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La Liga: Messi on target as Barca hammer Deportivo

La Liga: Messi on target as Barca hammer Deportivo

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi scored within three minutes of returning to action for the first time in more than three weeks to help fire La Liga champions Barcelona to a resounding 4-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

Controversy over Akhilesh's photograph with Saharanpur riots accused

Controversy over Akhilesh's photograph with Saharanpur riots accused

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

A photograph purportedly showing Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav with an accused of Saharanpur violence sparked a controversy but the Uttar Pradesh government was quick to dismiss it as "baseless and misleading".

US apologises after SRK is detained at Los Angeles airport

US apologises after SRK is detained at Los Angeles airport

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was again "detained" at an United States airport, the third time in seven years that he has been stopped by US immigration officials at the country's airports. However, outrage over the incident prompted US Ambassador to India Richard Rahul Verma to apologise on behalf of his government.

Banks are responsible for bad debt mess: RBI

Banks are responsible for bad debt mess: RBI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Banks might not have realised the exact implication of risky projects under PPP projects, which were getting implemented under high leverage

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The report mentioned the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on NDTV, exit of Bobby Ghosh as the editor of Hindustan Times and arrest of cartoonist G Bala.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Shooting in US airport kills 1 security officer, injures many

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least three persons were injured in a shooting incident at Los AngelesInternationalAirport - one of the busiest in the US - prompting authorities to evacuate two terminals and ground all planes, reports said.

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Akhilesh govt transfers another 36 IAS officers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In another major shakeup of the state's bureaucracy in four days, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday transferred 36 Indian Administrative Services officers including district magistrates after a review of the law and order situation by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Why Uber's APAC head was fired

Why Uber's APAC head was fired

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

He was illegally probing a 2014 Delhi rape case using the victim's medical records to find out if it was a ploy by Ola to sabotage Uber's operations

Why COVID-19 is spreading swiftly in Mumbai

Why COVID-19 is spreading swiftly in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'Considering Mumbai's population density, one can expect to see more positive cases in areas like Dharavi in the days to come.' 'That is the challenge before the public health infrastructure and preparation of the city in dealing with such crises.'

US shooting: Gunman had history of mental illness, heard voices

US shooting: Gunman had history of mental illness, heard voices

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Aaron Alexis, the alleged gunman who killed 12 people including an Indian American inside a heavily guarded Washington Navy Yard on Monday, had a history of mental illness, law enforcement officials have said."Initial reports indicate that this is an individual who may have had some mental health problems," US President Barack Obama said.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Our railway ministers pass the buck on safety and how!

Our railway ministers pass the buck on safety and how!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

To Indian Railways, safety is not necessarily a systemic issue but something it attends to only on a case-by-case basis. If accidents were not to happen, the thought of safety would not arise, says Mahesh Vijapurkar

1st Test: Karunaratne hits century to frustrate Windies

1st Test: Karunaratne hits century to frustrate Windies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Opener Dimuth Karunaratne frustrated West Indies with a patient unbeaten century to help Sri Lanka reach 250-2 on the opening day and stay on course for a big first innings total in the first Test at Galle on Wednesday.

Ali Zafar flaunts his six-pack abs

Ali Zafar flaunts his six-pack abs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat visited BJP MP Tarun Vijay in the hospital, who was attacked by a mob after he visited a temple in Chakrata along with a Dalit leader.

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Was the recent Nabha jailbreak a comment on lax security in Punjab jails? Or a sign that the separatist movement of the 1980s is dormant but alive?

'Busy with polls', Rajasthan police fail to arrest rapist of basketball player

'Busy with polls', Rajasthan police fail to arrest rapist of basketball player

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The man who has been accused of raping a national level basketball player almost a month ago has not been arrested yet by police in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Retired high court judge Justice Pandey will probe all aspects related to how SIMI activists escaped from the high security jail and the encounter that took place after that

'Tata Motors board had concerns on Nano'

'Tata Motors board had concerns on Nano'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"After sinking in Rs 6,000-7,000 crore in the Nano till date, what is the result?"

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'I don't think Siddhartha has done anything wrong. He has not managed his debt well. In any case, he is not the best example of the system going wrong or the system pushing him hard. I think on that particular day, he was depressed and took an impulsive decision. It will be unfair to blame the system.'

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Should Mr Modi continue to give stimulus to India's 'recovering' economy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A government report revealed that fake companies floated with fake addresses, issued fake GST invoices and generated fake e-way bills, with fake vehicle registration details without supplying any goods causing huge loss to the exchequer.

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Flood fury grips Uttar Pradesh as death toll rises to 90

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Around 1,500 villages across Uttar Pradesh are trying to struggle to stay afloat after flood fury hit them hard due to the release of overflowing water from dams in Nepal last Sunday.

Rodgers worried about Liverpool's defense after win

Rodgers worried about Liverpool's defense after win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his side must tighten up defensively after a 5-3 victory over Stoke City on Sunday in which Daniel Sturridge resumed his lethal strike partnership with Luis Suarez.

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Sports Shorts: Serena to play Fed Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sportspersons, who made news on Tuesday.

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

CBDT is the apex policy making body of the IT department.

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Opposition parties questioned the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are due next year.

FIFA World Cup: The Big Shots Struggle

FIFA World Cup: The Big Shots Struggle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Defending champion Germany suffered a shocking defeat, while Brazil, Spain and Argentina -- the other pre-tournament favourites -- managed just draws in their opening round matches.

New pressure points from going global

New pressure points from going global

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Our governments are easily prone to arbitrary decisions but if you are dealing with international firms, such arbitrariness can turn back and bite you, says T N Ninan.

Panic in the air: Average Indian pilots are not incompetent

Panic in the air: Average Indian pilots are not incompetent

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

If someone incompetent clears the system, it is probably intentional.

Suspects speak: Patna serial blasts REVENGE for UP riots

Suspects speak: Patna serial blasts REVENGE for UP riots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Four suspects have been arrested in connection to the serial blasts that rocked Patna on Sunday. They have been identified as Imtiaz Ansari, Kaleem, Mohammad Ainul and Akthar, according to sources.

'Have a damn heart': Trump's tweet angers survivors of Florida shooting

'Have a damn heart': Trump's tweet angers survivors of Florida shooting

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The massacre, among the deadliest school shootings in US history, has once again sparked a debate about lax US gun laws and lawmakers' continued inaction on gun control.

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Software firm dismisses charge, says Finacle has proven ability.

Amidst LoC tensions, border villagers demand more civilian bunkers

Amidst LoC tensions, border villagers demand more civilian bunkers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

In December last year, the Centre had decided to construct community bunkers along International Border and Line of Control for being used during shelling and firing by Pak.

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Govt readies 'improved' IPR policy before PM Modi's US visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Under the current administration, political attitudes toward IP seem to have improved.

IPL spot-fixing: Legalised betting can even the odds

IPL spot-fixing: Legalised betting can even the odds

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

If the spot-fixing scandal in cricket and the revelations around it prove anything, it is that the time has come to legalise betting in India, feels Ayaz Memon.