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Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Qatar interested in hosting 2032 Olympic Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It has invested billions of dollars in preparing for the 2022 soccer World Cup. However, human rights groups have criticised the treatment of migrant workers.

FIFA World Cup: 'Female referees attracts attention'

FIFA World Cup: 'Female referees attracts attention'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

'For us, they are referees, they are match officials'

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell like hotcakes

'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell like hotcakes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The "OneLove" armbands FIFA banned at the World Cup in Qatar are suddenly selling like hotcakes.

Australia chief sees way back for disgraced Warner

Australia chief sees way back for disgraced Warner

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Disgraced David Warner still has a future in Australian cricket, the sport's chief executive James Sutherland says, handing the explosive opener a lifeline after a cheating scandal.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The BBC said on Tuesday that it is "fully cooperating" with the Income Tax authorities who are at its offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and hoped that the situation will be resolved "as soon as possible".

32 children awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

32 children awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

In a statement, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said the awardees are from 32 districts of 21 states and Union territories.

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.

EPL strips Chelsea owner Abramovich of club directorship

EPL strips Chelsea owner Abramovich of club directorship

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Abramovich had sanctions imposed on him by the British government after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after talks in Beijing between officials from the two rival Middle East powers, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Chelsea striker Diego Costa needs to learn to show respect to opponents after the Spaniard goaded Everton players during their pulsating 6-3 English Premier League win on Saturday, Toffees coach Roberto Martinez said.

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Horigome brings Japan skateboarding's first Olympic gold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

In a nail-biting final, Horigome stumbled through the two initial runs, but recovered his signature cool

FIFA WC: South Korea should not feel any pressure

FIFA WC: South Korea should not feel any pressure

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"They have skilled players from a technical standpoint and they are also very quick in attack. We want to control the game, and also the moments when they are in attack."

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

'The cultural stuff can't cancel out what is happening politically'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'Our grandparents' generation knew one another.' 'In our generation, you could go a lifetime without meeting someone from the other country,' British Pakistani novelist Kamila Shamsie tells Rahul Jacob.

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Coronavirus: No positive results in latest Premier League tests

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In the three previous rounds of testing since players resumed training there were 12 positives.

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Premier League: Palace sack Vieira; Ten Hag lauds Rashford

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

With Crystal Palace dangerously close to being relegated, manager Patrick Vieira was sacked after 20 months in charge.

Lt Gen Raju hands over command of XV Corps to Lt Gen Pandey

Lt Gen Raju hands over command of XV Corps to Lt Gen Pandey

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General B S Raju, who will take over as the new DGMO, handed over the charge of the strategic XV Corps of the Army, which guards the Line of Control in Kashmir Valley, to Lt Gen D P Pandey.

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy".

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'I think McCullum wants to take this up because he sees this as a major challenge.'

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The International Cricket Council emphasized on Monday that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game, as it is the format that is contested by all its members.

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A bench headed by the CJI took up the petitions and said, 'We will place this matter before a bench to which I (CJI) am not a part of because the comments (tweets) were made on the order, which I have passed.'

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Man Utd supporters call for 'real investment' from any new owner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'A new ownership structure must embed supporters and include fan share ownership'

Tackling, sparring allowed in next stage for Britain's elite athletes

Tackling, sparring allowed in next stage for Britain's elite athletes

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Guidance spelled out the second part of a five-stage framework to enable athletes to get match fit before any top level competition resumes. Examples given include close quarters coaching, combat sports sparring, team sports tackling and the sharing of technical equipment such as balls, gloves and pads.

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."

Mumbai Indians introduces NBA-style smart ring to fight COVID-19

Mumbai Indians introduces NBA-style smart ring to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have taken their COVID-19 precautionary protocols to the next level with the introduction of a special 'smart ring' -- a personal health tracking device to be worn by every member of the team, currently in UAE, for the upcoming IPL.

In this office play is as important as work

In this office play is as important as work

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Veenu Sandhu visits the new Adidas office in Gurugram, which is cultivating a refreshing new sports culture among its employees.

Why we must start a culture of spoiler-shaming

Why we must start a culture of spoiler-shaming

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A headline or a tweet or a status update should not, in a civil world, be allowed to contain a spoiler, rants Raja Sen.

What frustrates Sania Mirza the most...

What frustrates Sania Mirza the most...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Sania Mirza says it will take her at least two more months to get battle ready

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

EPL welcome move as England to allow fans at elite events

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

English Premier League matches have continued behind closed doors during the second lockdown announced on November 1. Supporters have not been allowed into sporting venues since the first lockdown was announced in March, barring a few exceptions.

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Morocco's Hakimi ready to pip birth nation Spain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The flying wingback is one of the key players in the north African outfit whose last-16 match in the Qatar World Cup against Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, gives them a chance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Their home is, not surprisingly, teeming with visitors who are received by the proud father and Azma Khatun, the mother of the 22-year-old.

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

FIFA WC: Tunisia have planned well to counter Denmark

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Neither Kadri nor Jebali would be drawn on the issue of captains at the World Cup wearing a "OneLove" armband in support of the LGBTQ community, which FIFA said will result in a booking.