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How actor Vijay transformed his popularity into political power

How actor Vijay transformed his popularity into political power

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Actor Vijay's political party, TVK, has significantly impacted the Tamil Nadu political landscape in its debut election, challenging established political norms and achieving notable success.

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Root gets reprieve, Gavaskar slams umpiring

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Joe Root was on 36 and digging in when Mohammed Siraj angled one in that rapped him square on the pads. The Indians went up in unison. But umpire Paul Reiffel stood his ground.

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Smith Escapes Twice Before Shami Ends His Stay

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.

Muster gets lucky break in Vienna comeback

Muster gets lucky break in Vienna comeback

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Former world number one Thomas Muster, 43, returning to the ATP circuit after an 11-year absence, enjoyed a lucky break when first-round opponent Ernests Gulbis pulled out of the Vienna Open on Monday.

Shubman Gill's warning: Don't underestimate Bangladesh

Shubman Gill's warning: Don't underestimate Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Bangladesh are poised to challenge India in a crucial two-match Test series starting September 19 in Chennai. Shubman Gill, has a stern warning for his teammates: don't underestimate the Tigers.

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

From IPL glam to Mumbai slums: Justin Langer's journey

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Langer said conversation they had at that time included a deep dive into Chandrashekhar's life and 'his story blew me away'.

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday

Costa makes most of lucky break

Costa makes most of lucky break

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

The former French Open champion rolled back the years as he dumped fifth seed Nicolas Massu out of the Estoril Open on Wednesday.

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The BJP is seeking backdoor entry for Yogi and four of his ministers to the state legislature.

Lucky break sends Murray to victory over Tsonga

Lucky break sends Murray to victory over Tsonga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Andy Murray punished Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for one crucial error of judgement on Wednesday to roar into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second consecutive year.

Ishan Kishan grateful for every opportunity to play

Ishan Kishan grateful for every opportunity to play

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Rahul Dravid was also very happy with his ward's performance and Kishan, in fact, got a hug from the head coach. "He (Dravid) was very happy because he knows that a player just wants a chance."Rahul Dravid was also very happy with his ward's performance and Kishan, in fact, got a hug from the head coach.

Delhi Crime 2 Review

Delhi Crime 2 Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The power of the series is that it is rooted in reality, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Wimbledon: Djokovic hits back to beat Norrie, sets up Kyrgios final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios after recovering from a torrid start to overwhelm Britain's Cameron Norrie 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic fights back; Jabeur knocked out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park.

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

Bonding the key to hockey team's bronze win: Coach Reid

Bonding the key to hockey team's bronze win: Coach Reid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Belgium and Australia are two world-class teams we saw in the final (in Tokyo). I think they are the benchmark and that's what we need to be aiming for, says India's chief coach Graham Reid.

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

How Yana, Kalki learnt Hindi

How Yana, Kalki learnt Hindi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Vikas Kumar aka Inspector Damodar Deshmukh of Khhote Sikkey tells us how he taught the language to the stars.

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Champions League PICS: Dominant PSG outclass Barca; Liverpool win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

McLaren says no crash needed to beat Red Bull

McLaren says no crash needed to beat Red Bull

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Buoyed by the lucky break that gave them a one-two finish in Turkey, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button believe they can beat Red Bull on their own merits in this weekend's Canadian Formula One Grand Prix.

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Longing for love and a square meal, Chennai's horses find both

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The horses on Chennai's Marina beach were slowly starving to death because of the lockdown until Shiranee Pereira decided to take a hand.

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'India imports 70 per cent of its bulk drugs from China. Are we going to live without antibiotics?' asks Debashis Basu.

The book that inspired me

The book that inspired me

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Spotted: Andy Roddick

Spotted: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Reader Krishna sent us this picture from San Jose.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The PCB banned Shehzad for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May and his suspension was scheduled to end on November 10.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores brace as Real ride luck to beat Sporting

La Liga: Ronaldo scores brace as Real ride luck to beat Sporting

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his rich vein of form by scoring twice in Real Madrid's 2-1 home win over struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday, although the La Liga leaders got a lucky break when the visitors squandered a second-half penalty.

How Tagore's legacy is being encroached upon

How Tagore's legacy is being encroached upon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Tagore had a song for every occasion. Perhaps one of his songs on greed could become the anthem for the once hallowed Visva Bharati, says Keya Sarkar.

SSP Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

SSP Chawrasia grabs Indian Open lead

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

SSP Chawrasia will head into Sunday's final round of the Indian Open with a two-shot lead.

New captain Root leads from the front with unbeaten 184

New captain Root leads from the front with unbeaten 184

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

New England captain Joe Root rode his luck to make a battling unbeaten 184 and lift the hosts to a commanding 357 for five on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's in London on Thursday.

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

It looks like Emmanuel Macron just got lucky again.

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg matches played on Tuesday

Aguero heads Manchester City into League Cup final against Liverpool

Aguero heads Manchester City into League Cup final against Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Manchester City reached the League Cup final after recovering from a shaky start as Sergio Aguero's brilliant header sealed a 3-1 win over Everton in the semi-final second leg to clinch a 4-3 aggregate victory.

India must be ready to attack in the event of another terror strike

India must be ready to attack in the event of another terror strike

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

'That the terrorists could still kill three security personnel, including men of the Defence Service Corps, indicates highly trained men are being sent across the border,' says national security expert Nitin A Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

2017, a year of revival for Indian boxing

2017, a year of revival for Indian boxing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Medals galore at most tournaments they gloved up for and an administrative recovery that heldout promise of a better future -- there were loads to celebrate in Indian boxing this year, during which quite a few punched above their weight.

Memorable words of Benaud from behind the microphone

Memorable words of Benaud from behind the microphone

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Richie Benaud, Australia's celebrated former cricket captain and commentator, died on Thursday at the age of 84. Here are a selection of quotes from the man who came to be known as the 'voice of cricket' during a 40-year career behind the microphone.