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World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

World must remember Indian heroism in WWI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'The Indian Army served with honour and distinction in France and Flanders, East Africa, Gallipoli, Aden, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Transcaspia, Persia and even China.' 'The sacrifice of India's soldiers was consigned to the dustbin of history in the post-colonial world.'

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

Rohit takes full responsibility for MI's dismal season

Rohit takes full responsibility for MI's dismal season

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

'I take full responsibility for not putting team in position expected from me'

PHOTOS: The world turns white

PHOTOS: The world turns white

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Winter photos from across the world.

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic will be nowhere near the centre court after losing his bid to overturn a second visa cancellation.

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai on Sunday, and film folk were honoured for their recent work.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany, China advance into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany, China advance into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Two time champions Germany and a resurgent China reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Look who follows Kalki Koechlin

Look who follows Kalki Koechlin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The actor introduced her pet to the world on Instagram.

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

U-19 WC: England edge Afghanistan to clinch place in final

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

England kept their nerve to become the first team to reach the ICC Under-19 World Cup final after edging a thriller with Afghanistan by 15 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at North Sound in Antigua on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka see off brave Bangladesh by 107 runs

Sri Lanka see off brave Bangladesh by 107 runs

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Dammika Prasad struck two decisive blows before Muttiah Muralitharan completed a 10-wicket haul to kill off Bangladesh's hopes of an unlikely record run chase as Sri Lanka won the first test by 107 runs on Wednesday.

Nothing's gonna stop us now! Braving rain, Mumbaikars cycle to work

Nothing's gonna stop us now! Braving rain, Mumbaikars cycle to work

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

With the incessant rains halting the city's lifeline local trains, many office-goers on Friday bicycled to work, calling it the best alternative to reach their destinations in time.

Beijing Winter Games commence as Britain, China win

Beijing Winter Games commence as Britain, China win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Australia and Czech Republic made their Olympic curling debuts -- against the United States and Norway respectively -- as the mixed doubles event made its second appearance at the Games, with an expanded field of 10 teams.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Her research was focused on urban development, macro-economic reforms, industrial development, and social sector development issues in India.

'Every girl in this world is lucky'

'Every girl in this world is lucky'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'I don't believe in the length of the role. But I definitely don't want to be decoration.'

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Captain Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore team saluted Air India Captain Swati Raval who brought 263 stranded Indians home from Italy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'While National War Memorial is great, the memories of Amar Jawan Jyoti are indelible'

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians' Rs 8.25 crore big-hitting recruit Tim David says he will be "willing to take some risks" in this year's IPL, as that is his natural approach.

French Open: Can Serena brave through illness to claim 20th Grand Slam title?

French Open: Can Serena brave through illness to claim 20th Grand Slam title?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

World No 1 Williams, 33, could not practise on Friday, still suffering from an illness that left her coughing and spluttering during her three-set semi-final win over Swiss Timea Bacsinszky.

Biden calls Putin 'war criminal'; Russia decries US President's remarks

Biden calls Putin 'war criminal'; Russia decries US President's remarks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

In response to another question, he ruled out calling Putin. "No," he said.

Women's World Cup: Williams sizzles as England take third place

Women's World Cup: Williams sizzles as England take third place

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Fara Williams struck an extra-time winner from the penalty spot as England defeated Germany 1-0 to claim third place in the Women's World Cup.

Mithali Raj decodes the World Cup final loss

Mithali Raj decodes the World Cup final loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'Everybody was very nervous and I think that resulted in our defeat'

Pulwama martyr Major Dhoundiyal's wife joins Army

Pulwama martyr Major Dhoundiyal's wife joins Army

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Twenty-seven months after she lost her husband in an anti-insurgency operation in south Kashmir's Pulwama, 29-year-old Nitika Kaul on Saturday donned the army uniform after completing a one-year rigorous training in Tamil Nadu.

Rajnath honours Rezang La battle heroes in Ladakh

Rajnath honours Rezang La battle heroes in Ladakh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rezang La is the site of an epic battle where Indian troops bravely fought the Chinese soldiers in 1962.

Euro 2020: Skilful Belgium display qualities to make it 13 in a row

Euro 2020: Skilful Belgium display qualities to make it 13 in a row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium's superior experience outsmarted the Finns' dogged defending.

Hockey World League: India go down to Argentina in semis

Hockey World League: India go down to Argentina in semis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Rain spoiled India's party as they struggled in heavy pitch conditions to lose 0-1 to Olympic champions Argentina and crash out of title race in the Hockey World League (HWL) Final, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Sports shorts: Croatia, Switzerland seal World Cup spots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Croatia clinched a place in next year's World Cup finals on Sunday after holding Greece to a goalless draw at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium in Athens to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory in their playoff tie.

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The right path for the two sides is to respect and support each other as this serves our long-term interests, Chinese foreign minister said.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull started his journey from being among the boys with a muscular hundred -- 113 off 150 balls -- against Tamil Nadu side on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy.

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

French Open: Sindhu, Lakshya win; Saina retires

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen sailed into the second round but it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on a mixed day for India at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Paris on Wednesday.

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

'My parents are such phenomenal talents'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'For a very long time I could not bring myself to watch several of their films because I couldn't see them depressed, in trouble or dead on screen.' 'It was hard to separate my parents from their characters, so I stayed away.' 'It was only after I became an actor that it became a job requirement.'

'Fight!': Japan cheerleaders root for Olympic athletes

'Fight!': Japan cheerleaders root for Olympic athletes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Squad members held up signs saying 'To all athletes', 'Fight!', and 'Tokyo 2020' with an image of the Olympic rings

U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their Under-19 World Cup campaigns on a positive note with victories on Thursday.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

Gave befitting replies to those challenging India: PM

Gave befitting replies to those challenging India: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

His comments came in the midst of India's bitter border row with China along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.