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Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Sachin Dhas: The prodigy who defied all odds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Living up to name: Beed's Little Sachin Dhas lives his father's dream

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The big names of Indian cricket including World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Virender Sehwag and Kirti Azad paid their last respects to the spin great.

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The promotion to No 4 has proved to be a turning point for Riyan Parag.

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Tandon, son former Chhattisgarh governor late Balramji Das Tandon, assured everyone that he will live up to the expectations and the trust which the BJP has reposed in him.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Such public domain discussions affect their morale and dedication -- and that, if anything, will definitely affect combat-effectiveness, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

NDA MPs stand in Rajya Sabha in solidarity with Dhankhar

NDA MPs stand in Rajya Sabha in solidarity with Dhankhar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

As soon as the House resumed at noon, Joshi said, "In protest against the action of their party's former president (Rahul Gandhi) and in your honour and in honour of the Constitution, we would participate in the Question Hour while remaining standing in silence. We request for your permission".

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

India Inc hails Jaitley's reform measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said India has lost one of the finest political leaders and a legal luminary.

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

Electrician's son Tilak hopes to justify 'crorepati' tag

Electrician's son Tilak hopes to justify 'crorepati' tag

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Tilak was picked up by Mumbai Indians on the second day of the IPL 2022 mega auction.

'Our marriage is 98 Tests old'

'Our marriage is 98 Tests old'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'It was during Covid that Ashwin realised that family can also be a part of his life. So he expanded a little bit to give us space which gave him more happiness and stability to deal with a lot of things on the field. That is why he has had a detached attachment over the last few years.'

Asian Games: India shooters win team gold; bronze for Tomar

Asian Games: India shooters win team gold; bronze for Tomar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A confident Indian 10m air rifle team led by teenage world champion Rudrankksh Patil gave the country its first gold medal at the Asian Games.

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Parliament pays rich tributes to India's 'true son' Abdul Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Parliament on Tuesday hailed A P J Abdul Kalam as the "real gem" of India, saying the death of the former President has taken away its "true son" who became the driving force behind the country's space and missile programme.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.'

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

'He Was The Poet On The Field'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'When I made bold to explain what he had to do he cut me short saying, "I know what to do. I've faced the camera before".'

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Kohli has not played competitive cricket in almost two months after opting out of the recently-concluded Test series against England at home

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't call this a pure Western. This has got love, passion, violence, suspense.' 'This is a film of today.'

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Subramaniam has no reason to believe that the man would hang up his boots anytime soon.

After Sister Joins BJP, Congress MP Ends Ties With Her

After Sister Joins BJP, Congress MP Ends Ties With Her

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'There will be no compromise with someone who has betrayed the party at this stage even if she is my sister,' Congress MP K Muraleedharan told reporters.

'Virus separating father from son; mother from daughter'

'Virus separating father from son; mother from daughter'

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'It is a terrible time, but yet there are enough examples of the goodness of people.'

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Who else do we know who meditated so with such impeccable timing (much of the Lok Sabha elections over and with only the last phase to go) and hordes for unsolicited defence of the grand meditation at public expense? asks Shyam G Menon.

Practice and process: How Jurel cracked Test code

Practice and process: How Jurel cracked Test code

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

'The discussion before this innings with Dhruv was 'go down to the level of your practice and everything will be fine'. The talk is always about staying hungry.'

'Ripping young kid' Sangha shines on Australia debut

'Ripping young kid' Sangha shines on Australia debut

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Tanveer Sangha, the son of Indian immigrants, shot into the World Cup selection frame with a stellar, four-wicket debut for Australia.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An Indian student pursuing a double major at the prestigious Purdue University in the United States state of Indiana, who went missing on Sunday, has been confirmed dead, the university has said.

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Son vs daughter: Pranab's children spar over publishing his memoir

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The book, which was in the news recently for Pranab Mukherjee's critical comments on the Congress, including his observation that the party lost political focus after his elevation as president, is set to be launched next month by Rupa, which published the two earlier volumes of his memoirs.

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'He was the best court craftsman that I have ever seen who could modulate his arguments in accordance with the judge and the mood.'

The untold story behind AB de Villiers' sudden exit

The untold story behind AB de Villiers' sudden exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

AB de Villiers revealed that his young son accidentally kicked him in the eye, leading to a decline in vision.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.