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Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Lookalike contest or not, we couldn't help but ask: Do these actors look like the legends they play on screen? Vote!

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The delegations were led by Brigadier JKS Virk from the Indian side and Senior Colonel Chen Zheng Shan from the Chinese side

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Rower Swarn 2nd in minor placings race

Rower Swarn 2nd in minor placings race

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Already out of medal contention, Indian rower Swarn Singh Virk finished second in a minor placings race in single sculls while Sandeep Kumar and Manjeet Singh fought to save themselves from ending bottom of the heap in lightweight double sculls in London Olympics on Wednesday.

Swaran rows into quarters, lightweight doubles team out

Swaran rows into quarters, lightweight doubles team out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Indian rower Swaran Singh Virk held off a late challenge from his South Korean rival to win the single sculls repechage round and book a berth in the quarter-finals at the London Olympics on Sunday.

Police remember their fallen heroes

Police remember their fallen heroes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

In 2008-09, about 833 police personnel across the country have sacrificed their lives safeguarding the nation's internal security

Rowers Sandeep, Manjeet finish second last

Rowers Sandeep, Manjeet finish second last

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's campaign in the rowing event of the London Olympics came to a dismal end with the duo of Sandeep Kumar and Manjeet Singh finishing second last in the Men's Double sculls event at the Eton Dorney Rowing centre on Saturday.

Rower Swarn 16th in single sculls

Rower Swarn 16th in single sculls

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Indian rower Swarn Singh Virk ended his London Olympics campaign in 16th place after finishing fourth in a minor placings race in the men's single sculls event.

Indian rowers out of medal reckoning

Indian rowers out of medal reckoning

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Indian rowers fell out of the reckoning for a medal in the Olympics with Swarn Singh Virk finishing fourth in the quarter-final round of the single sculls competition.

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Set for their fourth Olympics in a row, the Indian rowers face a tough test but would look to show that they do not just make up the numbers in the London Games beginning July 27.

Finally, Pak approves Hindu Marriage Bill

Finally, Pak approves Hindu Marriage Bill

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

After decades of delay and inaction, the Hindu minority community in Pakistan will soon have a marriage law as a parliamentary panel has unanimously approved the Hindu Marriage Bill.

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It was bumper-to-bumper traffic at many spots in Gurgaon.

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The external affairs ministry has sought for a detailed report from the Gurgaon Police on the alleged sexual assault on Nepalese women at a Saudi diplomat's residence in the locality.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Chopper scare for Haryana CM Hooda

Chopper scare for Haryana CM Hooda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

A chopper ferrying Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from New Delhi to Punjab was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Hisar on Wednesday due to inclement weather.

Littering? Pay up on the spot

Littering? Pay up on the spot

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

First look on Delhi ant-littering drive.

Gadchiroli encounter: Many bid adieu to slain cops

Gadchiroli encounter: Many bid adieu to slain cops

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

More than 24 hours after Maoist rebels mowed down 17 policemen in one of the deadliest attacks in Gadchiroli district, combing operations by the Border Security Force and the state police continued even as people on Friday bade farewell to the martyrs.Hundreds of civilians gathered at the Parade ground in Gadchiroli, in a spontaneous outpouring of grief and respect for the policemen, who laid down their lives in the line of duty combating home-bred Maoist terror.

Claiming money that is rightfully yours

Claiming money that is rightfully yours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Priya Nair finds out how investors of mutual funds, shares, unclaimed bank deposits, insurance policies can redeem long-forgotten investments.

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Samuels-Kochar tape handed to ICC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

A two-member ICC team received tapes of alleged conversation between the West Indies all-rounder and bookie Mukesh Kochar.

Now, Sikh prayers in Japanese

Now, Sikh prayers in Japanese

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

He has already translated Jap Ji Sahib and the literary works of renowned Indian writers.

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Indo-Canadian teenager shot dead in Vancouver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Virk was at a get-together at a friend's house on Saturday after which he was found lying in the street. He later succumbed to the gunshot wounds in hospital.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Sunday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

India's schedule on the ninth day of the competitions at the Asian Games in Incheon on Sunday.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of 2018. Are these on your playlist too?

Anderson sees off Beckham

Anderson sees off Beckham

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Cricket followers would rather share a drink with the England fast bowler James Anderson than David Beckham, according to a survey conducted for the first issue of the Wisden Cricketer magazine.

Fransa replay demand turned down

Fransa replay demand turned down

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The Disciplinary Committee of the National Football League rejected Fransa Pax's demand for a replay of their January 30 match against Mahindra United.

Maharashtra: 'Encounter specialist' Daya Nayak suspended

Maharashtra: 'Encounter specialist' Daya Nayak suspended

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

A government official said that Daya Nayak had been suspended. He, however, declined to comment on what led to this development.

Seattle: Indian youth charged for friend's death

Seattle: Indian youth charged for friend's death

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

According to police, witnesses tried unsuccessfully to rescue Rishi from the burning BMW.

Cop among 5 sentenced to death for murder

Cop among 5 sentenced to death for murder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

A Faridabad court gave 10 other people life imprisonment in a five-year-old murder case.

Patiala Police search Daler's Mumbai flat

Patiala Police search Daler's Mumbai flat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Daler Mehendi is suspected to be involved in a human trafficking racket.

Johl emerges sole leader

Johl emerges sole leader

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Delhi golfer Jaiveer Virk was placed second at the half-way stage of the Padampat Singhania Open.

WATCH: Fishermen trapped in swollen Tawi airlifted

WATCH: Fishermen trapped in swollen Tawi airlifted

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

They were stranded on a concrete platform at the bottom of a pillar of an under-construction structure to create a lake at Baghwati Nagar, they said.

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.

College student abducted in Gurgaon, freed hours later

College student abducted in Gurgaon, freed hours later

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

A woman student was abducted outside a Gurgaon college by three persons this morning, but she was freed and the accused arrested within hours after the shocking incident was captured by CCTV cameras.

From Delhi to California... 'Kejriwal, Kejriwal'

From Delhi to California... 'Kejriwal, Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP NRI supporters celebrated after trends showed that the party was set to sweep Delhi.

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Uber trouble again: Another driver accused of molestation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

United States-based cab service provider Uber has landed in another controversy with one of its drivers being accused of molesting a female passenger during a ride to Gurgaon.

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Official sources said the government has decided to transfer Kalia from her current post as Fatehabad SP, adding formal orders will be issued soon.

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Shikhar Dhawan was all guts and grit while negotiating tough conditions in his comeback game as he boosted Delhi's morale with a well-controlled 137 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in New Delhi. A round up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Indian rowers exit with three bronze medals

Asian Games: Indian rowers exit with three bronze medals

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India picked up two bronze medals from the Asian Games rowing arena in Incheon on Thursday as army man Swaran Singh Virk rowed his way through exhaustion to the third spot in single sculls before the men's squad added the eights title.