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PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Unfortunately, the day chosen for the match was the actual day of Diwali and cricket starved Houstonians were in a dilemma about staying home with family and friends or going to watch their back-in-action cricket heroes.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Amazon's huge investment of $80 million a month didn't win it favour over customers during the festive season, with rival Flipkart selling more goods, reports Alnoor Peermohamed from Bengaluru.

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Chris Gayle's TOP 5 ODI knocks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta and Ian Bishop glance at Universal Boss's ODI record and highlight 5 Gayleforce knocks.

The Stephen Hawking I knew

The Stephen Hawking I knew

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

When I met him last year for his 75th birthday, he seemed frail. There was a sense of urgency. I will miss Stephen. His passing fills me with sadness.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

These 10 images show that we live in a bizarre world

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.

The unbearable #soxappeal of Justin Trudeau

The unbearable #soxappeal of Justin Trudeau

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

We are in love. All of internet is in love :)

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

US fears violence amid 'rigged' election claims

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

He added that while he is not too worried about a constitutional crisis, he is worried about further diminishment of the basic reputation of the voting process in the US. There might be a "significant minority" of voters rejecting the election result on November 8.

The former drug addict who turns trash into livelihood

The former drug addict who turns trash into livelihood

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

After spending 16 years on the streets as a crack cocaine addict, Fabiana da Silva has not only kicked her addiction and found a way to make a living, she has also earned a degree!

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Clinton 'confident' over new FBI email probe

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

During a rare press conference, Clinton said that it is incumbent on the FBI to clarify the issue.

Saint Teresa and her two miracles

Saint Teresa and her two miracles

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

As the gentle carer of the 'poorest of poor' became a saint on Sunday, Rediff.com looks back at the two miracles that she performed, paving the way for her to be called a saint.

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I felt Test cricket is just beyond my reach.' 'And slowly, slowly, I started doing well.' 'In the second Test against Pakistan, I scored a fifty and when we went to Sialkot I played a series-saving innings, which was a game changer for me.' 'At that stage that was the most important innings of my life.'

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan said the terrorist attack in Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

How exercise helps you manage diabetes

How exercise helps you manage diabetes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It's fine to start slow and work up. As long as you're totalling 30 minutes of exercise each day, you are fine, says Dhruv Gupta

Bangladesh's rising star Mustafizur promises to torment India again

Bangladesh's rising star Mustafizur promises to torment India again

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Bangladesh's fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman yet again devastated the famed Indian batting line up.

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Australia backs Russia ban, athletes group unimpressed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The decision not to impose a blanket ban was not uniformly welcomed with Travis Tygart, head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, describing it as "yet another devastating blow to clean athletes."

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Indian great Sachin Tendulkar remains the gold standard of batting in the post-Bradman era but Virat Kohli's latest masterclass in Sunday's World Twenty20 shootout against Australia has prompted comparisons with his famous compatriot.

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

What is Bollywood reading?

What is Bollywood reading?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Welcome to the Bollywood Book Club!

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Mohammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif passed away at the age of 81.

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For a leg-spinner coming from the land of Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and pilloried in initial years for not being able to turn his leg-breaks or possessing a googly, Anil Kumble ended his 18-year career with a massive haul of 619 Test and 337 ODI wickets.

Seven email chains sent from Clinton's private server withheld

Seven email chains sent from Clinton's private server withheld

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The US state department has withheld release of "seven email chains" sent from former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's private server, admitting for the first time that her home server contained closely guarded government secrets.

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.

'Fast & Furious' star Paul Walker dies in car crash

'Fast & Furious' star Paul Walker dies in car crash

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Fast & Furious star Paul Walker has died at the age of 40 in a fiery car accident and an explosion in Santa Clarita.

Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Humans conditioned to breakup and move on

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Humans are hardwired to fall out of love and move on to new romantic relationships, according to a new study.

Twitter faces crisis, top executives to leave company

Twitter faces crisis, top executives to leave company

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Four senior Twitter executives are leaving the media company, CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted late on Sunday night, the biggest leadership changes since Dorsey returned as chief executive as he struggles to revive the company's growth.

Golden Globes 2019: The *inside* story

Golden Globes 2019: The *inside* story

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

We love Charlize Theron's look!

Wish I had skills of Murali and Warne: Kumble

Wish I had skills of Murali and Warne: Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Being the third highest wicket-taker in history of Test cricket is no mean achievement but former India captain Anil Kumble wishes he had the skills of his two greatest contemporaries -- Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan.

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US president-elect met Silicon Valley's most powerful executives -- CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk from Tesla, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt of Alphabet -- parent company of Google among others.