News for '1986'

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home! India's first innings lead of 322 is their biggest ever in Australia. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

'Messi does not need World Cup win to be viewed as Maradona's equal'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

With Argentina looking dysfunctional and under-performing throughout the qualifiers, Messi's dream of matching Maradona in Russia always looked a tall order.

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

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

Finance Minister Sitharaman faces an economy under pressure

Finance Minister Sitharaman faces an economy under pressure

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A stern articulator with outspoken views and a dignified personality, Sitharaman now bears the responsibility of steering the economy which has witnessed sluggish growth in recent quarters.

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

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.

Cabinet okays increasing strength of SC judges to 34

Cabinet okays increasing strength of SC judges to 34

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The move also comes against the backdrop of rising cases in the top court which stand at nearly 60,000.

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Diego Maradona, 58, now a technical director at Mexican club Dorados de Sinaloa, has five children from other relationships with different women.

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'Without Cristiano, it would be impossible. But with him nothing is impossible'

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Stung by shift from finance ministry, Garg seeks VRS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It was not immediately clear when Garg submitted his voluntary retirement scheme application to the government. It was also not known if the government would accept the application. If he hadn't applied for VRS, he would have retired from government service at the end of October 2020 on attaining of 60 years of age. Garg did not answer phone calls seeking his comments.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

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'

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

No one can fill Ahmed Patel's void in Congress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Patel's closeness to the Gandhi family was undeniable. But unlike others, he resisted the temptation to use it to leverage personal business, says Aditi Phadnis.

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The 71-year-old remained Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant for most of her tenure as the longest serving Congress president, standing by her side through sun and shade.

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

All the numbers about the BJP's rise!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The BJP is contesting 437 seats this election, the Congress 423.

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'Mamata will beat the living daylights out of BJP workers with the result that people who are not totally committed, they will promptly leave the party and go back to Trinamool.' 'Or when they find they cannot get what they came to the BJP for they will go back to Trinamool.'

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

'Humble' Ferguson releases first public message post surgery

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The 76-year-old, who was kept in intensive care for days after his operation for brain hemorrhage, in a new video he released on Thursday, said he 'felt humbled' by the support.

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.

73 IAS officers empanelled for central govt duty

73 IAS officers empanelled for central govt duty

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Of the 73 names, 41 have been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for secretary-level posts, while 32 names have been cleared for holding additional secretary or equivalent-level posts, reports R Rajagopalan.

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

I'm becoming my worst enemy: Anand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Anand, who had finished third in the penultimate leg in Bucharest, concluded with a seventh-place finish

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-jet multi-role air superiority aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

Low profile, yet outspoken, Trai's Vaghela knows how to take tough calls

Low profile, yet outspoken, Trai's Vaghela knows how to take tough calls

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Vagela could not have reached this position if Narendra Modi, who'd known him from his chief minister days, had not backed the choice.

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Nithyananda was booked on the similar charges after police recorded statements of the four children who were rescued from a flat and the ashram, "Yogini Sarvagyapeetham", a police officer said.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Ajit Jain specialises in mega-catastrophe coverage, that is, he takes risks that rivals avoid.

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Argentine great Diego Maradona said England perpetrated a "monumental robbery" in their World Cup victory over Colombia and accused referee Mark Geiger of not being up to such a game.

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

No Emmy for Kevin Spacey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Spacey has also been citicised by Star Trek actor, Zachary Quinto, for his 'calculated manipulation to deflect attention from the very serious accusation (of making an unwanted sexual advance)'.

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The former Boca Juniors and Napoli player coached Argentina at the 2010 World Cup, where his team were beaten 4-0 by Germany at the quarter-final stage

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

FIFA slams Maradona after middle-finger gesture

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Diego Maradona may be a giant of the game's history, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday, but even he must show respect to other fans at World Cup stadiums.

Saroj Khan: Sridevi loved comedy songs

Saroj Khan: Sridevi loved comedy songs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'During Karma, Sridevi's dancing style was south dancing style.' 'She had to adapt to Bollywood.' 'She was hard working, and would rehearse a lot.' 'On the day of the shoot, she would get all her moves right.'

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

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.

When Deano spoke to Rediff

When Deano spoke to Rediff

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'India's strength is batting and it is under attack right now. It is time to stand up and be counted.'

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's trusted aide, passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, who was critical for a few days, was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on November 15 after he developed complications. His son Faisal said he died at 3.30 am.

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Tamil Nadu to ban use of plastic items from 2019

Tamil Nadu to ban use of plastic items from 2019

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The chief minister said non-biodegradable plastic products, mainly polythene covers affect the environment, impeding water flow.