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Martyrs Day hoardings use photos of US army, not Indian soldiers

Martyrs Day hoardings use photos of US army, not Indian soldiers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation in a major faux pas has put up hoardings across the city with photographs of American personnel instead of Indian soldiers to commemorate martyrs day on Monday.

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood gives Shashi Kapoor a final salute.

2nd Women's T20I: Under-pressure India look to save series

2nd Women's T20I: Under-pressure India look to save series

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Indian batting is prone to collapses, especially from a position of strength. Chasing 160, India were going strong at 102 for 1 but Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues's dismissals proved fatal for the visitors who collapsed to 136 all out, bringing back memories of their inexplicable surrender in the 2017 50-over World Cup final against England.

23 convicted for Ode massacre in post-Godhra riots

23 convicted for Ode massacre in post-Godhra riots

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

A sessions court in Gujarat on Monday convicted 23 people and acquitted as many others for want of evidence in connection with the Ode village massacre in 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Women's T20: India lose to England by 33 runs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Indian women produced a disappointing batting display as they suffered a 33-run loss at the hands of England in their Twenty20 International match in Canterbury.

Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Vardhan takes charge as WHO Executive Board chairman

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Vardhan's elevation to the chairmanship of the 34-member World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board comes amid growing calls, including by United States President Donald Trump, to investigate how coronavirus originated in China's Wuhan city and subsequent action by Beijing.

Ritu to lead India in Junior Women Asia Cup

Ritu to lead India in Junior Women Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Mid-fielder Ritu Rani was on Tuesday named captain of 18-member Indian hockey team for the sixth Junior Women's Asia Cup to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from June 27.

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Teenager Jemimah Rodrigues struck an unbeaten 77 to help Supernovas beat Velocity by 12 runs and enter the final of the Women's T20 Challenge.

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Indian eves lose fourth ODI as England level series 2-2

Indian eves lose fourth ODI as England level series 2-2

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

England women's team defeated India by three wickets in the fourth cricket ODI to level the five-match series 2-2.

Check out the hottest cricket babes in India

Check out the hottest cricket babes in India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A look of some beauties who made a name for themselves by associating with the number one sport in the country.

Women's World Cup: India suffer 8-wicket loss to Australia

Women's World Cup: India suffer 8-wicket loss to Australia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

India's semi-final hopes suffered a major jolt after Australia notched up a comfortable eight-wicket win, riding on a superb show by their top-order batswomen in the ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol on Wednesday.

Gujarat riots: 18 get life term in Ode massacre case

Gujarat riots: 18 get life term in Ode massacre case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

A designated court in Anand, Gujarat on Thursday awarded life sentences to 18 people and handed out seven-year jail terms to five others in connection with the massacre of 23 people in Gujarat's Ode village during the 2002 post-Godhra communal riots. District and Sessions judge Poonam Singh pronounced the sentence after she found 18 people guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy and five others of attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy on Monday.

Indian cricketers break under pressure, says Haddin

Indian cricketers break under pressure, says Haddin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

In a fresh salvo at the visitors, who are already facing flak back home for their meek capitulation in the first two Tests against Australia, the Australian wicketkeeper said the tourists are "as fragile as any team in the world".

Indian eves leave for Jr Asia Cup

Indian eves leave for Jr Asia Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Ritu Rani-led Indian junior women's hockey team today left for Bangkok to participate in the sixth Junior Women Asia Cup to be held from June 27 to July 7.

Chat@3: IPL babe Rozlyn Khan gets talking!

Chat@3: IPL babe Rozlyn Khan gets talking!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The girl who dared to bare is all set to take questions from you on Rediff ZaraBol.

'If Pakistan has Veena Malik, we have Nupur Mehta'

'If Pakistan has Veena Malik, we have Nupur Mehta'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

'PM have some shame' protests washout Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Noisy protests by the members of the Congress and other opposition parties seeking an apology from the prime minister continued unabated throughout the day since the proceedings began.

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

PIX: Cops nab 'America's Most Wanted' Indian

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

An Indian fugitive from Canada, who was featured in 'Americas Most Wanted' was finally arrested in California by the California highway patrol, and the police departments in Santa Monica, El Monte, and Los Angeles Homeland Security Investigators agents. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement released the news on Tuesday.

The HOT ladies' club! Shriya Saran, Raveena party together

The HOT ladies' club! Shriya Saran, Raveena party together

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Pssst, Raveena Tandon is making her Television comeback with yet another chat show!

Indian women rout Bangladesh in WT20 opener

Indian women rout Bangladesh in WT20 opener

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

India produced a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 72 runs in the opening league fixture of the ICC Women's World T20, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The district authorities' permission to Rahul Gandhi comes two days after the district magistrate and Superintendent of Police had asked him to reschedule his visit on law and order grounds.

Review: Acharam is a decent thriller

Review: Acharam is a decent thriller

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The psychological thriller revolves around a neurotic police officer, whose life and career are destroyed after he is dumped by his prospective wife.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.

PIX: Sunny Leone, Sara Khan party with Rohit Verma

PIX: Sunny Leone, Sara Khan party with Rohit Verma

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

The raging Indian debate on pornography

The raging Indian debate on pornography

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

It may be taboo, but usage is rampant -- Kuber Sharma weighs in on the Indian take on pornography.

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Lok Sabha gets 29 new entrants from Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Nitin Gadkari, late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Vijaysinh Mohite Patil are a few of the 29 new entrants to the 16th Lok Sabha among the 48 MPs from Maharashtra.

Is Jackie Shroff gay?

Is Jackie Shroff gay?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Olympic hockey qualifier: India eves blank Poland

Olympic hockey qualifier: India eves blank Poland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Indian eves continued their winning run with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Poland in their third match of the qualifier for the London Olympics, at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Nothing to be sari about!

Nothing to be sari about!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Nine of the many, many, many saris we could not take our eyes off at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi!

Australian batting can be put under pressure: Zaheer

Australian batting can be put under pressure: Zaheer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Unfazed by the debacles in the first two Tests, India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan said the team will come back strongly in the third match, the key to which would be putting the in-form Australian batting line-up under pressure.

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Netas roll out mats for Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Lead by example... that's the adage our netas followed on Thursday as several of them took to performing various asanas across the country to mark the country's fourth Yoga Day. Here's a look at some of them.

Telangana MPs late for meet, Speaker walks out

Telangana MPs late for meet, Speaker walks out

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The much-awaited meeting between nine Congress members of Parliament from Telangana and Lok Sabha Speaker Miera Kumar could not take place, as the legislators ran late for the appointment.

Asia Cup: Indian eves beat Korea 2-0 to win bronze

Asia Cup: Indian eves beat Korea 2-0 to win bronze

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Indian eves defeated defending champions Korea 2-0 to win the bronze medal in the 3rd Girls U-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament at Bangkok.

Mithali to lead India in ICC Women's WC qualifiers

Mithali to lead India in ICC Women's WC qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Mithali Raj will lead the 14-member Indian squad in the next month's ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers which brings together 10 sides in their quest to claim the remaining four places in the main event to be held in June next year. The tournament will run from February 7 to 21 at four Colombo venues and the sides finishing in the top four of the Super Six stage will join defending champion Australia, host England, former winner New Zealand and reigning ICC World Twenty20 champion West Indies in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 from June 26 to July 23.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Manyata at a wedding

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Manyata at a wedding

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

A look at star arrivals.

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Stay away from this film.

'Shyama was very good looking'

'Shyama was very good looking'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over. During those days, we formed working relationships that lasted beyond the workplace.' Waheeda Rehman pays rich tribute to her late co-star.

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'