Twenty20 just to play cannon-fodder.

Sangh protest against Sabarimala verdict turns violent

Sangh protest against Sabarimala verdict turns violent

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

As the situation went out of control, police first used water cannon and then burst tear gas shells to disperse the unruly crowd.

Agitating farmer dies at BJP office in New Delhi

Agitating farmer dies at BJP office in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Kartar Singh, a farmer from Bhora kalaan, Muzaffar Nagar, died during an agitation by farmers of Bhartiya Kisan Union on Friday at the Bharatiya Janata Party office.

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

EPL: Leicester sink Spurs; United thrash Leeds

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Rupesh wins World Billiards point frame title

Rupesh wins World Billiards point frame title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Rupesh Shah became only the fifth Indian cueist to lift the world title twice after he beat Australia's Matthew Bolton 6-2 in the final of the World Billiards in the point frame format in Leeds.