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PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Tendulkar praised Team India and said in every session there was a new hero who stepped up to the occasion to deliver for his side.

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal played between Manchester United and Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday.

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The moment is titled Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation, a reference to the Indian cricket team's 2011 World Cup triumph.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

EPL: Liverpool go clear at top, Arsenal held

EPL: Liverpool go clear at top, Arsenal held

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Roberto Firmino's 90th-minute header sent Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, whose 11-match unbeaten run came to an end on Wednesday.

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

SEE: The Skateboard Sensation!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Meet street skateboarder Jay Singh, 18, proud winner of the Skater of the Year Award.

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

In pics: Mumbai celebrates Cheti Chand

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures a mini procession in the city.

In photos: How young Indians are bringing colour to Mumbai's slums

In photos: How young Indians are bringing colour to Mumbai's slums

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

They want to make the Maximum City brighter and happier

Adil Hussain is playing the lead in a Hollywood film

Adil Hussain is playing the lead in a Hollywood film

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'A producer is chartering a flight to take us to London to shoot. I am playing the lead in a Hollywood production which got postponed due to COVID-19.'

RBI curbs on PMC Bank spreads panic among customers

RBI curbs on PMC Bank spreads panic among customers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

As per the RBI directions to PMC Bank, withdrawals have been capped at Rs 1,000 per account and the bank is not allowed to make any fresh loans.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Blue sky is the limit for Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata

Blue sky is the limit for Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The West Bengal government gives its capital city a makeover -- with new theme colours, says Debaleena Sengupta

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

PIX: Sonali Bendre returns to Mumbai

PIX: Sonali Bendre returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Welcome home, Sonali!

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity produced while driving, ensuring that the user can complete their journey seamlessly, using the e-scooter to reach their final destination after parking the vehicle.

Guv cuts short speech as BJP MLAs cause ruckus in WB assembly

Guv cuts short speech as BJP MLAs cause ruckus in WB assembly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Later on while speaking to the reporters, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the BJP legislators were forced to stage protest as there was no mention of post-poll violence in the speech copy circulated among the MLAs.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

#Swagger! Enfield girls bring in Gudi Padwa

#Swagger! Enfield girls bring in Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

There is no matching the spirit of these youngsters bringing in the New Year in the city.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The league will take up the caravan format where all teams move from one city to another during the course of the tournament

She wants to plant 40,000 trees on her 40th birthday!

She wants to plant 40,000 trees on her 40th birthday!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Mother Nature is our greatest teacher and is always showing us the way, if only we would listen.'

26/11: A view from Pakistan

26/11: A view from Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Amidst the ongoing blame game between India and Pakistan, Masood Hasan, a Lahore-based columnist, explores the complex range of Pakistani reactions to 26/11 from denial to defensiveness to even apathy, and the ramifications of this tenebrous environment.

26/11: A view from Pakistan

26/11: A view from Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Australian High Commission in New Delhi said that whether the attack was 'racially-based' or not will be investigated.

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My main ambition is to be on the sets everyday for the rest of my life.'

Gerrard's tears 'were for Hillsborough 96'

Gerrard's tears 'were for Hillsborough 96'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Liverpool are close to a first league title since 1990 but Steven Gerrard's tears after Sunday's win over Manchester City were a mix of joy and sadness, the 3-2 triumph coming close to the anniversary of one of English football's darkest days.

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

The stunning new terminal of the Kolkata airport

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

On January 20, President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the new integrated terminal at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

In pics: The Rajasthan you haven't seen yet

In pics: The Rajasthan you haven't seen yet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Rediff readers share photographs from their travels to the desert state.

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

EPL PIX: Liverpool win against Chelsea; inch closer to title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling struck twice as the Premier League champions beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday to go top of the table and heap pressure on title rivals Liverpool.

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

We want to know what you've drawn this Diwali! Send us your photographs!

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

PIX: Record-breaking Messi lifts Barca to big win; Ibrahimovic makes history

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored two poacher's goals as they beat Manchester United 3-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday to set up a last-four clash against Southampton.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

'My in-laws are not very friendly'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

IN PHOTOS: The most AMAZING Durga Pujos of Kolkata

IN PHOTOS: The most AMAZING Durga Pujos of Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Rediff.com's Dipak Chakroborty sends some fantastic images of one of the grandest, most thought-provoking and 'out of the box' Durga Pujo celebrations in Kolkata. Joy Maa Durga!