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Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Why England will not underestimate Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Four years ago, defeat by Bangladesh sent England crashing out of the World Cup and left Eoin Morgan wondering if his captaincy was over before it had ever really begun.

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Tasha Schwikert, 33, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and her sister Jordan, 32, described themselves as Nassar victims during a news conference at a Los Angeles law firm.

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Young African footballers duped, dumped by traffickers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

On the pitches of ramshackle football academies across West Africa, teenage boys chase one another in pursuit of the ball, the chance to impress, and the prospect of a lucrative contract with one of Europe's top teams.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The premises of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sect is spread over 800 acres and houses educational institutions, markets, hospital, stadium, recreational areas and houses.

5 more deaths at Gorakhpur hospital; toll since Aug 7 reaches 71

5 more deaths at Gorakhpur hospital; toll since Aug 7 reaches 71

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Overall, since January 1, as many as 144 encephalitis-related deaths have taken place in the hospital, they said.

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences director to set up a medical board to review medical reports and if required clinically examine self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to ascertain whether interim bail should be granted to him in the Jodhpur rape case.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Hepzi Anthony takes a look at the procedures the government has put in place to streamline the process of handling runaway children

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Out of the total grant of $ 31.5 million, $ 16.1 million will be utilised towards empowering adolescents in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to take responsibility over decisions impacting their lives and societies.

Govt to introduce landmark bill on surrogacy

Govt to introduce landmark bill on surrogacy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Women in India cannot act as surrogates for more than three successful births, including of their own children, and it would be mandatory for surrogate mothers to have a minimum two-year interval between two deliveries to ensure they remain healthy.

'Economy is already in recession'

'Economy is already in recession'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The economy will pick up in 2020 or a little later... When it picks up, will it reach 10%, 8% or still lower? It all depends on how realistic are the diagnosis and the prescriptions that follow,' says Professor K J Joseph.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

Spurs take inspiration from Liverpool to reach final

Spurs take inspiration from Liverpool to reach final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'We saw Liverpool last night. It goes to show it's not over until it's over. Disappointed with the first leg, how we started and we started like that tonight. But after the break we came out'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Economist Dale W Jorgenson declares that India is doing "very, very well" and forecasts that India might continue to outrun world economies, including China over the next many years.

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.

Framed because am a Dalit, says AAP minister sacked over sex scandal

Framed because am a Dalit, says AAP minister sacked over sex scandal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

"It is the history of this country that whenever we have tried to rise, we have been suppressed. It is entirely a conspiracy against me and there should be an inquiry in it," Sandeep Kumar said.

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

At UN, Pope appeals to the moral conscience of man

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Pope Francis on Friday called upon the world community to put aside their "partisan interests and sincerely strive to serve the common good".

Soon, new law that bars 'Surrogacy Tourism' in India

Soon, new law that bars 'Surrogacy Tourism' in India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A blanket ban may be imposed soon on NRIs, PIOs and foreigners having children through surrogacy in India with the Union health ministry and the National Commission for Women proposing it as part of a new legislation.

'I was never out of work'

'I was never out of work'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'Who wouldn't want to dress up like a princess every morning?' Shweta Prasad Basu gets ready to play one in her new TV show.

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Budget sets India up for next-gen infrastructure: Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Terming infrastructure as the "backbone" of any nation's development, Goyal while presenting the interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha said India aspires to be a USD 10 trillion economy in the next eight years, and on the anvil is next generation infrastructure of roads, railways, seaports, airports, urban transport, gas and electric transmission and inland waterways.

How the Muzaffarpur sex scandal was unearthed

How the Muzaffarpur sex scandal was unearthed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Nobody in our team had any idea that these things will come out.' 'We need to do a social audit of all the shelter homes across the country.'

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Unbroken's first half might seem a little vexing but the second one is where the actors' performances really shine through, says Paloma Sharma.

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The fact that so many victims turn hostile should be a matter of concern. If so many accused persons continue to roam freely in society, this becomes an additional liability to women's safety, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the terrifying T-Rex footprints and the massive titanosaurs that stun visitors from around the world.

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

This engineer wants to change tribal lives

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Vat Vrikshya -- banyan tree in Sanskrit -- helps tribal women, with absolutely zero formal education, set up businesses.

All you wanted to know about Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the 'baba of bling'

All you wanted to know about Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the 'baba of bling'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim, head of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, is no regular godman.

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on health grounds in Jodhpur rape case as his medical condition was found to be stable.

Modi's 5 foreign policy mistakes

Modi's 5 foreign policy mistakes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

India looks less equal to China than 5 years ago, the strategic alliance with the US is hobbled by trade, and Pakistan is looking anything but chastened by Balakot. What has gone wrong? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Ageless Hogg continues fairytale run in IPL

Ageless Hogg continues fairytale run in IPL

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At 45, Brad Hogg is almost an anachronism in the youthful world of Twenty20 cricket but the Australian chinaman bowler continues to prove he still has what it takes to be successful.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai have been awarded the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

FIFA mess: England's 2018 World Cup bid criticised

FIFA mess: England's 2018 World Cup bid criticised

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

England was criticised by a FIFA ethics report on Thursday for over-indulging former powerbroker Jack Warner in its attempt to win the right to host the 2018 World Cup.

Lust Stories is a shriek in the face of Indian filmdom

Lust Stories is a shriek in the face of Indian filmdom

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'Despite the pornographic quality of its name, Lust Stories is something of an event in Indian popular culture,' says Shuma Raha.

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Who stole the Indian Dream?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Instead of being a facilitator, each political formation has only tried to be an ATM for freebies, feels Veena Sandhu