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My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

Dhoni second Indian to hit six sixes in an innings vs Aus

Dhoni second Indian to hit six sixes in an innings vs Aus

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

# India (572) have recorded their highest total against Australia at Chepauk, beating the 501 in 2000-01. The said total is India's second highest at Chepauk, next only to the 627 against South Africa in March 2008.

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Sports Shorts: NBA suspends Hornets' Taylor for domestic violence

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor was suspended 24 games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday after pleading guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property.

America says goodbye to first moon-walker Neil Armstrong

America says goodbye to first moon-walker Neil Armstrong

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Hundreds of mourners turned out on Thursday to remember Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the Moon, at a special public interfaith meeting ahead of the planned burial at sea.

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

US military suspends training of Afghan police recruits

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The United States military has suspended training of some 1,000 Afghan police recruits while it double checks the background of the current police force following a spike in insider attacks on North Atlantic Treaty Organisation troops, an official said.

Hinds and Gayle laid a solid foundation

Hinds and Gayle laid a solid foundation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2002

The openers put on 118 after Bangladesh succumbed for only 139 on the first day of the first Test.

Kalam's new book all set to be another BESTSELLER!

Kalam's new book all set to be another BESTSELLER!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The print order for former President A P J Abdul Kalam's yet to be released book 'Turning Points -- A Journey Through Challenges', a sequel to his earlier work, 'Wings of Fire', is being stepped up to 50,000 copies from 30,000 earlier.

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

10 jargon phrases that makes you sound intelligent at work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Are you an average employee, who wants to excel at at work? Read on...

Van Persie scores fastest goal of the season, keeps United on top

Van Persie scores fastest goal of the season, keeps United on top

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Robin van Persie scored the fastest goal of the Premier League season -- timed at 31 seconds - to keep leaders Manchester United a point clear at the summit after a 1-0 home win over West Ham United on Wednesday.

When Manchester United were almost Champions

When Manchester United were almost Champions

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United star, captures the drama of the 2011 season when his team lost the EPL title to Manchester City in the League's very last game.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Youth Olympics: Paddler Archana loses bronze play-off, women's hockey team lose

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

India endured a medal-less outing at the Youth Olympics after the gold rush of the previous three days as the women's hockey team lost to Argentina and rising table tennis player Archana Kamath went down in the bronze medal match in Buenos Aires.

How Bipasha, Aishwarya and Dia got married!

How Bipasha, Aishwarya and Dia got married!

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Celebs and their different wedding styles!

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The entire Khan family makes its way to MAMI.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

How the Rane-Uddhav War Began

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'There is no future for the Shiv Sena under Uddhavji's leadership.'

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

SC recalls order on Godhra riots

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its March 19 order seeking response of the Nanavati Commission and the Gujarat government on a plea for direction to the panel to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

The Hunger Games poised to surpass Twilight series?

The Hunger Games poised to surpass Twilight series?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Hunger Games is creating al the right buzz ahead of its US release.

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Why forex brokerage firms are staring at a dark future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Today, they can't meet even the piffling capital norm set by Mint Road - Rs 5 crore for partnerships and Rs 10 crore for public and private firms in this line of business. Bulk of the trades are put through e-platform offerings of Reuters, Bloomberg, JPMorgan, Barclays or Deutsche Bank. And they have the web-based FXall, FXconnect, Atriax, Hotspotfx and LavaFX for company.

Photos: Rain checks India's fightback in SA T20

Photos: Rain checks India's fightback in SA T20

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Images from the one-off T20 between India and South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations

WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations

Rediff.com23 May 2011

World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar delivered another strongly worded statement on Monday denying "serious, unsubstantiated and false" allegations from English media that they had bribed FIFA executive committee members to win the hosting rights.

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Tennis Roundup: Who will bag the WTA Player of the Year award?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

World Number one Simona Halep and Japan's Naomi Osaka are among the players nominated for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year award.

Williamson on the key to the Black Caps' success

Williamson on the key to the Black Caps' success

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

While South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were ultimately restricted to what appeared to be a below-par score, Williamson was able to dig in, facing 138 balls. The captain, however, refused to rate his innings.

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Who better than India's beloved storyteller to teach you how to spin a yarn?

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

I-League: Air India stun Dempo

I-League: Air India stun Dempo

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Air India scored a stunning 2-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club to hand the favourites and former champions their third successive defeat in a tenth round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa.

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

India link in 18-point US plan to hold China accountable

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A top United States senator has unveiled an 18-point plan, including enhancing military ties with India, to hold the Chinese government accountable for its "lies, deception, and cover-ups" that ultimately led to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Zendaya on mag cover: Sexy or sleazy?

Zendaya on mag cover: Sexy or sleazy?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Wonderland's latest Summer issue is making news for all the wrong reasons.

Did Pak shelter Osama? US suspects 'double game'

Did Pak shelter Osama? US suspects 'double game'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Eminent lawmakers on Monday accused Pakistan of playing a 'double-game' with the United States on the war against terror and raised suspicion that its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence knew about Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Wawrinka crash out; Djokovic through

French Open PHOTOS: Azarenka, Wawrinka crash out; Djokovic through

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka crashed out of the French Open in the first round losing 5-7, 5-7 to Katerina Siniakova on Monday, playing only her fifth tournament of the year after a legal battle over the custody of her son.

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

Stats: Kenya's Obuya registers rare record

Stats: Kenya's Obuya registers rare record

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights from the Australia vs Kenya World Cup match played in Bangalore on Sunday.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Most web browsers offer a private mode, intended to leave no trace of surfing history on the computer.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Christopher Wylie deposed before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid an escalating row around alleged Facebook data breaches linked with the controversial UK-based company, which has also been linked with alleged attempts to influence elections in India.

Kenya make Australia toil for victory

Kenya make Australia toil for victory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Defending champions Australia claimed a place in the last eight of the World Cup but were made to work hard by Kenya for a 60-run victory.