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US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Warning India against the increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region, a top American military commander on Wednesday stressed on the need to sign two key agreements between India and the US for joint tracking.

Looks like Virat has found his rhythm: Hesson

Looks like Virat has found his rhythm: Hesson

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket and head coach Mike Hesson has said skipper Virat Kohli is desperate to do well in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

IPL: My role is to keep other players calm, says Morris

IPL: My role is to keep other players calm, says Morris

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Chris Morris on Monday said as an experienced player, his role would be to keep all the players within the franchise calm as the side gears up to lock horns against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli and Co. face-off against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in this highly anticipated encounter which will also be the Indian skipper's swansong as captain.

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Patanjali to sell food retail biz to group firm Ruchi Soya for Rs 690 cr

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Ltd will sell its food retail business to group firm Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd for Rs 690 crore as part of its strategy to focus on non-food, traditional medicine and wellness business.

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Debutants Ranchi Rays will face season's most consistent team Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the summit clash of the third Hero Hockey India League after both teams registered contrasting wins in their respective semi-finals in New Delhi.

'Horror' in Spain: Live animals set on fire in centuries old festival

'Horror' in Spain: Live animals set on fire in centuries old festival

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The Joy of the Bull -- or Toro Jubilo festival -- is one of the 'cultural' highlights of the medieval village of Medinaceli, in the province of Soria, north east of Madrid. Animal rights activists have been demanding the banning of the festival, which features live bulls being set on fire and sent to charge about the village streets for entertainment.

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Modi releases Namibian cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Seven decades after they became extinct in India, eight Cheetahs arrived in the country from Namibia by a special flight on Saturday morning and were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP).

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

KKR need to gel together as group and make difference: Karthik

KKR need to gel together as group and make difference: Karthik

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik feels the squad is in a decent space and just need to get together as a group when the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumes.

'If Rahul scores runs, it will take the pressure off Kohli'

'If Rahul scores runs, it will take the pressure off Kohli'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee said the Indian team should make in-form batter KL Rahul the 'pillar' around whom its innings is built to ease the pressure on skipper Virat Kohli during this month's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of their 2020 competition, showcasing an array of talented photographers from around the world. The grand prize winner award went to Thomas Vijayan for his image of the endangered Bornean orangutan. Vijayan spent hours up a tree, waiting to see if one of the local orangutans would use it to cross over to a nearby island. Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Stokes arrives in Chennai, begins five-day quarantine

Stokes arrives in Chennai, begins five-day quarantine

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The 29-year-old shared a series of Instagram stories on Monday where he introduced his fans to the way he will be living for the next five days.

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

England fast bowler James Anderson says he enjoyed the "well-spirited" manner in which he and India captain Virat Kohli had a go at each other during the home Test series earlier this summer, describing the contest as his favourite of the many duels with the star batter.

Sindhu, archers, paddlers begin training in Tokyo

Sindhu, archers, paddlers begin training in Tokyo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Deepika and Atanu form the mixed team and they kickstarted their training

Recipe: Stuffed Parathas

Recipe: Stuffed Parathas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Any vegetable, when stuffed in a wheat covering and fried crisp with ghee and served with a dab of white butter, becomes fit for a king's banquet.

How PV Sindhu is managing the pressure of Olympics

How PV Sindhu is managing the pressure of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Sindhu has said while there will be a lot of expectations on her going into the Tokyo Olympics

Check out Punjab Kings' new jersey for IPL 2021

Check out Punjab Kings' new jersey for IPL 2021

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The franchise will be seen donning a red jersey with golden stripes for this season, opting for a different, unique design for this new-look team.

China launches 3rd aircraft carrier, eyes extending range in Indo-Pacific

China launches 3rd aircraft carrier, eyes extending range in Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The Fujian was launched at a brief ceremony held at the Shanghai shipyard, the official media reported from the eastern metropolis.

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Digital canvassing is expected to benefit from political money looking for alternative blow horns.

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

'Seat colour at Motera can make it hard for fielders to spot pink ball'

'Seat colour at Motera can make it hard for fielders to spot pink ball'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Coloured seating at the newly-built Motera stadium could make the job of the fielders a little bit harder in terms of citing the pink ball in the day-night Test.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

Rajasthan Royals captain Samson believes in his team

Rajasthan Royals captain Samson believes in his team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Chetan Sakariya also impressed one and all as he returned with the figures of 3-31 in a match where Rajasthan Royals' bowlers were dispatched all around the park as Punjab Kings posted a score of 221 in the allotted twenty overs.a

39 rhinos killed in 10 months in Kaziranga Park

39 rhinos killed in 10 months in Kaziranga Park

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The death of 39 rhinos in and around the world-famous Kaziranga National Park in less than 10 months has brought to the fore the threat faced by the endangered animal.

Quarantine done, Buttler excited to play his first IPL game

Quarantine done, Buttler excited to play his first IPL game

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

A Rajasthan Royals official had told ANI that Buttler wasn't part of the bubble that was created for the players travelling from the UK to UAE and that is the reason he had to do a full six-day quarantine.

England Tests not warm-ups for WTC final, says NZ pacer Wagner

England Tests not warm-ups for WTC final, says NZ pacer Wagner

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India and New Zealand will lock horns for the inaugural WTC title from June 18-22, four days after the Test series against England

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

'She teaches you how important it is to understand the concerns and problems of people'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The fact that she kept her faith in the power of doing good all through the thick and thin in her life, that she worked sincerely for the upliftment of the tribals, the downtrodden and the backwards, is one of the most inspirational aspects of her life.'

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.

Saba Karim's comments on Gill's injury unfortunate

Saba Karim's comments on Gill's injury unfortunate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'In making such a statement, he has questioned the leadership of Ganguly who is very particular about the rules being followed where fitness of players and selection of players is concerned. It is a serious allegation to make because in doing so he is trying to cast aspersions on the integrity of Shubman and the leadership of Ganguly.'

Recharged KKR in way of Delhi's maiden IPL title aspirations

Recharged KKR in way of Delhi's maiden IPL title aspirations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Eyeing a maiden IPL title, the fancied Delhi Capitals will face another litmus test in the form of a Kolkata Knight Riders unit brimming with optimism when the two sides lock horns in the Qualifier 2 match in Sharjah on Wednesday.

The challenges ahead of India in WTC final

The challenges ahead of India in WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Agarkar said Team India has always found out ways to emerge victorious even in crunch situations.

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

China hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent.

No home for rare rhinos: Floods in Assam spell doom

No home for rare rhinos: Floods in Assam spell doom

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Heavy flooding has caused animals at Kaziranga and Pabitora to move to higher land, making them more vulnerable to poaching.

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Here's what to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The OTT menu is looking hot as ever with brand new offerings. Sukanya Verma tells you what you can catch this week.

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

CA thanks 'friends at BCCI' for home series amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Slams Channel 7 for talking game down.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.