News for '-the-dream'

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The latest deal would give Facebook deeper access to India, the second largest internet market after China.

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Doughty frontline workers say this is what they signed up for and that is what they do.

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Martina Navratilova, who herself won 18 Grand Slam singles crowns, never faced Serena Williams on a singles court.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

1 yr of Modi 2.0: PM's open letter to citizens

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Modi said his government has taken 'historic' decisions and the nation progressed rapidly in the last one year, even as he acknowledged that there is a lot that needs to be done and many challenges and problems face the country.

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Inter Miami are scheduled to begin playing in 2020 at a temporary venue until their planned 25,000-capacity stadium - dubbed "Miami Freedom Park" - is completed a year later.

Like Farhan Akhtar's Lucknow Central look? VOTE!

Like Farhan Akhtar's Lucknow Central look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Farhan in a never seen before avatar!

Cong stalled Ayodhya judgment, kept J-K issue hanging: Shah

Cong stalled Ayodhya judgment, kept J-K issue hanging: Shah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

He also accused the Congress of delaying a solution to the Kashmir issue for seven decades.

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras' graduating class of 2019.

Why Wahab was recalled to Pakistan squad

Why Wahab was recalled to Pakistan squad

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Wahab, 33, said it is a dream come true to get a chance to play his third successive World Cup.

Won't stop until all refugees get Indian citizenship: Shah

Won't stop until all refugees get Indian citizenship: Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Shah said not a single person will lose citizenship as a result of the Citizenship Amendment Act.

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

India's cleanest railway station in 2018 is...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Railway stations -- Beas, Vishakhapatnam, Khammam, Secunderabad, Ahmednagar and Jammu Tawi are the top ranked railway stations by cleanliness.

Sensational Jemimah completes a year in international cricket!

Sensational Jemimah completes a year in international cricket!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Jemimah has climbed the rungs of international cricket rather swiftly. Since making her debut, Jemimah has gone on to break and few records and is now the World 2 batswoman.

Bindra, Ganguly urge people to support upcoming sports talent

Bindra, Ganguly urge people to support upcoming sports talent

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Online cab network company Ola has launched the 'Road to Gold' campaign under which its customers can contribute a sum of Re.1 per ride across the over 110 cities it operates in, a press release stated.

Indian grappler Bajrang is on top of the World!

Indian grappler Bajrang is on top of the World!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The wrestler became the World No 1 in the 65kg category

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Spotted: Alia Bhatt, Sidharth in Chicago

Spotted: Alia Bhatt, Sidharth in Chicago

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Reader Kunal A Taylor has sent us a photograph.

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'One good thing that has come out of all this is that it shown people that online ordering is the way forward.'

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Congress to boycott local body elections in J-K

Congress to boycott local body elections in J-K

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

"We have come to realise that these elections are being held to facilitate only one party -- ruling party," Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir said.

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Blinded By The Light will release on Netflix on September 6.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Have faith in me: PM assures Assam on citizenship bill

Have faith in me: PM assures Assam on citizenship bill

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

PM Modi's assurance came against the backdrop of violent protests against the CAB.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

PIX: Nadal fires Spain to Davis Cup final against Canada

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal fired hosts Spain into the Davis Cup final as he joined Feliciano Lopez to win a thrilling late-night doubles and seal a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Britain on Saturday.

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Iceland's president Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson has told Reuters that he wants even more soccer fans from around the world to join "Team Iceland" and share the joy as his tiny nation makes its World Cup debut in Russia.

8 times Salman-Katrina enthralled us

8 times Salman-Katrina enthralled us

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Salman-Kat have major chemistry to live up to in Bharat!

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Wahab asked to stop 'slitting the batsmen's throat' celebration

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Wahab's celebration style was the talk of the PSL after he exhibited it in the first match but has now tapered down his aggression.

India won't miss Leander Paes: Bhupathi

India won't miss Leander Paes: Bhupathi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Captain Mahesh Bhupathi, on Wednesday, made it clear that India won't miss veteran Leander Paes during their upcoming Davis Cup Qualifier against fancied Italy at Calcutta South Club on Friday-Saturday.

Congress supports 'urban Maoists', insults tribals: PM in Chhattisgarh

Congress supports 'urban Maoists', insults tribals: PM in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The Congress hit back at Modi and accused him of indulging in his 'trademark petty politics' and seeking to hide his 'abject failure and weak-kneed' approach to fighting Naxalism.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

In the endlessly entertaining and absorbing soap opera that is India-Sri Lanka relations, wait for the next episode, Aditi Phadnis reports.

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'Despite having majority governments, why did you allow it to remain temporary. You did not have the conviction or strength to bring reform'

PIX: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah receives knighthood

PIX: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah receives knighthood

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The four-time Olympic champion, who was honoured for his services to athletics by the Queen on Tuesday, described the moment as "incredible".

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Shah clarifies: Never sought Hindi imposition; DMK claims victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"I myself come from a non-Hindi state of Gujarat. If some people want to do politics, it is their choice," Shah told reporters in New Delhi.

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'That was a morning where if I wanted to fly, I would have flown as well.'