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Address terror groups outside Afghanistan, India tells UNSC

Address terror groups outside Afghanistan, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Peace and reconciliation cannot go forward in an atmosphere of terror, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said in the United Nations on Tuesday.

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Hegerberg hat-trick fires Lyon to fourth straight Champions League

Discus throw champ Poonia joins Congress ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls

Discus throw champ Poonia joins Congress ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

In the presence of party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, ace discus thrower Krishna Poonia joined the Congress at a rally in Rajasthan on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections, scheduled for December 1.

Politicial leaders wear skull caps to show off: Najma Heptullah

Politicial leaders wear skull caps to show off: Najma Heptullah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptuallah on Thursday said most of the political leaders wear skull caps to "show off" but do not have respect for it.

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The 61-year-old feisty leader, who had single-handedly wrecked the red bastion in West Bengal in 2011, was unfazed by the Left-Congress alliance ahead of the assembly polls.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the European League matches played on Wednesday

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Solskjaer is Manchester United's caretaker manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

United sacked manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday after the sixth-placed side made their worst start to a season for 28 years.

Sonowal elected as BJP legislature party leader

Sonowal elected as BJP legislature party leader

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Sunday unanimously elected as Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader in Assam

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Modi also made a call for European Union unity and said India would play a positive role in enhancing that through Germany.

Should Sania Mirza disassociate from 'misleading' advertorial?

Should Sania Mirza disassociate from 'misleading' advertorial?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A green body has urged tennis star Sania Mirza to disassociate herself from a 'misleading' advertorial by an organisation representing the poultry industry.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

Cardiff City edge past Barnsley

Cardiff City edge past Barnsley

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Cardiff City beat Barnsley 1-0 in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'The ideal thing that should be done in Kashmir is call for an election -- before the end of the year.'

Can we have the 'superbrat' attitude back at Wimbledon?

Can we have the 'superbrat' attitude back at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Watching a grey-haired, smart-suited 56-year-old John McEnroe speak with mature insight about all-things tennis it seems odd to think that many feel that what the sport needs is a dose of the "superbrat" attitude of the brash New Yorker's youth.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

Bagan eyeing Liverpool deal

Bagan eyeing Liverpool deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Mohun Bagan is planning a tie-up with Liverpool to have the academy and youth sides of both clubs exchange visits.

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Take a look at the FIFA that Blatter built

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Under Blatter, FIFA has handed its development money out strategically. Members of FIFA with only tiny populations have often received as much in grant money as those with massive populations.

Football Briefs: Former Portugal boss Bento named new Korea coach

Football Briefs: Former Portugal boss Bento named new Korea coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

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

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

oyous and emotional scenes were witnessed at Thanachimadam village in Tamil Nadu where celebrations broke out on the arrival of 5 fishermen, who had escaped the gallows after spending 3 years in a Sri Lankan prison, with families and friends greeting them.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

How Hyundai is trying to strike it big

How Hyundai is trying to strike it big

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

During floods in Kolkata, the roads were strewn with stalled Santros, engines filled up with water.

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.

Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal CM for second time

Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal CM for second time

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Mamata Banerjee was on Friday sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal for the second consecutive time, heading a 42-member ministry.

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Coach Constantine dissects issues that ail Indian football

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Stephen Constantine has first hand knowledge of how difficult it is to wake up India from its soccer slumber but the Englishman insists he can make a difference at his second attempt or he would not have accepted the offer.

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Recovering Nadal tries his hand at 'disco' tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Rafael Nadal was reportedly happy to be on the dance floor, not on an actual one but on a tennis court, as the recovering Spaniard played in a new format called Fast4, which has been dubbed as disco tennis by some.

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

This is the first "Green budget" of the government for effective containment of pollution in the city, the deputy chief minister said in the budget session of the assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

From AGP to BJP: Sonowal's journey to the peak

From AGP to BJP: Sonowal's journey to the peak

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Sonowal's name as the party's face came as no surprise as he came with a clean image and no baggage and enjoyed the confidence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Van Gaal remains open to Spurs approach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Louis van Gaal has said he would consider joining Tottenham Hotspur once his contract with the Dutch national team finishes after this year's World Cup in Brazil.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If an Indian born player with valid Indian passport thinks that he can play football, then All India Football Federation's Chief operating officer (COO) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Abhishek Yadav is looking for you.

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Indian U-17 team's performance was more of hype than actual achievement on the field.

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

FIFA legends Carlos Valderrama and Marcel Desailly on Wednesday advised the Indian colts to view the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup as a huge opportunity to shine on the international stage and perform to their potential.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

How to be a successful social butterfly

How to be a successful social butterfly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Socialising with people around you is actually easy and effective if done the right way.

Japan far ahead of India: Constantine

Japan far ahead of India: Constantine

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

India's chief football coach refused to accept moral responsibility for the 7-0 defeat against Japan.

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Rediff.com17 May 2015

With the introduction of Pulsar in the first decade of this century, the Chakan-based bike maker had rightly gauged the pulse of the youth. Pulsar AS 150 just raises the notch further for competition, reckons Tanmay Pangam

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Kolkata Gives brings together the city's philanthropists and deserving NGOs in a structured interface. Subir Roy walks away with fascinating stories from this year's do.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.