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Lara gave me more sleepless nights than Tendulkar, says Ponting

Lara gave me more sleepless nights than Tendulkar, says Ponting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has rated Brian Lara ahead of Sachin Tendulkar as he feels that the West Indian helped his team win more matches.

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Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

'Bold decision and the ends of justice had to be met'

'Bold decision and the ends of justice had to be met'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

'Where is the question of not hanging Afzal Guru when the case was an open and shut one,' former R&AW chief C D Sahay tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Boxing champ Mary's secret to success lies in her unwavering dedication to boxing, and her belief that sports other than cricket are gaining recognition, slowly but surely.

Sachin Tendulkar's 'last rites act' condemned

Sachin Tendulkar's 'last rites act' condemned

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Have you seen this Sahara Q shop advertisement? (External link). Any Indian will feel awful to see Sachin Tendulkar performing the last rites and Yuvraj Singh digging a grave. The advertisement also features Team India skipper M S Dhoni, Virendra Sehwag and Virat Kohil.

Deal to procure VVIP choppers for IAF under scanner

Deal to procure VVIP choppers for IAF under scanner

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The deal to procure 12 VVIP choppers for the IAF is under scanner as an American-Italian person is being investigated for allegedly paying kickbacks for securing the deal for Agusta Westland.

Raja Sen's Ten WORST Films Of 2012

Raja Sen's Ten WORST Films Of 2012

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

This year my Worst Of list is a blend of the big and the banal, the inevitably tacky as well as the fatally flawed, says Raja Sen.

Agam: The band making Carnatic music rock

Agam: The band making Carnatic music rock

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Bangalore based band Agam is creating waves in the Carnatic Progressive Rock genre. They tell us how they came about forming a band and becoming so popular.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Review: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost is amateur

Review: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost is amateur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The movie has an interesting premise fails in execution.

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

'Stop DISRESPECTING women, hiding behind your phone!'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Trolls need to understand that there is a certain boundary, there is a certain way to deal with a woman.'

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Aaron Finch's side were bundled out for 89 in the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan as they lost by 66 runs.

Vishnu: From cricketer to a film star

Vishnu: From cricketer to a film star

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The actor talks about his new film Neer Paravai.

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

EPL PIX: Newcastle down Swansea; Burnley put heat on Palace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

'To those who think of Bol Bachchan as crap, CHILL!'

'To those who think of Bol Bachchan as crap, CHILL!'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Director Rohit Shetty defends his latest film, Bol Bachchan.

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Deepika is no stranger to hatred

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The vitriol against Deepika Padukone, who is a hugely popular star, will fade over time. But let's not forget what caused it,' says Shuma Raha.

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

'Everyone makes mistakes': Smith's ball-tampering shame in new ad

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Disgraced former Australia captain Steve Smith has tied up with the local arm of Britain's Vodafone Group in an advertising campaign that leverages the nation's ball-tampering shame for marketing purposes.

Mahesh Bhatt's Ten WORST Writing Jobs!

Mahesh Bhatt's Ten WORST Writing Jobs!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Sure, he's churning out a deftly-packaged hit or two but is that all one expects from a man known to spew hard-hitting philosophy about anything and everything in life? The answer is an emphatic 'no'.

Saif Ali Khan refuses to work with Deepika again

Saif Ali Khan refuses to work with Deepika again

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The actor is miffed about Dips walking out of Race 2 at the last minute.

Radar malfunction led to Jharkhand CM's chopper crash?

Radar malfunction led to Jharkhand CM's chopper crash?

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The helicopter accident in Ranchi in which Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda suffered injuries on Wednesday is likely to have been caused by a radar malfunction, initial investigations show.

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

More than the leads, it's the supporting cast that stay true to the milieu and brace Banjo's banality and triviality with refreshing zing and idiosyncrasy, says Sukanya Verma.

'Religious gangsters won't stop me from coming to India'

'Religious gangsters won't stop me from coming to India'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Furious over the cancellation of his video address to Jaipur Literature Festival, Salman Rushdie on Tuesday slammed the central and Rajasthan governments, saying the buck stops with it for the "awful" situation and questioned the commitment of Congress over the issue.

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

How the Christchurch mosque attack brought Bangla players closer

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'The Christchurch awful day and the shootings, they've got some sort of brotherhood there now'

Chopper deal: Who is the beneficiary 'family'?

Chopper deal: Who is the beneficiary 'family'?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

The mention of the word 'family' in the Italian chargesheet into the AugustaWestland scam has raised eyebrows.

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The strategic advantage accruing to India in Siachen should not be given up for apparent short-term political gains. Giving up Siachen as a gesture of friendship would also mean that its recapture would be extremely expensive to India in men and material, says Vikram Sood.

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina jealous of Bandagi?

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina jealous of Bandagi?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Get your daily dose of Bigg Boss right here!

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The gunman was killed when police responded to the shooting in the southeastern coastal city of Virginia Beach.

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Have you drunk these new Indian beers?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

These new Indian beers demonstrate that 'strong' needn't be unsubtle.

Yakub Memon hangs on to life for another day, SC hearing on Tuesday

Yakub Memon hangs on to life for another day, SC hearing on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court will resume the hearing of 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts convict Yakub Memon's mercy petition on Tuesday morning.

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

17 yrs later, the mystery of Mast Gul's escape remains

17 yrs later, the mystery of Mast Gul's escape remains

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Former army, R&AW and IB officers say they were unaware of any deal being struck with the dreaded terrorist Mast Gul during the Chrar-e-Sharief siege in Kashmir in 1995. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Aakash Chopra for sweeping changes in domestic structure

Aakash Chopra for sweeping changes in domestic structure

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that the "meaningless" tournaments like Duleep and Deodhar trophies should be done away with to improve the domestic cricket structure of the country.

Who will light the Olympic flame tonight? Bannister or...

Who will light the Olympic flame tonight? Bannister or...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With the finish line fast approaching, Roger Bannister has broken away from the pack and is now the bookmakers' clear front runner to light the Olympic cauldron later Friday.

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Boxing Day Test to stay in Melbourne Cricket Ground

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The celebrated Boxing Day Test will remain in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said today, after a report that administrators could reshuffle fixtures.

Sardar Patel doesn't need your help, Mr Modi. You need his

Sardar Patel doesn't need your help, Mr Modi. You need his

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

'Maybe, if Mr Modi can fire over Patel's gigantic shoulder, people will start to think that he is very much like Patel?' 'It's a long shot, but the Modi sheen has worn awfully thin, and after five years and a long, much-frayed rope, he faces real accountability from voters.' 'He needs any help he can get,' says Mitali Saran.

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Of 'unglamorous' spies and unsung heroes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

One thing I can tell you about the R&AW people after having spent nearly three decades in that organisation, having been a spy myself and controlled dozens of other spies. We may not be as glamorous as Smiley's people, but we are not stupid, writes B Raman

Swiss Shaqiri's stunning goal counts for nothing eventually

Swiss Shaqiri's stunning goal counts for nothing eventually

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri finally made his mark at Euro 2016 with an astonishing goal but was unable to savour the moment as they were knocked out by Poland on penalties on Saturday.