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PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The India captain's 41st ODI century wasn't enough to prevent India from losing the third ODI against Australia by 32 runs in Ranchi, on Friday.

Endgame for Musharraf?

Endgame for Musharraf?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

'Pakistan's rulers may blandly deny that their country is 'Al Qaeda Central' as some American reports put it. But it would be utterly futile to try to refute the fact that they have reared Muslim fundamentalism in their bosom.'

I-T sops on income from asset firms likely

I-T sops on income from asset firms likely

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The government may exempt investments in asset reconstruction companies from income tax in the forthcoming Budget to boost the bad assets recovery business.

Clear hurdles for mergers, say banks

Clear hurdles for mergers, say banks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Corrupt leaders and babus beware!

Corrupt leaders and babus beware!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

The Administrative Reforms Commission, ARC plans to come out with a set of codes for the political executive and civil servants, to counter corruption.

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Mohalla Assi Review: All sound, no fury

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Philosophy, politics and practicality cross paths in Mohalla Assi's ambitious premise.' 'Except it is directed in such an unwieldy fashion that instead of rich satire, what emerges is a lumbering flab of incoherence and opinion glut,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Too much Jessica in this Bachchan book

Too much Jessica in this Bachchan book

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

A review of the Jessica Hines book, Looking for the Big B: Bollywood, Bachchan and Me.

Rupee at 2-1/2 month high of 67.08, up 26 paise

Rupee at 2-1/2 month high of 67.08, up 26 paise

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The rupee had risen for the fifth straight session on Thursday.

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it value for money?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The new Surface Pro an impressive upgrade over its predecessors, says Aparna Banerjea.

Superheroes are like us and more

Superheroes are like us and more

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'When we walk around wearing Batman t-shirts, buy posters of Green Lantern and collect little vinyl figurines of Hulk, such actions remind us that these heroes deal with the realities running rampant in our own lives,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Kobe Steel plans plant in India

Kobe Steel plans plant in India

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Japan's fourth largest steelmaker Kobe Steel plans to set-up an iron nugget plant in India and is currently in discussions with the diversified Chowgule group of Goa.

Indian IT players top in offshore design

Indian IT players top in offshore design

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The GSD model has proven itself across areas such as custom software development, IT infrastructure support, call center services (and other similar business process outsourcing services), application implementations, and now PDS.

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Marvellous wonder of the world: Hu

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The President went inside the cenotaph chamber where he heard the famed 15-second echo -- of a 'muezzin' calling out and the sound reverberating for 15 seconds.

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is FUN!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The new Jumanji can easily be enjoyed by those unfamiliar with the original, feels Sukanya Verma.

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

La Liga: Hard time for big clubs as Madrid manager Benitez makes sorry start

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Barca overcome solid Bilbao challenge to scrape through 1-0.

Kapil Dev not quite over yet

Kapil Dev not quite over yet

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

My biggest contribution was that I brought small town India into the cricketing landscape of the country, says Kapil Dev.

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Like the first season, Sacred Games 2 has become a talking point once again, getting its share of love and flak from viewers.

The Bard of Blood Review

The Bard of Blood Review

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma.

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Silence is no longer an option, says Tata-funded IiAS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

In absence of hard facts, the group risks losing public trust, says the firm, which has investment from the Tatas

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Not afraid of missing Euro, France needs me: Benzema

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

France international striker Karim Benzema, who is embroiled in a blackmailing scandal, is not afraid of possibly missing the Euro 2016 finals on home soil, the Real Madrid player said on Sunday.

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The change may give "secure creditors" the first right to auction an asset in order to recover the dues.

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Discovery takes off on 3rd launch

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

US space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew left the seaside Florida launch pad on Tuesday on a do-or-die mission at 2.38 pm EDT (1838 GMT).

World Cup qualifiers: Rodriguez snatches draw for Colombia

World Cup qualifiers: Rodriguez snatches draw for Colombia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

James Rodriguez struck in the second half to give Colombia a 1-1 draw away against Chile in 2018 World Cup qualifying on Thursday as the hosts dropped their first points of the South American campaign.

Five workouts you can try in 30 minutes

Five workouts you can try in 30 minutes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

These short routines will help you burn fat and get in perfect shape.

The X-Men:The Last Stand review

The X-Men:The Last Stand review

Rediff.com26 May 2006

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Frenchman Karim Benzema is "distraught" about being left out of the squad for this year's European Championship, the only major tournament to be played in his home country during his career.

Review: Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain: A movie failed by love

Review: Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain: A movie failed by love

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'What we have here is a director who understands how people fight, but has not a clue about how they make love,' points out Sreehari Nair.

India eves go down fighting

India eves go down fighting

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Indian women's basketball team put up a valiant show to give New Zealand a scare.

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Sreehari Nair introduces you to three promising movies coming up.

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.

Slumping Knicks burned by Suns

Slumping Knicks burned by Suns

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The Suns received 20-plus points from four different players to put up a season-high game total of 133.

Pistons grind out Game Six victory

Pistons grind out Game Six victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Detroit Pistons ensured a deciding game in the NBA Finals with a dramatic 95-86 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

TSIL to set up new steel plant

TSIL to set up new steel plant

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The Tata Sponge Iron Ltd has plans to set up a Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billlion) expansion project within the next ten years, including a 1 million tonne steel plant.

Defiant Lara hits ton

Defiant Lara hits ton

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The hosts slumped to 12 for three before Lara helped the home side reach 292 for seven at the close of play on day 1 of the third Test.