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Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Nations League PIX: Spain maul Germany 6-0

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The victory saw Spain finish top of League A4 with 11 points after six games, joining France in the final four tournament, which will take place in October 2021.

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Just like on Day 1, the Bharat Army came to the ground along with their tricolours and cheers, but they played it a little different on Day 2.

PHOTOS: Kohli hits double ton as India dominate Day 3

PHOTOS: Kohli hits double ton as India dominate Day 3

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Virat Kohli coasted to his fifth double century as India's frontline batsmen crushed Sri Lanka's toothless attack to stay on course for an innings victory in the second Test in Nagpur on Sunday.

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indrani Roy Mitra and photographer Dipak Chakraborty travel to Cyclone Aila-ravaged Sunderbans and witness untold suffering and misery amidst an apathetic relief effort mired in red tape.

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Photos from the football matches played on Sunday.

Most miserable countries in the world; India ranks 21

Most miserable countries in the world; India ranks 21

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

High inflation, unemployment, high interest rates and falling GDP per capita are wrecking havoc in economies across the world.

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Why Sitharaman lost her cool over Rahul

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'Having long portrayed Rahul as being out of touch, the BJP was suddenly confronted with a spectacle of humbleness and concern for the downtrodden,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

10 Tips for a Happy, Stress-Free Work Life

10 Tips for a Happy, Stress-Free Work Life

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Try to focus on the task at hand completely without worrying about what you have to do next, or what has already been done. Be in the moment, advises psychologist and spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

Photo of drowned migrants makes the world cry

Photo of drowned migrants makes the world cry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The haunting images offers a glimpse into the suffering asylum seekers face on the US-Mexico border.

Why Tejashwi's job promise hit the nail

Why Tejashwi's job promise hit the nail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The addition of a million jobs as promised by Tejashwi Yadav would make a big impact. But the electorate needs to raise its expectations, notes Mahesh Vyas.

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

This govt has a tendency to put the burden of suffering on people

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

PICS: Mumbai Indians fight back to sink SunRisers

PICS: Mumbai Indians fight back to sink SunRisers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai.

Vote-on-account extremely disappointing, says Modi

Vote-on-account extremely disappointing, says Modi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Modi, however, welcomed the announcement of 'one rank-one pension' for defence forces.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

EPL: Austin double helps Southampton to win over Everton

EPL: Austin double helps Southampton to win over Everton

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Southampton took the lead at St Mary's in the 18th minute after Dusan Tadic finished off a fine team move but, just before the break, Everton levelled with a bolt from the blue as Iceland's Gylfi Sigurdsson thundered a strike from distance in off the crossbar, his first league goal for the club.

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Bhima Koregaon violence: Pawar wants bigger picture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

'Isn't it tragic, comic as well as ironic that the people who owe their allegiance to the Constitution of India are declared deshdrohis without an iota of evidence?' 'But this mistake has to be corrected and those who actually and directly fomented the Bhima Koregaon riots and the masterminds behind these people will have to be exposed now.'

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Why this para athlete is anxious about the future

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Sharad Kumar has been training in Ukraine since 2017 in his bid to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, postponed to next year due to the pandemic.

World T20: 'Embarrassed' Bailey laments Australia's exit

World T20: 'Embarrassed' Bailey laments Australia's exit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

A dejected and embarrassed George Bailey lamented Australia's exit from the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, labelling the 73-run capitulation to India the worst batting performance during his tenure as captain.

Uddhav Thackeray is not a slave of Delhi: Sena

Uddhav Thackeray is not a slave of Delhi: Sena

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Modi must co-operate with "younger brother" Uddhav, the Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

Mehbooba writes to Modi seeking opening of Shardapeeth pilgrimage site

Mehbooba writes to Modi seeking opening of Shardapeeth pilgrimage site

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The former J-K CM said Shardapeeth in Pak-administered Kashmir is an outstanding relic of Kashmir's glowing history.

'Modi engages mostly in personal theatre'

'Modi engages mostly in personal theatre'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'... while leaving the dirty work he orders to his subordinates.'

PICS: Chennai trounce Rajasthan for second win

PICS: Chennai trounce Rajasthan for second win

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Kashyap, Guru & Thulasi reach quarter-finals at CWG

Kashyap, Guru & Thulasi reach quarter-finals at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap, R M V Gurusaidutt and P C Thulasi entered the quarter-finals of badminton competition at the 20th Commonwealth Games.

Suresh Raina: The eternal supporting actor

Suresh Raina: The eternal supporting actor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Michael Jordan needed a Scottie Pippen, so did Lionel Messi with an Andres Iniesta by his side and Suresh Raina is that glue that admirably stuck around with Mahendra Singh Dhoni in highs, lows, and from Saturday, in retirement.

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following his appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people.

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Ronaldo key to Portugal recovery as US challenge looms

Ronaldo key to Portugal recovery as US challenge looms

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

A wounded Portugal, still smarting from a 4-0 defeat by Germany, are fervently hoping that talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit when they take on the United States in their second World Cup Group G game on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Mueller hat-trick as Germany hit Portugal for four

PHOTOS: Mueller hat-trick as Germany hit Portugal for four

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Germany eased past 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their World Cup Group G match at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. Photos from the match.

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Karthik will be surrounded by cricketing brains all around him with the 2019 England World Cup winning skipper as his deputy, and New Zealand great Brendon McCullum as the head coach.

Unstoppable Advani first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour event

Unstoppable Advani first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour event

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Pankaj Advani outclassed China's Ju Reti 6-1 in the final to become the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour event.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 3

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

Dhoni sings praises of Yuvraj's 'perfectly paced innings'

Dhoni sings praises of Yuvraj's 'perfectly paced innings'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Yuvraj Singh's 60-run knock against Australia was just what he needed to regain his confidence, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Sunday

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

'Scindia welcome': BJP MP who defeated him in 2019

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'

Langer, Saker give Aus players heat after poor bowling

Langer, Saker give Aus players heat after poor bowling

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'Last night we talked quite heavily about the day, more because we thought it was a really disappointing day and we just wanted to get our point across'

Why Indian taxpayers are better off

Why Indian taxpayers are better off

Rediff.com15 May 2007

India is ranked number 13 in terms of the lowest tax misery score, which is a sum of taxes levied at the highest marginal percentage in each jurisdiction.

Pato scores on Chelsea debut to send Villa closer to relegation

Pato scores on Chelsea debut to send Villa closer to relegation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Chelsea's on-loan Brazilian international Alexandre Pato scored on his debut to help push pathetic Aston Villa to the verge of inevitable relegation with a seventh successive Premier League defeat on Saturday. Pato, the former Milan starlet who has been kicking his heels since joining from Corinthians two months ago, came on as a 25th-minute substitute and was immediately involved in the move which led to Ruben Loftus-Cheek netting his first league goal.

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

COVID-19: Major decision awaits Modi on May 4

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Even though he consults chief ministers at regular intervals, the ultimate decision is still his own. He will be blamed, nobody else, if, god forbid, there is a huge spurt in fatalities after the reopening, notes Virendra Kapoor.