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Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation 'unfortunate' and termed the timing 'awful', saying it has come at a time when the party is engaged in combating the Bharatiya Janata Party on various issues.

Australian Open players cleared of COVID-19

Australian Open players cleared of COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Spain's Paula Badosa, the women's world number 67, was the only player to contract the coronavirus. She was released from hotel quarantine on Wednesday.

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

'Cyrus was an extremely, extremely, humble person'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was also generous, hospitable, sharing of whatever he had.' 'He never ever acted like the inheritor of great wealth.'

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Showman Kyrgios goes from sick-bed to second round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

It took only minutes for Kyrgios to ignite the terraces by breaking Broady in the opening game. He closed out the next game with an under-arm "tweener".

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sources claimed that in the meeting, it was also discussed to close the Red fort from 20th January to 27th January and a clarification was sought from Delhi Police.

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Mallikarjun Kharge has the stature, maturity and gravitas to lead a national party like the Congress with its rich history of struggle and myriad achievements, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Panchayat 2 Review

Panchayat 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

If at all the series can be criticised, it would be for its all-Brahmin characters and keeping out the caste problems, the misogyny and the backwardness and ugliness of rural India, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'If you have read the Gita, Krishna never gives a guarantee, though that is what we, as humans, crave -- which is why we buy into the cults of occult godmen who assure us that we will surely get money, meaning, and power.' A fascinating excerpt from Dr Devdutt Pattanaik's The Stories We Tell: Mythology To Make Sense Of Modern Lives.

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

On Kapil Sharma's 41st birthday, Subhash K Jha looks back on the comic's fall and resurrection.

Clarke nominates in-form Wade to open in Tests

Clarke nominates in-form Wade to open in Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Wade had smashed back-to-back fifties in the last two T20Is against India.

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The English cricketers should not miss international duty at the expense of playing in the IPL, former England captain Michael Atherton has said in the wake of the team's disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia.

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong after 50 yrs, blames Rahul

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong after 50 yrs, blames Rahul

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen a series of leaders leave it.

Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open?

Unvaccinated players can compete at Australian Open?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

In the email, the WTA said it wanted to "clear up false and misleading information" about the conditions players would face at the Australian Open.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

US President-elect Biden publicly receives COVID-19 vaccine

US President-elect Biden publicly receives COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Biden received the first course of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, Delaware.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

PHE estimates that the vaccination programme in England has prevented 22 million infections, around 52,600 hospitalisations and between 35,200 and 60,000 deaths.

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Why did the department and his colleagues not stop this 'rogue' officer from implicating an innocent man while the entire nation was watching for weeks? The answer is they either approved, or disapproved and refused to intervene or they didn't care, notes Aakar Patel.

Beast Review

Beast Review

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair.

'I can't dream of raising my voice with Sam'

'I can't dream of raising my voice with Sam'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'We had decided that whenever we work together, we would leave our personal relationship at home.'

Recipe: Jayanti's Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi

Recipe: Jayanti's Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.

The Best Of Pankaj Tripathi

The Best Of Pankaj Tripathi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at his biggest hits, and where you can watch them.

Hiranandani Group opens giant data centre in Mumbai

Hiranandani Group opens giant data centre in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Hiranandnani's new venture is well-timed, but it will face heavy competition from both international majors and domestic peers like Adani Group.

Drowsy Smith looking to solve sleep problems

Drowsy Smith looking to solve sleep problems

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Master batsman Steve Smith is consulting experts on how to get a better night's sleep before cricket matches.

Why India chose Jallikattu for the Oscars

Why India chose Jallikattu for the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'Kerala is making wonderful films.'

10 Polite Ways to Reject a Date

10 Polite Ways to Reject a Date

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The next time you need to reject someone for a second date, try some of these tips. We won't promise that these will make rejection a piece of cake, but these will assuredly make it comparatively easier for both of you to move on, says Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China.

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Between bad writing, hysterical acting and a shoddy blend of CGI and the real deal, Haathi Mere Saathi completely neglects the message of saving our elephants, feels Sukanya Verma.

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Pakistan has signed a deal with Italy-based aerospace giant Leonardo-Finmeccanica for purchasing an undisclosed number of helicopters for search and rescue operations.

Biden calls Putin 'war criminal'; Russia decries US President's remarks

Biden calls Putin 'war criminal'; Russia decries US President's remarks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

In response to another question, he ruled out calling Putin. "No," he said.

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

AB is a freak; greatest of all time, says RCB coach Katich

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers head coach Simon Katich was all praise for the South African after he single-handedly won the IPL game against Rajasthan Royals for them, in Dubai on Saturday.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Jones, known affectionately as 'Deano' by the global cricket community, played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs.

Guess who Nana Patekar plays in his comeback role?

Guess who Nana Patekar plays in his comeback role?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Nana Patekar, who was accused of sexual harassment and ousted from Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull 4 in 2018, returns after a two-year exile.

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.

Coming Attractions: Shahid, Kartik, Tiger

Coming Attractions: Shahid, Kartik, Tiger

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

How can Hindutva be compared to ISIS?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Irrespective of their voting preferences, most voters would find this comparison with ISIS revolting. More specifically, would it persuade anybody who voted for Narendra Modi to change her or his mind? asks Shekhar Gupta.