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As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

As coal stocks at thermal plants fall to critical levels, economic recovery could be hi.

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

A mostly watchable thriller, Jazbaa is marred by its director Sanjay Gupta's penchant for excesses, feels Sukanya Verma.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Belgium sink Russia; Croatia leave it late

Euro qualifiers PIX: Belgium sink Russia; Croatia leave it late

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 qualifiers played on Thursday

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Australia regain control from England after Smith's ton

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Australia's Steve Smith scored a brilliant century to help wrest control of the third Ashes Test back from a revitalised England on a sweltering opening day at the WACA on Friday. When stumps were drawn for the day, Australia were 326 for 6 after 87 overs.

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Rock On 2 is mediocre, warns Raja Sen.

SHOCKING: 4 youth try to drown cop during Ganesh immersion

SHOCKING: 4 youth try to drown cop during Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The youths had earlier objected to being disciplined by the policeman Niteen Dondu Dagale.

The Man Who United India

The Man Who United India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Generations of Indians don't quite grasp that there would barely be an India had it not been for the Sardar whose steadfastness and guile stitched together that which had been united only in philosophy and spirituality and sometimes not even then -- for thousands of years. A fascinating excerpt from Hindol Sengupta's The Man Who Saved India, Sardar Patel and His Idea of India.

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Amit Shah and his fellow travellers need to realise that India was divided because of competitive communalism of forces like Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, prodded, aided and abetted by the colonial power,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: No one died in these air crashes

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: No one died in these air crashes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Happy End' is a photo-project of 15 airplanes that had forced landings but all on board survived and were rescued.

Farewell, Shujaat Sahab!

Farewell, Shujaat Sahab!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

In Shujaat Bukhari, Kashmir has lost a journalist, an activist, ambassador, a formidable voice and, above all, a great human being, mourns Athar Parvaiz.

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

EPL PHOTOS: City down United in derby; Arsenal and Liverpool held

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Manchester City went 11 points clear with a record 14th consecutive Premier League win in an entertaining derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Sonam, Madhuri: Bollywood's Starriest Air Hostesses!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A look at the portrayal of air hostesses in Hindi movies.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Muguruza, Djokovic march on; Sharapova beaten

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Muguruza, Djokovic march on; Sharapova beaten

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 2 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Tuesday.

Chinese rescuers lift capsized cruise ship; toll crosses 100

Chinese rescuers lift capsized cruise ship; toll crosses 100

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Chinese rescuers on Friday lifted the cruise ship capsized in the mighty Yangtze river to one side using two salvage vessels and massive cranes with the death toll rising to 82.

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Review: Mohenjo Daro is old wine in an ancient bottle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Stay away from these cinematic ruins, warns Raja Sen.

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

PHOTOS: Messi earns Barca draw with Chelsea; Bayern rout Besiktas

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Willian and Lionel Messi scored as Chelsea and Barcelona finished 1-1 after an absorbing first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich, helped by two typical Thomas Mueller goals and two from Robert Lewandowski, romped to a 5-0 home win over Besiktas.

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The death toll from a rare pre-winter snowstorm has risen to 10.

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Karim Benzema scored his sixth goal in four games as Real Madrid beat Alaves 3-0 on Sunday for a fourth successive La Liga victory which took the European champions to within eight points of leaders Barcelona.

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

On its 25th anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 10 things she still loves about Mohra.

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Review: Salim is an engaging thriller

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Vijay Antony's Salim is all about how an honourable man strikes back when he is pushed to breaking point.

PHOTOS: Warner, bowlers give Australia bonus point win over England

PHOTOS: Warner, bowlers give Australia bonus point win over England

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

David Warner struck a scintillating hundred to guide Australia to a comfortable three-wicket victory over England in the opening match of the tri-nation One-day series in Sydney. Images the match.

EPL PIX: Spurs held to draw by Arsenal as City go back on top

EPL PIX: Spurs held to draw by Arsenal as City go back on top

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

The BIGGEST fans, in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

A look at B-town stars who turned die-hard fans onscreen!

India survive anxious moments before prevailing over Canada

India survive anxious moments before prevailing over Canada

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

India squandered numerous scoring chances before two late goals sealed their 3-1 victory over Canada in the 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey in Ipoh on Sunday. Failing to exert pressure despite taking an early lead, India hung on grimly against several threatening Canadian raids to clinch their second victory in three outings. Chandana Thimmaiah opened the Indian account in the third minute, but Keegan Pereira equalised for Canada in the 23rd minute to be 1-1 level at half-time. Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 41st minute and Talwinder Singh capitalised on a Sardar Singh cross into the circle in the 67th to seal the fate of the match.

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

BSP MP, wife arrested in a case of murder of a maid

BSP MP, wife arrested in a case of murder of a maid

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party MP from Uttar Pradesh Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti were on Tuesday arrested in connection with the murder of their 35-year-old maid and "mercilessly" torturing another minor domestic help with sticks and rods.

EPL: 17th successive win for Man City, Everton hold Chelsea

EPL: 17th successive win for Man City, Everton hold Chelsea

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Chelsea found no chink in Everton's defensive armour as the Premier League champions were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.

ISL: Kolkata prevail over FC Goa in tie-breaker, advance to final

ISL: Kolkata prevail over FC Goa in tie-breaker, advance to final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Atletico de Kolkata got their act right in the nick of time to humble crowd favourites FC Goa 4-2 in tie-breaker and advance to the final of the inaugural Indian Super League. Kolkata will lock horns with Kerala Blasters FC in the summit showdown at the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

OPS blames 'anti-social elements' in Jallikattu protests for violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

"Various organisations and anti-social elements had infiltrated the pro-Jallikattu protests (at Marina) with the intention of diverting it," he said.

Leopard found dead in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Leopard found dead in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

In a shocking incident, Mumbai's Aarey Colony has lost one of its most beloved residents -- Chandni, a six-year-old female leopard, who was found dead on Saturday afternoon with a wire snare setup by poachers.

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The Premier League kicked off in unique fashion on Saturday as an own goal by Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory in an undistinguished season opener at Old Trafford.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Soccer Briefs: Mbappe scores stunner but sees red in PSG win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A.

PHOTOS: Australia tighten grip on first Test as Kiwis crumble

PHOTOS: Australia tighten grip on first Test as Kiwis crumble

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's dismissal in the final over of the day put Australia firmly in control of the first Test in Wellington on Sunday, as New Zealand were reduced to 178-4, still 201 runs behind the tourists' mammoth first innings of 562.

Getting ready for Daku Ranbir

Getting ready for Daku Ranbir

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Ranbir's daku aspirations, Alia's magical transformation, Aishwarya's mommy love and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

How the 12 IPL finals played out

How the 12 IPL finals played out

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you the drama and the magic behind all the 12 IPL finals so far.

'Hollywood film Gravity is lifted from my script'

'Hollywood film Gravity is lifted from my script'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Tamil script writer Paranjothi S claims that the script of Hollywood film Gravity is lifted from one of his stories.

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Over 40 km of the three-tier border fencing and flood-lighting have been damaged by the recent floods along the LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir and security forces are racing against time to repair it to prevent cross-border infiltration ahead of winters.

TOP moments of the week that was

TOP moments of the week that was

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week.