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Barcelona lose first leg of cup tie in fiery Bilbao affair

Barcelona lose first leg of cup tie in fiery Bilbao affair

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

King's Cup holders Barcelona have a fight on their hands if they are to remain in the competition after losing a fiery first leg of their last-16 tie at Athletic Club 2-1 on Thursday despite playing the final 10 minutes with a two-man advantage. Spain striker Aritz Aduriz headed Bilbao in front in the 25th minute and the veteran produced an audacious flick to tee up youngster Inaki Williams to volley in the second three minutes later. Talisman Lionel Messi pulled a full-strength Barca side back into the game with a free-kick in the 52nd minute which came off the underside of the bar and over the line.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Given the emerging trends, it may be time for India to embrace digital banking,' notes Pradipta Bagchi.

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Saturday accused Shahid Afridi of treating him unfairly all through his career and blamed him for a rather short limited overs career. Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79. However, he only played 18 ODIs between 2000 and 2010.

How to check online shopping frauds

How to check online shopping frauds

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

Your ATM is not very safe

Your ATM is not very safe

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

A report Tuesday from Gartner Inc., a technology analyst firm, estimates that 3 million US consumers were victims of ATM and debit-card fraud in the past year.

What's Naomi Watts doing with Poorna Jagannathan?

What's Naomi Watts doing with Poorna Jagannathan?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The Delhi Belly actress will be seen alongside the Hollywood actress in Gypsy, a new Netflix show.

How to avoid identity theft

How to avoid identity theft

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A 51-year-old Uber cab driver was murdered allegedly by two juvenile passengers who dumped his body at an open field in west Delhi's Mundka area, the police said on Friday.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

After 2 engineers shot dead in Bihar, another dead

After 2 engineers shot dead in Bihar, another dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Close on the heels of the murder of two engineers in Darbhanga district, another engineer was found dead with injury marks on his body in Vaishali district on Tuesday.

'We didn't see anyone planting the bomb'

'We didn't see anyone planting the bomb'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

'We have given the authorities our bank details; hope they give us something since we won't be able to work for some time.' A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to passengers injured in the terrors blasts on the Bangalore-Guwahati Express.

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Forged documents in the name of a New Delhi gym trainer were used by an unknown man to procure a SIM card from which "malicious" and "threatening" messages were sent to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and others.

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Chaos ensued in the Lower House as Ashok Gajapathi Raju refused to heed the demand of revoking the flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad.

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Manchester bomber had been a "Subject of Interest" for MI5 - meaning someone they were investigating -- between January and July 2014, and then again in October 2015.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

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

Warned for staring, guard killed 25-year-old Infosys engineer

Warned for staring, guard killed 25-year-old Infosys engineer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Senior inspector Arun Waykar, Hinjewadi police station, said, "Our investigation suggests that sometime on Sunday afternoon, the victim objected to the suspect staring at her and warned him that she would lodge a complaint. Later, she took a break.

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.

'Lyon king roars in epic Ashes victory'

'Lyon king roars in epic Ashes victory'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

What the media said after Australia breached 'fort' Edgbaston to take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes Test series

10 years on, London falls silent to remember 7/7

10 years on, London falls silent to remember 7/7

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Survivors of the attacks and relatives of the victims were among those to mark the 10-year anniversary at a ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Don't get cheated online... here's how

Don't get cheated online... here's how

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Security experts say the first rule to avoid falling into a hacker's trap is to never give out passwords, pin and other personal details to anyone or any website. Never respond to emails that seek personal information. When you access your net-banking facility, check for security certificates. Change your password often.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

Save our son, bring him home, urges parents of man in Pakistani prison

Save our son, bring him home, urges parents of man in Pakistani prison

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Fauzia Ansari, mother of the 31-year-old engineering and management graduate from Mumbai, who was sentenced to jail for three years, requested the Pakistan government to show mercy on him and send him back.

Noida fashion designer rape-murder: Suspect held in Navi Mumbai

Noida fashion designer rape-murder: Suspect held in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

A 26-year-old unemployed man, who had been on the run after he allegedly raped and murdered his estranged fashion designer girlfriend in Uttar Pradesh's Noida city, has been arrested from Panvel, the police said on Tuesday.

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Why should your ATM usage hurt your pocket?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

So what if your bank has imposed/will impose a transaction fee of Rs 20 for using ATMs after your fifth visit in a month? You can still remain within your free transaction limits and avoid being charged at all. Wondering how it is to be done? Read on.

Sania fails to qualify for Toronto event

Sania fails to qualify for Toronto event

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Sania Mirza became the latest victim of a rampaging Heidi El Tabakh as the unheralded local wild card shut the door on the Indian in Rogers Cup main draw by defeating her in a three-set contest.

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

'A real horror show': Massive explosion rocks Beirut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in a televised address to the county warned that those who were responsible for the devastating catastrophe will be held accountable and not go unpunished.

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Spacey has also been citicised by Star Trek actor, Zachary Quinto, for his 'calculated manipulation to deflect attention from the very serious accusation (of making an unwanted sexual advance)'.

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Here are some simple points to remember...

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he intends to talk with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, the victim of racist abuse in Italian football, and vowed to fight racist 'idiots'.

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.'

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Two suspected militants were killed and another was injured in an explosion in a house inhabited by them in Burdwan on Thursday.

Fear and loathing in Jharkhand

Fear and loathing in Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'The Jharkhand government is increasingly intolerant of voices of dissent.' 'Recently 20 persons, including activists, writers and academics, were booked for sedition.' 'Many of them have been critical of the government's apathy towards Adivasis,' notes Siraj Dutta.

Britain marks 10th anniversary of 7/7 London bombings

Britain marks 10th anniversary of 7/7 London bombings

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The threat from terrorism continues to be as real as it was ten years ago, but Britian will never cowed by it, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday.

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.