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UEFA open case against Man City after fans boo anthem

UEFA open case against Man City after fans boo anthem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Dynamo Kiev on Thursday over alleged racist behaviour and crowd disturbances caused by their fans during Tuesday's Champions League match at the Olympiysky Stadium against Chelsea.

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A rebel by nature, he lived the life to the fullest, donning different hats -- lawyer, parliamentarian, minister -- but was not a quintessential politician constrained by party lines.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Rapinoe was one of the first American athletes to join former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

The anatomy of an ugly protest

The anatomy of an ugly protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The anti-CAA protest was an ugly rant more consistent with the violent chaos of anarchy, argues Vivek Gumaste.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Guardiola calls on Man City fans to help side overcome Spurs test

Guardiola calls on Man City fans to help side overcome Spurs test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Pep Guardiola called on the home supporters to give his players their full support

I will not disrespect the National Anthem, but...

I will not disrespect the National Anthem, but...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'But the country has lost someone who stood even in movie theatres by his own volition,' says Harsh Gokhale.

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have launched their theme songs for the election campaign which presented a picture in contrast: while the BJP had its "Modi-versus-All" pitch with more than a dash of hyper nationalism, the Congress focused on political economy with basic minimum income and justice for all. As the campaigning heats up, here's how both the parties stacked up -- musically.

Thackeray-led govt passes floor test; BJP skips voting

Thackeray-led govt passes floor test; BJP skips voting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Altogether 169 MLAs vote in favour of the motion of confidence, pro tem Speaker Dilip Walse Patil informed the House.

Youth disillusionment with Modi-2 has been rapid and deep

Youth disillusionment with Modi-2 has been rapid and deep

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

'The economy is in a free fall.'
'And it's been declining for so long, so consistently, that the promise of growth and better days now looks a fantasy.' 'A mid-1970s kind of pessimism, even hopelessness, is growing among the young.' 'This isn't what Mr Modi promised them.' 'Their aspirations and needs are clear and present, and not being fulfilled,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Review: John Abraham's film is TOO RAW!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

One only wishes RAW: Romeo Akbar Walter was cooked better, says Urvi Parikh.

Do Indian Muslims matter?

Do Indian Muslims matter?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'No country or society ever prospered or remained secure by marginalising more than one-sixth of its own,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Rajasthan Governor wants 'adhinayaka' removed from anthem

Rajasthan Governor wants 'adhinayaka' removed from anthem

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh stoked a controversy by saying that the word 'adhinayaka' in the national anthem should be replaced with 'mangal' as it praises British rule.

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Sounds familiar? Barring inflation, much else looks, sounds, and feels more than a bit like 1974.' 'A phenomenally popular leader, with a party of unquestioning followers, a broken Opposition, a nationalist high and an economy in free fall, crippling joblessness,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

The National Anthem inspires this Olympian

The National Anthem inspires this Olympian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'I would not be running had it not been for the army.' 'I learned to value my time only after I was posted in Kashmir.' 'I was posted there for three months. In those three months I learned everything about life.'

'You have made India proud, yet again'

'You have made India proud, yet again'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sporting fraternity hails Sindhu's historic World C'ships gold

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'When the national anthem is played it has to be played for 52 seconds.' 'It is mandatory. It is in the law.' 'One or two seconds here and there is fine when kids sing. But you cannot deliberately stretch the national anthem by singing in long aalaps.'

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Davis Cup: Djokovic praises Serb fans for applauding Croatia anthem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'That's something that you don't see very often because the wounds of the war are still fresh and we are very happy with the way these people showed their support. They fully deserve to have this event'

What do you think of Elli AvRam's Chamma Chamma?

What do you think of Elli AvRam's Chamma Chamma?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Elli AvRam steps into Urmila Matondkar's shoes for Chamma Chamma.

Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing soccer player Sala

Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing soccer player Sala

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

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

Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Qatar reach Asian Cup final despite sandal-throwing UAE fans

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Boualem Khoukhi's early strike and an eighth goal of the tournament from striker Almoez Ali gave Qatar a 2-0 halftime lead with Hassan Al-Haydos and Hamid Ismail completing the rout in the last 10 minutes.

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Who is Melvin Louis, the man in Sana Khan's life?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Melvin Louis, 31, is a successful dancer-choreographer and social media influencer.

Bachchan sings national anthem at Tagore's birthplace

Bachchan sings national anthem at Tagore's birthplace

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

It was the persuasive powers of the two filmmakers R Balki and Shoojit Sircar that did the trick.

Row over Ansari not saluting when national anthem played out

Row over Ansari not saluting when national anthem played out

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Row over Ansari not saluting when national anthem played out.

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.

Will Modi give the Nagas a separate flag?

Will Modi give the Nagas a separate flag?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'The Nagas want a flag of their own, to share the Kohima skyline with the national tricolour.' 'The the government says you can have a flag for cultural and ethnic occasions.' 'The Nagas say that will be a bit like an NGO having its own flag,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Kick It Out said it was 'sickened by the disgusting racist abuse' and suggested UEFA should have taken stronger action.

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What connection does Qaumi Tarana -- Pakistan's national anthem, which millions of Indians heard at the Eden Gardens on Saturday -- have to Bombay?

'What nationalism are you talking about?'

'What nationalism are you talking about?'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Chanting slogans, chest thumping, calling us big nationalists, but you don't stop at traffic lights.' 'What nationalism are you talking about?'

'It's a special night, very special'

'It's a special night, very special'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The German was clearly swept up in the emotion at the end of the game as a delirious Anfield crowd sang the club's anthem "You'll never walk alone" with the players lined up in front of the Kop.

School kids light up NBA's maiden India game

School kids light up NBA's maiden India game

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Norma Godinho/Rediff.com reports on the pre-season NBA match played between Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'The story has to be told well, it has to be marketed and presented well, and now, released well too.' 'Only then will the film do well.' 'The actor walks away with the victory credit, but we do not give enough credit to the script writers, directors and producers who put up a film that shines.'

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

WATCH: A tribute to Mumbai, 10 years on

WATCH: A tribute to Mumbai, 10 years on

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Listen to Javed Akhtar's poem dedicated to Mumbai. And Amitabh Bachchan on Oneness.

Tendulkar unveils jersey and anthem of his ISL team, Kerala Blasters

Tendulkar unveils jersey and anthem of his ISL team, Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday unveiled the team jersey and anthem of Kerala Blasters, the Indian Super League team co-owned by him, and promised to support local talent in the state.

'Netaji was like a god'

'Netaji was like a god'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.