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Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Every fifth Lok Sabha MP a dynast

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

While dynastic politics may have receded in the Lok Sabha, it is alive and kicking in states

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

India among world's LEAST peaceful nations

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Global Peace Index 2011 notes that while several countries experienced improved levels of peacefulness, others, notably those in North Africa and the Middle East that have been swept up in the political turmoil of the "Arab Spring", have experienced sharp falls in their peacefulness.

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Euro Qualifiers: Ireland stun Germany; Portugal seal spot

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Ireland stunned world champions Germany 1-0 thanks to Shane Long's 70th-minute strike on Thursday to throw Euro 2016 qualifying Group D game.

France take on Ukraine for World Cup golden ticket

France take on Ukraine for World Cup golden ticket

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Former world champions France will play Ukraine for a place in the World Cup finals in Brazil next year with the advantage of the second leg at home following the draw for the European playoffs.

Euro qualifiers: Germany promise goal bonanza

Euro qualifiers: Germany promise goal bonanza

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

World Cup winners Germany are no mood to experiment against minnows Gibraltar in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday, promising a goal bonanza to make amends for recent poor results.

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The estimates are for a group of 33 nations, including the US and Spain; the number represents 1 in 3 of unemployed people

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Swiss among World Cup seeds, Italy miss out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Switzerland will be among the eight seeded teams at the World Cup draw in December after they leapt to seventh in the latest FIFA rankings announced on Thursday, while Italy were edged out.

Images: Sexy new stunners on the LFW ramp!

Images: Sexy new stunners on the LFW ramp!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Here's a first look at the hot new models who will be gracing the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week later this month. Check it out!

World's best PHOTOS taken using cellphones

World's best PHOTOS taken using cellphones

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sony World Photography Awards recently announced the winners of its first-ever mobile phone photography category.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Chiellini stars in Italy win; Dutch beat Kazakhs

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Chiellini stars in Italy win; Dutch beat Kazakhs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Defender Giorgio Chiellini scored three times, including an own goal, as Italy beat Azerbaijan 2-1 in their Euro 2016 Group H qualifier in Palermo on Friday.

Champions League PIX: Barca rally to down Gladbach; Atletico end Bayern's run

Champions League PIX: Barca rally to down Gladbach; Atletico end Bayern's run

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Barcelona battled back from a goal down and scored twice in the second half to overcome hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in their Champions League Group C match on Wednesday despite the absence of the injured Lionel Messi.

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

With eight teams remaining at Euro 2016, a guide to the form of the quarter-finalists, looking at their strengths and weaknesses.

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Switzerland struck twice in quick succession to stun Euro 2016 champions Portugal 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and hand them a first competitive defeat in two years under coach Fernando Santos.

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

India should be ashamed of 168th place in FIFA rankings: Baan

India should be ashamed of 168th place in FIFA rankings: Baan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Indian football's technical director Rob Baan said the country should be ashamed of its 168th place in FIFA rankings and work hard to plug the gaping holes in various aspects of the game.

India chosen as observe at the Arctic Council

India chosen as observe at the Arctic Council

Rediff.com15 May 2013

In a boost to India's bid for a strong foothold in the resource-rich Arctic region, the Arctic Council on Wednesday expanded to include six new nations, including India, as observer states.

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

SRK: I don't think I can be an angry young man like Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the action at the Dilwale trailer launch.

TCS' Finnish employees protest job cuts

TCS' Finnish employees protest job cuts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Industry sources said the lay-off may be part of the deal that Nokia has signed with TCS and HCL Technologies earlier this year.

India among world's least peaceful nations

India among world's least peaceful nations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

New Zealand has acquired the distinction of being the world's most peaceful nation for the second year running, according to the Global Peace Index.

10 Biggest Sports Surprises of 2016

10 Biggest Sports Surprises of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

2016 is at the halfway stage and the year has already seen some stunning sporting wins, underdogs emerging triumphant on the biggest stages of them all.

Man City, Spurs agree Adebayor deal: reports

Man City, Spurs agree Adebayor deal: reports

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Emmanuel Adebayor, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, will move to the London club permanently after Spurs and Manchester City agreed a deal for the striker, British media reported on Friday.

The Ten Nastiest Hollywood Break-Ups

The Ten Nastiest Hollywood Break-Ups

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Katie Holmes recently filed divorce from husband Tom Cruise, who was away filming his new movie Oblivion.

EPL: Brilliant Bale lifts Spurs up to third

EPL: Brilliant Bale lifts Spurs up to third

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

A stunning late strike from red-hot Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale lifted the Londoners to a 3-2 win over West Ham United on Monday that took them up to third in the Premier League table.

Euro qualifiers: Normality returned but shock waves may continue to reverberate

Euro qualifiers: Normality returned but shock waves may continue to reverberate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

When Michel Platini revamped the European Championship, turning the finals from a tough, lean 16-team tournament in 2012 into a flabby, 'roll up, anybody's welcome' 24-side affair in 2016, it was not surprising he ran into a blizzard of rebukes.

EPL: Bale not missed as Eriksen on target for Spurs

EPL: Bale not missed as Eriksen on target for Spurs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Denmark international Christian Eriksen showed that Tottenham Hotspur still have plenty to look forward to following the sale of Gareth Bale with a hugely impressive debut in their 2-0 win over Norwich City in the Premier League on Saturday.

AWESOME PHOTOS: The beauty of the starry sky

AWESOME PHOTOS: The beauty of the starry sky

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Earth and Sky Photo Contest, organised recently by The World at Night foundation, Global Astronomy Month, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, received numerous entries that illustrated how important and amazing the starry sky is, how it affects our lives.

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Two Telugu films to release this Sankranti

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Ram Charan Tej's Naayak is releasing along with Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.

Review: Naayak is a masala pot-boiler

Review: Naayak is a masala pot-boiler

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Director V V Vinayak has mixed in the right ingredients for this Sankranthi film.

26/11: How Mumbai will revisit its worst memory

26/11: How Mumbai will revisit its worst memory

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Several events have been organised across Mumbai to mark the fourth anniversary of the horrific 26/11 terror attack and mourn its innocent victims.

New Bond-inspired 'transparent' car projects

New Bond-inspired 'transparent' car projects

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The 'transparent' vehicle that projects the outside world on its interior has been created by the Japanese researchers.

Benzema vows France will play like warriors against Spain

Benzema vows France will play like warriors against Spain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

France will field 11 warriors intent on proving Spain are not unbeatable when they play the world and European champions in a World Cup qualifier in Madrid on Tuesday, according to striker Karim Benzema.

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto!

'I will miss you, Patrick Swayze'

'I will miss you, Patrick Swayze'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Tributes pour in for Patrick Swayze from his former co-stars and colleagues.

Something old, something new in women's semis

Something old, something new in women's semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Something old and something new distinguish the women's semi-finals at the US Open on Friday when young and seasoned rivalries will determine combatants for the singles crown.

Jet pilots' strike leaves passengers stranded

Jet pilots' strike leaves passengers stranded

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

On Wednesday morning, the management sacked 5 more pilots, bringing the total number of those fired to 10.

Pennetta saves six match points to stop Zvonareva

Pennetta saves six match points to stop Zvonareva

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

World number 10 Flavia Pennetta saved six match points and advanced to her second successive U.S. Open quarter-final with a 3-6, 7-6, 6-0 victory over Russian seventh seed Vera Zvonareva on Sunday.

PM asks foreign investors to invest in India

PM asks foreign investors to invest in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Singh said that a good climate has developed for foreign investors in India.

The top 10 favourite Miss Universe contestants!

The top 10 favourite Miss Universe contestants!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

You voted and we've narrowed down on the 10 most popular Miss Universe contestants. Who do you think will take home the crown? Take this poll!

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

India and other Miss Universe lovelies!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The Miss Universe 2009 pageant is fast approaching on August 23. In a countdown to D-Day, we'll be introducing you to all 84 contestants from around the world.

Dating tips: The 7 rules of winging

Dating tips: The 7 rules of winging

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

If you're a sociable guy who enjoys meeting women, it's absolutely crucial that you get yourself a wingman. And here's why.