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Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

Vigilance clearance for CVC Thomas not enough: SC

Vigilance clearance for CVC Thomas not enough: SC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The government on Thursday faced yet another day of searching questions in the Supreme Court over vigilance clearance given to P J Thomas, maintaining that the Central Vigilance Commissioner cannot be the final authority in giving final clearance to an official facing corruption case. The court also said it would lay down guidelines for future appointment to the post of the CVC.

Bypolls: Oommen Chandy's name still in Puthuppally voter list

Bypolls: Oommen Chandy's name still in Puthuppally voter list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Meanwhile, allegations and counter claims continued on polling day as well, with Chandy's son -- Chandy Oommen -- claiming that his father and their family had been hounded for over 20 years.

If Vijay Mallya was Thomas Flohr...

If Vijay Mallya was Thomas Flohr...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

...He'd be running a successful aviation business, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Retd SC judge K T Thomas refuses to head Lokpal search panel

Retd SC judge K T Thomas refuses to head Lokpal search panel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

In yet another embarrassment to the government, former Supreme Court judge K T Thomas on Monday turned down the offer to head Lokpal search committee, days after jurist Fali Nariman opted out of the panel.

Saina backs India's women shuttlers to bounce back

Saina backs India's women shuttlers to bounce back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The struggle of Indian women shuttlers on the BWF circuit is quite apparent, but Saina Nehwal backs her colleagues by saying that even the strong Chinese players are finding it difficult to dish out strong performances on a consistent basis and expressed hope that the lean patch of the singles players will end soon.

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

For the first time India will play host to the final rounds of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup championship next year after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially awarded the hosting rights to the country.

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Indian men keep hope alive for first-ever team gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Kidambi Srikanth rallied his way to a thrilling win in a tense decider as India kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever gold medal at the Asian Games.

CVC Thomas to continue till SC hearing: Congress

CVC Thomas to continue till SC hearing: Congress

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Controversial Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas is likely to continue at least till January 27, the date fixed by the Supreme Court for hearing a plea seeking his removal from the key post, sources in Congress said. The ruling party also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party for trying to give its 'own verdict' on the CVC issue even before the apex court could decide the matter."The BJP can say anything. BJP wants an interim action," said a Cong leader.

Beijing Ready For Covid Outbreak

Beijing Ready For Covid Outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Like Mumbai turned some of its stadiums into Covid hospitals during the worst days of the pandemic in the city in 2020, Beijing has set up a coronavirus hospital in a sports arena.

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled south over the past two days, according to Israel, but they still face bombardment and dire conditions.

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Liverpool snatched three points with a wild 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Rupesh Kumar-Sanave Thomas in last 16

Rupesh Kumar-Sanave Thomas in last 16

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The Indian pair beat Malaysia's Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama and Albertus Susanto in a second round match at the World Badminton Championships.

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The resolution proposed by Russia that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza but made no mention of Hamas' attack on Israel.

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Russians are facing the likelihood of having to compete under a neutral flag in Paris because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The IOC has taken no final decision but said athletes should not be punished for the acts of their governments.

India will leave no stone unturned in hosting 2036 Olympics: Modi

India will leave no stone unturned in hosting 2036 Olympics: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India will leave "no stone unturned" in its efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics as the government expressed a strong desire to host the biggest sporting event in the world.

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

'I know of no Senator Thomas Graham'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Referring to reports linking him to a Senator Graham in connection with the letter, which has been referred to by Singh in his book A Call To Honour, the soft-spoken former envoy said, "I knew of no Senator Graham."

India begin well in Thomas and Uber Cup

India begin well in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Saina Nehwal and Chetan Anand led the charge as India got off to a flying start in the Thomas and Uber Cup Asian Zone qualifiers, with both the men's and women's teams notching contrasting victories over Sri Lanka and Hong Kong respectively, in NakhonRatchasima, Thailand, on Monday.

China blank Danes to win Thomas Cup

China blank Danes to win Thomas Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2006

World number one Lin Dan battled past Peter Gade as China whitewashed Denmark 3-0 to retain the Thomas Cup on Sunday

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Yeoh, former Malaysian junior squash champion, made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan.

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United Nations Security Council has called for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout Gaza to allow unhindered humanitarian access in the strip, finally overcoming deadlock and adopting a resolution in the month-long Israel-Hamas conflict.

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Modiji, Why Fix Laws That Ain't Broken?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The judiciary, the police, the lawyers and the public will have to know the new laws. It will also endanger settled jurisprudence on the old laws and open up all sorts of minor and major problems that currently do not exist. Whose then was asking for the change? Not the judges or police or lawyers or citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Sonakshi's 'Almost Perfect' Day In London

Sonakshi's 'Almost Perfect' Day In London

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Alaya walks the streets of London... Taapsee holidays with her 'boyfriend'... Tovino Thomas has Easter lunch in Africa...

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Kerala firm to stop supplying uniform to Israeli police over Gaza war

Kerala firm to stop supplying uniform to Israeli police over Gaza war

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

'We request everyone to stop the war. The Israel police force will not be short of uniforms because of our decision. But this a moral decision. Bombing of the hospitals cannot be accepted... We have decided not to take further orders temporarily'

Rupesh-Thomas pair in New Zealand Open final

Rupesh-Thomas pair in New Zealand Open final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

The Indian pair of Rupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas beat Malaysia's Teik Chai Gan and Bin Shen Tan to cruise into the men's doubles final in the New Zealand Open Grand Prix badminton tournament in Auckland on Friday.

All UPA allies on board on Food Bill ordinance: Thomas

All UPA allies on board on Food Bill ordinance: Thomas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

A day before the Cabinet considers issuing an ordinance to implement government's ambitious National Food Security Bill, Food Minister K V Thomas said all UPA allies, including Nationalist Congress Party, are on board and there was a consensus on issuing an ordinance.

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

US investor BlackRock slashes Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 billion

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

BlackRock has again reduced the valuation of its share in edtech firm Byju's - this time to about $1 billion, TechCrunch reported on Friday, citing disclosures made by the US-based asset manager. This is 95 per cent less than its peak valuation of $22 billion in 2022. The markdown comes at a time when the company is facing a multitude of challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting and legal disputes with lenders.

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

India's high commission in Canada said on Wednesday that the country's officials will resume processing some types of visa applications for Canadians applying from across the country as well as abroad.

Karisma Says Murder Mubarak To Sara

Karisma Says Murder Mubarak To Sara

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Kareena has a question... Vidya makes the sari look si good... the film Anil Kapoor is watching...

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Australia dominate as Head, Labuschagne tons hit WI

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Australia reduced West Indies to 102-4 to tighten their grip on the day-night second Test at the Adelaide

Thomas Cook Q1 results on Feb 24

Thomas Cook Q1 results on Feb 24

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Thomas Cook India Ltd board will meet on February 24 to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2003.

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Tour de France: Alaphilippe whizzes to second stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Spain's Gorka Izagirre took second place and Yates finished third, 15 seconds behind.

First INDIA vs NDA contest: Voting begins for bypolls

First INDIA vs NDA contest: Voting begins for bypolls

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Voting for by-elections to seven assembly constituencies of six states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, started on Tuesday at 7 am.

Time for players to grab their place in ODI set up

Time for players to grab their place in ODI set up

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Considering that he will captain the T20I side, Hardik Pandya might get a breather during the ODI series.

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Ajay, Tabu Wrap Up Yet Another Film

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Mouni's favourite place... Soni-Mahesh celebrate their anniversary... Tovino's fanboy moment...

Tejaswin wins high jump gold in Boston

Tejaswin wins high jump gold in Boston

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Tejaswin overcomes world champion's challenge to win high jump gold