News for 'Best Intentions'

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Garcetti reportedly said the violence and killings in Manipur are a matter of "human concern" and the US is "ready to assist" India in dealing with the situation "if asked".

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

Markram on where SRH faltered

Markram on where SRH faltered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'Guys need to work out what brings out the best in them and makes them the most free to play. Our bowlers didn't deserve to be on the losing side like this.'

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Scoring at a rate of 173.33, Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 off 60 was peppered with nine boundaries and seven sixes.

IPL PIX: Chennai Super Kings hand Mumbai Indians 20-run loss at Wankhede

IPL PIX: Chennai Super Kings hand Mumbai Indians 20-run loss at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Cummins reveals Australia's World Cup strategy: No rotation for bowlers!

Cummins reveals Australia's World Cup strategy: No rotation for bowlers!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Intention is to play every match, we won't be rotating bowlers unless we have to: Pat Cummins

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Bharat explained how Dhoni sharing his valuable tips could help him if he gets the team management's nod for the big game at The Oval from Wednesday.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Rohit reveals India's struggles in Asia Cup

Rohit reveals India's struggles in Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma admitted that his side has not played its best cricket in the Asia Cup

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

BJP Invites World Parties To Witness Festival Of Democracy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In the first such initiative, the Bharatiya Janata Party has invited the ruling and Opposition parties from around the world to witness the Lok Sabha elections in India first-hand.

Can A Man Love 2 Women At The Same Time?

Can A Man Love 2 Women At The Same Time?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal answers your dating and relationship queries.

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Karpoori Thakur: Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Thakur's tenure as chief minister is best remembered for implementation of the recommendations of the Mungeri Lal Commission, whereby quotas for backward classes were introduced in the state in 1978. This panel was the forerunner of the Mandal Commission. Both Mungeri Lal and B P Mandal were from Bihar, which has a long history of socialist struggles.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Assefa stuns the world with record-breaking run!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Assefa set a blistering early pace, gradually shaking off any competition to pulverise Kenyan Brigid Kosgei's record of two hours 14 minutes and four seconds set in 2019.

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

IPL PIX: Venkatesh, Narine power KKR to comfortable win over RCB

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'

Fake currency, black money like Jarasandha: Govt to SC on note ban

Fake currency, black money like Jarasandha: Govt to SC on note ban

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Constitution bench is hearing a batch of 58 petitions challenging the demonetisation exercise.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'He (Rizwan) is a very honest person and he said to me he did not even feel that it touched anywhere near the gloves.'

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

India women beat New Zealand to keep Olympics hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India women rose from the ashes to tame New Zealand 3-1 with a spirited performance in their second pool match of the FIH Women's Olympic Qualifier.

PIX: How Elgar wrested control for South Africa on Day 2

PIX: How Elgar wrested control for South Africa on Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dean Elgar scored his 14th Test century to help South Africa to take an 11-run lead with five wickets in hand on Day 2.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Will EV Policy Lure Tesla?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

If Tesla comes in, India's position as a manufacturing hub will rise many notches, as it will become only the second country, after China, to have both Apple as well as Tesla.

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Anamika Pareek answers five most frequently asked questions about investing in silver ETFs

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tennis Australia has apologised for a 'clerical error' in a media release that said estranged local player Bernard Tomic was playing in a 'Hall of Shame'.

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Forget team colours! Let's build the ultimate dream team, a team that would dominate any opponent...

Heartbreak in Hockey: Japan ends India's Olympic quest

Heartbreak in Hockey: Japan ends India's Olympic quest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The team's fourth-place finish in the FIH Qualifiers dashed their hopes of Olympic qualification.

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

"The responsibilities of member states must be assumed by member states and let's not make the UN the scapegoat of the failures or of the negative actions that are committed by member states," he said.

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that the accuracy and reliability of AI generated data is still in the grey area and at best, such a tool can be utilised for a preliminary understanding or for preliminary research.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"So, there was no infiltration of any Afghani Taliban... To that effect, we have been able to control (things)," he said.