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Batman returns!

Batman returns!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Rajnath Singh's driver succumbs to injuries

Rajnath Singh's driver succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com2 Dec 2002

The BJP leader’s car met with an accident in Gujarat on Sunday evening. Singh, who was injured, was out of danger.

Sports Shorts: Maradona head coach of UAE's Al-Fujairah

Sports Shorts: Maradona head coach of UAE's Al-Fujairah

Rediff.com8 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday.

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's League Cup matches.

Review: Mohanlal is brilliant in Oppam

Review: Mohanlal is brilliant in Oppam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Oppam is a must watch, raves Paresh C Palicha.

Prandelli quits; slammed for 'giving up' on ailing Valencia

Prandelli quits; slammed for 'giving up' on ailing Valencia

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Outgoing Valencia coach Cesare Prandelli was fiercely criticised on Saturday for 'giving up' on the ailing Spanish giants and for looking for excuses to walk out on the team as they hover above the relegation zone.

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Thai PM dissolves Parliament, calls fresh elections

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday sought royal approval to dissolve the parliament and call fresh elections in a bid to defuse the country's deepening political crisis, as thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of the Thai capital.

Waugh plays down record

Waugh plays down record

Rediff.com3 May 2003

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

OPS: From chaiwallah to Jaya's trusted Man Friday

OPS: From chaiwallah to Jaya's trusted Man Friday

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

He belongs to the dominant Mudukulathor community and has risen from humble origins, having run a tea stall at his home town Periyakulam which is still being operated by his family.

Coach Dunga sacked by Brazil's Internacional

Coach Dunga sacked by Brazil's Internacional

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Former Brazil coach Dunga has been sacked by Internacional after a fourth successive defeat in the Brazilian Championship, the club from the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul said on Friday.

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

BJP promises Yoga in schools, Sanskrit varsity in Telangana manifesto

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

These measures are in addition to other proposals made earlier, including regulation of sale and consumption of liquor, free trips to certain religious places like Sabarimala and distribution of one lakh cows every year.

Manchester City, Salah break records as Liverpool take top-four spot

Manchester City, Salah break records as Liverpool take top-four spot

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Records fell on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday as Manchester City beat Southampton 1-0 to become the first team to reach 100 points and Mohamed Salah established a new Premier League goalscoring mark as Liverpool clinched a top-four spot.

Palaniswami sworn in as TN CM; faces trust vote on Feb 18

Palaniswami sworn in as TN CM; faces trust vote on Feb 18

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami is the third AIADMK leader to be sworn-in as the chief minister in the last nine months.

EPL PHOTOS: Man United make it six in a row with Spurs win

EPL PHOTOS: Man United make it six in a row with Spurs win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A rejuvenated Manchester United claimed a sixth win from six matches since former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stepped in following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Kalikho Pul's secret notes can shake Indian politics: Ex-governor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

It was unthinkable that the probe was handed over to police and not the CBI, Rajkhowa said.

Review: Ozhivudivasathe Kali makes a social comment

Review: Ozhivudivasathe Kali makes a social comment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The social comment in Sanalkumar Sasidharan's Ozhivudivasathe Kali could well make it a success at the box office, feels Paresh C Palicha.

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

In BS Yeddyurappa's constituency, Shikaripura, many question BJP's 'sidelining' of its chief ministerial candidate.

National Conference rules out support to BJP, ready to back PDP

National Conference rules out support to BJP, ready to back PDP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With political stalemate continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference's working president Omar Abdullah on Monday held a meeting with top party leaders where it was decided that it will have no tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party but was ready to support the Peoples Democratic Party in the government-formation.

Thai court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra

Thai court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A court in Thailand dismissed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office on Wednesday for abuse of power, plunging the crisis-hit country into a fresh political turmoil.

164 people have died of cold in Delhi so far

164 people have died of cold in Delhi so far

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

In the 66th year of the Indian Republic, eight people died of cold every night in the nation's capital.

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Their cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Out of the 745 gardens in Assam, which accounts for over 55 per cent of total tea production, an alert has been sounded for 88 gardens, while for West Bengal, out of the 377 gardens, 65 have been cautioned.

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

Creche for kids of judges accepts only 'neat and clean' children

Creche for kids of judges accepts only 'neat and clean' children

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A creche facility for the children of judicial officers and staff at the Rohini district court complex in New Delhi has run into controversy for issuing a fiat that the kids of non-judicial members would be allowed only if they were "neat and clean" and "free from disease".

PCB to nominate Najam Sethi as next ICC President

PCB to nominate Najam Sethi as next ICC President

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi is set to be nominated as the next President of the International Cricket Council by the Pakistan board for a one-year term starting in June, 2015.

Shah rules out tie-up with TRS, says will contest Telangana polls alone

Shah rules out tie-up with TRS, says will contest Telangana polls alone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

On the proposed Grand Alliance of the Congress and other parties in the state, Shah said the Telugu people had not forgotten how the Congress had treated their leaders like former (undivided) Andhra Pradesh chief minister Anjaiah and former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao.

Review: Thozha is a fun-filled entertainer

Review: Thozha is a fun-filled entertainer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Thozha is definitely worth your time, writes S Saraswathi.

Football Friendlies: Goals by Perisic and Brozovic help Croatia sink Israel

Football Friendlies: Goals by Perisic and Brozovic help Croatia sink Israel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Goals by Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic earned hosts Croatia a 2-0 friendly win over Israel in Osijek on Wednesday in a free-flowing match containing several missed chances.

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Wily Sirisena checkmates his rivals

Wily Sirisena checkmates his rivals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Maithripala Sirisena was considered so meek and self-effacing that he appeared no threat to anyone. What a mistake his rivals made!

Sania's racquet to be auctioned for PETA

Sania's racquet to be auctioned for PETA

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has donated an autographed racquet to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for auction, the proceeds from which will help provide relief to 'working animals'.

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Mullah Fazlullah named new head of Pakistani Taliban

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Mullah Fazlullah, the militant commander who ordered the assassination of teenage activist Malala Yusufzai, was today named by the Pakistani Taliban as its new chief to replace Hakimullah Mehsud, killed in a US drone strike last week.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Pathankot attack: NIA searches residences of Punjab cop, friends

Pathankot attack: NIA searches residences of Punjab cop, friends

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Some recoveries have been made which are being analysed, official sources said.

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

5 state polls: Cong unseats BJP in Hindi heartland; TRS wins Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The reverses for the BJP in the Hindi heartland threw wide open the 2019 Lok Sabha elections which until a few months ago appeared to be in the grip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

EPL PIX: Man United held; Leicester win against Everton

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Arsenal are eighth, seven points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, while Norwich remain second from bottom.

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will face arrest if he fails to appear before the Jodhpur police on Friday, a top police officer has said.