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Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

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

The MBA who sold her car to follow her passion

The MBA who sold her car to follow her passion

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

It is about discovery and enjoying the journey instead of focusing on the destination, says Gauri Jayaram, founder, Active Holiday Company.

Karnataka will implement 'difficult' SC order, 1 dies in Cauvery violence

Karnataka will implement 'difficult' SC order, 1 dies in Cauvery violence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Maintaining that the situation is peaceful, police said stringent action would be taken against miscreants or vandals.

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Laying the roadmap of the Narendra Modi government for its second term, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said empowering every person is the main goal for a 'New India' by 2022 on the back of a "stronger mandate" for continuing uninterrupted the journey of development started in 2014.

Israel presses blistering attack on Gaza, toll rises to 572

Israel presses blistering attack on Gaza, toll rises to 572

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Israel on Monday pressed on with its heavy bombardment of Gaza and foiled major infiltration attempts by Hamas on the 14th day of the conflict that has killed 558 Palestinians and 27 Israelis, even as the United Nations and the United States called for an "immediate ceasefire".

Indian tennis in 2019: Rise of Sumit Nagal and the Davis Cup that cost Bhupathi captaincy

Indian tennis in 2019: Rise of Sumit Nagal and the Davis Cup that cost Bhupathi captaincy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sumit Nagal lived a dream when he took on one of the greatest players of all time at a packed Arthur Ashe stadium in a US Open first-rounder.

A permanent state of war with Pakistan is to be expected

A permanent state of war with Pakistan is to be expected

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'India has to understand that the permanent state of war that exists between India and Pakistan has to be expected,,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). 'The only way to ensure peace or absence of war is to maintain a militarily-dominant position over Pakistan.'

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Thank you France, says Modi as he takes flight to Germany

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked France and wrapped up his first visit to Paris that saw the two nations elevate their strategic ties to a new level as they agreed on a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and decided to move ahead with the log-jammed Jaitapur nuclear project.

The rise of India's most non-political President

The rise of India's most non-political President

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

APJ Abdul Kalam was passionate about everything he did. He was perfect, says Aditi Phadnis

What inspired Rangoon?

What inspired Rangoon?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Did the human drama provoked by the Japanese invasion of Burma and the Indian exodus from Rangoon inspire director Vishal Bhardwaj's forthcoming epic?

Protecting POTUS

Protecting POTUS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

40,000 security personnel guard every nook and corner of New Delhi as US President Barack Obama arrives.

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Central Reserve Police Force commander Chetan Cheetah, who was shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir, has made a "miraculous" recovery and will be discharged from the AIIMS on Wednesday.

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thailand's importance to India's Act East policy is too significant to be overlooked.

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

National carrier Air India became part of the 27-member global airlines grouping Star Alliance, as budget airline AirAsia India launched operations and Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara received the flying permit and announced its intentions to start operations from January 9.

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'With Pakistan's 'first use doctrine' threatening the use of nuclear weapons early in a war with India, the S-400 will shield vulnerable targets like Delhi and Mumbai, complicating Pakistan's targeting calculations.'

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi flagged off the first batch of pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the corridor, which was thrown open days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12.

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

World's fastest man Bolt targets third sprint sweep to close Olympic chapter

World's fastest man Bolt targets third sprint sweep to close Olympic chapter

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Usain Bolt is determined to concrete his legacy by capping eight years of sprint dominance by defending his 100, 200 and 4x100 metres relay titles in Rio in what he has said will be his final Olympics.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

The year India and China hoped high, delivered low

The year India and China hoped high, delivered low

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

India and China met and spoke a lot this year, but failed to produce any meaningful results.

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 13 images.

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A rampaging David Warner smashed a run-a-ball century to fire Australia to 278 for two and wrest back the momentum from Pakistan after Azhar Ali's unbeaten double-century buoyed the touring side on day three of the second Test on Wednesday.

Yogi Adityanath: From controversy's child to UP CM

Yogi Adityanath: From controversy's child to UP CM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The priest-turned-politician is not someone who minces his words.

Yogi Adityanath: BJP's fiery Hindutva mascot

Yogi Adityanath: BJP's fiery Hindutva mascot

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Born as Ajay Singh, the diminutive shaven headed politician is known for his provocative speeches and mass following across Uttar Pradesh.

Pak assures Kartarpur pilgrims won't be subjected to Khalistani propaganda

Pak assures Kartarpur pilgrims won't be subjected to Khalistani propaganda

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

It is the first meeting between officials of India and Pakistan to discuss the Kartarpur corridor issue, amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the Pulwama terror attack, followed by India's pre-emptive air strike on Jaish-e-Mohammed camps in Balakot and Pakistan's subsequent retaliation.

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

La Liga: Barca stroll past Eibar with 3-0 win; relief for injury-hit Real

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IMAGES from La Liga matches played on Sunday

Punjab cop who was abducted by Pathankot terrorists to undergo lie test

Punjab cop who was abducted by Pathankot terrorists to undergo lie test

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Senior Punjab Police officer Salwinder Singh, who is being questioned by NIA in connection with Pathankot terror attack probe, will undergo a lie detector test next week after he gave consent for it.

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

How the Indian vote matters in South Africa

How the Indian vote matters in South Africa

Rediff.com5 May 2014

South Africa is heading for polls on May 7. Shubha Singh examines how the Indian vote can make a difference in Durban

PHOTOS: Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England

PHOTOS: Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Jonny Bairstow kept his head with a fine century for England but Steve Smith showed a captain's poise to guide Australia to 203 for three at the close of day two of the third Ashes Test on Friday.

Knight powers England to big win over Thailand

Knight powers England to big win over Thailand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Heather Knight's majestic maiden T20I century helped England to a record-breaking 98-run victory over Thailand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at Manuka Oval, in Canberra, on Wednesday. In the day's second match, played later, Pakistan claimed the scalp of the West Indies outplaying the 2016 winners in an eight-wicket victory.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Valour, sacrifice of 1965 war etched in our memory: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Shauryanjali, a military exhibition to mark the golden jubilee of Indo-Pak War of 1965, and said that the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces during the war would remain etched in every Indian's memory.

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

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