News for '1968'

Vinod Khanna passes away

Vinod Khanna passes away

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The actor was 70.

S M Krishna to join BJP soon: Yeddyurappa

S M Krishna to join BJP soon: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

On January 29, Krishna resigned from all the posts held by him in the grand old party.

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the very best players from what has been an outstanding tournament.

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Abhijit Banerjee joins list of Indian Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee joins the list of Indians and people of Indian origin who have received the prestigious Nobel prize in fields like Physics, Chemistry, Peace, Economic Sciences and Medicine.

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'

Shane Warne's ex-flame fumes over his choice of women!

Shane Warne's ex-flame fumes over his choice of women!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

British actress Elizabeth Hurley has blasted her former fiance legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne's taste in women after reports emerged that he had a fling with lingerie entrepreneur Michelle Mone.

Serena will surpass Court's Grand Slam record, says Graff

Serena will surpass Court's Grand Slam record, says Graff

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Steffi Graf acknowledged Serena Williams had achieved her success in the more competitive Open era and said she would eventually finish her career as the game's greatest player.

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Another TN village celebrates for a US appointment

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The quaint little village of Perumapalayam near Erode is excited about Indian American, Dr Celine Gounder making it to the United States President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board since she has her roots in it and for her continuing support to its residents.

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Row over Delhi govt's ad calling Sikkim separate nation

Rediff.com23 May 2020

An advertisement for recruitment of civil defence volunteers by the Delhi government stoked a controversy on Saturday after it referred the people of Sikkim as "subject" along with those from Bhutan and Nepal, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress to launch a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation.

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

15 bizarre buildings around the world

15 bizarre buildings around the world

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

These are the modern architectural wonders of the world.

Modi sarkar's 19 COMMANDMENTS to babus

Modi sarkar's 19 COMMANDMENTS to babus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

In a major move, the Modi sarkar has amended service rules to ensure that Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service officers maintain "high ethics" and "political neutrality" while discharging their duties.

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time as names like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant dominate the discussion. Abdul-Jabbar, however, undoubtedly deserves his place in the pantheon of the game's greats.

Ravindra Jadeja joins greats, hits six sixes in an over in Inter-Dist game!

Ravindra Jadeja joins greats, hits six sixes in an over in Inter-Dist game!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Jadeja scored 154 off only 69 balls for Jamnagar against Amreli as his side posted 239 for 6 in 20 overs.

All India need is a draw in 4th Test to win the series in Australia

All India need is a draw in 4th Test to win the series in Australia

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Following is a fact box on the final Test of the four-match series between Australia and India

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

George Best factfile

George Best factfile

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

- George Best, one of the most talented footballers to grace the 'beautiful game'.

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Twitter users flooded the social network with messages against the move, making #StopHindiImposition and #TNAgainstHindiImposition the top trends on platform.

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

Augusta Masters PHOTOS: Haas leads way, deja vu for Scott

Augusta Masters PHOTOS: Haas leads way, deja vu for Scott

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Former FedExCup champion Bill Haas tied his lowest score in a major to snatch the lead at the Masters on Thursday while holder Adam Scott experienced a real sense of deja vu in the opening round.

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Here is a list of US Open women's singles champions since the open era began in 1968:

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

'India's first win abroad marked the first instance we played as a team'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Legends Bapu Nadkarni, Chandu Borde E A S Prasanna look back on India's first Test win overseas.

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Number of Tests won by India outside Asia in 2018 now stands at 4 -- the most they have ever won in a calendar year, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

England's keeper Jordan Pickford scored and saved in a shootout as they beat Switzerland 6-5 on penalties to finish third in the Nations League on Sunday

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Amitabh!

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Tamil Nadu will never allow the Centre's three-language policy'

A RAW hand

A RAW hand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Pelosi also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication skills at the event.

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

In Maria's absence, can Azarenka snatch US Open from Serena's grasp?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Serena Williams may be the overwhelming favorite but the World No 1 is anything but a sure bet to win a U.S. Open overflowing with intriguing possibilities.

PHOTOS: Barca, Atletico stumble and miss out on record

PHOTOS: Barca, Atletico stumble and miss out on record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped their first points of the season on Saturday, missing the chance to equal the record for the best-ever La Liga start.

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Elections for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.

Douglas Engelbart, inventor of computer mouse, dies at 88

Douglas Engelbart, inventor of computer mouse, dies at 88

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

He had laid out a vision of an Internet decades before others brought those ideas to the mass market.

'Sorry if we hurt Sonia Gandhi's feelings'

'Sorry if we hurt Sonia Gandhi's feelings'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Soniaji is like a mother to the party. We revere her even now'

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

'Is it good to hold stock SIPs for long?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.