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Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Harnaaz, Leena or Gita: Who's Your Icon?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Is winning a glamour contest, a beauty parade, a bigger achievement than getting to run one of the world's best known luxury brands or the IMF? asks Sandeep Goyal.

Verstappen wins Silverstone Sprint for British GP pole

Verstappen wins Silverstone Sprint for British GP pole

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Hamilton's team mate Valtteri Bottas finished third, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, in a race aimed at providing more thrills for fans over the three days of track action and potentially shaking up the starting grid.

'TMC will emerge as the real Congress'

'TMC will emerge as the real Congress'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'The decline of the Congress party and its inability to play the lead role in Opposition politics has created a space for the TMC to expand.'

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Redemption tale: The Srikanth story of guts and grit

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He was hailed as the next big thing when he shocked five-time world and two-time Olympic champion, Lin Dan in the final of China Open Super Series Premier event, a performance that also held out promise of a medal at the Rio Olympics.

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

Beat #MondayBlues: Guess who this actor is!

Beat #MondayBlues: Guess who this actor is!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

This accidental cricketer is living his dream...

This accidental cricketer is living his dream...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

According to Ashwin, being in the COVID-19 lockdown made him realise just how lucky he was to play for India.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

KKR won't focus only on Kohli, de Villiers

KKR won't focus only on Kohli, de Villiers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders are focusing more on getting their Indian Premier League campaign back on track after a hat-trick of losses.

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

1900 Olympics: The only time cricket was played at Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on July 23, here is some trivia from the first two editions of the modern Olympics held in 1896 and 1900.

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Legend Paes set for his last tournament in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open Maharashtra, beginning in Pune from February 3. The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand's Artem Sitak in the first round.

'Policybazaar IPO minted 70 millionaires, 350 crorepatis'

'Policybazaar IPO minted 70 millionaires, 350 crorepatis'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'My father was asking me what an IPO is. He has no clue and he has never been an investor.' 'My mother, who was the one to ring the bell, has been an investor in Policybazaar for the past 6-7 years and I would say she has made good returns.'

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

'Before Hera Pheri, Akshay had 16 flops'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Priyadarshan has made some of the best comedies in Hindi cinema, but the director says it none of it would have been possible without the cult success of Hera Pheri which completed 20 years on March 31.

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have his office in South Block in New Delhi and shall have the parent service uniform, officials said on Tuesday.

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

Liverpool can still improve says proud manager Klopp

Liverpool can still improve says proud manager Klopp

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Klopp's side won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup titles last year, but the German said that their rivals will look to close the gap.

Sania wins Fed Cup Heart Award, donates prize to CM's Relief Fund

Sania wins Fed Cup Heart Award, donates prize to CM's Relief Fund

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Former World No 1 in doubles and six-time Grand Slam champion Sania beat Indonesia's 16-year-old Priska Madelyn Nugroho for the award in Asia/Oceania regional category.

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Satwik says Arjuna Award will fuel Olympic dream, Chirag terms it 'silver lining'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Chirag and Satwik had a successful 2019, when the duo won a maiden Super 500 title at Thailand Open and then reached the finals of the French Open Super 750 event. Their consistent show was rewarded with a world No. 10 spot.

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It is a well-entrenched belief in the downtrodden, the deprived sections, that Modi cares for them. He has come to occupy their mindspace as their messiah.' 'And it is this deprived, dispossessed section that is powering his electoral performance, breaking ancient shibboleths and shackles like religion and caste and region and language,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Huge responsibility on your shoulders,' PM Modi tells U-17 team

'Huge responsibility on your shoulders,' PM Modi tells U-17 team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the India Under-17 football team in New Delhi on Friday as he encouraged the youngsters to stick together and represent the country at the highest level in the years to come.

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

'Japan's' Korean gold medallist's lesson in Olympic spirit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

For all of Sohn's efforts at reconciliation, Japan has had an awkward relationship with him and his legacy.

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Advocate Meenakshi Lekhi, who appeared for women officers, said the apex court judgment has given equal rights to the women officers as their male counterparts. She said a long-pending right has been given to women officers through this order.

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud rejected the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them permanent commission and command postings, saying it is disturbing and against the concept of equality.

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

When Shafali Verma faced pacers from Haryana men's team...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Shafali revealed how training with the Haryana men's team ahead of the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament helped her improve her game

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Harvinder S Anand, who graduated as a chemical engineer from Punjab University, Chandigarh, is the president of Royce International, a multi-national corporation.

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Bembem hoped the Padma Shri will act as recognition for women's football in India.

BAI announces 50 lakh cash reward for Sindhu

BAI announces 50 lakh cash reward for Sindhu

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta announced a reward of Rs. 50 lakhs for P V Sindhu after she settled for a historic silver medal at the Rio Olympics. BAI also announced a reward of Rs. 10 lakhs for Dronacharya awardee coach Pullella Gopichand who trained Sindhu to achieve this feat. The World No. 10 lost to Spain's Carolina Marin by 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 in the thrilling final match held at Riocentro. This is India's first silver Medal in Badminton.

Back from Italy in nick of time, fencer Bhavani practices with kitbag

Back from Italy in nick of time, fencer Bhavani practices with kitbag

Rediff.com11 May 2020

India's leading fencer C A Bhavani Devi has found a rather interesting way to train amid the ongoing lockdown by s using her kitbag as target practice to be battle ready. The 26-year old trailblazer has given fencing an identity in India and has won laurels at the international level through her hard work and determination.

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country.

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Dhoni was chased insanely by his million of fans and each of his moves (on-field) were under high media scrutiny but the Jharkhand boy handled everything with a wry smile on his face.

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Sourav Ganguly praised Parthiv Patel after the latter announced his retirement

PIX: Surbhi Jyoti falls in love with Paris and Switzerland

PIX: Surbhi Jyoti falls in love with Paris and Switzerland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Take a tour of Paris and Switzerland with Surbhi Jyoti.

If not for COVID, I might have won gold or silver: Adhana

If not for COVID, I might have won gold or silver: Adhana

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

I have designed an international level shooting range at home. I have named it 'Mission Olympic' and have written on them Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024'

PIX: Following Hrithik Roshan from BREAKFAST to DINNER

PIX: Following Hrithik Roshan from BREAKFAST to DINNER

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

We take a peek into a day in the life of the actor.

Mary Kom wants to emulate Tendulkar by winning Bharat Ratna

Mary Kom wants to emulate Tendulkar by winning Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The first Indian woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Bharat Ratna is the country's highest civilian award.

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Chasing Arshad Warsi from breakfast to dinner!

Chasing Arshad Warsi from breakfast to dinner!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Glimpses from a day in the actor's life.

'Why is BJP so scared of Rahul Gandhi?'

'Why is BJP so scared of Rahul Gandhi?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Modiji and the BJP have hoodwinked the nation by their machinations.' 'We have not been able to convince the electorate about Modiji's deceit.'

Why Vikas wants to compete both in pro and amateur arenas

Why Vikas wants to compete both in pro and amateur arenas

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Vikas Krishan returned to amateur fold in December last and having qualified for the Tokyo Games, will head back to the pro circuit in the USA, most likely next month.