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Iran quake toll put at 22,000

Iran quake toll put at 22,000

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

The latest figure was arrived at after a meeting with rescue workers.

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The accident took place just after Momota had won the Malaysia Masters title.

The Quiet American: Pete Sampras

The Quiet American: Pete Sampras

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

Pistol Pete followed Boom Boom Becker into the game's wham-bam era. The sight of Pete Sampras serving will remain frozen in time forever.

Taapsee, Kriti, Yami, Manushi: Who Looks Best?

Taapsee, Kriti, Yami, Manushi: Who Looks Best?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Meet the winners of the Lokmat Most Stylish awards.

Indian aircraft flies over Pak

Indian aircraft flies over Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Pakistan permitted the overflight of the IAF aircraft as a special gesture.

Cricketers raise funds for Iran earthquake victims

Cricketers raise funds for Iran earthquake victims

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

A shirt of Australia's captain Steve Waugh, signed by team members of both sides, would be put up for auction the proceeds from which would go to those affected by the natural calamity.

5,000 killed in Iran quake

5,000 killed in Iran quake

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The report added that cult members had approached certain members of the cricket team, who are Buddhists, to influence them. The panel, constituted in November last year to assess the performance of the 2014 World Cup champions and probe the influence of the cult on team selection, has, however, recommended that "special attention" must be given to prevent the movement from making inroads into the team.

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

OTT This Week: Badla, Bhoots, Sex...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

US tech giant Microsoft is in the final stages of talks with the Telangana government to set up a data centre with a total investment of Rs 15,000 crore. According to sources in the state government, the company has zeroed in on a land parcel near Hyderabad for the facility. "In the information technology (IT) space, Telangana is already seeing some major investments. "Microsoft is establishing its data centre here, and it may come out with a public announcement soon," said a source.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

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

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

'Half-cooked doctors play havoc with patients's lives'

'Half-cooked doctors play havoc with patients's lives'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'If government thinks that they can reduce the shortage of surgeons available in rural areas by promoting mixopathy, then the consequences will be disastrous.'

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

How US drones could help save billions for India

How US drones could help save billions for India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Global Hawk can carry out surveillance of a stretch of land or ocean for over 30 hours continuously, physically scanning up to 100,000 sq km each day.

Hockey: India's women team thrashed by USA

Hockey: India's women team thrashed by USA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The Indian women's hockey team yet again produced a lacklustre performance as they were thrashed 3-0 by the United States to suffer their third successive loss in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

Michelle Obama is the popular choice to run for president in 2020

Michelle Obama is the popular choice to run for president in 2020

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Several people have called for First Lady Michelle Obama to run for president in 2020.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

PIX: Ranveer, Ranbir, Kareena party with Arjun Kapoor

PIX: Ranveer, Ranbir, Kareena party with Arjun Kapoor

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Bollywood parties up a storm and how!

Extraction review

Extraction review

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Stripped of all humour and heft, Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake is Thor sans the thunder,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The IPL broadcast rights -- internet, TV and mobile -- are expected to fetch the BCCI a massive sum of around Rs. 20,000 crore-plus.

Charleston: Venus powers on, while it's curtains down for Bencic

Charleston: Venus powers on, while it's curtains down for Bencic

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Venus Williams avoided another early exit with a routine win over fellow American Alison Riske at the Volvo Car Open in South Carolina while Swiss second seed Belinda Bencic was ousted by Russian qualifier Elena Vesnina.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Wimbledon marathon man John Isner was forced to retire after two games of his second round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino with a knee injury on Wednesday.

Lee handed provisional suspension over doping violation

Lee handed provisional suspension over doping violation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Badminton world number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia has been provisionally suspended for an "apparent" anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Tuesday.

Centre not disbursing PM-Kisan funds in Bengal: Mamata

Centre not disbursing PM-Kisan funds in Bengal: Mamata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre was not disbursing funds under the PM-Kisan scheme to peasants in the state despite the Trinamool Congress administration having sent the verified names of farmers to it.

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli 'are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone'.

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.

Why KCR has Launched War On The BJP

Why KCR has Launched War On The BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

There is no one in Telangana to match KCR's stature and he believes he has outgrown the state, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Tears as badminton King Lee quits after cancer battle

Tears as badminton King Lee quits after cancer battle

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Lee, who was diagnosed with early stage nose cancer last year, said he opted to retire after being told by doctors that his body could no longer take the intense training needed for high-level competition.

IPL 2022: What makes this batting coach stand out from the rest

IPL 2022: What makes this batting coach stand out from the rest

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Julian Wood saw it coming before anyone else and the pioneering power-hitting coach reckons the role of cricketers with brute power will only increase in the rapidly evolving Twenty20 format, forcing the "touch and skill" batters to reinvent their game.

PM Modi not to visit Janakpur during Nepal tour

PM Modi not to visit Janakpur during Nepal tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will only travel to Kathmandu when he will leave on Tuesday to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit in Nepal, despite his wish to visit other parts of the country including Janakpur, the revered Hindu religious site.

Sports Shorts: Manpreet named Asia's Junior Player of the Year

Sports Shorts: Manpreet named Asia's Junior Player of the Year

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Rising Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh was named the 'Junior Player of the Year' by the Asian Hockey Federation in its Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Congress candidate Shafia Zubair won the Ramgarh assembly poll in Rajasthan, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha won over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party for the high-stakes Jind bypoll in Haryana.

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu opens up about her famous daughter.

McMillan heaps praise on versatile New Zealand

McMillan heaps praise on versatile New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

New Zealand's impressive bowling and fielding in their unbeaten run at the World Twenty20 has captured the attention, yet batting coach Craig McMillan has been most impressed with his side's adaptability when building totals. Having won all four tosses, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has chosen to bat first in each of their games on surfaces that have all differed in pace, bounce and turn. Their bowlers have then exploited the slow, turning wickets to ensure they won their pool and advanced to a semi-final against either England or West Indies in New Delhi on Wednesday. "That has been one of the strengths of the guys. They have adjusted really quickly," McMillan said of the batters.

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In a year of overwrought spectacles that slavishly sucked up to the audience, I found refuge in a bunch of 'mainstream' Indian films that espoused such old-fashioned values as dedication to craft, close observation and casual bravery, explains Sreehari Nair.

Modi meets Nepal PM, 3 agreements signed

Modi meets Nepal PM, 3 agreements signed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors like trade and investment, hydropower and agriculture.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.