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Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Batting for the resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties, PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said that Pakistan are ready to host a series in the UAE in December.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The 7th Pay Commission recommendations are a major challenge for the Railways.

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Kidambi Srikanth and two-time bronze medallist P V Sindhu will headline a 21-member Indian contingent as they gun for the elusive gold medal at the World Badminton Championships starting in Glasgow on Monday.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to retire after Tokyo Olympics

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to retire after Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Government takes up pay cut, layoffs with India Inc

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

A senior official in the central labour commissioner's office said the efforts of the government were to resolve the cases amicably and not to press for legal action against employers. "Everyone is going through tough times. We could initiate legal action if we want but that's not the idea. We want to address the issues amicably," the official said.

Ranji roundup: Andhra trounce Delhi; J&K down Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Andhra trounce Delhi; J&K down Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Medium pace duo of K V Sasikanth and Cheepurapalli Stephen returned with five wickets each as Andhra Pradesh notched up a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Delhi in their Group A Ranji Trophy match on Friday. A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

'Even Kishore Biyani and Reliance are interested in food retail with FDI'

'Even Kishore Biyani and Reliance are interested in food retail with FDI'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Not just Tesco, Auchan, Walmart, even Biyani & Reliance keen on food FDI: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Baahubali still rule the box office.

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Rediff.com1 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'In Rajiv Gandhi's time, out of every Re 1 spent by the government only 15 paisa reached the public.' 'At this moment, I cannot say that the entire Re 1 reaches the common man's pocket, but yes, two-thirds of that money definitely reaches the common man.' 'And the rest of the money will also reach soon.'

Was a painless demonetisation possible?

Was a painless demonetisation possible?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The demonetisation move will force the Modi government to battle with a policy dichotomy, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Box Office: Jagga Jasoos opens poorly

Box Office: Jagga Jasoos opens poorly

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to click a selfie!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to click a selfie!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Bollywood gives some interesting lessons!

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Plan Panel is scrapped, govt must now have a roadmap to reforms

Plan Panel is scrapped, govt must now have a roadmap to reforms

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The implementation of their recommendations means that an adequate apparatus to change this is at the disposal of the government.

Review: Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again!!! is a spirited affair!

Review: Rohit Shetty's Golmaal Again!!! is a spirited affair!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Some of the jokes soar, some nosedive. But to the housefull theatre that laughed at every single bit, it's stuff Diwali releases are made of, writes Sukanya Verma.

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

India Open: Prannoy forced to play with foot corns; Saina, Sindhu win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

H S Prannoy lost in the opening round even as compatriots Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu entered the second round of the $ 350,000 India Open Super 500 tournament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Saina, Sindhu enter second round in Hong Kong Open

Saina, Sindhu enter second round in Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

On a comeback trail, Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to her campaign at the Hong Kong Super Series, advancing to the second round of women's singles with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Porntip Buranaprasertsuk.

What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

What is the right value of rupee, Mr Rajan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

If the RBI governor's logic holds, the rupee is far from being extremely overvalued.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun picked a five-wicket haul in their Group B match against UP. While Delhi's Ricky Bhui put his team in a good position against Andhra. A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Sindhu's historic medal; Saina's heartbreak in 2016

Sindhu's historic medal; Saina's heartbreak in 2016

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

P V Sindhu cemented her position as a dominant force on the world stage with an Olympic silver medal while Saina Nehwal continued to battle with injuries in a year, which saw Indian badminton take giant strides at the global platform. It turned out to be a watershed year for Sindhu, who reached the upper echelons of world badminton with a silver medal at Rio Games -- an achievement also for her mentor and chief coach Pullela Gopichand, who became the only Indian coach to produce two Olympic medallists. On the other hand, for the first part of the year, it was Saina's battle with injuries which dominated the headlines even though she was considered to be the best bet for India at Rio. The Indian ace fought against time to recover from an Achilles tendons and went on to win the Australian Super Series.

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the leadership goes back to Rahul Gandhi, then there will be a perception problem about the drama about his exit a year-and-a-half ago.'

De De Pyaar De review: Modern family mockery!

De De Pyaar De review: Modern family mockery!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'You'll find more wisdom on such matters in a Sara Ali Khan interview,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rahul came across as sincere, uncertain and evolving

Rahul came across as sincere, uncertain and evolving

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'If he plays his cards well; develops a thicker political hide; complements his populist 'Left of centre' image with a sounder understanding of economics, foreign policy and national security; and plays the waiting game with fortitude, who knows, India may well have a rejuvenated Congress party with a reformer and a statesman as its leader in the years ahead.'

Here's how Suresh Prabhu can reengineer the Railways

Here's how Suresh Prabhu can reengineer the Railways

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Suresh Prabhu, the new railway minister, described his charge as being 'the engine of growth'.

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

SC dismisses BCCI review plea against Lodha panel reforms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Supreme Court has dismissed the BCCI's plea seeking a review of its July 18 verdict directing it to implement the recommendations of Justice R M Lodha panel on massive structural reforms in the cricket body. "We have examined the grounds urged in support of the prayer for review. We find no error apparent on the face of the record to warrant recall of our order dated July 18, 2016. The review petitions are, accordingly, dismissed," a bench of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice S A Bobde said.

10 Times Kajol Impressed Us

10 Times Kajol Impressed Us

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Our admiration for Kajol is set in stone!

'A responsible wife is an asset'

'A responsible wife is an asset'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Virender Kapoor tells us why he wrote the book A Wonderful Wife.

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The results are being seen as a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and a reflection of his unmatched popularity.

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their women's singles campaign but it was Sameer Verma who hogged the limelight with a stunning straight-game win over Korean Son Wan Ho in men's event in the opening round of the India Super Series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'In Mumbai, retail business is suffering daily by Rs 325 crore'

'In Mumbai, retail business is suffering daily by Rs 325 crore'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

'People are trying to save money because of uncertainty and insecurity.'

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The decision marks first successful policy intervention.

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

#ThrowbackThursday from Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Priceless gems, tucked away in movie history.