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Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The country's top security body "concluded that India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing," it added.

Guus Hiddink new Chelsea manager?

Guus Hiddink new Chelsea manager?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Guus Hiddink is set to take over as Chelsea manager until the end of the season.

Manohar Joshi and his tumultuous ties with the Shiv Sena bosses

Manohar Joshi and his tumultuous ties with the Shiv Sena bosses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

To some the public humiliation of Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi at the party's annual Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai may have come as a shocker, but his relationship with the party and the Thackerays has always been rocky, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

PM rules out resignation, will speak to Rahul on ordinance

PM rules out resignation, will speak to Rahul on ordinance

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has ruled out resigning and says he will talk to Rahul Gandhi on the ordinance.

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Here are some of the confrontations between Jung and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government.

Kerry @ IIT-D: Citizens should be allowed to protest without fear

Kerry @ IIT-D: Citizens should be allowed to protest without fear

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Here are the highlights of United States Secretary of State John Kerry's town hall at IIT-Delhi.

Protests erupt in Delhi over Arunachal student's death

Protests erupt in Delhi over Arunachal student's death

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

A group of students from the Northeast on Saturday staged a protest in New Delhi against the death of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA's son after being allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar.

No place in Delhi for those trying to spread hatred: Kejriwal

No place in Delhi for those trying to spread hatred: Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Delhi government on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Nido Tania, son of a Congress leader from Arunachal Pradesh, who was allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar area of South Delhi on Wednesday.

Sai's Take: For whom the exit polls toll

Sai's Take: For whom the exit polls toll

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'When the clouds lift and the mists clear, when saner heads and minds sit down to parse the outcome, they will find that the Congress was not lacking in either fight or spirit,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

I'm still Chelsea's number one, says beaten Mourinho

I'm still Chelsea's number one, says beaten Mourinho

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho, humbled for the second time this season in front of the Chelsea fans who once idolised him, did not go quietly on Monday as he declared that he remains the London club's number one manager.

Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Brazil's first gold medallist of the Rio Olympics basked in her new-found fame on Tuesday, with Judoka Rafaela Silva taking aim at the racism that first threatened to defeat her and then became the affront that spurred her to greatness.

When furious fans invaded the pitch

When furious fans invaded the pitch

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

West Ham United could face repercussions after several pitch invasions and ugly scenes in the stands during the second half of a crushing 3-0 home Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

Mahatma Gandhi statue defaced in South Africa

Mahatma Gandhi statue defaced in South Africa

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Johannesburg has been defaced by a group of people who threw buckets of white paint on it amid racist taunts.

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

For comeback king Yediyurappa, ascent to power was never easy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Losing power after having come so close, Yediyurappa was determined to regain the reins of power from H D Kumaraswamy.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

The only way Australia believe they can stop Kohli's magical run

The only way Australia believe they can stop Kohli's magical run

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Australian cricket squad will be confronted by the red-hot form of Virat Kohli during the upcoming four-Test series and touring all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hoping that the roll of the dice would go against the Indian captain.

An epic weekend beckons as Wenger and Mourinho renew rivalry

An epic weekend beckons as Wenger and Mourinho renew rivalry

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A fixture that once enjoyed the cachet of a heavyweight title fight -- and often resembled one on the pitch as England's preeminent teams slugged it out -- has been relegated in status with United fifth and Arsenal sixth in the Premier League.

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Nothing will change in the richest municipal corporation in the country.' 'New faces with the same surnames will get party tickets.' 'So the same order, the same money spending systems, will continue.'

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'In UP, the CM actually announced that his administration would 'take revenge' against rioters.' 'That must have been music to his police force's ears for it substantiated what the police always do: Take revenge on an entire community for the violence of a few,' points out Jyoti Punwani.

Review: Muthina Kathirikai is a tedious watch

Review: Muthina Kathirikai is a tedious watch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The film is packed with comedy actors, trying to outdo each other but the narrative is slow and tedious, says S Saraswathi.

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Islamic State killer identified as Mohammed Emwazi from London

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

IS executioner known as 'Jihadi John' was revealed to be a university graduate from London

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Review: Remo has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's Remo is a ridiculous romantic comedy revolving around the hero's struggles to win the girl of his dreams.

Jihadi John vows to return to Britain to 'carry on cutting off heads'

Jihadi John vows to return to Britain to 'carry on cutting off heads'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

In a one minute and 17 second video, he is seen wearing a black hood with his face uncovered for the first time on camera.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Uddhav borrows Rahul Gandhi's slogan to target Modi

'Chowkidar chor hai': Uddhav borrows Rahul Gandhi's slogan to target Modi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Thackeray said the BJP's perception of being a "world winner" had been shattered with the results of the just-held state assembly polls.

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Facing no active opposition, Donald Trump on Wednesday cruised to victory in the Washington state primary and was just one step away from clinching the Republican presidential nomination to set up a likely clash with Hillary Clinton in the November polls.

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A recent study says that watching fitness DVDs at home may be harmful.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Boxing ace Griffith who killed opponent in ring dies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Former welterweight champion Emile Griffith, best known for the brutal 1962 world title fight that claimed the life of bitter rival Benny Paret, died Tuesday. He was 75.

Congress most communal, suffering from Modi-phobia: BJP

Congress most communal, suffering from Modi-phobia: BJP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Piqued by the Congress' sustained tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign committee chief Narendra Modi following his multi-pronged attack on the ruling party, BJP on Wednesday replied by dubbing Congress as the "most communal" party suffering from "Modi-phobia".

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Manish Kumar Sinha has also alleged that the complainant in the case, businessman Sana Sathish Babu, had told him that Union minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhari had been paid bribes to the tune of several crores of rupees for alleged help in matters related to CBI.

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

A mother's response to her son being gay

A mother's response to her son being gay

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Arnab Nandy's post about coming out of the closet and how his parents celebrated the Section 377 verdict has gone viral.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Premier League leaders Manchester City won their derby with United 3-1, while Liverpool kept pace with a home win over Fulham.

Sena doesn't pull punches, says BJP only aiming to stay in power

Sena doesn't pull punches, says BJP only aiming to stay in power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Ahead of the crucial trust vote in the Maharashtra assembly, the Shiv Sena has come out in the open criticising their former ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Is Modi really unbeatable?

Is Modi really unbeatable?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Mr Modi may have the aura of an irresistible conquistador now, but he is human. He isn't an 'avatar,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Killing people in the name of gau bhakti not acceptable, says PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi said that Gandhi wouldn't have approved of this.

Modi attacks Naveen, says Third Front's work is to save Cong

Modi attacks Naveen, says Third Front's work is to save Cong

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Narendra Modi on Tuesday tore into Naveen Patnaik government over lack of development in Odisha and mocked the fledgling Third Front, of which Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal is a member, saying its only job is to "save" Congress.

Trust vote: K'taka assembly adjourned, BJP MLAs stay put

Trust vote: K'taka assembly adjourned, BJP MLAs stay put

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

20 lawmakers did not turn up on Thursday, including 17 from the ruling coalition, 12 of whom are corralled in a hotel in Mumbai, as the House debated in a surcharged atmosphere.

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Students from the northeast on Sunday staged a candlelight vigil for Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania and demanded an anti-racism law to ensure the safety of the people from the region.