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India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

India renew pursuit of history, South Africa revival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

India will look to crush a South African revival before it becomes a threat to their pursuit of a maiden ODI series triumph here when the two sides clash in the fifth one-dayer, on Tuesday.

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi government and police seeking detailed reports on the status of investigation into the alleged vandalisation of a south Delhi church.

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

How India's FIRST feature film was made

How India's FIRST feature film was made

Rediff.com22 May 2021

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead in Raja Harishchandra.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'If you're able to raise awareness in the game, where every person, every human being is treated equally, regardless of the colour of their skin, I think that is the way the world should be.'

Album: Stunning PHOTOS of the 9-year Iraq war

Album: Stunning PHOTOS of the 9-year Iraq war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Rediff.com takes a look at some defining moments of the nine-year war in Iraq.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Silence replaced the laughter at Rajesh Mirpuri's home when 9/11 took him a week before his birthday, finds George Joseph

Indians win Time Magazine's essay competition

Indians win Time Magazine's essay competition

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Three young Indians swept the Time Magazine's first Asian essay competition on the challenges that the continent face in the 21st century.

Why this renaming fever continues to burn

Why this renaming fever continues to burn

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Our priority cannot be better cities. Since real change is not possible, we must satisfy ourselves with a change in name,' says Aakar Patel.

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Hamilton takes pole for home British GP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The pole was the 91st of Lewis Hamilton's career and seventh at Silverstone.

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

'If Dawood is brought back, he will expose politicians'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'Dawood and Tiger Memon will neither come on their own nor we will ever bring them back,' says Suresh Walishetty, who investigated the March 1993 attacks.'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the army and previously served as a vice president for government relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.

Top Bangalore police officers in public spat

Top Bangalore police officers in public spat

Rediff.com29 May 2014

In an unseemly friction in Bangalore police top brass, a senior IPS officer, accused of clicking "objectionable" pictures of a woman in a coffee shop, has filed a complaint against city police chief accusing him of atrocity under the SC/ST Act.

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

James Milner, set to win his 50th England cap against San Marino on Thursday, believes his international captain Wayne Rooney has a good chance of reaching another significant landmark in the coming days.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

India vs SA: How each player fares

India vs SA: How each player fares

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers about how each player from the Indian and South Africa teams fared in T20 Internationals.

Bhutan-China Treaty: Setback For India

Bhutan-China Treaty: Setback For India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Thimpu apparently didn't think it necessary to take Delhi into confidence. Bhutan is loathe to getting dragged into the geopolitical rivalry between India and China. And for Beijing, this was too good an opportunity to be missed to thumb its nose at the powers-that-be in Delhi, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

'US has allowed Indian relationship to weaken, lose punch'

'US has allowed Indian relationship to weaken, lose punch'

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Former US Ambassador to India David Mulford, who served for five years in Delhi during the George W Bush administration, has sated that Washington should apologised publicly for the way former New York Indian Consul General Devyani Khobragade was strip and cavity searched last December following her arrest for alleged exploitation of her maid.

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Mourinho's side failed to turn their domination into more goals and things got edgy late on when Saville's shot evaded Gazzaniga who seemed slow to get down.

Kiwis looking at Munro-Guptill opening for India ODIs

Kiwis looking at Munro-Guptill opening for India ODIs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Power-hitting left hander Colin Munro is likely to open New Zealand's innings with Martin Guptill on the limited-overs tour of India, with Tom Latham dropping down the order, coach Mike Hesson has said.

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

EPL PIX: Ten-man Arsenal hold on for goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Pakistani's President Asif Ali Zardari, asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program where Osama bin Laden was, told the interviewer, "You'll have been there for eight years. (So) You tell me.You lost him in Tora Bora, I didn't, I was in prison."

Now, theatres at petrol pumps!

Now, theatres at petrol pumps!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

BPCL to introduce single-screen theatres at Ghar outlets.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

Stats: Records broken by India, Mishra and Kohli vs NZ

Stats: Records broken by India, Mishra and Kohli vs NZ

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final ODI between India and New Zealand.

Bloated, sugar-coated candy floss

Bloated, sugar-coated candy floss

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Be it the vexed boundary issue or nuclear co-operation or supporting India's bid for a permanent seat, whatever India and China say is mere candy floss, says B S Raghavan.

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The Act will allow the two countries to share civilian nuclear technology and bring India's civilian nuclear program under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

After three consecutive abysmal performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and finally in South Carolina, the third presidential aspirant from the Bush family announced to suspend his campaign.

US, Germany will consider Tharoor's candidature

US, Germany will consider Tharoor's candidature

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

US President George W Bush and West German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday agreed to "consider" supporting Shashi Tharoor, India's candidate for the post of the UN secretary general to succeed Kofi Annan.

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.