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Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In switching over, Nitish has sent out a message that if he could not now become the NDA's PM, then he would need to stay on as CM at the very least, which a third term for Modi would not let him have, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Saturday.

'I am termed as a bad guy'

'I am termed as a bad guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

''The reason I have kept quiet is because all this tamasha will somewhere be read by my small children.'

Told Malik to retire; knew he will not be respected: Hafeez

Told Malik to retire; knew he will not be respected: Hafeez

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Hafeez slams selectors for leaving Malik out of Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The meeting of opposition parties has been called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar to chalk out a joint strategy to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai in talks to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai is in early discussions to invest in Byju's-owned Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). According to sources in the know, Byju's founder and chief executive officer Byju Raveendran, who owns a 30 per cent stake in Aakash, is expected to partially offload his holding to Pai for $80-90 million (about Rs 650-740 crore). Raveendran may use the money to repay a large part of the Rs 800 crore loan that Byju's raised from US-based investment firm Davidson Kempner Capital Management in May, after facing a 'technical default', the sources said.

Wood credits Morkel, KL after five-for vs Delhi Capitals

Wood credits Morkel, KL after five-for vs Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

England pace spearhead Mark Wood credited bowling coach Morne Morkel for keeping things simple at training after returning sensational figures of 5 for 14 on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants in their massive 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals, in Lucknow, on Saturday.

'I am not aware EC has passed order on my Amit Shah complaint'

'I am not aware EC has passed order on my Amit Shah complaint'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'Apparently, the EC deals with such communications as mine in a summary manner, and it has no intention to conduct its affairs, as a quasi-judicial authority ought to.'

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Raja Sen's favourite bits from what was, overall, a glitzy but forgettable awards show.

'Don't be fooled by Ranveer's bling'

'Don't be fooled by Ranveer's bling'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'In him resides a fierce lion of an actor who would have made Stanislavsky proud.' 'With Rocky he started with his body, his hair, his clothes; then his walk, his language, the constant listening to Punjabi hip hop and before long we couldn't differentiate between Ranveer and Rocky.'

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The complaint was lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Malviya.

After fiery 50... Rahane eyes playing Test at Wankhede

After fiery 50... Rahane eyes playing Test at Wankhede

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Ajinkya Rahane never gives up. After surprising the cricketing world with the fastest fifty of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday, the out of favour India batter yearns to play a Test match at his home ground.

'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.

FIR against shuttler Lakshya, coach Vimal for age fraud, cheating

FIR against shuttler Lakshya, coach Vimal for age fraud, cheating

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The FIR, filed on Thursday by M Goviappa Nagaraja, alleged that the 21-year-old reigning Commonwealth Games champion, along with his brother Chirag Sen, had fudged their age to get into playing age-group tournaments since 2010.

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The dating world can be a mess of expectations and anxieties, but don't let your emotional baggage spill all over your chance at real love, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Congress leaders Jyoti Mirdha and Sawai Singh Chaudhary switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jaipur on Monday ahead of assembly elections due later this year.

Turning Points: Little's spell, Shankar-Miller show

Turning Points: Little's spell, Shankar-Miller show

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The duo's stand of 87 off 39 balls took GT pass the finish line and to the top of the table.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

Powerplay Wins It For Royals

Powerplay Wins It For Royals

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

the match was won by Royals in both the Powerplays -- with the batters dominating first and the bowlers sealing their win during the chase.

Nudity not essentially obscene or indecent: Kerala HC

Nudity not essentially obscene or indecent: Kerala HC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rehana Fathima, a woman's right activist, was facing charges under various provisions of the POCSO, Juvenile Justice and the Information Technology (IT) Acts for circulating a video in which she was seen posing semi-nude for her minor children, allowing them to paint on her body.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Shafali, Sehrawat help India crush UAE

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Shafali, Sehrawat help India crush UAE

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Invited to bat, Shafali, a regular in the India senior team, and Sehrawat, stitched a 111-run stand for the first wicket.

No intent to exit the Hyderabad Metro Rail project: L&T

No intent to exit the Hyderabad Metro Rail project: L&T

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Clarifies over the raging media controversy over its intent to exit

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Mallya case: ED to attach fresh assets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The next edition of attachments will be carried out under sections of the Criminal Procedure Code

Kohli hails team, calls the win 'best game so far'

Kohli hails team, calls the win 'best game so far'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday called the eight-wicket demolition of South Africa their 'best game so far' in the ICC Champions Trophy but quickly cautioned against complacency.

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Crowdsourcing ideas: IBBI seeks public views on IBC regulations till date

Crowdsourcing ideas: IBBI seeks public views on IBC regulations till date

Rediff.com13 May 2023

In what could result in a complete overhaul of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the insolvency regulator has sought public comments on the regulations it notified under the code to date. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has given a window of eight months ending December 31 to all stakeholders to share their views on its regulations. IBBI has called the exercise "crowdsourcing of ideas".

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.

How Did DC Come Undone?

How Did DC Come Undone?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

DC's fate was sealed when they lost three quick wickets inside the Powerplay.

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.

Pooja Gets Touristy!

Pooja Gets Touristy!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

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

'Routine and process': Jaiswal shares his recipe for success

'Routine and process': Jaiswal shares his recipe for success

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a stickler for processes and there are a few basic rules that he follows while preparing for big matches.

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cherry blossoms in Sri Lanka, Hanuman speaking Bombaiya, the mythical Sone Ki Lanka looking darkly Gothic, Raavan looking like a Bollywood dude... this is not modernisation. This is a travesty, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

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.

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.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas. It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap.