'I think it is great opportunity for every single country look into its own backyards and think the way they want to play cricket and for what we stand for, including the Australians. Otherwise this opportunity would go'
Enterprising creator, Ishwar Deen who poured in over two-and-a-half lakh rupees into his labour of love was ordered to dismantle the rotor that he had welded on to the roof of an old car to make it resemble a chopper.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin.
A Ganesh Nadar's close encounters with the Election Commission.
There is little doubt that the prime minister's own charisma exceeds that of his party, but 2024 is proof that no party can ultimately depend on one person to deliver victory all the time, points out R Jagannathan.
You might just mistake Zuchobeni Tungoe, the gorgeous model from Nagaland, for a K-pop star.
Argentina's Lionel Messi is the bookmaker's favourite to win the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball at the World Cup while France, Brazil, Argentina and the Netherlands are favourites to win their matches in the quarter-finals which start on Friday.
While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.
Dominic Xavier offers his take on the government's refreshing decision to let 340 million Indians above the age of 45 asnd below 60 take the coronavirus vaccine.
Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.
Looking back at the many times Radhika Merchant nailed red carpet dressing.
Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, in Lucknow.
Samiksha is a carbon copy of her sister, actor Bhumi Pednekar.
Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".
Who else do we know who meditated so with such impeccable timing (much of the Lok Sabha elections over and with only the last phase to go) and hordes for unsolicited defence of the grand meditation at public expense? asks Shyam G Menon.
Despite a well-tuned 48 from local hero Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals struggled against an array of accurate bowlers on a rather slow pitch, meandering to a sub-par 144 for nine against Punjab Kings in their IPL match in Guwahati on Wednesday.
'Surreal effort, and superhuman at times.'
Giving prominence to experience over youthful exuberance, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand feels the three Indian participants remain far from winning the Candidates chess title, saying they "should first settle into the tournament."
But watch it without making any comparisons.
With the IPL kicking off, speculations are rife that the former Indian cricket team captain M S Dhoni will hang up his boots after handing over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, brand experts believe this is not the end of the road for Dhoni as a celebrity, and he still has some mileage left even if he completely retires. Dhoni is expected to continue being associated with CSK even after retirement, according to a media report.
When you head for your next holiday, you know exactly what to wear.
Why play it safe when you can go all out?
Troops deployed in high-altitude and Naxal-affected areas are set to get designer footwear to protect them from 'anti-personnel' mines and frostbite.
She is a former Miss India and a Yale graduate.
Should Michael Schumacher stay or should he go? What's your verdict?
The South Indian actress is all about good looks and simplistic styles.
rediffGURU Mayank Kumar offers guidance about degree courses, campus, job-linked and executive programmes and studying abroad.
BCCI has decided to 'retire' the jersey number as a tribute to the World Cup winning skipper.
'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'
Dayal, Green or the Windies duo of Dre Rus and Narine?
'The juice from the foot is not something I wish to drink. Especially someone else's'
England cricket team coach Andy Flower has accused South Africa of being too big for their boots.
Shubman Gill feels that he will be "doing injustice to himself and his team" if national selection occupies his mind.
The Ambanis sure know how to throw a party.
Liverpool kicked off the new year three points clear atop the English Premier League standings with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.
The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.
Gandhi questioned why it was keeping the posts of RTI commissioner, Lokpal and chief vigilance commissioner vacant.
>Deep was picked ahead of Bengal team-mate Mukesh Kumar after his impressive performances for India 'A' against England Lions, when he took 13 wickets in three games and for his consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket.
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