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Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Jadhav lauds bowlers for holding nerve in Afghanistan thriller

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Kedar Jadhav claimed he never lost faith in India's bowlers to deliver victory in a last-over thriller with Afghanistan. Jadhav's careful half century, alongside captain Virat Kohli's 67, were the two highlights in a difficult day at the crease for India's batsmen in their latest ICC Men's Cricket World Cup clash at the Hampshire Bowl.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India's Team Director Ravi Shastri has said that while "experience cannot be bought in super market" the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra will play only if they fit into the combination that the team is looking for, going into ICC World Twenty20.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

US, New Zealand join calls for Tokyo Games to be postponed

US, New Zealand join calls for Tokyo Games to be postponed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it had listened to feedback from athletes and was encouraged by a clearer path towards postponement. Major sporting nations Australia and Canada withdrew on Monday as organisers came under mounting pressure to postpone the event for the first time in its 124-year modern history.

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Modi to CMs: Need to think about Unlock 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The PM said there was a need to 'fight' rumours that the lockdown could be reimposed.

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Trump, Biden spar over Covid, race, climate in final presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Donald Trump is one of the "most racist presidents" in modern history, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, as he tore into the current United States president during the final presidential debate and accused him of pouring "fuel on every racist fire".

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'The PM cannot give a single reason why farmers should trust him.'

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'He had differences with Rahul.'

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'If one believes that the Indian stock market will go up 70 per cent every year for the next 10 years, I wish you good luck!'

'We may see more violence on China border'

'We may see more violence on China border'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'During disengagement, you don't find violence.' 'And that, too, the killing of a commanding officer.' 'This indicates that this is more serious than previous incidents.'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Criticising the saffron party for "undermining democratic values" in the country, the chief minister said, "Democracy exists in Bengal but it is under threat in several other parts of the country."

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM Modi's visit to Vietnam kicks off with defence, trade as top agendas

PM Modi's visit to Vietnam kicks off with defence, trade as top agendas

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Defence, security, science and technology, trade and culture are some of the issues on the plate for the talks.

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Four decades of federal evolution made India more secure, but coronavirus is reversing that. Modi's central government has tasted power again and is unlikely to give it up, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

'More younger people are dying in India than in US'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'If you look at the age group of people who died in India, the average age is 35!' 'That's why as a country we should be much more concerned.'

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Should young couples invest in child insurance?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There is no reason for a child with no dependents to have insurance because insurance is put in place to provide for the child in the event of a parent's untimely death and not the other way around, says Amar Pandit.

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Does a secular nation not believe in its ancestry? The Constitution has a photo of Ram also.'

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"It appears he is not in a mood to work today," Mishra said taking a jibe at Jung.

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

These dedicated COVID-19 facilities will have a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country.

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Aim for a fitter self for a longer life.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The mainstream media is alive with discussion of the rights and wrongs of the situation.' 'Mass immolation is being rediscovered as a worthy goal for young women, and we have also consoled ourselves at length with the reflection that Muslims Are Bad while Rajputs Are Good,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'For the past year, people have been asking me about my wife, Sonali, who suffered from cancer. It was a tough year but I have seen worse in my life.'

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of Al Qaeda terror group, was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison term for his role in the London Stock Exchange bombing in 1990.

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'WHO has been under a lot of attack, so when they saw the Lancet study, they stopped the clinical trials of HCQ.' 'They should not have stopped the clinical trials.'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Leaking of official secrets of military operations is treason and those involved in it must be punished, the Congress said on Wednesday on the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and demanded that the prime minister must come clean.

Bhuvi reveals how he's able to generate more pace now

Bhuvi reveals how he's able to generate more pace now

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The India pacer bowled an impressive first spell, comprising pace and swing, as he finished with brilliant figures of 6.1-2-9-3, including the wicket of the dangerous David Warner, in the second One-Day International at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Thursday, which India won by 50 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

'Bhuvneshwar will swing the ball, others have to get seam movement'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Javagal Srinath believes India need to identify its frontline pace attack who can take wickets upfront during their title defence at the ICC Cricket World Cup starting next month.

Sunny Deol makes his presence felt at 1st roadshow

Sunny Deol makes his presence felt at 1st roadshow

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Before hitting the campaign trail, Sunny Deol offered prayers at the Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak and also had a glimpse of historic Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan through binoculars installed at the 'darshan sthal'.

World Cup standby Saini ready for his big moment

World Cup standby Saini ready for his big moment

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Pacer Navdeep Saini, who is among India's standbys for the World Cup, says he is ready for his big break in the mega event should the need arises.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A close aide of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was among six militants killed in a United States drone attack in Pakistan's lawless tribal region 10 days ago, media reported on Tuesday.