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'Hope We Are Safe'

'Hope We Are Safe'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Priyanka Chopra, who lives in LA, has reacted to the incident and raised concerns about the safety of residents.

SUNITA WILLIAMS RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER 9 MONTHS!

SUNITA WILLIAMS RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER 9 MONTHS!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth after completing a record-breaking 9-month mission to the International Space Station. The mission was initially planned for eight days but was extended due to issues with their Boeing spacecraft. During her mission, Williams broke the record for most time spent spacewalking by a woman, completing 62 hours and 9 minutes of extra-vehicular activity.

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Will Pakistan's Generals Never Learn?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Asim Munir and his brand of short-sighted army officers give no inkling of paying heed, changing course or learning lessons from the past, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

19-YO stuns Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala

Renuka: The village girl who became India's star pacer

Renuka: The village girl who became India's star pacer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Pace sensation Renuka Singh Thakur overcomes obstacles to fulfill her father's dream.

EPL: Arsenal edge Chelsea to keep title hopes alive

EPL: Arsenal edge Chelsea to keep title hopes alive

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games on Sunday as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Padukone Academy-Infosys to groom young shuttlers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The Infosys Foundation will provide a fund of Rs 16 crore, which will be spent for the next five years.

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.

Assam Congress leader held for social media post on BJP leaders

Assam Congress leader held for social media post on BJP leaders

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Assam Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh was arrested on Saturday for a social media post questioning the status of cases registered against three senior BJP leaders, including a former state chief and two serving MLAs. The arrest came after a complaint by the wife of BJP MLA Manab Deka, who was mentioned in Singh's post. Singh's arrest was met with criticism from the Congress, with Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi alleging that Singh was "brutally dragged away" by police.

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

K L Rahul set the stage with a stylish 77, but 20-year-old Vipraj Nigam's fearless spell in front of a stadium full of CSK fans truly turned the tide.

Trump offers olive branch to China after counter tariffs

Trump offers olive branch to China after counter tariffs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

US President Donald Trump has proposed a deal to China that would see the sale of TikTok's US operations to an American buyer in exchange for a reduction in tariffs on Chinese exports to the US. The proposal comes amid a trade war between the two countries and follows China's retaliation of Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump has also said that tariffs are a powerful economic tool and that he is determined to ensure fair trade between the US and China.

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Deshpande out for 2-3 months! IPL doubt looms

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

India and Mumbai pace bowler Tushar Deshpande is likely to remain sidelined for another two to three months due to a recurring ankle injury.

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Raina also laid emphasis on how Kuldeep Yadav could be a lynchpin in India's success.

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Raina to set up sports academies in J&K

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Last month, at the inauguration of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Women's 2020 Cricket Tournament at Anantnag, Raina had said there is "so much more in store" for the Union Territory.

My Favourite Oscar Moment

My Favourite Oscar Moment

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.

'The boy who would be King'

'The boy who would be King'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Anand's post affectionately dubbed Gukesh as the 'boy who would be king'

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday.

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

According to local authorities, the staff and tourists were in safe condition after the quake, which hit the region at 9:05 am Tuesday (Beijing Time).

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur tore through Meghalaya's top order with deadly precision.

Bumrah starts rehab at NCA! Will he recover for Champions Trophy?

Bumrah starts rehab at NCA! Will he recover for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has started his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru as he races against time to get fit for the Champions Trophy.

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The maiden Test ton celebration in Salaar style was a tribute to his father Mutyala, who watched his son rescue India from the stand behind team's dug-out.

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return.

Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Sanju Samson fractures index finger, out of action for five to six weeks

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: a routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.'

Will Rohit continue till 2027 World Cup?

Will Rohit continue till 2027 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Hum ko aur ek World Cup chahiye, MCA boss tells Rohit Sharma

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

K'taka budget: Sidda announces Muslim quota for govt supplies

K'taka budget: Sidda announces Muslim quota for govt supplies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced reservation for Muslims in supplying goods and services up to a value of Rs 1 crore to various government departments, corporations and institutions in the state budget for 2025-26. The budget also increased the value limit of government contracts in which Muslims can avail reservation to Rs 2 crore. The reservation to Muslims under 2B category is in addition to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Castes coming under Category-1, Category-2A. The budget also included various welfare schemes for minorities, including Rs 50,000 to support simple marriages and Rs 1,000 crore under the Chief Minister's Minority Colony Development Programme.

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Brutalist reaches its full potential, thanks not just to its writing and its technical brilliance but also Adrien Brody's performance, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

Women We Admire: India's Trailblazing Pilots

Women We Admire: India's Trailblazing Pilots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

We celebrate the pioneering achievements of Captain Durba Banerjee and Avani Chaturvedi, leaders in Indian aviation.

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Saina, Kashyap plan to open badminton academy in HP

Saina, Kashyap plan to open badminton academy in HP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Last week, Kashyap had shared pictures from their Maldives holiday.

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and others at a function organised by the state government in Chennai on Tuesday.

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

'Zakirbhai, It Was An Honour To Have Played With You'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'We played at Zakir's request. It was an amazing experience for me playing with a famous tabla player's son.'

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't expect miracles from the senior team. We need to really work at the ground level. The important thing for the AIFF is to bring as many kids as possible to play.'

Vaishali wins women's World Blitz bronze

Vaishali wins women's World Blitz bronze

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

In an event completely dominated by the Chinese, Ju Wenjun went on to snare the world title, defeating compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5.