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SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed a minor boy, rusticated from an Indore school for circulating an objectionable meme, to appear for his Class 10 examination, directing the CISCE to issue an admit card.

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

'Transgender Persons Will Have To Show Their Genitals As Proof'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'Lakhs of transgender people's identities will get erased. Many of them will go into hiding and lead depressing lives.'

Talking Point of United vs Real tie: Nani red card

Talking Point of United vs Real tie: Nani red card

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The dismissal of Nani for a second-half foul on Alvaro Arbeloa wins hands down as the talking point of the game.

PIX: Ibra's offside goal, questionable red card mark United's dramatic win

PIX: Ibra's offside goal, questionable red card mark United's dramatic win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2015 as Juan Mata and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored second-half goals in a controversial 2-0 victory at 10-man West Ham United on Monday.

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid; Subs win it for Arsenal

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid; Subs win it for Arsenal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Kylian Mbappe scored twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to beat Olympique de Marseille 2-1 in their opening match of the Champions League group stage, at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Tuesday.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The repeated use of the technology appeared to contribute to a bad-tempered second half between Iran and Portugal which saw players feigning injury and repeatedly mobbing the referee.

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh stars as India down Britain to enter semis

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh stars as India down Britain to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

P R Sreejesh emerged hero with a superb performance under the bar as the Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout to enter the semi-finals.

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The situation raises the question: could Naib face a ban for potentially faking an injury?

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Kings Cup: India's 12-match unbeaten streak ends with controversial loss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

Carroll controversially sent off as West Ham thump Swansea

Carroll controversially sent off as West Ham thump Swansea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Andy Carroll was controversially sent off after appearing to strike Chico Flores during West Ham's 2-0 win against a lacklustre Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.

Champions League: Atletico slam referee for not carding aggressive Suarez

Champions League: Atletico slam referee for not carding aggressive Suarez

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'You realise the fear when Barcelona could get knocked out. It would hurt UEFA a lot. I don't know what they have to do for someone to send one of them off'

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night

Champions League: Madrid see off Bayern in controversial thriller to reach semis

Champions League: Madrid see off Bayern in controversial thriller to reach semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to send Real Madrid through to the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-2 extra-time win and 6-3 aggregate success against 10-man Bayern Munich in controversial circumstances on Tuesday.

Have alarm bells been sounded for dropped Rooney?

Have alarm bells been sounded for dropped Rooney?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

When the raw pain of their Champions League exit subsides and Manchester United look forward to the trophies they can still win this season, one player who may find the gloom harder to shift is out-of-favour Wayne Rooney.

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Pepe joins Besiktas after 10 controversy-filled years at Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

His contract with Real expired last month and, according to reports in the Turkish media, he will sign a two-year contract with Besiktas.

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Commission has desired to incorporate Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (else digital fingerprint capturing) and facial recognition of candidates, scanning of QR Code of e-admit cards and monitoring through live AI-based CCTV video surveillance, it said.

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Sunday and earn a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final, inflicting further pain Alex Ferguson's side who have endured a week to forget.

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Were Bayern robbed in Madrid?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Bayern left fuming over Champions League 'robbery'.

Soccer Extras: 'The Gay Footballer' deletes account; Messi banned

Soccer Extras: 'The Gay Footballer' deletes account; Messi banned

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

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

Why the EC needs a code of conduct

Why the EC needs a code of conduct

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Those who are appointed to the EC must be like Caesar's wife -- above suspicion, men of impeccable integrity and credibility, and must be seen as fair and impartial in order to command the respect of citizens of this country and of all political parties.

Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban

Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Manchester United have asked UEFA to overturn the controversial red card that will keep midfielder Darren Fletcher out of the Champions League final, British newspapers reported on Friday.

'Referees need to show Neymar more respect'

'Referees need to show Neymar more respect'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Brazil coach Dunga launched a stinging attack on referee Enrique Osses after the Chilean whistler sent Neymar off.

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

If the word 'Love' is removed from the inside of the shirt, the team is allowed to wear it.

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

The Ivory Coast striker earned Chelsea a comfortable, though controversial, 2-0 home win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Three sent off as US hold Italy

Three sent off as US hold Italy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Serie A: Juve beat Torino in controversial derby tie; Milan held

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Carlos Tevez scored a stunning goal as Serie A leaders Juventus beat Torino 1-0 on Sunday to continue an extraordinary dominance of their neighbours.

Wenger, Mourinho in war of words after ill-tempered match

Wenger, Mourinho in war of words after ill-tempered match

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'I think it's unacceptable what he does to Koscielny. He pushes him down, he hits him in the face. I do not understand Mike Dean's decision at all. Why does Diego Costa stay on the pitch and Gabriel is sent off?' 'If you want to speak about Diego Costa with me, it's just to say he played like he has to play and that's why you have full stadiums, you sell to television around the world for millions and millions because the game has to be played like that'