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'We can come up with a big surprise'

'We can come up with a big surprise'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Costantini, whose second stint saw India win two Asian Games medals in 2018, has an excellent rapport with the Indian squad and has been closely following the development of Indian table tennis over the years.

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.

Fonseka calls for Arab Spring-style uprising in SL

Fonseka calls for Arab Spring-style uprising in SL

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Former Sri Lankan army chief General Sarath Fonseka has said that he will lead an Arab Spring-style uprising in his country to force the government from office. Fonseka, who was jailed for running as an opposition candidate, launched a bitter attack on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whom he accused of persecuting his family and terrorising opponents, and pledged a new campaign to topple his government.

Spring fest: Chinese send 12 billion SMS

Spring fest: Chinese send 12 billion SMS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Chinese people sent about 12 billion SMS to greet their countrymen during the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, raking in nearly $157 million for the service providers.

Border situation 'generally stable': China on Modi's remarks

Border situation 'generally stable': China on Modi's remarks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Chinese military on Thursday said the situation along the India-China border 'at present' is 'generally stable' and both sides have maintained 'effective' communication to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Arab Spring in the offing in Punjab: Manpreet Badal

Arab Spring in the offing in Punjab: Manpreet Badal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

President of newly-formed Punjab People's Party, which is emerging as a third force in the state, Manpreet claims the results of Punjab elections would be quite different than expected.

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Song That Made Everyone Cry At The Oscars

The Song That Made Everyone Cry At The Oscars

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Singer Billie Eilish moved everyone to tears when she performed the Barbie soundtrack, What Was I Made For?, at the Oscars 2024.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

'India Has Changed So Much'

'India Has Changed So Much'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.'

It's Birla vs Suresh for Speaker's post as govt outreach fails

It's Birla vs Suresh for Speaker's post as govt outreach fails

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Congress leader K C Venugopal and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's T R Baalu walked out of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's office, refusing to endorse NDA candidate Birla without being offered the Deputy Speaker's position.

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The 92-year-old is set to marry Zhukova, 62, on June 1 in a ceremony on his California vineyard and estate, Moraga, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Two festivals and a funeral: rites of Spring

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Rajeev Srinivasan on springtime in India

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Simply Magnificent, Ananya!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Black, silver and gold mark her presence on the ramp.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Modi does like to spring surprises

Modi does like to spring surprises

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Though the Cabinet reshuffle on July 5 has a clear stamp of the Prime Minister's Office, the changes have also increased the coherence between the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India have been the FIH's top market in the last decade or so in terms of sponsorships and monetary benefits, and the world body official stressed that the country will continue to hold its significance despite the sport spreading its wings to other parts of the world.

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Wah, there's a Taj Mahal in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Did the Taj just move to Sonmarg?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Why Naveen Babu Lost Odisha

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The tide started to turn against the BJD when V K Pandian toured the districts gathering people's grievances last year.'

Chef Vicky Ratnani's Millet Chaat Recipe

Chef Vicky Ratnani's Millet Chaat Recipe

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Struggling to find ways to incorporate millets tastily into your diet? Chef Vicky Ratnani has got you covered.

The Char Dham Quiz

The Char Dham Quiz

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Euro: Unlikely outsiders Germany out to spring a surprise

Euro: Unlikely outsiders Germany out to spring a surprise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Germany are not used to being outsiders in major tournaments but that may not necessarily be a bad thing when the three-time European champions kick off their Euro 2020 campaign.

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

China and India have made 'positive progress' to resolve the border standoff, with both sides maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels, a senior foreign ministry official said in Beijing on Friday.

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Hyderabad civic poll: Will BJP spring a surprise?

Hyderabad civic poll: Will BJP spring a surprise?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Though the run-up to the poll saw a high pitched campaign by the parties, the turnout of the voters on December 1 was an unimpressive 46.55 per cent (34.50 lakh) out of the total 74.67 lakh voters.

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that Indian viewers can relate to, observes Deepa Gahlot.

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

At least 31K Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, admits Zelenskyy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Zelenskyy, while addressing a press conference, disputed Russian claims of much higher numbers when it comes to Ukrainian casualties.

When Aurora Borealis Painted The Heavens

When Aurora Borealis Painted The Heavens

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, illuminated the night sky of Norway, Russia and Iceland.

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'