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Virat two-times more aggressive than me: Ganguly

Virat two-times more aggressive than me: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said current India skipper Virat Kohli's aggression on and off the pitch was two times more his own aggression when he led the national cricket team. "Virat's aggression is two times more than mine," Ganguly told reporters on the sidelines of the launch of Sourav Ganguly Foundation and Sourav Ganguly Cricket School, which is powered by PitchVision Cricket Technology, in Kolkata.

He shoots hoops for hope

He shoots hoops for hope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In the second of a special series on second generation Indian Americans giving back to India, Shaun Jayachandran tells Arthur J Pais how he is using basketball to get the young in India to build their educational skills and career goals.

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Anita Kishore, Brain behind Byju's Acquisitions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Byju's, says Anita Kishore, has given the founders of the businesses it has acquired the independence to operate separately and maintain their core culture.

PIX: Tendulkar, Kambli seek Achrekar's blessings!

PIX: Tendulkar, Kambli seek Achrekar's blessings!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli sought coach Ramakant Achrekar's blessings on the eve of the Tendulkar-Middlesex Global Academy camps' kick-off, which begins in Mumbai on Thursday.

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Tamil is the Language of Gods, says HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

A bench of Justice N Kirubakaran, since retired, and Justice B Pugalendhi, in a recent order also said that in our country 'it is made to believe that Sanskrit alone is Gods' language'.

How to future-proof your journalism career

How to future-proof your journalism career

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on May 16, Siddhartha Dubey and Sharon Moshavi (details below) discussed how they make a career in digital journalism.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

NRI doctors elected to US Institute of Medicine

NRI doctors elected to US Institute of Medicine

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Professor Dr Aravinda Chakravarti of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who is president-elect of the American Society of Human Genetics, and Professor Dr K Ranga Rama Krishnan of the Duke University Medical Center, who is now setting up a medical school in Singapore for Duke, have been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the three components of the National Academy of Sciences.

Jet Airways charts new route

Jet Airways charts new route

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Jet Airways is venturing into the loyalty management business.

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'

Notebook: Bold but uninspiring

Notebook: Bold but uninspiring

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Rosshan Andrrews may have the best of intentions but he fails to translate them on screen in Notebook.

Why sports education is BIG business

Why sports education is BIG business

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

If sports is becoming a serious business, sports education and management can't be far behind. The last year and a half has seen over half-a-dozen players setting up shop.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'You cannot achieve everything in one day and in the long path, there will be ups and downs in your life.'

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

The soldier who played a soldier

The soldier who played a soldier

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

Michael Phelps swimming programme to be launched in India

Michael Phelps swimming programme to be launched in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

A grassroot level swimming programme named after the most successful swimmer at the Olympic Games, American superstar Michael Phelps, is set to be launched in Mumbai first on April 11 before it spreads its wings to other parts of the country.

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At that particular time, Naik was largely considered a non-controversial figure.

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The DMK's campaign appeared to be the most visible with propaganda at a feverish pace across the segment for the April 6 assembly polls and Stalin is the party's chief minister candidate.

Suno bhai sadho: Teaching kids through Kabir's bhajans

Suno bhai sadho: Teaching kids through Kabir's bhajans

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Probably the only such school in India, the Satguru Kabir Shiksha Samstha in Luniyakhedi village, Madhya Pradesh, is based on Kabir's philosophy and ideals.

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

They won for their analysis of markets with search frictions.

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'How else could I be with Santosh?'

'How else could I be with Santosh?'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Colonel Santosh Mahadik died during an operation in Kupwara last year. His wife Swati Mahadik says joining the Indian Army allows her to keep his memory alive.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Lockdown: Tough times for tennis coaches

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ITF has made a range of learning resources on its academy platform available for free during the shutdown while the ATP Tour announced an initiative this week that will give fans the chance to bid for sessions with top coaches. Funds raised from the sessions will go to the tour's Coaches Committee to support its members.

'UTT league will benefit the sport of table tennis in India'

'UTT league will benefit the sport of table tennis in India'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

World men's No.7 Wong Chun Ting of Hong Kong believes that the Ultimate Table Tennis league, which will begin from July 13, will benefit the sport in India.

MA, MPhil, PhD courses

MA, MPhil, PhD courses

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha invites applications.

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Here's looking at AR Rahman's collaborations with top Bollywood directors.

Cashing in on communication

Cashing in on communication

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The 81-year-old Liezietsu along with 11 ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Acharya at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima.

Gen next come to the fore in America

Gen next come to the fore in America

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Gen next come to the fore in America

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

Indian American girl becomes Spelling Bee champion

Indian American girl becomes Spelling Bee champion

Rediff.com5 Jun 2010

Anamika Veeramani, 14, an eighth grader from Incarnate Word Academy in Parma Heights, Ohio won the National Spelling Bee on Friday.