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Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

Harvard is not Harvard...: Varsity sues Trump admin over foreign student ban

Harvard is not Harvard...: Varsity sues Trump admin over foreign student ban

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to revoke the university's certification to enroll foreign students. The lawsuit claims that the government's action is unlawful and unwarranted and that Harvard is not Harvard without its international students. The university argues that the government's decision will have a devastating effect on Harvard and its thousands of international students. The lawsuit comes a day after the Trump administration ordered the Department of Homeland Security to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.

'Truth deficit' in legal profession bothers me: Outgoing CJI Khanna

'Truth deficit' in legal profession bothers me: Outgoing CJI Khanna

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The CJI called Justice Gavai his "biggest support" while expressing confidence in the latter's leadership and commitment to constitutional values.

Musk Brings X To The White House

Musk Brings X To The White House

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Elon Musk and son X Æ A-12 overshadow Donald Trump in the Oval Office!

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

When the exit poll results came in at 11.30 pm IST, there was relief all around that Macron had won the race easily, getting 58.8% of the vote, a 7.2% drop from the 66% vote he won in 2017.

Why Is Rakul Laughing?

Why Is Rakul Laughing?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Samantha explores the Australian wildlife... Kartik's BTS picture with Sreeleela... Aahana feels gratitude...

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

Gambhir, Saina, Neeraj react strongly to Pahalgam attack

Gambhir, Saina, Neeraj react strongly to Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

India's sporting fraternity, including Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu, expressed grief and condemnation over the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Rana being interrogated by NIA for 8-10 hours daily

Rana being interrogated by NIA for 8-10 hours daily

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the key mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being interrogated for eight to ten hours daily by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to unravel a larger conspiracy behind the strikes. Rana, who was extradited from the US, is being grilled by NIA investigators to probe a larger conspiracy behind the attacks, in which 166 people were killed and over 238 injured. He is being allowed to meet his lawyer and is being provided with basic necessities. The investigators hope to find some important leads on his travels in parts of northern and southern India days before the carnage in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among the devotees in Sweden.

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins Review: This Vault's Empty!

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins Review: This Vault's Empty!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Forget smarts or cheek, there's little novelty to be found in Jewel Thief's juvenile script, barring its now free usage of the F-word to make it sound all hip and adult, observes Sukanya Verma.

Abhishek's note celebration after 40-ball 100 revealed

Abhishek's note celebration after 40-ball 100 revealed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma raised the power-hitting bar with a sensational, record 141 off 55 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad made short work of the 246-run target set by Punjab Kings to end to their four-match losing streak in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Rana plotted several attacks like 26/11, NIA tells court

Rana plotted several attacks like 26/11, NIA tells court

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has alleged that key conspirator Tahawwur Rana, who has been remanded to 18-day NIA custody, devised terror plots similar to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks that were meant to target multiple Indian cities. The NIA believes that the tactics used in the Mumbai attacks were intended for execution in other cities as well, and that similar plots were developed elsewhere. Rana will be questioned in detail in order to unravel the complete conspiracy behind the deadly 2008 attacks, which saw 166 persons being killed and over 238 sustaining wounds.

'I miss you,' Sachin pens heartfelt note for Warne

'I miss you,' Sachin pens heartfelt note for Warne

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

To mark Warne's first death anniversary, Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt message.

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas.

Terrorists planned attacks on 'Chicken's Neck' connecting NE to India

Terrorists planned attacks on 'Chicken's Neck' connecting NE to India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Eight suspected members of terrorist outfit Ansar-al-Islam Bangladesh, who were recently arrested, had been planning to target the 'Chicken's Neck' connecting West Bengal's Siliguri with the northeastern states, a top police officer said. They wanted to create large-scale instability in the corridor by carrying out synchronised attacks and fomenting instability, he said.

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Babil's palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout's plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.

Courts authorised to determine rate of interest: SC

Courts authorised to determine rate of interest: SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts have the authority to determine the appropriate interest rate in cases involving share valuation, considering the specific facts of each case. The decision came in a 52-year-old legal battle between private parties and the Rajasthan government over the valuation of shares transferred to the state government. The court also modified the interest rate applicable to delayed payments, awarding 6 percent per annum simple interest from July 8, 1975, until the date of decree, and 9 percent per annum simple interest from the date of decree until realization of the payment.

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead With Dog

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead With Dog

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The office of Santa Fe county sheriff, Adan Mendoza, confirmed their deaths to Variety. There is no immediate indication of foul play, per authorities, though the sheriff's office did not immediately provide a cause of death.

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Kubra@Kumbh: 'The Ganga Welcomed Me'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Sacred Games Actor Kubra Sait recently went to the Maha Kumbh Mela, and penned a beautiful diary of her experiences.

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

India, UAE scripting better future on world's book with pen of time: Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Hailing India and the UAE as "partners in progress", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the ties between the two countries serve as a model for the world and they are scripting a new history in the third decade of the 21st century.

Sonal Chauhan Seeks Blessings At Kumbh

Sonal Chauhan Seeks Blessings At Kumbh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Disha's bold & beautiful power dressing... Vicky, Rashmika in Amritsar... Shahid gets nostalgic...

NIA focuses Rana probe on Lashkar link; may take him to key locations

NIA focuses Rana probe on Lashkar link; may take him to key locations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun questioning Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to uncover the larger conspiracy behind the deadly strikes. Rana, who was extradited from the US, is being held at the NIA headquarters in New Delhi. The interrogation is focused on his possible connection with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and his suspected links with the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Lokesh Sharma, the former OSD of Rajasthan's ex-chief minister Ashok Gehlot, has turned approver in a phone tapping case that happened during the political crisis in the state in 2020. Sharma was accused of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and unlawfully intercepting telephonic conversations. He has alleged that Gehlot was involved in tapping of phones and gave evidence to support his claim. Sharma claims that he was directed by Gehlot to circulate recordings of phone calls to the media.

Rahul's Sweet Birthday Wish for Athiya

Rahul's Sweet Birthday Wish for Athiya

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Athiya Shetty celebrated her 32nd birthday on Tuesday. On her special day, K L Rahul took to social media to wish his actor-wife.

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The cultural richness that began from a narrow bank of the Yamuna has continued for over 7 centuries. And you literally go underground for as little at Rs 50 to see it!

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

According to the paper, Trump is known for his extreme germophobia. Trump has spoken openly about his phobia of germs in the past too.

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

Jh'khand principal sends 80 schoolgirls home without shirts for writing on them

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The incident took place in a prestigious school in Digwadih under Jorapokhar police station area on Friday, Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Madhvi Mishra said.

Modi visits RSS HQ for 1st time since becoming PM

Modi visits RSS HQ for 1st time since becoming PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar.

What Is Love?

What Is Love?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Love isn't what has been marketed to us all through our lives. It is not grand gestures or some big bang waiting to happen; it is an appreciation of what we have and often overlook, notes Aarti David.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

David Warner pens heartfelt message to Sri Lankan fans

David Warner pens heartfelt message to Sri Lankan fans

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

David Warner took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message for the Sri Lankan fans, thanking them for hosting Australia 'during what is an extremely difficult time'

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Bollywood's Cutest V-DAY Messages

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

From Sonam Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty Kundra to Kajol, Namrata Thakker checks out how our favourite celebrities have expressed love on Valentine's Day.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Only he knows whether he has the hunger to go on.'

Red Hot Malaika

Red Hot Malaika

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Priyanka-Nick's before and after pictures...Salman celebrates with family... Abhishek mingles with Amy Jackson...