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Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Johnson will be only the second British leader since Indian independence to attend the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi as Guest of Honour, after former prime minister John Major in 1993.

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Root, Williamson, Rizwan and Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

Tour de France: Roglic in total command after tough mountain stage

Tour de France: Roglic in total command after tough mountain stage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Lopez prevailed at the end of the 170-km trek from Grenoble, 15 seconds ahead of Roglic, who extended his advantage over fellow Slovenian Tadej Pogacar to 57 seconds, four days before the final parade in Paris.

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Can Gujarat's GIFT city be Asia's next financial hub?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'GIFT City is now on a growth trajectory,' says Tapan Ray, MD and group CEO, GIFT City, 'The time has come for the GIFT City to take the big leap and emerge as the next financial hub of Asia.'

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more aggressively, says Pavan Lall.

49 pc FDI in defence: A leap in the right direction, but not far enough

49 pc FDI in defence: A leap in the right direction, but not far enough

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Full liberalisation of the defence industry is necessary for both combat-readiness and security of long-term supplies, says Nitin Pai.

How India avenged Adelaide mauling at MCG

How India avenged Adelaide mauling at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

A rejuvenated India shorn of Virat Kohli turned the tables on Australia to claim the second Test in Melbourne with a rousing eight-wicket victory within four days and breathe life into the series.

Age no bar! At 43, Sushmita learns to skin dive

Age no bar! At 43, Sushmita learns to skin dive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Take a look at her stunning pics!

Watch! Can fashion week HANDLE Ranveer Singh?

Watch! Can fashion week HANDLE Ranveer Singh?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The star had the audience charmed!

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

'We'd have never known there was a brilliant actor lurking inside him'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'I was so nervous and embarrassed that I hid behind a pillar, just watching my son quietly.' 'I could see him very quiet, not communicating with anybody.'' 'I thought he was not interested. But when he gave his first shot, he was perfect!'

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Modi's socio-nomics starts to pay off

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Here's what could be ahead for India: A $10-trillion economy by 2030-32, a Sensex at 1,00,000 by 2025, monthly GST revenues at Rs 2 trillion by 2024-25, 100 new unicorns by 2025, and poverty below 5 per cent by 2030, predicts R Jagannathan.

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

How parents enabled Covid vax trials for children

How parents enabled Covid vax trials for children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Behind each Covid vaccine are hundreds of parents, who had the courage and conviction to come forth with their children for the trial of a vaccine which was, until then, untried in that age group, reports Sindhu Bhattacharya.

How 'Goldfinger' Narang plans to produce Olympic champions

How 'Goldfinger' Narang plans to produce Olympic champions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The selected shooters would be mentored by top international coaches and receive training at state-of-the-art facilities, including sports science support, for a full year.

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

PICS: Marvellous Medvedev fires Russia to ATP Cup win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Daniil Medvedev fired Russia to victory in the $7.5 million ATP Cup with a dominant performance against Italy in Melbourne on Sunday.

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

'Police seems to be a mute spectator'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'Those who win indulge in shooting, looting, throwing bombs and burning houses.'

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Its trajectory in telecom is well known but now it is pushing for a similar leap into the ranks of the top players in its other businesses: media and entertainment, e-commerce, a series of online businesses ranging from health to education, and retail.

Post-budget bull run makes investors richer by Rs 10.48 lakh cr in 2 days

Post-budget bull run makes investors richer by Rs 10.48 lakh cr in 2 days

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Investor wealth zoomed over Rs 10.48 lakh crore in two days as the Budget-driven market euphoria continued to charge bulls on Tuesday.

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Coaching centres across the world will make everyone watch this game, the quality of the match was top-notch'

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2021

For any bowling unit, facing the Dhawan-Shaw duo is a scary proposition.

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Athletics: Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn capped a dazzling performance in the 100 metres hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal while Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump title in an action packed Monday morning at the Olympic Stadium

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The India cricket captain was seen doing the 'ThighFi' as he opened the Mumbai leg of Season 7 of Pro Kabaddi, on Saturday.

India ends Asian Games campaign with record 69 medals

India ends Asian Games campaign with record 69 medals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

With 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze, India's medal tally stood at 69

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

This birthday, will Salman forgive Arijit?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

This birthday the best gift Arijit could hope for is to be finally forgiven by Salman Khan, says Subhash K Jha.

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

#InstaInspiration: The success mantra of the Superwoman of comedy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli could not resist himself from meeting Charulata Patel, an 87-year-old Indian fan

Tokyo Olympics: A tale of two young wrestlers

Tokyo Olympics: A tale of two young wrestlers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Anshu Malik and Sonam Malik are best friends, thanks to a timely truce called by their parents and coaches.

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Parkour star arrested in Iran over rooftop kiss

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Alireza Japalaghy, a popular parkour athlete, and his stunt partner were arrested after photos of the couple kissing on a rooftop were widely circulated on social media last week.

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged as the only silver lining with a hat-trick of fifties in an otherwise disastrous IPL campaign for Chennai Super Kings.

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Kohli's India brace for tough English Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli will have to think overtime about the balance of his squad, with a long tail, often bushy with runs, and just two openers -- one untested (Rohit Sharma) but very capable and another supremely talented (KL Rahul) but highly reluctant starter.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

What's HOT on the OTT menu

What's HOT on the OTT menu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Variety is the spice of life and the greatest USP of OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma points out all the wonderful stuff to choose from this week's mix.

1st Test: Chandimal, De Silva half-centuries put Lanka on top

1st Test: Chandimal, De Silva half-centuries put Lanka on top

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

South Africa bowled poorly in the first hour, but still managed to reduce the visitors to 54 for three as Sri Lanka gave their wickets away with injudicious stroke-play.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

How Bhaipo plans to make Trinamool a national player

How Bhaipo plans to make Trinamool a national player

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

33-year-old Abhishek Banerjee has emerged as the most visible and significant leader in the party after his pishi (aunt), Mamata Banerjee reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.