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Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

Rediff.com13 May 2019

An RJD leader said that the two brothers came together at the insistence of Misa Bharti, who made them sit together and explained that by fighting each other they will end up falling into the trap of the BJP-led NDA, which wants to "finish off the party.

Was Feroz Khan India's coolest actor ever?

Was Feroz Khan India's coolest actor ever?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha remembers the flamboyant star, 12 years after he passed away.

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Sports Shorts: Amitabh Bachchan to welcome hockey team on KBC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

January 4: Amritsar records lowest temperature

January 4: Amritsar records lowest temperature

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

It was the coldest city in the plains with the mercury touching 0.3 degree Celsius, four below normal.

Unusual summer pics: Taking a giant leap

Unusual summer pics: Taking a giant leap

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

ATP Cup starts off with gaffe ...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Organisers played a wrong national anthem for Moldova ahead of their tie against Belgium in Sydney. Denis Shapovalov won the battle of the next generation against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to help Canada to an emphatic 3-0 victory in the inaugural ATP Cup men's team event in Brisbane on Friday.

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season, shivers at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius

Srinagar witnesses coldest night of season, shivers at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The minimum temperature across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh Union Territory stayed several degrees below the freezing point, intensifying the cold wave in some areas in the region, an official of the Meteorological Department said. He said Srinagar city recorded the low of minus 6.2 degrees Celsius last night, down from minus 5.8 degree Celsius the previous night.

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for England semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said. Langer also confirmed that all-rounder Marcus Stoinis had passed a fitness test and was ready for Edgbaston while refusing to guarantee the mercurial Glenn Maxwell a place in the team.

PICS: Mumbai Indians outclass Delhi Capitals for 5th IPL title

PICS: Mumbai Indians outclass Delhi Capitals for 5th IPL title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Images from the IPL final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai on Tuesday.

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Two persons were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district as strong winds and thunder showers hit several parts of the state. While one died in a tree fall incident the other was hit by lightning, the police said.

North Indians shiver in bitter winter; -7.8 degree Celsius recorded

North Indians shiver in bitter winter; -7.8 degree Celsius recorded

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Most parts in north India on Sunday continued to reel under cold wave conditions coupled with fog, with mercury plunging below the freezing point in Rajasthan's sole hill station Mount Abu.

The dark, silent death of India's energy capital

The dark, silent death of India's energy capital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The electricity that Singrauli produces to light up others' homes has poisoned its people and the environment with mercury.

Stargazers in for a treat on March 29

Stargazers in for a treat on March 29

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury will line up in the sky in a rare event that happens about every 32 years.

North India thaws after cold wave, but deaths continue

North India thaws after cold wave, but deaths continue

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

North India on Saturday received a much-needed respite from the intense cold as temperatures rose by a few notches in the region, although eight more people succumbed in Uttar Pradesh due to the winter chill. As the mercury rose, Kashmir received fresh snowfall in the morning, which forced closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, too, received slight snowfall, with the temperatures rising a few notches across the state.

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

50 pieces of silver: The Gospel according to Tarantino

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

As Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino turns 50, Raja Sen comes up with a light-hearted write-up on what would happen if the director decided to make the Bible no less.

Sports Shorts: Dunne wins British Masters

Sports Shorts: Dunne wins British Masters

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Cold subsides; death toll tops 500

Cold subsides; death toll tops 500

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Warm sunshine greeted most parts of the northern India providing relief to people reeling under over-a-month-long cold wave.

Delhi shivers at season-low of 5.5 degrees

Delhi shivers at season-low of 5.5 degrees

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Delhiites shivered on Monday morning as the mercury plummeted to the season's lowest even as dense fog affected air traffic.

Minimum comes down in Delhi; shower brings relief in UP

Minimum comes down in Delhi; shower brings relief in UP

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Parts of north India, which is in the grip of a heat wave, on Friday enjoyed slight relief due to a marginal slide in the mercury with some areas also reporting a little rainfall.

Destroyer Johnson has heart of gold, says Clarke

Destroyer Johnson has heart of gold, says Clarke

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka's bruised batsmen might care to disagree, but Mitchell Johnson cares about the well-being of his victims off the pitch, according to Australia captain Michael Clarke.

India sweats under relentless heat wave

India sweats under relentless heat wave

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

India continued to sweat it out as heat wave conditions persisted in northern, eastern, western and central parts of the country.

Bihar: 100 idols of Hindu deities stolen in 14 months

Bihar: 100 idols of Hindu deities stolen in 14 months

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Nearly 100 precious idols of Hindu deities have been stolen in Bihar in last 14 months from various temples, mutts and ashrams, the police have revealed on Friday.

Why Pujara will not go the Kambli way

Why Pujara will not go the Kambli way

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Just by the numbers alone, Cheteshwar Pujara's feats in Test cricket match the ascent of two flamboyant batsmen who shone briefly, before fading into oblivion. Haresh Pandya, who knows Pujara well, explains why the Saurashtra batsman will not end up like Lawrence Rowe and Vinod Kambli.

PIX: Bollywood's bikini-clad cover girls

PIX: Bollywood's bikini-clad cover girls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Monica Dogra makes white look hot on Maxim's latest cover.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

No contract extension for Pak coach Arthur

No contract extension for Pak coach Arthur

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Arthur, 51, took charge of a mercurial Pakistan side in 2016 following his stints with the national teams of South Africa and Australia and, according to local media reports, was keen on an extension.

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

FA Cup: Nani inspires United to laboured win over Reading

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Substitute Nani reminded manager Alex Ferguson of his qualities by inspiring Manchester United to a laboured 2-1 home win over Reading in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.

Unusual summer pics: Playing carrom with the sun

Unusual summer pics: Playing carrom with the sun

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Unusual summer pics: Taking a doggy dip!

Unusual summer pics: Taking a doggy dip!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

1971 War: Meet War Hero 'Keen Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'We airlifted army personnel wearing lungis to generally unused landing grounds.' 'We were told to keep quiet about what we did or saw.'

Unusual summer pics: The perfect summer sky

Unusual summer pics: The perfect summer sky

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the first set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Share YOUR unique summer snapshots with us!

Share YOUR unique summer snapshots with us!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The mercury's rising and we hope your creativity is too -- share your unique, original photographs of the season with us!

'Leicester City players are very intelligent in every situation'

'Leicester City players are very intelligent in every situation'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Leicester City's rapid counter-attacking game has bamboozled defences during a remarkable ascent to the Premier League summit but manager Claudio Ranieri also credits having bright players as another reason for their success.

Indian on coronavirus-hit ship: 'We are facing death every minute'

Indian on coronavirus-hit ship: 'We are facing death every minute'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While I am talking to you, I have no idea whether I'm infected or not.' 'I just want to go back home safely.'

34 dead due to unabated cold wave in North

34 dead due to unabated cold wave in North

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

At least 34 more deaths were reported from Uttar Pradesh, taking the total toll beyond 200 mark, as cold wave conditions continued unabated in North, East and Central parts of the country, even as temperature soared slightly in some places.

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mamata Banerjee fended off a spirited challenge by a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with a landslide victory for her Trinamool Congress on Sunday for a third consecutive term and the saffron party and the Left Democratic Front were poised to form government again in Assam and Kerala respectively while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam stormed back to power in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 10 years.

Delhi's coldest winter in 5 years, temp dips to 2.7 degree

Delhi's coldest winter in 5 years, temp dips to 2.7 degree

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The spell of bone-chilling cold continues in Delhi, a day after the national capital witnessed its coldest day in 44 years. The maximum temperature dropped to 9.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. This was 11 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was 4.8 degrees. At Palam, on the fringes of Delhi, the maximum temperature was 9.7 degrees.