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'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India's hopes of becoming a soccer power rest with its development at a grassroots level, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Dubai Open: Atwal wins to end four-year title drought

Dubai Open: Atwal wins to end four-year title drought

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Arjun Atwal ended a four-year title drought as he won the inaugural $ 500,000 Dubai Open at the Els Golf Club on Sunday.

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Get fit without going to the gym: 5 alternatives to get in shape

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

While the advantages of working out with machines are many, Shameem Akthar lists five reasons why you should look elsewhere for pure and real health.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Nation marks 2 years of Clean India campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and nearly 170 towns in Gujarat were declared Open Defection Free on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation'.

Nagaland: One political compromise after another

Nagaland: One political compromise after another

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'The Naga Hills region, Nagaland and Manipur, have had the most uncaring and corrupt state governments with little to show on the ground despite the nation's highest per capita development expenditure,' says Mohan Guruswamy.

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life.

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Will a second 'Lotus' bloom in Dravidian Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!

After Twitter, Modi set to conquer app space

After Twitter, Modi set to conquer app space

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

PM app downloaded 2.5 million times, to see 20-fold growth in user base

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

These projects are targeted at financially well-off and upwardly mobile Indians.

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Poet-lyricist and Jnanpith awardee ONV Kurup passes away

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Jnanpith awardee and eminent Malayalam poet, lyricist and environmentalist O N V Kurup passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday following cardiac arrest. He was 84.

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Batsmen always face an element of risk: Lara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The injury that left Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in a critical condition in hospital was a "rare" event but a reminder that cricket has always been a dangerous sport, West Indies batting great Brian Lara said on Wednesday.

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Boosting trade and simplifying visa regime, apart from security and defence cooperation, were among the key bilateral issues. The two leaders also discussed regional and international matters of mutual interest.

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

On the football field or ramp... this Indian footballer is a hit!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

This 23-year-old footballer exhibits glamour and style. Prathamesh Maulingkar, says Laxmi Negi, made heads turn at the recent India Fashion Week.

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the tournament's start on Monday for "personal reasons", the French Tennis Federation announced on Friday.

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Gauri was a woman of great integrity and few people know how modestly she lived, generously sharing the little she had.' 'Her only asset was the home her mother built.' 'But she had even bigger riches -- her capacious heart,' remembers former husband and close friend, Chidanand Rajghatta.

Spurs criticised for letting Lloris play on after head injury

Spurs criticised for letting Lloris play on after head injury

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas has been criticised for allowing France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to play on despite briefly losing consciousness against Everton on Sunday.

How to select a ULIP

How to select a ULIP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Confused about what the agents tell you about this investment product? Then you must read this

12 life lessons I learnt from Long Distance Running

12 life lessons I learnt from Long Distance Running

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Long Distance Running is not merely a sport, it's life's breath.' 'While everyone breathes so they can run, runners run so they can breathe,' says Krishna Kumar.

Will the current trend prevail until voting day?

Will the current trend prevail until voting day?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

United Progressive Alliance's abysmal performance and the Bharatiya Janata Party's claims of good governance are two factors that could change how India votes this year, says Shreekant Sambrani

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Egypt: Pro-Morsi Islamist marchers hit streets, 3 killed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Thousands of angry supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, chanting slogans like "down with military rule", today took to the streets after Friday prayers demanding his reinstatement, as soldiers opened fire to chase them away, killing at least three people.

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Test cricket is so fortunate that today's cricket's biggest brand -- Virat Kohli -- loves Test cricket and puts his heart and soul into it,' says Sanjay Manjrekar.

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel, the face of Patel quota stir in Gujarat, has announced plans for a nation-wide agitation seeking reservation for nearly "27 crore people" of various communities including Gujjars and Kurmis.

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

How Nixon fought diabetes by cycling

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

India has been described as the diabetes capital of the world, so it's inspiring to hear about a man who fought the dreaded disease by doing what he loved to do.

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

10 movies you must see at MAMI

10 movies you must see at MAMI

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.

Will we once again see a 'new' Shah Rukh Khan?

Will we once again see a 'new' Shah Rukh Khan?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'2016 was the year when Shah Rukh Khan took risks and traversed along the path that would ensure the actor could shine more than the star,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Time to avoid blunders and ensure everyone has a pension

Time to avoid blunders and ensure everyone has a pension

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

This mindless medley of products does not create choice.

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Review: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable film

Saradha gone but website remains

Saradha gone but website remains

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The website has the address and contact numbers and email IDs of 69 branch offices of Saradha Group spread across West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam and New Delhi.

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The markets, at this point, have rallied on the view that the Fed will not budge from the zero-bound as long as inflation remains subdued

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

5 questions for the 'Prannoy Roy Brigade'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'While I am personally pained at the raids on Dr Roy's home, I want to ask five questions of those crying themselves hoarse over the attack on the "freedom of the press",' says Sudhir Bisht.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.