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Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws. Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game.

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Wow! A second-hand online bookstore only for book lovers

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Delhi-based Riticka Srivastav is bringing a smile on people's faces with her second-hand books.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

The pros and cons of dating a co-worker

The pros and cons of dating a co-worker

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Should you date your co-worker?

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

India can't put preconditions for talks: Pakistan

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Setting the terms for revival of the composite dialogue process with the Modi government, Pakistan on Monday made it clear that India should not shy away from dealing with "contentious" issues like Jammu and Kashmir and not lay down any preconditions for talks.

Sikh couple with kirpans turned away from US theatre

Sikh couple with kirpans turned away from US theatre

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The AMC Theatres has justified its decision stating that it has banned weapons of any sorts in its 347 theatres across the United States and Canada.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

IAF plans to put Tejas in combat role by next year

IAF plans to put Tejas in combat role by next year

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

State-run HAL will hand over the first two Tejas aircraft to the IAF on July 1 which will make up the 'Flying Daggers' 45, the name of the first squadron of the LCA which will be based in Bengaluru for the first two years before being moved to Sulur in Tamil Nadu.

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Why Taliban chief's killing is good news for India

Rediff.com26 May 2016

What does the Taliban chief's death means for various stakeholders?

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

What led to Akhilesh's downfall

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Since the Mahabharata the Yadavs have been known for infighting. And the 2017 UP election proved yet another example of that, says Nazarwala.

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Wedding woes, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

If only making it official was as easy as falling in love, says Sukanya Verma.

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Madhur Bhandarkar's FINEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

TELL US!

Delhi police draw court's ire for not probing properly Tunda case

Delhi police draw court's ire for not probing properly Tunda case

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A city court on Wednesday disapproved of the Delhi police's handling of a case lodged in 1996 relating to recovery of explosives against Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, saying there was no proper investigation. Additional Sessions Judge Bharat Parashar directed the special cell of the Delhi police to file their written submissions on framing of charges against the accused by June 30, the next date of hearing.

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'A man who is sometimes loved and loathed in equal measure, a man we're seemingly tired of seeing yet can't imagine life without.' Dhruv Munjal salutes the incomparable M S Dhoni.

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'There are retaliatory incursions, ambushes, captures and killings by Indian forces along the 700 km border; alleged spies are caught on both sides, then mutually traded as pawns; envoys are summoned in both capitals to be routinely given dressing downs.' 'And there is always a handy courier pigeon, like Sajjan Jindal, sent over to test the troubled waters,' says Sunil Sethi.

Review: Whiplash is a sexy, stunning film

Review: Whiplash is a sexy, stunning film

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Whiplash is a film that captivates right from the start and reels in the viewer in that seductive way only the finest jazz can, assures Raja Sen.

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Cracking your iPhone, piercing your privacy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Sadly, governments and their agencies can't be trusted to use private data, or decryption methods responsibly, says Devangshu Dutta.

Jadhav case: Has India captured a Pakistani spy?

Jadhav case: Has India captured a Pakistani spy?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Indian intelligence brass may have snared a key Pakistani spy and Jadhav's arrest is Pakistan's way of getting even with India, says Rajeev Sharma.

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

Developed markets outperform India in 2015

Developed markets outperform India in 2015

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Many giving double-digit returns, with India up less than one per cent; even so, it has done much better than other emerging markets.

Nadal-Djokovic French Open semis 'Best Slam Match of Year'

Nadal-Djokovic French Open semis 'Best Slam Match of Year'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has recognized the French Open semi-final encounter between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as the "Best Grand Slam Match of the Year".

Review: Wazir is a childish game of chess

Review: Wazir is a childish game of chess

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

This thriller isn't merely predictable, but depressingly drab, says Raja Sen.

Elections reaffirm TN as a Dravidian fort

Elections reaffirm TN as a Dravidian fort

Rediff.com25 May 2019

With DMK's M K Stalin coming into his own, and the rival AIADMK too leaving no space for third parties, Tamil Nadu will remain a Dravidian stronghold for a long time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's unpopularity coincides with China lengthening its shadows in Nepal, says Rajeev Sharma.

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Tamil bloc may hold the key in Lanka's power struggle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

In a Sri Lankan House of 225 members, the cut-off figure comes to 113. With Wickremesinghe side touching 102 and Rajapaksa's team at 101, the three-party Tamil National Alliance with 16 members and the left-leaning Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna with 6 members hold the key. But with the latter declaring that they will not support either formation in a vote count,that leaves the TNA as the deciding factor, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mayank's ton sets up a convincing win for India A

Mayank's ton sets up a convincing win for India A

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Opener Mayank Agarwal smashed a brilliant 130 in company of skipper Unmukt Chand, who complemented with a useful 90, as India A thrashed South Africa A by eight wickets to bag a bonus point in their second tri-series match in Chennai.

The frenemy of the people

The frenemy of the people

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Politicians have continued taking people for granted and managed to stay above the law, says T N Ninan

Inside Vietnam's extraordinary underground military base

Inside Vietnam's extraordinary underground military base

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta visits the Cu Chi military tunnels -- a testimony to a plucky little country's 30-year war of resistance against, first, French colonisers and, then, the US.

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

At the Battle of Malegaon, Muslim soldiers in the Maratha army defied the British army for a full month when they had no hope of victory as the Chhatrapati and Peshwa had already surrendered.

Can India and China go to battle?

Can India and China go to battle?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'Does the Indian army's new assertiveness risk a clash escalating into shooting and possibly skirmishes?' asks Ajai Shukla.

How successful were surgical strikes?

How successful were surgical strikes?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The strategic success of the surgical strikes has not matched their brilliant tactical achievement, says Shekhar Gupta.

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav fired barbs at each other at an event to celebrate the SP's silver jubilee, barely two days after putting up a united show.

England win second ODI, level series with West Indies

England win second ODI, level series with West Indies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Ravi Bopara and captain Stuart Broad put on 58 unbroken runs to guide England to a nerve-jangling, three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One-day international in North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday. Bopara, 38 not out, and Broad, 28 not out, combined in a patient stand for the eighth wicket as England reached 163 for seven in 44.5 overs, in reply to the West Indies total of 159 all out at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

From tantriks to narbakshis: The war of words in the Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

An entirely new lexicon of political jibes emerged during the elections

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?

Terror strike on Army camp in Samba, 2 terrorists killed

Terror strike on Army camp in Samba, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The terrorists opened fired and lobbed grenades at the Army camp in Meshwara area of Samba around 5:50 am, security officials said.

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Vinay sends Mumbai crashing for 44 in Ranji Trophy semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Karnataka captain R Vinay Kumar led from the front with a six-wicket haul to send Mumbai crashing for a lowly 44 in their first innings on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-finals. With a lead of 158 runs, Karnataka were at the receiving end in their second essay, ending the day on 10 for 2 from five overs.

Sharing Salman Khan!

Sharing Salman Khan!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week!