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BCCI shifts third India-Australia Test to Hyderabad

BCCI shifts third India-Australia Test to Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The BCCI shifted the third match of the upcoming India-Australia Test series from Kanpur to Hyderabad, on Friday, citing construction work at the original venue which was criticised for being under-prepared by a Cricket Australia inspection team.

Raja Sen: How Steven Spielberg brought Bollywood closer

Raja Sen: How Steven Spielberg brought Bollywood closer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'Self-importance and egos were thrown aside as a dazzling assemblage of Hindi movie directors arrived at the venue, more than a half hour ahead of the scheduled time... It was fascinating to see all of Hindi cinema represented in one hotel ballroom... The assemblage was magnificent -- from Shyam Benegal to Anurag Kashyap to Abbas-Mastan to Gauri Shinde to Rajkumar Hirani...' Raja Sen was present at an evening not to be forgotten.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

What TN protestors achieved by scrapping Murali's '800'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'For the Tamil Nadu protestors to openly ask popular film actor Vijay Sethupathi not to don Murali in 800 is a travesty in every sense. It may have given them a cause to tell the world, and the governments in New Delhi, Colombo and Chennai, that the Sri Lankan ethnic issue was still alive in the state -- more so, during the current run-up to two major events in the first half of 2021,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Curbs on gold import will boost smuggling: Rangarajan

Curbs on gold import will boost smuggling: Rangarajan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

D Subbarao reiterated concerns over rising gold imports and its pressure on current account deficit.

Wenger warns 'will be missed' once he leaves Arsenal

Wenger warns 'will be missed' once he leaves Arsenal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Under pressure Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted towards leaving the north London club on Tuesday at the Emirates stadium.

Equal parenting: How to get the best for your child

Equal parenting: How to get the best for your child

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Equal parenting is not about sharing baby-care responsibilities only; it includes housework, breadwinning and some me-time as well.

5 tips to take your leadership from I to WE

5 tips to take your leadership from I to WE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A 'we' leader recognises the efforts of their team members and does not back out from giving due credit, whether in the form of compliments or rewards, for good initiatives and ideas.

5 exciting career options for budding writers

5 exciting career options for budding writers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

You can be a copywriter, novelist or a content writer and turn your hobby into a fruitful career.

Three Kannada films to battle it out this weekend

Three Kannada films to battle it out this weekend

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Yogesh and Ragini Dwivedi's Banagari along with two other films Sandalwood Sa Ri Ga Ma and Stree Shakti are up for release.

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Bill Clinton's address had lessons for both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, says T N Ninan

6 tips to crack CAT 2013. Share your advice!

6 tips to crack CAT 2013. Share your advice!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Aditi Jaitly who scored in the 99.73 percentile in CAT 2012 and secured admission at the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi shares her secret to success in the exam.

I will miss Mrs Indira Gandhi very much: Thatcher

I will miss Mrs Indira Gandhi very much: Thatcher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

"I will miss Mrs Indira Gandhi very much indeed," said a teary eyed British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1984 after laying a wreath on the body of the slain Indian premier with whom she became friends over the years.

New to online classes? 6 TIPS for you

New to online classes? 6 TIPS for you

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

It's necessary to set goals for assignments, discuss current topics, stay up to date with readings and what's happening around in order to have a clear understanding of the subject.

Weekend hacks: How to ferment vegetables at home

Weekend hacks: How to ferment vegetables at home

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

It is cost effective, involves no cooking and is high on nutrition content.

Love in times of social distancing: Try virtual sex!

Love in times of social distancing: Try virtual sex!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Phone sex is a safe and easy way to keep the spark in a relationship alive and remain free from infection, says Solene Paillet.

5 ways Indians will travel differently post COVID

5 ways Indians will travel differently post COVID

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The focus will definitely shift towards more meaningful trips than the kind of micro trips we were into before, says Varun Arora.

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Congress on Friday backed to the hilt Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of an allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was hugely favoured by realty major DLF.

'Corruption is sabotaging everything'

'Corruption is sabotaging everything'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'The basic goal is to change politics. Unless we change the political culture, it is not possible to get justice.'

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The National Democratic Alliance in Bihar which so far had BJP, JD-U and the LJP as its constituents will now have another dalit-centric party HAM as a member.

Dhoni first captain to be run-out on 99 in Tests!

Dhoni first captain to be run-out on 99 in Tests!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Captain MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli gave India a slender chance of coming back into the game after a fight back. But England struck late to level their chances as well. Here are the statistical highlights of the third day's play of the fourth Test between India and England played in Nagpur on Saturday.

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Try these equipment-free workouts to stay fit at home.

3 simple HABITS you should adopt at work this year

3 simple HABITS you should adopt at work this year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

You must learn to strategically set task priorities and set practical yet challenging deadlines for all your tasks, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

'There are no words to describe Kamal Haasan'

'There are no words to describe Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Pooja Kumar talks about her experience of working with Kamal Haasan in Vishwarropam

Saina, Sindhu crash out of Asia Badminton C'ships

Saina, Sindhu crash out of Asia Badminton C'ships

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In a men's singles quarter-final match earlier in the day, Sameer Verma too was shown the door after he suffered a 10-21, 12-21 loss to second seed Shi Yuqi of China.

Heavyweight clash on cards at Nations Cup

Heavyweight clash on cards at Nations Cup

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Holders Zambia and Nigeria go head-to-head on Friday in the first heavyweight clash of the African Nations Cup as they seek to break the stalemate in Group C.

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

4 unhealthy habits that are damaging your liver

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Your liver uses water to metabolise fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver, says Dr Ashish Singhal.

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Eyewitness: 'Why did they hit the women?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

'Hum ne kya kiya hai yaar? Hume kyon mar rahe ho? (What have we done? Why are you hitting us)?' a young girl shrieked as we -- young students and professionals, boys and girls, old couples and a few children -- fled the Delhi police personnel who charged at us with lathis. Priyanka reports from the scene of Sunday's mayhem in Delhi.

5 health risks of working from home

5 health risks of working from home

Rediff.com11 May 2020

From lack of exercise to weight gain caused by snacking between meals, see how your unhealthy habits are affecting your body and mind.

More jingoism, less singing in Sur Kshetra

More jingoism, less singing in Sur Kshetra

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Sur Kshetra is designed in a manner likely to create animosity and bad blood.

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The brief courtroom drama began on Monday when the jury was listening to the testimony of star government witness Goldman Sachs chief executive officer Lloyd Blankfein.

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Barcelona Open: Ferrer shocked, Nadal eases through

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Top seed David Ferrer summed up his error-strewn defeat by qualifier Dmitry Tursunov as "one of the worst I have played" after falling at the first hurdle at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Olympic-bound grappler Amit Kumar has been forced to pull out of the Hari Ram Indian GP Wrestling after being diagnosed with chicken pox while Beijing Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar still remains a doubtful starter for the inaugural edition of the event, commencing on Friday.

Petkovic, Date-Krumm enter semis

Petkovic, Date-Krumm enter semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Comeback German girl Andrea Petkovic toppled top seed Nina Bratchikova of Russia while Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm shocked compatriot and second seed Misaki Doi to storm into the semi-finals of the WTA Indian Open in Pune.

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

How start-ups can survive the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While you cannot avoid the delay in payments from your customers, you must come up with new ideas on building your internal cashflow system to ensure that the cash crunch within the organisation is minimal, suggests Naval Goel.

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence will create 2.3 million machine learning jobs by 2020.

Stosur beats Ivanovic to meet Wozniacki in final

Stosur beats Ivanovic to meet Wozniacki in final

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Top seed Samantha Stosur reached her first final in eight months with a comeback 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over fourth-seeded Serbian Ana Ivanovic in the Kremlin Cup semi-finals on Saturday.

PM's talk on restoring Ganga promises nothing: Expert

PM's talk on restoring Ganga promises nothing: Expert

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Expressing displeasure at the prime minister's speech on the issue of the Ganga river basin, Himanshu Thakkar says that such sermons from the Centre have come and gone hundreds of times without any impact.

Guj: Vehicles torched, stones pelted in anti-US protest

Guj: Vehicles torched, stones pelted in anti-US protest

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

A huge mob of more than 2000 people torched ten vehicles, including two police vehicles on Wednesday, after a protest against an anti-Islam film made in the United States, turned violent in Ahmedabad, police officials said.