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Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Football Extras: Messi comes off bench to rescue Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 win over a dogged Leganes side on Sunday, creating one goal and scoring another to keep the Catalans five points clear at the top of La Liga.

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

'We have much more to do with India today than Pakistan'

'We have much more to do with India today than Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

'The days are gone when we only deal with India as the other side of the Pakistan coin or Pakistan as the other side of the India coin.'

Be 'flexible' on Kabul, expert tells India

Be 'flexible' on Kabul, expert tells India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

India should not have a large bilateral military training program in Afghanistan in the future because that would predictably exacerbate tensions, says Director of research, Brookings Institution Michael O'Hanlon.

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Modi's 'Make in India' is all hype, says American media

Rediff.com26 May 2015

American media has taken a critical view of his accomplishments, saying his flagship 'Make in India' drive is "so far mostly hype."

Sports Shorts: Saina meets Tai Tzu in All England opener

Sports Shorts: Saina meets Tai Tzu in All England opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Sharif has given up hope on better ties during the Modi era

Sharif has given up hope on better ties during the Modi era

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

'Indian diplomacy is once again being saddled with the heavy burden of a Pakistan-centric foreign policy. It is something grossly unfair at a crucial juncture in India's trajectory as an emerging power on the global stage,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Record-breaking Aguero lifts City to victory; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Record-breaking Aguero lifts City to victory; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Manchester City's all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club's all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that put them into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Momos: Safe or not?

Momos: Safe or not?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Jammu and Kashmir MLA Ramesh Arora wants momos banned, but are they really unhygienic and harmful?

Who should be Delhi's Man (or Woman) of the Match?

Who should be Delhi's Man (or Woman) of the Match?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The dispossessed of Delhi cropped up repeatedly in the rhetoric

Why AAP must win Punjab

Why AAP must win Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The cars, some 482,000 Passats, Golfs and Jettas sold in model years 2009 to 2015 in the United States, are peppy and fun to drive, owners say.

What ties North Korea to Syria?

What ties North Korea to Syria?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

North Korea considers Assad's Syria an ally, so it views Donald Trump's decision to strike Syria as a message to Pyongyang as well.

Demonetisation: The Political Fallout

Demonetisation: The Political Fallout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Despite the indisputable facts demonetisation and its pain is yet to have a quantifiable political backlash. But this is provided the government can limit the damage to the next one week.

India must find affordable solutions to protect environment

India must find affordable solutions to protect environment

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

India will require new technical solutions and approaches to solve environmental problems.

Where are the jobs? Mr Modi, live up to your promise now

Where are the jobs? Mr Modi, live up to your promise now

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Mr Modi can create a small temporary team in the PMO whose only job would be to listen to businessmen's mann ki baat referring to global best practices.

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

10 most common workout mistakes you're probably making

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Fitness entrepreneur Nawaz Modi Singhania and founder of Body Art Fitness Studio lists them out. Read and learn!

Champions League PIX: Real thrash APOEL 6-0; Liverpool held in thriller

Champions League PIX: Real thrash APOEL 6-0; Liverpool held in thriller

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Images from Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Kohli steers India to victory after Aamir's fiery spell

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Kohli steers India to victory after Aamir's fiery spell

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Images from the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan on Saturday.

4 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

4 ways to deal with the Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

'The strategy has to be restoring order in one part and countering the very effective propaganda through a very nimble monitoring and response system,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, who retired as the General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps.

India's enemies be warned: New guns for Indian troops

India's enemies be warned: New guns for Indian troops

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Soldiers fighting the enemy will receive state-of-the-art assault rifles, other soldiers will get 'Make in India' rifles.

No pride studying in a Gujarati medium school?

No pride studying in a Gujarati medium school?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

One of the most glaring contradictions of the more than decade-long Narendra Modi regime in Gujarat is the sad fate of Gujarati medium schools, says Urvish Kothari

Indian American's virus detection technology wins $525,000 prize

Indian American's virus detection technology wins $525,000 prize

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Nanotechnology researcher Dr Anita Goel feels that India can benefit from the gene Radar sensing technology which can detect the presence or absence of a disease's pathogen with the same accuracy available only in a diagnostic lab, reports Suman Guha Mozumder.

Sports Shorts: Hoffman triumphs by one shot in Mexico

Sports Shorts: Hoffman triumphs by one shot in Mexico

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

American Charley Hoffman, helped by some brilliant iron play down the stretch, clinched his first PGA Tour title in four years with a one-shot victory at the $6.1 million OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico on Sunday.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.

Cong should not feel apologetic about the 1991 reforms: Jairam Ramesh

Cong should not feel apologetic about the 1991 reforms: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

During the Congress regime, India did witnessa slew of reforms which are now taken up by the Modi government too.

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The United States and China have agreed to expand military exchanges and exercises as part of efforts to build more stable bilateral ties amid tensions over cyber security.

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

World champions Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in a high tempo friendly on Friday as they launched their preparations for a title defence in Russia while their opponents had striker Diego Costa making his long-awaited comeback as a substitute.

'Demonetisation is another proof that Modi is reforming India'

'Demonetisation is another proof that Modi is reforming India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Demonetisation will wipe out the likely benefits of a good monsoon this year, says Christopher Wood of CLSA.

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The attacks that killed 130 people in Paris last November and 32 in Brussels in March forced a reassessment by Brazil's security forces. An anti-terrorism effort is now at the heart of their planning for the Olympics.

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Riya Shah, a New York teenager, who had been to Baroda to volunteer with an NGO that works for upliftment of orphans and delinquents, shares her learnings with Chaya Babu.

Why India should boldly push forward for an alliance with Japan

Why India should boldly push forward for an alliance with Japan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Japan has the capital and needs to pull out of China, which has been its major destination. India, on the other hand, desperately needs capital especially for infrastructure, argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Revenge is a dish best served cold'

'Revenge is a dish best served cold'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'If you invest your entire capital in talks, you cannot abruptly change gear and decide on war.'

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal may not have been among the top 10 Republican presidential hopefuls at the first GOP primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. But he sure did make a strong pitch for his candidature, ripping apart President Barack Obama and forcefully putting across his thoughts on contentious issues like immigration and foreign policy.

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

EPL: Livepool, Arsenal share spoils in respective derbies; Chelsea march on

EPL: Livepool, Arsenal share spoils in respective derbies; Chelsea march on

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Spoils were shared in two huge Premier League derbies, Chelsea's cracking start continued with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa and Wayne Rooney produced a Jekyll and Hyde display in a nervy Manchester United victory on Saturday.

EPL: Livepool, Arsenal share spoils in respective derbies; Chelsea march on

EPL: Livepool, Arsenal share spoils in respective derbies; Chelsea march on

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Spoils were shared in two huge Premier League derbies, Chelsea's cracking start continued with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa and Wayne Rooney produced a Jekyll and Hyde display in a nervy Manchester United victory on Saturday.

EPL: Liverpool sink Norwich in 9 goal thriller; Leicester fairytale continues

EPL: Liverpool sink Norwich in 9 goal thriller; Leicester fairytale continues

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Liverpool substitute Adam Lallana struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a 5-4 win over shell-shocked Norwich City in an extraordinary Premier League game at Carrow Road on Saturday.