News for 'Best Intentions'

De Bruyne the boss as City hand Arsenal a drubbing

De Bruyne the boss as City hand Arsenal a drubbing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

As is becoming the norm, De Bruyne was withdrawn by manager Pep Guardiola, as ever, looking disgruntled at the decision, as Holden pulled one back for the visitors before Haaland ensured City finished on a high.

'I want to be the best actor there is'

'I want to be the best actor there is'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'

Pooja Gets Touristy!

Pooja Gets Touristy!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Sunny rocks the shirt dress... Shefali looks back on friendship... Vidya turns 50...

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Walmart CEO addresses Flipkart staff; says deal among best decisions

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Walmart chief stated that the values of the two companies were "very much aligned"

Two Indian women make Strandja boxing final

Two Indian women make Strandja boxing final

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

In the other semi-final bouts, S Kalaivani, Shruti Yadav, and Monika suffered identical 0-5 defeats and bowed out of the competition.

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

PIX: India salvage pride in final ODI vs Bangladesh

PIX: India salvage pride in final ODI vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the second One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Chattogram, on Saturday.

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The ad, which draws a link between the character Kachra with 'kachra', the Hindi word for garbage, was aired on World Environment Day on June 5.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.

'Wah! Wah! Nehraji'!

'Wah! Wah! Nehraji'!

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Ashish Nehra enjoyed a dream start to his coaching tenure as he guided debutants Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2022 title on Sunday.

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

'The easiest thing to do is character assassinate a woman.'

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.

PIX: Mumbai Indians clinch last-ball thriller over Delhi for first win!

PIX: Mumbai Indians clinch last-ball thriller over Delhi for first win!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

umbai Indians overcame some tense moments to pull off a last-ball win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

PIX: Australia succumb to India's spinners again!

PIX: Australia succumb to India's spinners again!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja led the demolition of Australia with the ball as India triumphed by six wickets inside three days in the second Test.

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

PIX: Bakr Id celebrated with religious fervour

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In Jammu and Kashmir, Eid prayers passed off peacefully and there was no report of any untoward incident, the police said.

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It was Warner's third double-century following 253 against New Zealand in Perth in 2015 and an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Karnataka: BJP heavyweights to fight Cong bigwigs

Karnataka: BJP heavyweights to fight Cong bigwigs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Announcing its first list of 189 candidates on Tuesday, the BJP pitted senior Minister R Ashoka against Siddaramaiah in the Varuna Assembly segment, while V Somanna would take on Shivakumar in Kanakapura.

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 became for me, an extraordinary Independence Day. I will remember it as the day the country's largest political party -- one that struts around like a colossus and tutors us in apt behaviour -- suddenly looked bankrupt in terms of ideas and had to take out a personal guarantee from the prime minister to underscore its capacity to deliver our future, observes Shyam G Menon.

In a first, Bollywood appeals for calm

In a first, Bollywood appeals for calm

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The film industry has a lot riding on it this Friday.

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Neelavelicham Review: A Visual Treat

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The lyrical beauty of the songs, the exceptional frames that bind beauty and poetry make Neelavelicham a near-perfect tribute to the legendary writer who marvelled at imperfection and despised grammar as much as he hated his writing being edited, observes Divya Nair.

WPL PIX: Shafali, Kapp fire DC to massive win vs Gujarat

WPL PIX: Shafali, Kapp fire DC to massive win vs Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Images from the Women's Premier League 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants played at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Djokovic and GOAT debate move on to Paris

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Djokovic left little doubt that he would also be there trying to win major number 23.

My body is fine, bowling without trouble: Hardik

My body is fine, bowling without trouble: Hardik

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Hardik took a career-best 4/24 to help India bowl out England for 259

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Over 100 mn consumers want to upgrade to 5G in India: Ericcson report

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

More than 100 million users with 5G-ready smartphones wish to upgrade to a 5G subscription in 2023 while a majority of them are open to adopting a higher data-tiered plan in the next 12 months, a report by Ericsson Consumer Lab has shown. Titled "Promise of 5G in India", the study carried out in the second quarter this year reflects the views of 300 million urban smartphone users. According to the study, consumer 5G readiness remains one of the highest in the world.

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The March quarter (Q4) of the ongoing financial year (FY23) may see cement companies report better financial numbers as input costs ease, pricing action resumes, and cement demand remains firm. While companies have been cautiously optimistic about their outlook, analysts and sector experts remain bullish. In its latest report on the cement sector, brokerage IDBI Capital said that it expected earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) per tonne for cement companies to improve by Rs 200-300 sequentially in Q4.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England were forced to make a change to their original playing XI after several of their players were laid low by a virus that also threatened to delay the start of the match.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

'Our only intent was to test our limits'

'Our only intent was to test our limits'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Nidhi Tiwari speaks about her road trip from Delhi to London.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

Will a strong Re derail 'the Big I'?

Will a strong Re derail 'the Big I'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

To the contrary, the strengthening rupee and, more importantly, the fact that the RBI and government decision-making are being forced to cede ground to the market will result in much more efficient (=market-determined) resource allocation in India.

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants survived a late Rinku Singh onslaught to secure a thrilling one-run win and seal their second successive play-offs berth in the IPL 2023 match.

Want To Avoid A BREAKUP? Read This!

Want To Avoid A BREAKUP? Read This!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Spending quality time together can help reignite the spark in your relationship.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.