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Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Muslims forced to shut shops in Uttarakhand town over girls' abduction

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A local traders' body has forced Muslim shopkeepers in Dharchula to down shutters and given a call for their ouster from the Uttarakhand town after two minor girls were allegedly lured by a couple of men from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We were activists when we were students. It was as students that we were propelled to fight for justice. Neither of us regret that.' 'Where the country is now, more and more people should become vocal.'

Cauvery authority asks Karnataka to release 5000 cusecs of water to TN

Cauvery authority asks Karnataka to release 5000 cusecs of water to TN

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has asked Karnataka to continue releasing 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for another 15 days, a senior jal shakti ministry official said on Monday.

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.'

TN: Son dies by suicide after 2 failed NEET attempts, father kills self

TN: Son dies by suicide after 2 failed NEET attempts, father kills self

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Medical college aspirant Jagatheeswaran, 19, was hopeful of cracking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) until the last minute when he suddenly reversed his decision and ended his life.

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has challenged the order of a court in Meerut that acquitted all 40 people accused in a case related to the 1987 Maliana massacre, in which 63 people died.

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'Even the President does not have the power to overrule the ECI.'

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Court convicts 6 PFI members in 2010 professor's hand chopping case

Court convicts 6 PFI members in 2010 professor's hand chopping case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

A special NIA court in Kerala on Wednesday convicted six persons, who are allegedly members of the now banned radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), in the sensational hand chopping case of a college professor in Kerala in 2010.

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a declaration that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was constitutionally valid.

'There was intelligence Pakistan would kill Kasab'

'There was intelligence Pakistan would kill Kasab'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'There was some intelligence that he'll be killed before the whole process -- after sessions court, high court, Supreme Court, mercy petition before the governor, the President -- was completed; they (Pakistani intelligence agencies) will somehow manage to kill him.'

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.

No One Wants Gavaskar's Batting Advice!

No One Wants Gavaskar's Batting Advice!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'I didn't have an ego about this, I could go and talk to them, but since there were two coaches -- Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathore -- so sometimes you held back since you didn't want to confuse them with too much information.'

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Either this affidavit was prepared a long time back, or, Ambedkar has not been following the Commission's hearings.

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, an official said on Thursday.

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'The Assam Rifles are supporting the Kuki-narco terrorists.'

Silence is better, says professor whose hand was chopped off by PFI activists

Silence is better, says professor whose hand was chopped off by PFI activists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Professor TJ Joseph, whose hand was chopped off by activists of the Popular Front of India for alleged blasphemy 12 years ago, on Wednesday declined to respond to the Centre's ban on the radical Islamic outfit, saying observing silence was better at times than always talking.

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday the surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty to India was "absolutely complete" with the accession of the former princely state in October 1947, and it was "really difficult" to say that Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state, was permanent in nature.

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

Zanjeer And The Birth Of A Star

Zanjeer And The Birth Of A Star

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Amitabh Bachchan was preparing to pack up his bags and return to Allahabad if Zanjeer failed.

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'That is the secret of his untiring energy.'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Don't Underestimate Indian Voters!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Voters can be relied on to punish a party which makes reckless promises without actually implementing them, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'