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Musharraf insists 'nothing happening' on LoC

Musharraf insists 'nothing happening' on LoC

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

The Pakistani president claimed 'there is no proof' of terrorist activity.

Raina, Jadeja involved in heated argument over dropped catch

Raina, Jadeja involved in heated argument over dropped catch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

India's Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina were involved in a heated on-field argument over a dropped catch during India's tri-series match against the West Indies on Saturday.

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Bengaluru, Delhi airports lead the world

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Bengaluru and Delhi airports had the fastest growth in passenger traffic in 2016 among global peers.

They sang for Bush and the Queen!

They sang for Bush and the Queen!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

Mishra briefs Vajpayee on US, UK visit

Mishra briefs Vajpayee on US, UK visit

Rediff.com16 May 2003

The National Security Adviser during his visit to the US had an unscheduled substantive meeting with US President George W Bush.

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rashford double helps Manchester United sink Burton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford scored twice as holders Manchester United brushed aside second-tier Burton Albion 4-1 at Old Trafford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Jack Straw on the Iraq war

Jack Straw on the Iraq war

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Because the Andaman Islands are gorgeous!

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction during his career with a sharp critique of established religion and politicians characterising much of his work.

Ashwin reveals secret of his success in ODIs

Ashwin reveals secret of his success in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Ravichandran Ashwin's showing in the shorter versions of cricket have been comparatively better than that in Tests. The Tamil Nadu spinner attributes it to the time spent in the nets with his personal coach.

World Cup blog: In Tendulkar's Shadow

World Cup blog: In Tendulkar's Shadow

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Bowlers will have do well for India to retain trophy: Srinath

Bowlers will have do well for India to retain trophy: Srinath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

It was imperative for the Indian bowlers to perform well if India has to retain the cricket World Cup title, feels former paceman Javagal Srinath.

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

What makes Sachin Tendulkar's chest swell with pride...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that singing the national anthem in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium before the 2011 World Cup final is the 'proudest feeling' he has ever had in his life.

'Ishant is the least talented but one of the most hardworking'

'Ishant is the least talented but one of the most hardworking'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has called Ishant Sharma the "least talented" among the current crop of pacers in the country, adding that the lanky bowler managed to play 60 plus Tests by virtue of his dedication and hard work.

A vote for Principles

A vote for Principles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

Khwaja in, Warner goes on paternity leave

Khwaja in, Warner goes on paternity leave

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Top-order batsman Usman Khawaja has been drafted into the Australia squad for the ongoing ODI series against India in place of opener David Warner whose wife is expecting the couple's second child. Khawaja will join the squad in Brisbane and, at this stage, will remain for matches two and three of the five-game series, at the Gabba on January 15, and at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 17 respectively, Cricket Australia said. National selector Rod Marsh said Warner would be welcomed back into the squad when circumstances allow.

The need for robust Special Forces

The need for robust Special Forces

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

Hockey WC: Olympic champions Argentina beat NZ 3-0

Hockey WC: Olympic champions Argentina beat NZ 3-0

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Argentina were the better side on display as they created more chances and scored three times through Agustin Mazzilli (23rd), Lucas Villa (41st) and Lucas Martinez (55th) to pocket full three points from the Pool A encounter at the Kalinga Stadium.

Serena crowned Sportsperson of Year, eyes more slams

Serena crowned Sportsperson of Year, eyes more slams

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Serena Williams added to one of the longest resumes in sports by collecting the Sportsperson of the Year award from Sports Illustrated, becoming only the third individual woman to claim the honour since its 1956 inception. Williams, 34, won the first three grand slam singles titles of 2015 after taking last year's U.S. Open to hold all four crowns at once for her second career 'Serena Slam'.

'There is always pressure when you are making a comeback'

'There is always pressure when you are making a comeback'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

It's been an exciting last two months for Harbhajan Singh following a return to Test cricket and the senior off-spinner is now looking forward to the challenge of bowling in the limited-overs format.

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

'It is unethical to retrieve John Allen Chau's body'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Today we can't confirm whether Chau is dead or not.' 'What is the guarantee that the Sentinelese killed him?'

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The ICC at its annual conference in Barbados has revived the task team for Pakistan cricket after the PCB showed a documentary on the security measures adopted for Zimbabwe's tour to the strife-torn nation last month.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

Survivors 'unlikely' in missing IAF AN-32: Govt

Survivors 'unlikely' in missing IAF AN-32: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

This is perhaps the first categorical statement by the government on the fate of the 29 people on board the IAF workhorse.

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan have made a number of changes in their ODI squad for the short home series against Zimbabwe, recalling seniors such as Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Sami in the 16-member side.

Why I am disappointed with CBI's interim boss

Why I am disappointed with CBI's interim boss

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'I would have expected that, once firmly ensconced in the director's chair by 2:15 am, the not-director of the CBI would have called for pen and paper and hand-written a few clean chits.' 'Clean chits over Rafale; clean chits to the PM's secretary in the coal bribery case; a clean chit to Hasmukh Adhia on whatever claim Subramanian Swamy has cooked up about him...' says Mihir Sharma.

'It was a mistake to accept the captaincy of Pakistan in 2007'

'It was a mistake to accept the captaincy of Pakistan in 2007'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pakistan's former captain and discarded all-rounder Shoaib Malik has said he made a mistake in his career to accept the captaincy of the national team after the 2007 World Cup.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Share sense of outrage with Canadian people over Parl attack: Modi

Share sense of outrage with Canadian people over Parl attack: Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India, which has experienced a horrific terrorist attack on its Parliament, can share the sense of outrage among Canadian people over the attack on their Parliament and assured that his government was commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for combating terrorism.

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In a major security breach, a man on Wednesday managed to enter the British Parliament and hurl marbles at some MPs during British Prime Minister David Cameron's weekly questions.

Missing IAF AN 32 flight was not fitted with underwater locator

Missing IAF AN 32 flight was not fitted with underwater locator

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

This means that the search and rescue team has no exact idea about where the plane could have gone down on July 22.

Refreshed Ashwin hopes to 'throw up something new' at Champions Trophy

Refreshed Ashwin hopes to 'throw up something new' at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 May 2017

'There have been rule changes to what ICC has done to the one-day format, and there is no point in going with same set of skills time and again, unless the game change your skill or let the game take the demand out of you'

The whole dressing-room felt disappointed after the loss: Bangladesh skipper

The whole dressing-room felt disappointed after the loss: Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The last-ball defeat to India in the thrilling World Twenty20 encounter was nothing short of shocking, said a gutted Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza, who was at a loss to explain the chase that went haywire in the last three deliveries.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The current government must first improve condition in existing citis then take a plunge into making newer cities smart.

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Ruchika Sachdeva's Bodice was representing India, Pakistan and the Middle East!

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

PM Modi receives artefacts worth Rs 668 cr that were stolen and smuggled to US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

"For some, these artefacts may be measured in monetary terms but for us this is beyond that. It's a part of our culture and heritage," the prime minister said at the ceremony held at the Blair House.