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Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland own goal sends Wales into last 8

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wales reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to an own goal by Gareth McAuley in a poor encounter at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Centre back McAuley turned a Gareth Bale cross into his own net 15 minutes from time in the all British last-16 clash.

When Bollywood switches off the limelight

When Bollywood switches off the limelight

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bollywood doesn't care for the fading star, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Who's Who in Baahubali: A Quick Guide

Who's Who in Baahubali: A Quick Guide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of the key players in the riveting saga!

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the northeast with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that needs to be dealt with firmly and promptly by stringent identification (and deportation), says Vivek Gumaste.

'A majority of Hindus do not approve of hate'

'A majority of Hindus do not approve of hate'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'Most Hindus believe in living in peace with their Muslim neighbours and vice versa.' 'It is this India we have to preserve.'

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tim Pigott-Smith hated the natives in The Jewel in the Crown, but went back a lover of India at the end of the four-month shoot. India not only gave him a career-defining role but touched him in many different ways. Documentary filmmaker Siddharth Kak -- who acted with the classy actor in the beloved television series -- shares his memories with Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Death of Indians in Iraq: Amarinder shattered, Tharoor slams government

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

While the Punjab CM expressed grief, his Congress colleagues targeted Sushma Swaraj for misleading the families.

'Horror' in Spain: Live animals set on fire in centuries old festival

'Horror' in Spain: Live animals set on fire in centuries old festival

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The Joy of the Bull -- or Toro Jubilo festival -- is one of the 'cultural' highlights of the medieval village of Medinaceli, in the province of Soria, north east of Madrid. Animal rights activists have been demanding the banning of the festival, which features live bulls being set on fire and sent to charge about the village streets for entertainment.

Boston bomber issues first apology as he is formally sentenced to death

Boston bomber issues first apology as he is formally sentenced to death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

"I would like to now apologise to the victims, to the survivors," he told a Boston court shortly before being formally sentenced to death for the bombing. "I want to ask forgiveness of Allah and his creation."

NC demands for immediate revocation of AFSPA again

NC demands for immediate revocation of AFSPA again

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The Omar-Abdullah led party said continuation of the Act was not in sync with the "significant" decrease in violence in the past six years.

SHOCKING: Selective foeticide rampant in national capital, reveals AIIMS

SHOCKING: Selective foeticide rampant in national capital, reveals AIIMS

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The recent study suggested that nearly 35 per cent of the cases were stillborn, 29 per cent were born alive and 36 per cent were born before the period of viability.

Not 56-inch chest but big heart needed to run country: Priyanka

Not 56-inch chest but big heart needed to run country: Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday said a 56-inch chest is not needed to run the country but a "big heart" and "moral strength".

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

At Davos, Modi didn't say what the world wanted to hear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'The world wants India to succeed. It also worries now that India over-promises and under-delivers,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Robin Williams is forever!

Robin Williams is forever!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.

Why investing in stocks is so difficult!

Why investing in stocks is so difficult!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

No one is right all the times. Recognising the market signals is a very important part of your portfolio creation, says P V Subramanyam

Europa League: Danish side embarrass United; red-hot Valencia

Europa League: Danish side embarrass United; red-hot Valencia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Manchester United's hopes of salvaging their season in the Europa League suffered a stinging setback when they lost 2-1 at Danish side Midtjylland in the first leg of their last-32 clash on Thursday.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Naku Penta Naku Taka is a disappointment considering the promise it carried.

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

Shiv Kapur set to make the cut at British Open

Shiv Kapur set to make the cut at British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur found the going tough as he returned with eight bogeys and two birdies in the second round but still is set to make the cut in the 142nd Open Championships in Muirfield, Scotland, on Friday. Kapur returned for a six-over 77 in the second round, and at three-over for two rounds he is expected to stay for the weekend.

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This is a movie, which if you allow it to, will wash itself all over you, so that you emerge from it a little drenched but wide awake,' says Sreehari Nair.

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Girls in the Kashmir valley hurling defiance at the security forces will detract from the legitimacy of India's response and its standing in the world, says Ajai Shukla.

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Celebrating Bollywood's most loved film of all time on its 40th anniversary.

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

'Rahul-ji is doing a lot more than what people know'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Probably only Sonia-ji knows the extent of what he is doing.'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'

Why Raja Sen thought Prince was The Joker

Why Raja Sen thought Prince was The Joker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Prince, remembers Raja Sen, snuck his way into an underage brain and sparked off deliciously inappropriate thoughts in style.

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Review: Naan Sigappu Manithan is a riveting revenge drama

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Naan Sigappu Manithan has an honest narrative, excellent performances and many twists and turns that keep you entertained

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

A noodle-bowl of issues: How India deals with controversies

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

In India the routine cruelty is at a more basic level - the state of our abattoirs, and the animal trauma caused there.

Review: Escape Plan is entertaining yet a forgettable ride

Review: Escape Plan is entertaining yet a forgettable ride

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

According to Paloma Sharma, you'll love Escape Plan if you're a fan of the Terminator and Rambo series of films.

'I've to do something about it'

'I've to do something about it'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Delhi's air is a desperate problem, but some of the solutions have been too desperate and unthinking.

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a brutal attack, two Palestinians wielding axes, knives and guns, on Tuesday killed at least four Israeli worshippers in a Jewish synagogue and a seminary and injured another eight, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow a "harsh response" to the murders.

EPL: Fletcher double helps Sunderland win at Palace

EPL: Fletcher double helps Sunderland win at Palace

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher scored in each half to help his beleaguered side earn a much-needed 3-1 win at Crystal Palace in their Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Monday.

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The question is no longer whether he will win 2019; it's what he will do with the new status, says Shekhar Gupta.

Dear Kate: Thank you. Love, India

Dear Kate: Thank you. Love, India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The hottest buzz from the fashion and entertainment industry.

What if Rangeela ended differently?

What if Rangeela ended differently?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

What happens if a movie ends differently? Reality checks in, of course.

India must not be carried away by Israel's bluster

India must not be carried away by Israel's bluster

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'The real challenge cannot be underestimated considering that this is still very much a "boutique relationship" -- a transactional relationship at its core based on its utility value to both countries -- but enveloped in an aura of romance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.