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Tendulkar has a class about him: Warne

Tendulkar has a class about him: Warne

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Retired spin legend Shane Warne hailed Sachin Tendulkar on becoming Test cricket's highest run-getter, saying that a batsman of his class and skill deserves to be on top of the run heap.

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

US decides its fate: And the faces say it all

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

While Trump supporters celebrated the win with late night parties, deafening silence prevailed in Hillary Clinton camp.

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC proudly represents a region whose scars are getting a chance to be healed by the beautiful game.

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Congress continued to stall the Parliament over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pakistan remarks' against former premier Manmohan Singh.

In favela above opening ceremony, pride and disappointment

In favela above opening ceremony, pride and disappointment

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Residents of the Mangueira favela or slum, which overlooks the Maracana Stadium where the 2016 Olympic opening ceremony was held, expressed a mix of pride and disappointment as the Games opened in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Why are some lynchings front page news and some not?

Why are some lynchings front page news and some not?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'Across the country -- in Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Manipur, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal -- men were lynched on suspicion of being thieves by ordinary people armed with rods and sticks.' 'But none of these lynchings made big news.' 'None of these lynchings were cow/beef-related.' 'The perpetrators were unknown people, not so-called gau rakshaks.' 'So why were these instances of mob violence considered less newsworthy than cow-related lynchings?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

International cricket can come back to Pakistan: Zaheer Abbas

International cricket can come back to Pakistan: Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Former ICC president and Test captain Zaheer Abbas believes Pakistan will eventually revive international cricket in the country. "I do not want to predict a time frame of international teams touring Pakistan, but I do hope over the next 2-3 years we could see them playing back in Pakistan," Abbas said. "When I used to sit on international forums as ICC president I used to talk a lot about it (cricket in Pakistan), but people didn't want to come due to their security concerns."

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

'Men are not allowing their wives to watch PadMan'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'I haven't given up on spreading awareness about toilet and female sanitation, and I won't give up on this either.'

Pudichirukku is interesting

Pudichirukku is interesting

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Shenbaga Kumar's Pudichirukku is a fresh love story of a known plot, and unknown characters. Not bad at all.

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

This test fire is the second time in less than a month and followed the sixth and most powerful nuclear test by North Korea to date on September 3.

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rahman: It took time to gauge what Majid Majidi wanted from me

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The music composer is working on Majidi's new film Muhammed.

Dhoni, Smith think Spidercam not too friendly an interference

Dhoni, Smith think Spidercam not too friendly an interference

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows the introduction of broadcast technology has enhanced the viewing experience for fans but the Indian skipper has called for restraint after the overhead 'Spidercam' interfered with play in Saturday's one-dayer against Australia.

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Laggards in international rankings, India finally made their presence felt by pulling off an impressive under-17 World Cup that drew all-round praise even though the country was eliminated in the very first round.

Why Star India went all out for IPL media rights

Why Star India went all out for IPL media rights

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Star India paid Rs 16,347.50 crore for the IPL's global media rights for five years.

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

Why Sania feels like Tim Henman

Why Sania feels like Tim Henman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

It's not easy being Sania Mirza with over a billion people watching every move she makes but the Hyderabadi teenager does not complain and says she has learnt to live with it.

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

2018's 10 Best Moments In Hindi Films

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the scenes that left him impressed this year.

Discus thrower Gowda backs boxer Sarita Devi after Asiad row

Discus thrower Gowda backs boxer Sarita Devi after Asiad row

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Throwing his weight behind veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, India's ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda said International Boxing Association should review the system to avoid controversies in the future.

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Three men, who survived the April 6 'encounter' in the Seshachalam forests, give crucial evidence to the National Human Rights Commission on how their friends and family members were wrongly detained and later shot dead.

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Dining and drinking out will be expensive.

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.

Living under the shadow of a volcano

Living under the shadow of a volcano

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung, which had lain dormant for over 400 years, saw an eruption last week forcing hundreds to flee their homes.

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

32 dead in Patna stampede during Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Thirty-two people were killed and 21 injured in a stampede that broke out on Friday evening at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after the Dussehra celebrations there had ended.

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Why Test cricket needs to thank Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Test cricket is so fortunate that today's cricket's biggest brand -- Virat Kohli -- loves Test cricket and puts his heart and soul into it,' says Sanjay Manjrekar.

Narain takes tips from Tendulkar

Narain takes tips from Tendulkar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

"He has a lot more people watching him so he knows what it's like. He told me just to concentrate on the job," said the Indian driver.

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

If these reports are true, it means that it possesses something much more powerful than it has tested in the past. North Korea has run nuclear tests in the pasts, but this announcement has sent panic waves internationally.

'I hate the idea of bullying'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'

In Delhi, voters' queries answered through 'selfie videos'

In Delhi, voters' queries answered through 'selfie videos'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The electioneering potboiler for Delhi polls got synced with technology as contestants, including chief ministerial candidates of Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party reached out to voters by responding to their queries via 'video selfies'.

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

PHOTOS: World rings in 2015 with fireworks

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Bidding farewell to 2014 revellers around the world are welcoming 2015 with celebrations featuring fireworks, music, and dancing.

Schumacher to quit? Just another F1 rumour

Schumacher to quit? Just another F1 rumour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

The German has after all won everything there is to win and broken just about every record in the book.

More comedies, please!

More comedies, please!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Meet America's new sweetheart...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Football's Carli Lloyd seen as marketing darling, analysts say.

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'Once The House Next Door becomes a hit, instead of Baahubali, this will become the reference point.' Yes, Siddharth is very confident of his latest film.

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'I think we're disappointed with it as F1 fans...All the drivers that I'm talking with, we're disappointed with what's going on with the cars, the lap times, it's just not stimulating for the drivers'

Shiney Ahuja: I feel like a newcomer all over again

Shiney Ahuja: I feel like a newcomer all over again

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The actor makes comeback with Welcome Back.

'Everybody says Salman and I would make a lethal combination'

'Everybody says Salman and I would make a lethal combination'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Rohit Shetty on Golmaal Again, working with Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh and being panned by the critics.

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Janhvi came into our lives thanks to Manish Malhotra.' 'He knew Janhvi for a long time and asked Karan to meet her.' 'He said, she has been doing natak from the age of four!' 'I made her do scenes from Badri just to see what she can do.' 'When I saw the scenes and how she responds to directions, I was convinced that I had found Parathvi.'

40 people are murdering democracy, says angry Lok Sabha Speaker

40 people are murdering democracy, says angry Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Unabated uproar by Congress members in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday invited the wrath of Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who called their protests "murder of democracy" and "hijacking" the rights of 440 members by 40-50 others in the Opposition.

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

First phase of online video's growth is over. Netflix, Amazon developing new content ecosystem.