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41 players get life bans for South Korea match-fixing

41 players get life bans for South Korea match-fixing

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Forty one South Korean players have been handed worldwide lifetime bans following a match-fixing scandal in the country's K-League, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Telangana: AP assembly admits notices for no-trust motion

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker N Manohar on Friday admitted the notices for no-confidence motion given by the Telangana Rashtra Samithiand YSR Congress Party against the Congress-led state government.

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

According to the order, all security and vehicles provided to the separatists will stand withdrawn by Sunday evening. No security forces or cover will be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatists. If they have any other facilities provided by the government, they are to be withdrawn forthwith.

US man faces jail for laughing too loud in own house!

US man faces jail for laughing too loud in own house!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

An American man is facing 30 days in jail or $500 fine for laughing too loud in his own home. Forty-two-year old Robert Schiavelli of Rockville Centre, New York received the tickets for 'disturbing the peace' on consecutive days in February after the police responded to a neighbour's complaints that his laughter could be heard across the street.

Sensex ends below 28,000 as rate cut hopes dim

Sensex ends below 28,000 as rate cut hopes dim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Urjit Patel as the new RBI governor whose focus is on taming inflation has lowered the probability of interest rate cut soon

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Senior BJP leader Brijpal Teotia and five others were seriously injured when they were attacked by armed assailants in Ghaziabad on Thursday.

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Month of May could be 'make or break' for COVID-19 fight: Experts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Medical experts feel an aggressive containment strategy in red zones and insulation of green zones is a must while giving relaxations.

ISL: Undisciplined FC Goa mired in a new row

ISL: Undisciplined FC Goa mired in a new row

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Indian Super League side FC Goa have been slapped with a fine of Rs 4,40,000 ($6,537) for two separate incidents of team misconduct while two of its players were suspended for two matches each for "offensive behaviour" by All India Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee.

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Palestine overwhelmingly won a historical United Nations General Assembly vote, which will upgrade its status to non-member observer state at the world body, despite intense opposition from the United States and Israel.

Shobha Ram's 'job' got decriminalised

Shobha Ram's 'job' got decriminalised

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Shobha Ram is among the estimated 100,000 beggars who roam the streets of Delhi.

Birthday boy Paes eyes 2016 Olympics

Birthday boy Paes eyes 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

At the age of 40, Leander Paes has won everything that a tennis player dreams of but the Indian tennis legend wants to keep going and play in his seventh Olympics Games.

Escorts heart centre sale sparks row

Escorts heart centre sale sparks row

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

Escorts on Wednesday sold its Heart Institute to Ranbaxy-controlled Fortis Health Care for Rs 585 crore (Rs 5.85 billion), group chairman Rajan Nanda announced in New Delhi.

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

2 detained for murder of NIA officer, property dispute likely motive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It is suspected that property dispute could be one of the reasons behind Tanzil's murder.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

8 killed, 40 injured in Pakistan market blast

8 killed, 40 injured in Pakistan market blast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

A powerful bomb ripped through a crowded market at Dera Allah Yar town in the restive Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday, killing eight persons and injuring more than 40 others, officials said.

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs and prepares for sale

ABN AMRO cuts 400 jobs and prepares for sale

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The bank, which on Friday posted first-quarter results hit by bad loans in its home market, said the cuts are part of a reorganisation of its commercial and merchant banking division and will mostly be through natural attrition and reallocation.

Flintoff England's new hero

Flintoff England's new hero

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

When cricket historians look back on the career of Andrew Flintoff they may well view The Oval Test of 2003 as the making of a new legend.

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Is your loved one at risk of Alzheimer's?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

It is necessary to take your memory loss seriously, warns Dr Madhuri Behari.

DOs and DONTs to cope with exam anxiety

DOs and DONTs to cope with exam anxiety

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Students must pay attention to their health and avoid discussing the paper after the exam says Dr Samir Parikh, behavioural sciences expert from Fortis Hospital.

He won a scholarship for his HIV activism in the US

He won a scholarship for his HIV activism in the US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

In a four-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles the winners of the 2012 George Marshall Scholarships, a prestigious programme which finances up to forty young Americans annually to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. First up in this series is Aditya Ashok, who aims to make the US healthcare system work for the largest number of Americans.

Medical concierge to your rescue

Medical concierge to your rescue

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Contacts for medical services, appointments with doctors, sending a nurse, an ambulance all covered.

Can Smith surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Can Smith surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge said current skipper Steve Smith will continue to accumulate runs in Test cricket and could surpass the likes of Sachin Tendulkar.

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Facebook announced Harvard alumna Sandberg's promotion to the eight-member board on Monday.

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Of the 83 people implicated in the case, 28 were professional tennis players, playing in the ITF Futures and Challenger categories, and one whose identity was not revealed competed in the 2018 US Open.

56 Indian fishermen detained in Iran since Oct 10

56 Indian fishermen detained in Iran since Oct 10

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Forty-six fishermen from Tamil Nadu and 10 from Kerala have been detained since October 10 in Iran by the coast guard there for crossing into Iranian waters while fishing, a top representative of the South Asian Fishermen Fraternity said on Wednesday.

Polarised US electorate voted in 2012 pres poll

Polarised US electorate voted in 2012 pres poll

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

American electorate was deeply divided ideologically and exceedingly polarised in their political beliefs in the just concluded presidential election, according to an exit poll on Wednesday.

Rajasthan: Damini, rickshaw puller's baby, discharged

Rajasthan: Damini, rickshaw puller's baby, discharged

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Motherless baby Damini, who was admitted at a private hospital in Jaipur following government support, was discharged on Monday in a healthy condition.

Abducted Bihar girl remains untraced; parents inconsolable

Abducted Bihar girl remains untraced; parents inconsolable

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Maitri Chakrawarti is shocked and inconsolable. It has been forty two days since her 13-year-old daughter Navruna was abducted. Her husband Atulya Chakarwarti is fed up with repeated assurance by the police to recover their daughter.

Hate speech row: Owaisi sent to 14-day judicial custody

Hate speech row: Owaisi sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, facing multiple cases for his alleged "hate speech", was on Wednesday remanded to 14 day judicial custody by a magistrate in Nirmal town of Adilabad district.

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

8 fresh fruits you must include in your diet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?

Ajmer: 44 hardcore criminals are on hunger strike for volleyball court, phone

Ajmer: 44 hardcore criminals are on hunger strike for volleyball court, phone

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The jail houses only hardcore criminals and one of the grouses of the prisoners is that petty criminals are also lodged in the facility, jail sources said.

Bangladesh names Jagjivan Ram as 1971 war hero

Bangladesh names Jagjivan Ram as 1971 war hero

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

"He was instrumental in the creation of the 'Joint Command' of Bangladesh and Indian Forces for the final assault which led to victory," read the citation conferred on Jagjivan Ram, who was India's defence minister during the 1971 war.

US offers 245 Stinger missiles to India

US offers 245 Stinger missiles to India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The United States is offering 245 Stinger missiles to India as part of a weapons package for the Apache attack choppers being acquired by the Air Force. "Two hundred and forty five air-to-air Stinger missiles and 56 launchers are included in the weapons package for the Apache helicopters," said officials of Raytheon, which manufactures the missiles.

5 exercises for pregnant women

5 exercises for pregnant women

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

A healthy and active lifestyle not only helps you to deliver the baby safely.

RED HOT: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

RED HOT: Celebs walk the ramp for a cause

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Check out who walked the ramp to raise awareness of the risk of heart diseases amongst women.

Nitish claims no govt at Centre without Bihar's 40 MPs

Nitish claims no govt at Centre without Bihar's 40 MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that no government would be formed at the centre after the next Lok Sabha elections without the support of Bihar's 40 members of Parliament.

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

In several parts of the metropolis, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were killed on Thursday.

Aamir Khan's 25 Finest Movie Moments

Aamir Khan's 25 Finest Movie Moments

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

As Aamir Khan's latest film Talaash gears up for release this Friday, here's looking at the actor's most glorious moments on screen.