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Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Atletico Madrid delayed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by beating Valencia 3-2 at home in an entertaining game on Wednesday at a sparsely attended Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Not only army personnel but Indian Army's canine 'soldiers' perform their duties in counter-insurgency operations.

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Delhi moves to get BSES license revoked if power stopped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Hardening its stand on the issue, the Delhi government has recommended power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke the license of Reliance Infra-backed power distribution companies if they fail to pay dues to NTPC and resort to long outages in large parts of the city citing fund crunch.

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

After the storm, grief and disbelief echo through Agra's villages

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Villagers speak in utter disbelief of the havoc wreaked by the storm, which claimed the live of over 100 people.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Bundesliga: Gladbach shock Bayern

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In-form Borussia Moenchengladbach struck three times in 14 minutes in the second half to floor champions Bayern Munich 3-1 on Saturday and inflict their first Bundesliga defeat of the season.

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The mystery over incidents of chopping of braids in Delhi and other states continued as more such cases were reported.

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

FIFA U-17 WC: Spain stop battling Mali to enter final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

European champions Spain staved off a battling Mali to emerge 3-1 winners in a rip-roaring, action-packed semi-final contest to enter the summit clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the D Y Patil Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

AFC Champions League: Pune FC go down to 0-3 Hanoi T&T FC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Pune FC's dream of making it into the AFC Champions League group-stage came to an end after a 0-3 defeat to Vietnamese-side Hanoi T&T FC at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi (Pune) on Wednesday.

Vajpayee, warts and all

Vajpayee, warts and all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The sorry image of a wailing leader visiting relief camps for riot victims was completely incoherent with what he did next, blaming the minority community for the disturbance.' Utkarsh Mishra pens a tribute from the heart.

Bark! Bark! Yip! Yip!

Bark! Bark! Yip! Yip!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

That's what happens when it's Dog's Day Out, discovers Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

A year in India equals a decade of experience outside, says Akito Tachibana

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations from April 2016, talks to Ajay Modi on Delhi diesel car ban and DeMo.

Azarenka relishing future 'battle of mums' with Serena

Azarenka relishing future 'battle of mums' with Serena

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Victoria Azarenka cannot wait to renew her rivalry with close friend Serena Williams in what could shape up to become a future battle of the tennis mums.

'Those hands weren't rough. In fact, they were creepily soft'

'Those hands weren't rough. In fact, they were creepily soft'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An excerpt from Paro Anand's book The Other: Stories with a Difference.

PIX: Toothless Barca held by Slavia; Liverpool go top

PIX: Toothless Barca held by Slavia; Liverpool go top

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

A summary of Tuesday's Group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

PHOTOS: Inspirational Messi rescues Barca; Bayern lose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Lionel Messi dragged Barcelona back from two goals down by scoring twice to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Valencia in a thrilling encounter.

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

While other parliamentarians were locked into heated debates over the Gujarat Dalits' protests, Rahul could be seen taking a power nap.

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?' 'Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?' 'After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight show yesterday, I would say, yes sir, it most certainly does.'

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Why Bollywood is giving Sunny Leone full marks!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

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

Saina, Srikanth enter semis at World Super Series Finals

Saina, Srikanth enter semis at World Super Series Finals

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal topped her group to march into the women's singles semi-finals while Kidambi Srikanth reached the last four stage despite losing his last men's singles round robin match at the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai on Friday.

The kid from Gadar grows up

The kid from Gadar grows up

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Before my scene with Amitabh Bachchan, my father asked me, "You are acting opposite Amitji. Are you scared?"' 'I foolishly said, "No. He is an actor and so am I. He will say his lines and I will say mine. Why should I be scared?".'

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Champions League PIX: Sterling, Mbappe net hat-tricks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A round-up of Tuesday night's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Saina, who had won a silver medal two years ago at Jakarta, gave everything in a battle of attrition but Okuhara's never-say-die attitude helped her to outmanoeuvre the Indian in an energy-sapping sem-ifinal clash at the Emirates Arena.

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Indian men's team salvaged some pride with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany in their inconsequential Group C tie to end its campaign at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament on a positive note at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Uri brigade was given pinpoint intelligence warnings about an impending attack. Yet, the Uri camp was taken by surprise.

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin ease past Mumbai City FC

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin ease past Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com lists the five talking points from the Indian Super League match between Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC at the DY Patil stadium

Arch-rivals Pakistan edge India in hockey thriller

Arch-rivals Pakistan edge India in hockey thriller

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India wasted chances galore in their 1-2 defeat against arch-rivals and defending champions Pakistan in a keenly-contested Pool B match of the men's hockey competition at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday.

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'When integrity is compromised for whatever gratification is when prisoners breach the system and get away.'

La Liga: Late double from Ronaldo seals flattering Real win

La Liga: Late double from Ronaldo seals flattering Real win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

A late double from Cristiano Ronaldo put some gloss on a stuttering performance from Real Madrid as they beat Celta Vigo 3-0 to cut the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad launched to fight terrorism across country.

Sporting Clube add to Mohun Bagan's nightmares

Sporting Clube add to Mohun Bagan's nightmares

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Mohun Bagan's winless streak stretched to four matches as Sporting Clube de Goa rode on a Boima Karpeh double for a 2-1 win in the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Review: Mr X doesn't have the lines, the sharps, the presence!

Review: Mr X doesn't have the lines, the sharps, the presence!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Glaring bloopers, cheesy writing and not even a smidgen of sense contribute to the hopeless mess that is Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur starrer Mr X is, says Sukanya Verma.

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Vote: Taimur the most unusual celeb baby name of 2016?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Boomer, River Rocket, Ode Mountain -- what were these celeb parents thinking?

EPL PIX: Chelsea shocked; Watford hold Liverpool; Rooney grabs winner

EPL PIX: Chelsea shocked; Watford hold Liverpool; Rooney grabs winner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Sleep, brain power and all the things that your gadget may be taking from you.