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Dudu 'tricks' for Sporting

Dudu 'tricks' for Sporting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Dudu Omagbemi's hat-trick helped Sporting Clube de Goa score an emphatic 4-1 victory over Fransa in the eighth round of the NFL.

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

'The real killer is being protected'

'The real killer is being protected'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Was road rage behind the murder that shocked Bihar?

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'If you are caught in a violent storm at sea you have to deal with it and find a way out which Abhilash Tomy did.'

What makes Ram Gopal Varma angry?

What makes Ram Gopal Varma angry?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Anger comes from a sense of righteousness, when you believe that you are right.' 'Nothing makes me angry.'

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Kashmiri 'World' champs keep families waiting

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Hussain family from Sopore and Iqbal household in Kashmir's Anantnag are eagerly waiting for their cell phones to buzz. It's been 11 days since 20-year-old Amir Hussain Rather and 25-year-old Wasim Iqbal last spoke with their folks back home.

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

Mahad bridge collapse: 2 more bodies found; death toll climbs to 26

Mahad bridge collapse: 2 more bodies found; death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Two more bodies were on Sunday found in the search and rescue operations which continued for fourth day following the collapse of a bridge on Mumbai-Goa highway near Mahad in Raigad district, taking the death toll to 26.

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Parrikar gets down to work, promises transparency in defence deals

Parrikar gets down to work, promises transparency in defence deals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after taking charge as Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he would focus on "targeted completion" of works to strengthen the armed forces.

Trial semi high-speed train runs on 8 more routes by year-end

Trial semi high-speed train runs on 8 more routes by year-end

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Railways has decided to introduce semi high-speed trains in nine sectors which would run at speeds of up to 160 kmph.

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The country witnessed the rainiest day of this winter with almost all parts receiving showers, the weatherman said, attributing it to a series of weather conditions.

National Games: Prakash, Akanksha emerge best athletes

National Games: Prakash, Akanksha emerge best athletes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Kerala's swimming sensations Sajan Prakash and Maharashtra's Akanksha Vora were declared the best athletes.

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

'Today, I feel like I am born again'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When Arnab Goswami announced on TV, it's over, it's done, dad patted me with love and said congrats.' 'I broke down' Nakshatra Bagwe, a 'proud gay' film-maker and activist from Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Modi took away Rafale contract from HAL and gave it to his friend: Rahul

Modi took away Rafale contract from HAL and gave it to his friend: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Taking potshots at the prime minister, Gandhi said he should stop talking about the past and start doing his work.

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'For the past year, people have been asking me about my wife, Sonali, who suffered from cancer. It was a tough year but I have seen worse in my life.'

Navy bids farewell to its iconic submarine hunter TU-142

Navy bids farewell to its iconic submarine hunter TU-142

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Now the the job of searching out and destroying enemy submarines in the waters off India's coast will fall to the navy's new fleet of a dozen Boeing P-8I aircraft, reports Ajai Shukla.

9 new ministers join Modi government

9 new ministers join Modi government

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The new Ministers of State sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony in the Rashtrapati Bhavan include Virendra Kumar, Anant Kumar Hegde and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former IAS officers Alphons Kannanthanam and R K Singh, former diplomat Hardeep Puri and ex-Mumbai police chief Satyapal Singh. Two other new faces are Ashwini Kumar Choubey, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bihar, and Shiv Pratap Shukla from Uttar Pradesh.

That inept 'Saint Antony'

That inept 'Saint Antony'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It was almost as though there was widespread relief that the defence bureaucracy, and the minister, could find someone willing to shoulder the blame for everything that had gone wrong with the services under Antony's charge -- the poor preparedness of the forces, slow acquisitions caused by indecision, cancellation of contracts and whimsical blacklisting of defence contractors over the tiniest suspicion that they may have paid speed money or kickbacks.'

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'The reshuffle was expected to show some sign about the BJP's awareness of the looming difficulties.'
'But there is no certainty that the new inductees will be able to breathe life into the government,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Saffron Holi will be celebrated in UP: Modi

Saffron Holi will be celebrated in UP: Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Modi invoked Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri and said people, with their third eye, can see what is good for them and what is bad.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

'It is intimidating to kiss another man'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'It's not easy being an actor for anyone.' 'Every actor, even the most successful ones, are waking up with the same insecurity.' 'If you're on top, you're worried about coming down.' 'If you're fit, you're worried about your stomach coming out.'

BJP's Vyapam 'truth': Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the 'real whistleblower'

BJP's Vyapam 'truth': Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the 'real whistleblower'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The ruling party wants to leave no stone unturned to make sure the 'truth' about Madhya Pradesh chief minister's efforts to get to the bottom of the case. Shashikant Trivedi reports

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Nitin Gadkari, Modi's Big Plans minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'If your paper writes something you don't agree with, will you criticise it?' Nitin Gadkari asks Aditi Phadnis when quizzed about demonetisation.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Belonging to a Muslim family, I obviously had my own set of issues to deal with but I don't remember my father saying 'no' to anything.'

Yes, even you can afford a yacht!

Yes, even you can afford a yacht!

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Companies offer partial ownership and timeshare, beside other combinations

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How many of these have aged well?

'My father didn't get his due. That still rankles'

'My father didn't get his due. That still rankles'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

'People don't talk about any role that my father did -- it is always Gabbar Singh. He regretted this. He would tell me, 'I started at 25 floors and couldn't go any higher because I had started too high.'

Netball player's death shadows Day 1 of National Games

Netball player's death shadows Day 1 of National Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The mood turned somber at the 35th National Games after a young netball player lost his life in a freak accident.

Nida Fazli, the last of the great Urdu poets

Nida Fazli, the last of the great Urdu poets

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

For generations to come it will be difficult for any other Urdu poet to attain such high standards as Nida Fazli, who passed into the ages on Monday, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.

They don't make the likes of M V Kamath anymore

They don't make the likes of M V Kamath anymore

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

'If you are a professional journalist, don't ever think that your work is going to bring in revolution or that you are going to change the world. That job is best left to the revolutionaries,' M V Kamath, the legendary journalist who passed away on October 9, told Nitin Gokhale.

The Briton who is cleaning up India

The Briton who is cleaning up India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

There is a reason Jodie Underhill is called 'garbage girl'. She has been dirtying her hands in a crusade against filth for the last 5 years.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Monastries, Rancho school and a tragic loss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'There is a point near the hill where you kill the engine and park your vehicle in neutral.' 'The vehicle automatically slides a few inches, which the locals believe is due to the magnetic power of the hill.'

Nitin Gadkari on how he will transform India

Nitin Gadkari on how he will transform India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'Earlier compensation was less, but we have increased compensation four fold. As a result, farmers want to give up their land.' 'Infrastructure projects will create 50 lakh jobs. If today we are building 14 km of road per day, by next March, we hope to take it up to 30 km. My own hope is we can take it to 100 km per day.' 'The government's ambitious Sagarmala project aims to develop port infrastructure along the country's 7,500 km coastline. The project includes modernisation of our ports and islands, setting up of coastal economic zones, new major ports and fish harbours.'

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Meet the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Nayan Khanolkar, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair his story.

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.