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When football managers behave badly...

When football managers behave badly...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said elite-level coaches cannot give guarantees about their touchline behaviour due to the pressure that comes with being involved in the Premier League but he urged his counterparts to set higher standards.

India Open: Gopichand happy with players, blasts umpiring

India Open: Gopichand happy with players, blasts umpiring

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

'I think Sindhu could have won. We had our chances in women's singles, men's doubles and women's doubles yesterday and they could have pulled through. I think Kashyap also has had a good run. He has had a good tournament. Considering what has happened in the last year with him, it has been a good comeback'

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's flamboyant batting exploits have impressed Farokh Engineer so much that he wondered how the Indian selectors can afford to leave him out in favour of the seasoned Mahendra Singh Dhoni for this year's World Cup in England.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

'Officers seem to be operating in an atmosphere of fear'

'Officers seem to be operating in an atmosphere of fear'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Today, political formations seem to adopt an 'us' versus 'them' approach which shows up even in their attitude towards civil servants.'
'This creates an added layer of fear.'

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

Pak: Passengers force ex-minister Rehman Malik off plane

Pak: Passengers force ex-minister Rehman Malik off plane

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Angry passengers on board a Pakistan International Airlines flight stopped former interior minister Rehman Malik and a lawmaker of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz from boarding the plane, accusing them of causing over two hours of delay.

World Cup 2015: Know the England cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the England cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the England squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

'Balbir Singh Sr was one of the greatest ever'

'Balbir Singh Sr was one of the greatest ever'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'He did not take a loss lying down.' 'He inspired us to go to the next tournament with renewed confidence and helped us perform well.' 'That's the way I would remember him.'

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It would be perfectly possible for a rogue customer to disconnect a call and then claim compensation.

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Will Covid curbs skew voter turnout in TN?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

It looks as if competing political parties in Tamil Nadu have not grasped the full impact and import of a sizable section of voters possibly staying away from voting -- voters, supposedly with a predictable polling pattern -- owing to the Covid second wave and more so, how it could affect the outcome in individual constituencies and even booths, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

'EVMs are the most credible system available'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'I know most of the politicians in this country and I know how fair-weather friends they can be.' 'If they get defeated in elections, they will blame it upon something that cannot respond to their allegations like the EVMs.'

Why Congress stood 4th in Maharashtra

Why Congress stood 4th in Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The people who were assigned the role to look after the affairs of the Congress in Maharashtra have failed.'

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A three-member technical team of the FAA carried out the second round of audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to check whether corrective steps have been taken to resolve 33 deficiencies the US agency had highlighted during the first round in September.

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

The US-based auto maker told the government an internal probe had revealed the company had violated testing targets

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.

Why Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed again

Why Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed again

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

'He was the only new face in a sea of superstars and slowly talk started in the unit that perhaps Ramesh had made a mistake by casting him.'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Despite the technological hype, it is still extremely tough to connect with the virtual characters, especially Rajinikanth, whose larger-than-life persona cannot be captured by any path-breaking technology

Canal wall collapses hours before Nitish was to inaugurate scheme

Canal wall collapses hours before Nitish was to inaugurate scheme

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

The wall broke up after being forcefully hit by the Ganga river waters when the pump was switched on for a trial run.

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraft

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Days after its recent downgrade by the US aviation regulator, DGCA has set up two dedicated technical teams for surprise inspections on the aircraft of foreign airlines and charter firms and carry out extensive safety checks.

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

What India needs to do in Kashmir

What India needs to do in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'India needs to learn in Kashmir how to spread development.' 'Pakistan needs to learn in Balochistan how to spread development.' 'China needs to learn in Xinjiang and Tibet.' 'And if they can show tangible benefits, there will be less terrorism.' 'No one wakes up in the morning saying 'I want to kill myself', right?'

Why the fuss over BS-IV vehicles is quite meaningless

Why the fuss over BS-IV vehicles is quite meaningless

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The fact is that BS-IV vehicles, particularly diesel trucks, are much less polluting than BS-III ones, says Sunita Narain.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Mayank Agarwal, who was the third opener for the West Indies series, is a contender for the yet-to-be-decided squad of 17 that will travel Down Under.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

The REAL reason why BCCI retained Ravi Shastri...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Senior players' liking for Ravi Shastri tilted it in his favour.

Five states on the verge of massive blackout

Five states on the verge of massive blackout

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Five states -- Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat -- face a massive power crisis.

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In the early 80s, when Indira Gandhi was the prime minister, her son Rajiv was once so engrossed in explaining to his parents-in-law the features of a new navy ship that he gave some nervous moments to a bureaucrat in the defence ministry who feared he might be late for an official event that night.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

SU30 plane crash: Russia blames human factor; IAF denies

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Russia has blamed "human factor" for the crash of a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft in October last year that led to the grounding of the entire fleet of India's frontline fighter plane for a month, a charge denied by the Indian Air Force.

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Vande Bharat Express: Love at first sight

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The train has a lot to offer to its passengers: Silent run, fully-sealed gangway connecting two coaches, GPS-based passenger information system, modular bio-vacuum and disabled-friendly toilets, intelligent air conditioning that adjusts cooling according to the climate and closed-circuit television for safety.

So which festival gets more electricity, Diwali or Eid?

So which festival gets more electricity, Diwali or Eid?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stirred up a hornet's nest when he said that 'if there is electricity during Ramzan, there should be electricity during Diwali too'. Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Shailendra Dubey, chairman, All India Power Engineer's Federation, to ascertain the truth.

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The contracts with Israel Aerospace Industries will condemn the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to a marginal presence in the IAF's future fleet.

Shastri reckons domestic cricket can help India batsmen play on turners

Shastri reckons domestic cricket can help India batsmen play on turners

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Despite crushing South Africa comprehensively in the recent Test series, Team Director Ravi Shastri feels that the current crop of Indian batsmen need "massive improvement" when it comes to facing spinners on tracks that offer turn.

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!