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Gujarat riots: Advani blames justice system

Gujarat riots: Advani blames justice system

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The Union home minister said, 'It is the entire system of criminal justice which needs to be corrected, not in just one case.'

What's So Special About This Pic?

What's So Special About This Pic?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Michael Johnson interviews Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce after her 100 metres title win at the World Championships on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Bowling at a slightly slower pace than he did at Lord's, Archer said his style reflected the conditions.

Iraq war illegal, says Annan

Iraq war illegal, says Annan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

He feared elections planned for January would not go ahead in Iraq unless security improved.

Natwar Singh for new beginning in Indo-Pak ties

Natwar Singh for new beginning in Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

The foreign minister stressed that Pakistan's insistence on the centrality of the Kashmir issue has not produced results for 57 years.

This team will not yield an inch: Ganguly

This team will not yield an inch: Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Excerpts from an interview with India skipper Sourav Ganguly, to be telecast on BBC World's Asia Today programme on Friday.

10 biggest employers in the world

10 biggest employers in the world

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at 10 organisations, including government ones, that employ most workers in the world.

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Murray won't 'go nuts' if Russians, Belarusians play in Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Andy Murray said he expects the Wimbledon organisers to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

India will continue peace process: Sinha

India will continue peace process: Sinha

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

The external affairs minister said cross-border terrorism had to end to make the dialogue process meaningful.

England's Mott hopes his players will be fighting fit

England's Mott hopes his players will be fighting fit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Wood has taken nine wickets from four matches so far in the tournament. Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka last Saturday.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

I admit, India is bigger, stronger: Jamali

I admit, India is bigger, stronger: Jamali

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

But the Pakistani prime minister said he will not compromise on the Kashmir issue.

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving, British media reported on Wednesday.

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

"Sir Syed Ahmed Khan once said that I do not think Hindu is a religious term, it is a geographical term. Anyone who is born in India eats food grown in India or drinks water from Indian rivers deserves to be called a Hindu," he said.

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

After the final whistle Kane dropped to his haunches and stared at the ground before walking tearfully away to be comforted by England manager Gareth Southgate.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

Rajamouli Mourns RRR Actor Ray Stevenson'

Rajamouli Mourns RRR Actor Ray Stevenson'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

In a Twitter post, Rajamouli said he was shocked to know about the Irish actor's death.

'Rajasthan Royals open to shortened IPL among Indian players only'

'Rajasthan Royals open to shortened IPL among Indian players only'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Even a shortened Indian Premier League with just Indian players would be good enough in these "extraordinary times", Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur said on Wednesday, revealing that a final call on the glitzy event's fate is unlikely to be taken before April 15. The top executive spelt out his franchise's wish even as the number of positive cases and death toll due to the pandemic continued to rise across the world.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sitharaman, who became the first full-time woman defence minister in the first tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government -- will also head the Corporate Affairs ministry in the new cabinet.

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.

Sunak, family opt for smaller flat above 10 Downing Street

Sunak, family opt for smaller flat above 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murty and two daughters, stayed in the flat when he was chancellor to former prime minister Boris Johnson.

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Wood's pace has added bite to England's attack in Australia with the 32-year-old claiming nine wickets in the group stage

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

England lord over visitors as Ireland left Tongue-tied

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Josh Tongue picked up a five-wicket haul as England handed Ireland a crushing defeat in the one-off Test at the Lord's.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Kane certain England players will adapt well

Kane certain England players will adapt well

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Kane, like most of the squad, was in Premier League action last weekend and there are only five days for Gareth Southgate to prepare his players for the opening game against Iran.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Stokes wants England to pick 'naturally gifted' Archer for World Cup

Stokes wants England to pick 'naturally gifted' Archer for World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Barbados-born Jofra Archer, who shone for Sussex last season and in Australia's Big Bash for Hobart Hurricanes, is eligible for national selection under new England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) residency rules.

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England in Southampton on Saturday.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the tech giant will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot called 'Bard', aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft. According to a blog post by Pichai, the conversational AI service will be assessed by a group of "trusted testers" before being rolled out to the public in the coming weeks. "Bard can be an outlet for creativity, and a launchpad for curiosity," Pichai, the Indian-origin CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said on Monday, adding that Google's chatbot will be able to explain complex subjects like new discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to a nine-year-old.

The world's first solar plane

The world's first solar plane

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The initial version of the solar plane, spanning 61 metres but weighing just 1,500 kg, will undergo trials to prove it can fly at night.

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Structures of India's democracy under 'brutal attack': Rahul

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the structures of Indian democracy are under 'brutal attack' and there is a full-scale assault on the institutions of the country.

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

World No. 1 Murray feels 'too young' for knighthood

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

With reports suggesting that Andy Murray, who finished the ATP year as world No 1 player, might be in line for a knighthood, the Briton has insisted that he is "too young" for the country's "highest honour." The 29-year-old, who beat Novak Djokovic in the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday, has been tipped to be named in the New Year honours list.

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

'Hope you change your mind': Poonawalla to Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Serum CEO Adar Poonawalla posted a video of him playing tennis, with a message for the unvaccinated Novak Djokovic.

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

La Liga: 'BBC' trio lead Real Madrid to 5-0 romp at Betis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema took Real Betis apart to give Real Madrid a resounding 5-0 win on Saturday that put them level on 50 points with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

PIX: Crystal Palace clinch unexpected draw with Man City

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Michael Olise scored a stoppage-time penalty as Crystal Palace clawed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Hollywood star Ben Stiller in Kyiv on Monday, June 20, 2022.