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Indians Are Still Traveling To Maldives

Indians Are Still Traveling To Maldives

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Data for the first nine days of January shows that tourist arrivals from India to the Maldives has been at similar levels as last year during the same period.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India on Thursday described as 'matter of serious concern' reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received 'extortion calls'.

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The legendary Clive Lloyd wants to see more Test cricket on the international calendar and prefers a minimum of three red-ball games in a bilateral series.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian.

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Jason Holder appealed fellow cricketers to shun 'territorial' mindset and come together

SWOT: Sri Lanka have an overflowing cup of worries ahead of WC

SWOT: Sri Lanka have an overflowing cup of worries ahead of WC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Lanka's entry into the 2023 World Cup is marked with injuries, modest form of players and rumours of the team getting a new captain that was put to rest at the last minute.

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

It's an action packed menu on OTT this week.

Red-hot India take on struggling Sri Lanka at Wankhede

Red-hot India take on struggling Sri Lanka at Wankhede

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka are no pushovers but they have faltered more often than not in this World Cup after an superlative show in the qualification round.

Megan Fox marries Brian Austin Green

Megan Fox marries Brian Austin Green

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Asian Games: India women beat Sri Lanka to win cricket gold

Asian Games: India women beat Sri Lanka to win cricket gold

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

India defeated Sri Lanka by 19 runs in a low-scoring final to win the cricket gold medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

Small Island with big dreams, Tahiti aims to make an impact

Small Island with big dreams, Tahiti aims to make an impact

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The professionals of Nigeria, Spain and Uruguay have probably never played against an opponent who earns his living climbing coconut trees and mountains but when they take on Tahiti that is exactly what they will be up against.

'Dhawan doesn't get credit he deserves'

'Dhawan doesn't get credit he deserves'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Shastri also highlighted the importance of having 2 quality left-handers in the top 7 of the Indian batting line-up for the upcoming tournaments.

Past govts lacked confidence in people's ability: Modi

Past govts lacked confidence in people's ability: Modi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

His government's decision to host G-20 events across the country is an investment in capacity-building among people, cities and institutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, as he took a jibe at previous governments asserting they lacked confidence in people's abilities to hold mega events outside the capital, in smaller places.

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.

The most outrageous Valentine's Day escapes

The most outrageous Valentine's Day escapes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Luxury travel ideas for the romantic holiday

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China has also announced that it would hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan.

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

How much does iPhone 15 cost? Rs 79,900 to Rs 199,900

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Apple Inc has announced the India prices of the new variants of its bestselling smartphones - launched on Tuesday - as it assembles the device in the country. The new iPhone 15 range starts at Rs 79,900 for the 128 GB variant (the same price as the iPhone 14 when it was launched last year) and goes up to Rs 199,900 for the top-end Pro Max with a 6.7 inch screen and 1 TB (terabyte) storage. The world's most valuable company also launched three new upgraded Apple watches, starting with the SE at Rs 29,900 and going up to Ultra 2 at Rs 89,900.

Big boost for SL! Mathews ruled fit for series decider

Big boost for SL! Mathews ruled fit for series decider

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

In a big relief for Sri Lanka, veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has recovered from cramps and is available for selection for the series-deciding third ODI against India.

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Big wins for Trump, Clinton in northeast primaries

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Trump's victories came in Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, while Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton won in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania

NZ's Jamieson out of England series, Boult snubbed

NZ's Jamieson out of England series, Boult snubbed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Selectors have overlooked Boult as a replacement because he opted out of his national contract last year.

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.

10 Times Deepika Set The Screen On Fire

10 Times Deepika Set The Screen On Fire

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

As DP celebrates her 37th birthday on January 5, Sukanya Verma looks at all the times she turned up the heat and how!

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Upon his return, the PM is slated to get a gala welcome from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

In his Independence Day speech, Modi said recently, import of more than 100 military equipment has been stopped.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Why Jayasuriya Thanked Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

''As a neighbour and a big brother of our country, India has always helped us.'

Nature Like Never Before

Nature Like Never Before

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Extraordinary award-winning photographs from more than 20,000 images from all over the world.

How India Can Make It To Asia Cup Final

How India Can Make It To Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

India must win the next two games with big margins.

Steer clear of The Island

Steer clear of The Island

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was honoured to have played in the era of the Big Four, but also acknowledged that they caused him no end of frustration during his career.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

A Tour Of The Himalayas, Uunchai Style

A Tour Of The Himalayas, Uunchai Style

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker takes us behind the scenes, and gives us a preview of what's coming up.

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.