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PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

PICS: India score incredible win over Aus to win series

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

An internal document shows Dassault Aviation considered Reliance offset deal as a 'trade off' to clinch Rafale deal'.

The Chennai water train is here!

The Chennai water train is here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com tracks the train from Jolarpettai carrying its precious cargo.

Why the Indian media has got a Hindutva edge

Why the Indian media has got a Hindutva edge

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'A decade ago, even though the sentiment might have been felt in large parts of the media, it was not expressed.' 'There was a reserve and there was a culture that adhered to the principles expressed in the Constitution,' observes Aakar Patel.

Congress attacks BJP on electoral bonds with Iqbal Mirchi link

Congress attacks BJP on electoral bonds with Iqbal Mirchi link

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The report said the company, which was involved in transactions with and buying properties from the late Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi, gave Rs 10 crore to the BJP in 2014-15. Mirchi was a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim.

Maruti to recall 69,555 units of Dzire, Swift and Ritz

Maruti to recall 69,555 units of Dzire, Swift and Ritz

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The recall is only for the diesel variants of the three models. Out of the total, 55,938 units are of old Dzire, 12,486 units of old Swift and 1,131 units of Ritz, which were manufactured between March 8, 2010 and August 11, 2013, the company said.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Listening -- really listening -- to advisers in the government and outside would help. India has plenty of wise economists who have worked within the bureaucracy during previous crises, points out Rahul Jacob.

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Images from the third One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Sunday.

Scope for improvement, Kings XI captain Ashwin tells team

Scope for improvement, Kings XI captain Ashwin tells team

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin said his side has a lot of scope for improvement after they encountered yet another close game, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the Indian Premier League.

pTron Bassbuds Urban Review

pTron Bassbuds Urban Review

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

If you are looking for a true wireless stereo experience at a budget price, Ashish Narsale says you can certainly try the pTron Bassbuds Urban.

Dhoni should have retired after 2019 WC: Shoaib Akhtar

Dhoni should have retired after 2019 WC: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar said he hopes MS Dhoni gets a resounding farewell despite his resolute silence on what the future holds. Dhoni, who has not played a competitive game since the World Cup semifinal in July, was preparing to make a much-anticipated comeback with the IPL, which is now unlikely to take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'

'Land acquisition law in 2013 went too far'

'Land acquisition law in 2013 went too far'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

In his book, Backstage: The Story Behind India's High Growth Years, Montek Singh Ahluwalia accepted the Act "increased the cost of land to financially unsustainable levels ... and made it easier for anyone who wants to stop a project to use the various consultative processes required under the law to delay matters".

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal cruise into finals

CWG squash: Pallikal-Ghosal cruise into finals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian duo of Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal stormed to the final of the squash mixed doubles event of the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Friday.

SP, BSP, Cong will get electric shocks on Mar 11: PM

SP, BSP, Cong will get electric shocks on Mar 11: PM

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Modi's remarks at an election rally in Mirzapur in the backward eastern region of Uttar Pradesh came amid war of words on supply of electricity in the state.

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'We had a point to prove. We just came with intent'

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain into last eight

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Serbia sealed their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in straightforward fashion but Britain survived another nail-biter before joining them in the last-eight on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to go top of the table and heap pressure on title rivals Liverpool.

We have long way to go in T20 cricket: Mahmudullah

We have long way to go in T20 cricket: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bangladesh have come close to a victory on many occasions but have failed to cross the line, especially against top teams like India losing the T20 series 1-2.

Nadal withdraws from Basel with knee problem

Nadal withdraws from Basel with knee problem

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

With the ATP Finals coming up next month, Nadal said on his Facebook page he had made the decision to pull out of next week's Basel tournament after getting medical advice.

Sports Shorts: Majka prevails in the Alps at Tour de France

Sports Shorts: Majka prevails in the Alps at Tour de France

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Vincenzo Nibali strengthened his stranglehold on the Tour de France when he gained further ground over his rivals in the second Alpine stage won by Poland's Rafal Majka on Saturday.

RCEP a done deal, but signing put off to Feb: Sources

RCEP a done deal, but signing put off to Feb: Sources

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Sources said China was forcefully pushing for inking the deal during the RCEP summit later in the day, which was seen as an attempt to counter-balance the impact of its lingering trade war with the US as well as to project the region's economic might to the West.

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

When should you take Covishield/Covaxin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'You can still acquire the COVID-19 virus even if you are vaccinated.' 'But if you develop the disease, (after being vaccinated) the likelihood is that it will be mild.' 'It just makes sense to continue to take precautions, because you may be around a lot of unvaccinated people.'

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Gandhi@150: Students offer amazing solar lamp tribute!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

One million schoolkids around the world build and light solar lamps.

F1: 'Final warning' for Hamilton, Rosberg after Austria clash

F1: 'Final warning' for Hamilton, Rosberg after Austria clash

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff indicated that the potential sanctions are sufficiently draconian to make both think twice if not three times.

French Open: Yuki, Ramkumar bow out of qualifiers

French Open: Yuki, Ramkumar bow out of qualifiers

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Yuki Bhambri went down fighting while Ramkumar Ramanathan suffered a tame defeat as the two Indians bowed out of the French Open Qualifiers, in Paris, on Monday.

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals invincible at home!

PHOTOS: Rajasthan Royals invincible at home!

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals defeated Pune Warriors by five wickets in a thriller in Jaipur on Sunday.

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

In the viral video, the man, brandishing a stick, is seen sitting and talking to several workers locked up in a bird cage.

Women's IPL games to grab maximum eyeballs

Women's IPL games to grab maximum eyeballs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The women's T20 exhibition matches, which will be staged during the Indian Premier League, is once again likely to be slotted during the playoffs as the Board of Control for Cricket in India that remains the only window available for these games.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'You can see that in Chinese behaviour in the Yellow Sea, you can see it in their behaviour towards Taiwan, you can see it in their behaviour towards Hong Kong, you can see it on our border as well.'

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

EPL: Liverpool's Alisson out injured for 'next few weeks'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

To miss UEFA Super Cup match against Chelsea

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The race for three cities hoping to land the 2020 summer Olympics will go down to the wire after two years of campaigning as Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo grapple with their own problems ahead of Saturday's vote.

Daruvala first Indian to clinch British Karting Championship

Daruvala first Indian to clinch British Karting Championship

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Sahara Force India Academy's Jehan Daruvala became the first and only Indian driver to ever win a British Karting Championship after driving a composed race to claim the British KF3 Championship at the Shenington race track, over the weekend.

'Buttler was a class apart on difficult pitch'

'Buttler was a class apart on difficult pitch'

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming praises Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler after his match-winning knock in Friday's Indian Premier League match in Jaipur. Butler's superb 60-ball 95 not out

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

pTron Bassbuds Lite: Is the right wireless earbuds for you?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

It's one of the cheapest options in the market, but is it the one you should buy? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.