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'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'It will be suicidal for Left voters to vote for the BJP because of their anger against the TMC.'

Double for record-setting Ronaldo as Juve beat Udinese

Double for record-setting Ronaldo as Juve beat Udinese

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season at Lazio but the champions put pressure back on Antonio Conte's side by moving one point clear at the top

Tour de France: Kwiatkowski wins Tour 18th stage, Roglic retains yellow

Tour de France: Kwiatkowski wins Tour 18th stage, Roglic retains yellow

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Michal Kwiatkowski, the unsung hero of Team Sky/Ineos during their dominant years, claimed his maiden Tour de France victory

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The IAF has deployed almost all its frontline fighter jets like Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and Mirage 2000 aircraft in the key frontier air bases in eastern Ladakh and elsewhere along the Line of Actual Control.

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A look at the last 16 team as Euro 2020 enters the knockout phase.

After 7 months, broadband internet services restored in Kashmir

After 7 months, broadband internet services restored in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The ban on accessing social media sites and applications was revoked by the authorities on Wednesday.

Does Modi really care about Indians?

Does Modi really care about Indians?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The Indian government today does not care what it does to Indians as long as it can continue on its path, observes Aakar Patel.

Farewell Friend, Physician, Guide

Farewell Friend, Physician, Guide

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Sasi Annan did far more right than wrong in his life.' 'I, and a great many others who appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness, mourn for him and wish him godspeed and sadgati.' Rajeev Srinivasan pays homage to a noble soul.

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

States worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in Budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

'It is just an excuse to say that the Centre has run out of money.' 'Pruning these schemes would mean hard time for the people of India.'

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Why Pakistan went ahead with England tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Pakistan play a three-match Test series against England starting on August 5, followed by three T20 International matches.

Govt plans to create 5-6 mn jobs through Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana

Govt plans to create 5-6 mn jobs through Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Private firms will have to maintain a minimum net addition to their workforce each month from October this year to June 2021 to get the Employees' Provident Fund subsidy for the new recruits.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Dr Azeem Malik and Dr Obaid Haque had attended to the alleged rape victim when she was brought to the Aligarh hospital. They were later sacked, then reinstated.

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Aditya Bafna, MD, CEO, Seva Group explains how a healthy and mindful habits can help improve productivity at the workplace.

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'The picture only looks worse from where Bajwa sits.' 'He sees a domineering India to the east, an unravelling Afghanistan and a complex Iran to the west, an overbearing China on the north and a US which is no longer an ally,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why EPFO blocked accounts of 1 mn employees

Why EPFO blocked accounts of 1 mn employees

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government has found about 900,000 beneficiaries of its flagship job formalisation scheme, the PMRPY, were ineligible in the first place as they were part of the formal economy even before the inception of the scheme. The EPFO has also recovered Rs 222 crore so far from the employers concerned.

Video: Sushant's final heroine bids him goodbye

Video: Sushant's final heroine bids him goodbye

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'The fact that you get to spend the rest of your time by your mother's side, I know, gives you the only happiness you wanted in the world.'

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The protesting farmers dubbed the three laws as "anti-farmer" and claimed they infringe upon their basic right to sell their produce at MSP.

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

PIX: Messi nets twice in Barca win; Inter win Serie A

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Govt has used all its tricks on the farmers

Govt has used all its tricks on the farmers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Their demands will be met of course, and this government will move on to the next great idea, without an apology or an explanation, predicts Aakar Patel.

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Truly, a sight for lockdown-weary eyes. These mesmerising panoramic shots have been revealed as the winners and shortlisted entries in the 2020 Epson International Pano Awards. Organisers reported that they received 5,859 entries from 1,452 photographers in 96 countries this year, competing for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the cash prizes offered. Scroll down to see the shots the judges declared had the wow factor...

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two on Sunday to celebrate his 85th Formula One win and move a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of 91 victories. Finnish Team mate Valtteri Bottas, winner of last weekend's season-opener behind closed doors at the same Austrian circuit, finished a distant runner-up with his championship lead cut to six points.

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'They are acutely aware of how they can use their power as a means to either continue dominating people or to get ahead.'

Ahead of swearing-in, Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Vajpayee

Ahead of swearing-in, Modi pays tributes to Gandhi, Vajpayee

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi will take oath for a second term on Thursday at 7 pm.

'No one can touch Bharatiya Muslims'

'No one can touch Bharatiya Muslims'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Netaji Bose followed the concept of Bharatiya and he united all religions and communities of India as Bharatiya.' 'I follow that politics of Netaji and so does the BJP.'

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli continues to lead pack

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

New Zealand's Kane Williamson grabbed the second spot while Cheteshwar Pujara is third on the list.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Don't tinker with women's cricket'

'Don't tinker with women's cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

What India pacer Shikha Pandey finds objectionable is trying to achieve growth through tinkering of rules rather than robust marketing.

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

CSK bowler, staff members test positive for COVID-19

CSK bowler, staff members test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A source from the IPL revealed that all COVID-19 positive results came during day 1, 3 and 6 of testing after the contingent's landing in Dubai. The IPL is due to begin on September 19.

Lifter Ajay Singh creates new Commonwealth record

Lifter Ajay Singh creates new Commonwealth record

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Ajay also smashed the national record in the clean and jerk event by lifting more than double his body weight (190kg) to score vital points at the Olympic qualifying event.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

If the idea of LWP scheme is to only weed out around 600 employees and subsequently save the carrier Rs 10 crore a month, the management could have easily laid off the retired employees, who had an advantage over others by dint of having 'connections' internally and in the corridors of the ministry of civil aviation, say Air India staff.

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

No spit, no swing: Coronavirus' effect on Test cricket

No spit, no swing: Coronavirus' effect on Test cricket

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I think if you can't shine the ball, that takes away swing bowling, that takes away reverse swing bowling and I just don't want to give batsmen another reason to score runs'

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

EPL PIX: Villa stun Arsenal; Liverpool-City draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Aston Villa returned to winning ways in stunning fashion as Ollie Watkins scored twice in a 3-0 away thumping of an abject Arsenal in drizzly north London on Sunday.

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Trump has repeatedly blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe.

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'I am as Bengali as they come in my cultural and personal orientation and I think probably all the BJP candidates who are contesting are pretty non-vegetarian in their food and as Bengali in their cultural orientation.'