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MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Of the 3,893,149 registered applicants on the MP Rojgar portal, only 21 individuals have been successfully placed in government and semi-government positions since April 2020.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

IOC accredits Delhi's anti-drug test lab

IOC accredits Delhi's anti-drug test lab

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The Afro-Asian Games is likely to be held at Hyderabad in October.

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Want a J-K where violence is history, stand by statehood promise: PM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government has made a "solemn promise" for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India has been termed the sleeping giant of world football by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) president Sepp Blatter, and to awaken the dormant potential of the region, the international football association has launched a new program in partnership with the football associations of seven Indian states.

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

India women's boxing head coach Bhatt steps down

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Bhaskar Bhatt has quit as the head coach of the Indian women's boxing team to concentrate on his new role as the high performance director at the Sports Authority of India.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Govt reaches out to diaspora youth at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Making a strong pitch for greater connectivity with the diaspora youth, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday said partnerships between young Indians in the country and those residing overseas in industry and social sectors would create jobs and bring prosperity.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Stalin says political change will end NEET soon; to boycott guv's I-Day party

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Stalin claimed that in a few months political change will take place and then the NEET barriers will come crashing down.

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.

'Neeraj Chopra should get Khel Ratna Award'

'Neeraj Chopra should get Khel Ratna Award'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

When asked about Indian football, Bhutia said: "There should be long term planning. Lately, we have not been able to do well, it will take time."

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Besides legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the panel includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) president and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav.

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

FIFA WC: Mexico will revamp it's football structure

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We have long faces, we deserved something more, but that's football," AEK Athens player Pineda, 26, told ESPN.

Jobs, Wi-Fi, college admissions: AAP's poll promises to Delhi's youth

Jobs, Wi-Fi, college admissions: AAP's poll promises to Delhi's youth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Kickstarting its interactive sessions to connect with the masses and woo voters ahead of Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday launched a five-point programme for youth, guaranteeing higher education by setting up 20 new colleges and having Wi-Fi connectivity across Delhi.

Sports Shorts: Harmanpreet Singh named Asian Player of the Year

Sports Shorts: Harmanpreet Singh named Asian Player of the Year

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

STAR unifies branding for sports

STAR unifies branding for sports

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company changes the names of its many sports channels, such as the acquired ESPN and dedicated Star Cricket, to Star Sports 1-4, that will bear out its multifarious sports strategy.

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Five years after USA Cricket shared its plans to launch a domestic T20 tournament, the inaugural edition of the MLC kicked off having assembled an impressive array of investors.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Youth-injected India log best FIFA rankings in 6 years

Youth-injected India log best FIFA rankings in 6 years

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The Indian football team achieved their best FIFA ranking in over six years when the side leaped 11 places to be 137th in the list released on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Alia, Jacqueline, Varun to sizzle at Indian Super League's opening ceremony

Alia, Jacqueline, Varun to sizzle at Indian Super League's opening ceremony

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Bollywood glamour will meet sporting world to kick off the third Indian Super League football tournament, in Guwahati, on October 1.

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Vijayan to be nominated for Padma Shri, Jeje for Arjuna

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The AIFF executive committee also accepted the recommendation to discontinue their development side, Indian Arrows, and instead create an elite youth league using the fund.

Rajasthan minister tweets, asking Gehlot to 'free him from cruel post'

Rajasthan minister tweets, asking Gehlot to 'free him from cruel post'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Chandna took to Twitter to vent out his anger. He wrote, 'Honourable chief minister, I have a personal request to you. Free me from this cruel ministerial post and give the charge of all my departments to Kuldeep Ranka ji, because anyway, he is the minister of all the departments. Thank you.'

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

FIFA WC: Musiala playing with freedom for Germany

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

"I think a comparison with Messi is something like an honour," Musiala told a news conference.

His master's voice: Bureaucrat speaks for Biju Patnaik

His master's voice: Bureaucrat speaks for Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's private secretary V K Pandian played audio of the CM at a public meeting in Barpali in which Patnaik can be heard telling the people that he has sent the IAS officer so that they can tell their grievances to him.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.