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'There is a lot of pressure because our aim is to reach the Champions League'

'There is a lot of pressure because our aim is to reach the Champions League'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Manchester United are feeling the pressure ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Club Bruges on Tuesday, according to manager Louis van Gaal.

Shubhankar shows potential despite faltering at final hurdle

Shubhankar shows potential despite faltering at final hurdle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old Indian's performance at the World Golf Championships has made the golfing world sit up and take notice.

She won a claim rejected by LIC

She won a claim rejected by LIC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The National Commission indicted LIC for working in cahoots with doctors for baseless certificates to repudiate claims and held this to be an unfair practice.

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

The lady behind one of Time's 100 influential people

The lady behind one of Time's 100 influential people

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Sheela Bhatt meets Bharti Patel, a truly exceptional mother of our times whose son Dr Vikram Patel was recently ranked among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2015, to find out her recipe for a remarkable upbringing.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.

Chester Bennington suicide: Depression, the silent killer

Chester Bennington suicide: Depression, the silent killer

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Don't ignore the warning signs, says Dr Samir Parikh.

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The first Test Australia hosts against India this week is set to be fraught with conflicting emotions as players return to battle with a mixture of relief and apprehension after the tragic death of Phillip Hughes.

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'From what I hear this sister Manjula Shetye was called into the office which is far away from the barracks.' 'Even when I was there, inmates were taken to this office and beaten up mercilessly.'

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Rediff.com11 May 2019

To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Nadal felled by Fognini in Barcelona third round

Nadal felled by Fognini in Barcelona third round

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Rafa Nadal's bid to get back to top form before the French Open suffered a setback when he crashed to a 6-4, 7-6(6) defeat to 13th-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini in the third round of the Barcelona Open on Thursday.

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

How an IPS officer conquered Antarctica

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Aparna Kumar fought pneumonia and extreme weather conditions to make history.

Thane mass murderer was stuck in debt of Rs 67 lakh

Thane mass murderer was stuck in debt of Rs 67 lakh

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

According to a senior police officer of the Thane police, Hasnain had borrowed around Rs 67 lakh from his close kin on various occasions under the pretext of doing business.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.

Once the game is over, Kohli will be best buddies with Steyn!

Once the game is over, Kohli will be best buddies with Steyn!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Virat Kohli feels that once the game is over, he will again be 'best buddies' with Dale Steyn.

Somewhere along the way we lost humanity

Somewhere along the way we lost humanity

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Are you so scared for your own skin that you will not help a lady or a weak man from attack?' asks an anguished A Ganesh Nadar.

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

'Modi should send dal-chawal to the poor'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Sheela Bhatt visits a large urban basti a mere 20-minute drive from the prime minister's home to discover a story of grim struggle in the time of lockdown.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

They wanted her to marry. She took up BOXING

Rediff.com21 May 2019

After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.

Australian Nevill swaps guitar for gloves ahead of Lord's debut

Australian Nevill swaps guitar for gloves ahead of Lord's debut

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

A guitar-strumming rocker when not keeping wickets, Australia's Peter Nevill will hope to hit the right note when he makes his surprise Test debut against England in the second Ashes match on Thursday.

Snap, chop, skin alive... Telangana's rude poll speak

Snap, chop, skin alive... Telangana's rude poll speak

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The election campaign in Telangana was similar to a violent Telugu movie laced with the choicest of dialogues, says Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state, 68, "continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States," her personal physician Lisa Bardack wrote.

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Will Indrani nail Chidambaram?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

On Thursday, Indrani will be obligated to change into the green uniform sari she receives visitors in, as per jail rules, and meet the gentlemen from the income tax department. She may also at some point on Thursday video conference with Delhi in the INX Media-Karti Chidambaram case where she might become an approver.

Anderson targets return to top 10 after special fortnight

Anderson targets return to top 10 after special fortnight

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'It's a tough loss, but it was obviously a great experience' 'I'd love to build on these two weeks'

Remembering a forgotten princess

Remembering a forgotten princess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in the succession battle, it says much for her stature that after Shah Jahan's death, she was made the chief lady of the court by Aurangzeb and accorded every respect.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.

'No one can replace Kapil'

'No one can replace Kapil'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'He made the country laugh for so long and now, the same people are speaking negatively about him.' 'I don't understand why there is so much negativity around him.'

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

About 9 per cent of those surveyed said they had been physically harassed or assaulted, while 13 per cent said they were denied basic needs, another 13 per cent quoted mental torture and 20 per cent elders surveyed cited restrictions on their social life. Misbehaviour and ill-treatment were cited by 37 per cent while 8 per cent cited other forms of harassment.

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Soccer briefs: Real's Modric, Marcelo risk missing PSG visit through injury

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

6 health benefits of smiling

6 health benefits of smiling

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A smile is the perfect way to show everyone that you are doing great.

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The actor was 93.

A horrifying night with the homeless on Delhi's mean streets

A horrifying night with the homeless on Delhi's mean streets

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Most homeless kids, whether they have families or live alone, face daily physical & sexual abuse.

'Determined' Morkel ignores injury to turn the match in last four overs

'Determined' Morkel ignores injury to turn the match in last four overs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The South African pacer however renders himself doubtful for 4th ODI

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to reach his sixth Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday while Roger Federer enjoyed a less-taxing route to the title match after his semi-final opponent David Goffin retired with a shoulder injury.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.