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Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

A key moment that is being anticipated in this series is Ashwin touching 500 Test wickets and becoming only second Indian and ninth overall bowler to do so.

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen wishes Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker who transformed The Godfather into an immortal screen classic, a happy 75th birthday.

What An Earthquake Can Do

What An Earthquake Can Do

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Glimpses from around the world on January 3, 2024.

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Sebi Eases KYC Norms For MF Investors

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Mutual fund investors no longer need to link their PAN with Aadhaar to obtain 'KYC-registered' status.

Pope Francis, Snowden, Malala tipped for Nobel Peace prize

Pope Francis, Snowden, Malala tipped for Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Despite a year seemingly filled with gloom and near constant reminders of humanity's failings, the Nobel Peace prize will reward a person, or organisation, who's worked tirelessly for peace despite the world's many hurdles.

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

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

It will be an emotional week: Bairstow on playing 100th Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Set to complete a century of Test matches, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow on Tuesday said reaching the landmark "means hell of a lot" to him given that he has had to wade through testing times.

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Pitch might spin a little bit: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'But it might spin a little bit certainly as the game goes on.'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They were very vocal on the defence of the Constitution, reservation, SC/ST Act and democratic rights.'

Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Vistara cancellations lead to surge in spot airfares by up to 38%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The spot airfares on major routes, where Vistara cancelled flights on Tuesday, have surged by up to 38 per cent, according to data provided by Cleartrip. The spot airfares for Tuesday were compared with March 5. Vistara has cancelled 52 flights on routes such as Delhi-Indore, Delhi-Srinagar, Mumbai-Kochi, and Bengaluru-Udaipur as a certain section of pilots went on sick leave, reportedly protesting against the new salary structure that was introduced as part of the airline's merger with Air India.

'Have to give huge amount of credit to selection panel for picking Bashir'

'Have to give huge amount of credit to selection panel for picking Bashir'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Former England skipper Alastair Cook appreciated spinner Shoaib Bashir after his strong performance on the second day of the fourth Test against India at JSCA International Stadium Complex on Saturday.

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Pakistani selectors on Thursday dropped leg-spinner Usama Mir for the T20 series in Ireland and England while recalling fast bowler Haris Rauf.

2nd Test: Can England chase 399?

2nd Test: Can England chase 399?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

England lose Duckett chasing 399 against India

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

Feeling bad, says Jadeja on Sarfaraz run-out

Feeling bad, says Jadeja on Sarfaraz run-out

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's stellar Test debut came to a crashing halt as a mix-up in the middle cost him his wicket.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

We put their bowlers under pressure, it was great: Stokes

We put their bowlers under pressure, it was great: Stokes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'There are times when you have scoreboard pressure and a lot of runs to chase down, and that's when our approach and how we want to go about things really comes out.'

Mumbai Parties As Jailor Releases

Mumbai Parties As Jailor Releases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Rajinikanth's Jailor released in theatres to much frenzy among his fans.

Weak Q4 may be rare bitter pill for Sun Pharma

Weak Q4 may be rare bitter pill for Sun Pharma

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a 34 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in net profit to Rs 2,654.6 crore in Q4FY24.

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

Jadeja's Sword-Wielding Brilliance

Jadeja's Sword-Wielding Brilliance

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

In an impressive display, Jadeja notched up his 20th Test fifty in 84 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

Sebi Protects Stock Prices From Rumours

Sebi Protects Stock Prices From Rumours

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The change will help companies address market rumours without being worried about the impact on deal pricing.

Wankhede Buzzing With Tiranga Fever

Wankhede Buzzing With Tiranga Fever

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In a spirited show of support, fans have gathered with creative placards, expressing unwavering confidence in Team India.

Rabid Rush takes on 'Marxist' Pope Francis, Catholics fume

Rabid Rush takes on 'Marxist' Pope Francis, Catholics fume

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

American talk show host Rush Limbaugh has shocked the Catholic Church by accusing Pope Francis of preaching Marxism.

Pope Francis calls for major reforms in the Catholic church

Pope Francis calls for major reforms in the Catholic church

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Pope Francis has outlined his vision for Church in a first big written text of his papacy released on Tuesday. The Catholic leader said he was "open to suggestions" on how his role should change.

UK sprinter Lewis-Francis fails dope test

UK sprinter Lewis-Francis fails dope test

Rediff.com13 May 2005

The 22-year old tested positive for cannabis after winning a silver medal in the men's 60 metres at the European indoor championships in Madrid in March.

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

PIX: Mumbai bids farewell to Bappa as 10-day Ganesh festival ends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Amid the beating of drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival.

Vistara rejects reports its pilot woes disrupted flight operations

Vistara rejects reports its pilot woes disrupted flight operations

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The flight cancellations and delays of Vistara in the last few days were due to unfavourable weather, air traffic congestion and unforeseen aircraft maintenance, and cannot be solely attributed to pilot absenteeism, the airline said on Thursday. The airline's response comes after reports stated that some pilots had gone on sick leave to protest the new salary structure offered to them as part of Vistara's merger with Air India. "We confirm that we have had a few flight cancellations and unavoidable delays in the last few days.

Rehan's visa issue sorted: 'He handled the situation very well'

Rehan's visa issue sorted: 'He handled the situation very well'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday expressed relief after young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed's visa issue was sorted in quick time due to the intervention of the Indian government and the BCCI.

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple's India share in its overall global sales remained modest -- constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.

'Bitter pill to swallow, but we've shown we can bounce back'

'Bitter pill to swallow, but we've shown we can bounce back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Afghanistan have rebounded from defeat at the World Cup and can do so again, coach Jonathan Trott said after Tuesday's three-wicket loss to Australia in Mumbai.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Indian priest who held service for Biden says he's 'very humble'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Father Dias met Biden during a 30-minute holy communion service for the US president at a hotel where he was staying in New Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the G20 summit.

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Bairstow's highest score in the series so far was 37, posted in the opener in Hyderabad

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.