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PIX: Punjab self destruct as Lucknow inch closer to play-offs

PIX: Punjab self destruct as Lucknow inch closer to play-offs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A sixth win in nine games takes IPL debutants LSG closer to a play-off berth, while the task gets tougher for Punjab with just four wins from nine games.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

How Arshdeep Singh 'yorked' his way into the Indian team

How Arshdeep Singh 'yorked' his way into the Indian team

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Arshdeep accepts the success that has come his way in the IPL but says he really had to 'earn everything'.

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Ranji: HP take 200-run lead vs Haryana; Ton for Hyd's Agarwal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: Miller, Pandya take Gujarat Titans to final

IPL PIX: Miller, Pandya take Gujarat Titans to final

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 1st Qualifier between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Young opener Haseeb Hameed celebrated his Test recall with a gritty hundred but Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj's lively spell sent County Select XI packing for 220 on Day 2 of the warm-up match in Durham, on Wednesday.

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

10 DO-AT-HOME Exercises To STAY FIT

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Fitness expert Sumit Dubey suggests some equipment-free workouts to keep you in shape.

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

PIX: Magnificent Pant takes India to 338/7 on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the rescheduled 5th Test between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rajan on what India should do with its forex reserves

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India needs foreign exchange buffer reserves to insulate itself from exchange rate volatility as we have "no friends" for swap lines and Japan was the only country that helped during the taper tantrum in 2013, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Tuesday. Participating in a virtual event organised by economic think tank NCAER, Rajan said during the taper tantrum in 2013, India asked for swap lines, and only country who helped was Japan. "We need this (foreign exchange) reserve buffer to insulate ourselves because we have no friends.

Flying time to reduce soon

Flying time to reduce soon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Ending a long-pending dispute over sharing of sky for civilian and military traffic, Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Friday approved easing restrictions

8 simple asanas for beginners

8 simple asanas for beginners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Yoga instructor and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay shows you how to get started with yoga at home.

PICS: Jadeja, Ashwin overwhelm Sri Lanka in 3 days

PICS: Jadeja, Ashwin overwhelm Sri Lanka in 3 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mohali, on Sunday.

Prithvi Shaw opens up about returning to form

Prithvi Shaw opens up about returning to form

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Made small changes in my technique: Prithvi Shaw

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disagreeing with Kohli's assessment of the third Test that ended with India crushing England by 10 wickets inside two days, Cook said batting was near impossible

5 Asanas for a Healthy Heart

5 Asanas for a Healthy Heart

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Yogini and wellness expert Shweta Singh suggests simple postures to improve the functioning of your heart.

Under-19 WC, PIX: India thrash Australia, meet England in final

Under-19 WC, PIX: India thrash Australia, meet England in final

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Skipper Yash Dhull gave a glimpse of his rare talent with a well-paced hundred which guided powerhouse India into its fourth consecutive Under-19 World Cup final.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

How a technical weakness became Harshal's strength

How a technical weakness became Harshal's strength

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'I was driven constantly to get better and actualise that potential. I never at any moment felt that the dream (of playing for India) sort of running away from me.'

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

In case of Umesh, he bowls a fuller length, gets that lethal outswing going his way at 140 clicks but the question is, if India can afford to play a bowler, who has a propensity to bowl too many boundary balls.

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Missing the gym? 6 simple workouts to do at home

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Try these equipment-free workouts to stay fit at home.

PHOTOS: Mayank leads India's fightback with ton

PHOTOS: Mayank leads India's fightback with ton

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Friday.

'Not ideal for Tests': Bhajji, Laxman, Yuvraj slam Motera pitch

'Not ideal for Tests': Bhajji, Laxman, Yuvraj slam Motera pitch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Several former players, including India's Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman, on Thursday said that the turning Motera pitch, on which India defeated England by 10 wickets inside two days, was not ideal for Test cricket, an opinion that was not shared by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Can you twist your body like Sonal Chauhan?

Can you twist your body like Sonal Chauhan?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The actor got in a great workout in the New Year.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

5 simple yoga asanas to fight stress

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

These asanas will help you experience positivity and fight stress, says Grand Master Akshar.

6 simple exercises to help relieve joint pain

6 simple exercises to help relieve joint pain

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

There's currently no cure for arthritis, but some treatments could help to reduce some of the painful symptoms.

Pics! Vaani Kapoor looks breathtaking as a bridesmaid

Pics! Vaani Kapoor looks breathtaking as a bridesmaid

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Vaani Kapoor shows you how to be the perfect bridesmaid with her Brides Today cover.

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here are 11 hair styling accessories For A Quick Makeover

PHOTOS: Rizwan hits fifty to frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Rizwan hits fifty to frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Pakistan middle-order batsman Mohammad Rizwan hit a defiant half century on a difficult batting pitch to guide his side past the 200-mark in their first innings and frustrate England in the second Test on Friday.

ASK DR JAIN: Is keratin treatment for hair safe?

ASK DR JAIN: Is keratin treatment for hair safe?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

PICS: India poised for thumping win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai on Sunday.

The ultimate yoga routine for your next flight journey

The ultimate yoga routine for your next flight journey

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ease out body stiffness with these asanas when you travel.

PIX: India off to good start after England take lead

PIX: India off to good start after England take lead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Friday.

Will turncoats, pandemic mar BJP's chances in Goa?

Will turncoats, pandemic mar BJP's chances in Goa?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

If pandemic (mis)management threatened to dominate Goa's electoral discourse, the BJP is up against a deeper structural issue in its organisation, created by the fact that a majority of the legislature party and the ministerial council is made up of Congress defectors, disparagingly referred to by the Opposition as "imports". Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

5 Problems Only Women with Wavy Hair Will Understand

5 Problems Only Women with Wavy Hair Will Understand

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Your friends with straight hair can only try to empathise with you but nobody can know what you really go through. There are days when your hair look glamorous and then there are days when you look like a sheep in the morning. All the women with wavy hair will relate to this. Here are the 5 problems only women with wavy hair will understand:

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A detox yoga routine will improve digestion, boost strength and increase flexibility, says Radhika Iyer.