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Beware the West Indies!

Beware the West Indies!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the West Indies team from the World Cups.

Ganguly fined 30% of match fee

Ganguly fined 30% of match fee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

India's captain was found guilty of showing serious dissent against an umpire's decision on day 4 of the second Test against South Africa.

Meet Anushka's dream bridal team

Meet Anushka's dream bridal team

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

They are the ones behind the actor's gorgeous bridal look.

King appointed Windies coach

King appointed Windies coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

The 39-year-old replaces Gus Logie, whose contract was terminated at the end of September.

Who is 2014's hottest cover girl? Vote!

Who is 2014's hottest cover girl? Vote!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

As the year draws to a close, we look back at the hottest women on magazine covers through 2014.

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Shivaji's slaying of Afzal Khan: Who struck first?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An illuminating excerpt from T C A Raghavan's History Men: Jadunath Sarkar, G S Sardesai, Raghubir Sinh And Their Quest For India's Past.

Serena makes history by clinching Australian Open title

Serena makes history by clinching Australian Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Following Serena Williams's 19th Grand Slam title, here is the list of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated)

#SuitUp: 10 ways to wear a pantsuit

#SuitUp: 10 ways to wear a pantsuit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Take a cue from these fashion queens and know how to wear the pantsuit trend right.

Second England-Sri Lanka ODI rained off

Second England-Sri Lanka ODI rained off

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Heavy rain rendered the outfield conditions unfit for play.

Brian Lara back as Windies captain

Brian Lara back as Windies captain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

He regains the job three years after he gave it up.

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.

Rupert Murdoch preparing to step down as Fox CEO

Rupert Murdoch preparing to step down as Fox CEO

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Some key investors have been warming to the idea that Murdoch (Jr) has the ability to run Fox

The mullahs of economics

The mullahs of economics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The prolific fashion designer had given the Chanel's Paris haute couture show a miss in January due to ill health.

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

As Michael Kors takes over the Italian fashion house, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at the Versace story.

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

Pix: The coolest dads on Instagram right now

Pix: The coolest dads on Instagram right now

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Make way for #DaddyCool!

Lanka-NZ Test loses day one

Lanka-NZ Test loses day one

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Play was called off on Saturday without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Don't turn Commonwealth into a judgmental body: Lanka

Don't turn Commonwealth into a judgmental body: Lanka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

With some countries like Britain and Canada seeking to bring alleged human rights violations in the Sri Lankan civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam under the scanner during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting summit, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday asked member nations not to turn the Commonwealth into a "punitive and judgmental" body and desist from introducing bilateral agendas.

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The initial tests will involve vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technologies that will allow cars to "talk" to each other and roadside signs, overhead gantries and traffic lights

When is enough, enough?

When is enough, enough?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

Hamilton pitch still soggy

Hamilton pitch still soggy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

More rain means the chances of play on day 2 are also dubious, considering the ground's inability to dry quickly.

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this January!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Deepika, Aditi or Taapsee -- who gets your vote?

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a delightful Australian welcome when he was charmed by a cuddly koala bear during a break at the G20 summit in Brisbane.

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi.

Kissing for the first time? These tips will come handy

Kissing for the first time? These tips will come handy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Nervous about your first kiss? Keep these pointers in mind.

Stop working! Read this NOW

Stop working! Read this NOW

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Aarti Kelshikar tells you just how to navigate your way safely through the Indian workplace.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Former heavyweight champion Tyson barred from Britain

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been banned from entering Britain to promote his book due to changes in the country's immigration laws, British media reported on Tuesday.

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

PM Narendra Modi will embark on an eight-day tour of France, Germany and Canada on April 9.

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

These girls are so H-O-T you just can't take your eyes off them!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Traditional mulmul gets a glam slam!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Mulmul was the fabric of choice for these designers who showcased their collection as part of the specially curated show by Harper's Bazaar.

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'I will need a few more pictures, sir, can I get some time from you for a more extended photo shoot?' asked Singh. Modi, ever-obliging before the camera, laughed. 'Sure, but let us plan to do it after my swearing-in is over in May!' The Balakot effect was evident. A fascinating excerpt from Rajdeep Sardesai's 2019: How Modi Won India.

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Trudeau apologised for 1914 decision by the then Canadian government to turn away 376 Indian migrants onboard the ship 'Komagata Maru' after their arrival in Vancouver.

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Flintoff becomes teetotaler 'to ward off depression'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Former England cricket captain Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff, whose image as a heavy, fun-loving drinker was sealed by his animated victory celebrations, has opened up about now being teetotal as part of his battle with depression.

VOTE! Who's the hottest December cover girl?

VOTE! Who's the hottest December cover girl?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Katrina, Deepika or Sonam -- who's your favourite cover girl of the month?