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Porter apologises for his 'rather be booed than ignored' comment on Ali

Porter apologises for his 'rather be booed than ignored' comment on Ali

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The chief of England's Professional Cricketers' Association Angus Porter has profusely apologized for his comments that England cricketer Moeen Ali should have taken the abuse from the Indian fans during the one-off T20 International as a 'compliment'.

'Amit Mishra, Rahul Sharma can play in same team'

'Amit Mishra, Rahul Sharma can play in same team'

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Deccan Chargers coach Darren Lehmann is of the opinion that Amit Mishra and Rahul Sharma are different types of leg spinners and can compliment each other well in the same team.

Captain Kohli wants batsmen to deliver in Australia

Captain Kohli wants batsmen to deliver in Australia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

India captain Virat Kohli is happy with his bowlers' performance but asked his batsmen to replicate their home form when they travel to Australia next month.

Had I looked to Delhi, I would have had to install Sajjad Lone's govt in J-K: Malik

Had I looked to Delhi, I would have had to install Sajjad Lone's govt in J-K: Malik

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Malik said that as per the state Constitution he did not have to take permission from the president or Parliament.

Modi centre of attention at President's 'At Home' function

Modi centre of attention at President's 'At Home' function

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at the centre of attention today at the 'At Home' function hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of the 68th Independence Day.

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

A disappointed former team director Ravi Shastri on Tuesday hit out at Sourav Ganguly saying he was 'disrespectful' of the candidate he was interviewing and the job of selecting the coach he was entrusted with.

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Changes made in J-K, Ladakh will benefit people: Prez in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

They will enable the people to access and enjoy the same rights, same privileges and same facilities as their fellow citizens in the rest of the country, he said.

'Cong rejected the book, BJP rejected the author'

'Cong rejected the book, BJP rejected the author'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The Congress on Wednesday suggested that Jaswant Singh has been handed out poetic justice by the Bharatiya Janata Party, which expelled him today in the wake of his controversial book, projecting Mohammad Ali Jinnah as greater than Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. "We had rejected the contents of the book. The BJP has rejected the author himself," All India Congress Committee general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi said.

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Massive fire breaks out on stage at 'Make in India' week event in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

A massive fire broke out on stage at an event for the Make in India week that's being held in Mumbai.

Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association

Paes felicitated by Bengal Tennis Association

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leander Paes was felicitated by the Bengal Tennis Association on Monday and said he would love to win more Grand Slams.

PM Modi in Singapore: Day 3

PM Modi in Singapore: Day 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

On day 3 of his visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy schedule. Here are glimpses from PM's Singapore visit.

Say hello to Dr Vidya Balan

Say hello to Dr Vidya Balan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A look at the felicitation ceremony.

Kothari stuns Advani for MIG snooker title

Kothari stuns Advani for MIG snooker title

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Sourav Kothari caused the biggest upset of the tournament, beating Pankaj Advani in the final, to win the Rs 3,10,000 Nahar-MIG All India Invitation Snooker Championship 2010 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

No 4 is the ideal batting spot for Dhoni: Rohit

No 4 is the ideal batting spot for Dhoni: Rohit

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India promoted Dhoni up the order in the first T20 on Wednesday and the former skipper responded the team management's decision by making an unbeaten 39 off just 22 balls.

Why Kohli feels bad for Pujara...

Why Kohli feels bad for Pujara...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli described Cheteshwar Pujara as priceless.

First Look: The Hero XPulse

First Look: The Hero XPulse

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Can it take Hero Impulse's legacy to the next level? Can it rival Royal Enfield's Himalayan?

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Pranab attends Rahul's Iftar, flanked by Congress chief all along

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Gandhi came along with Mukherjee and while the former president left after sometime, the Congress chief offered to drop him back but Mukherjee politely refused.

Congress sees a Dhoni in Rahul Gandhi

Congress sees a Dhoni in Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Congress leader says Rahul would win the party next big match

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 4

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 4

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 4:

RBI to discuss issuance of sovereign bonds with govt: Das

RBI to discuss issuance of sovereign bonds with govt: Das

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Expressing his satisfaction over the government's move to slash fiscal deficit target, Das said it will help improve investment by the private sector as crowding out impact will be less.

2 soldiers killed after Pak violates ceasefire; India hits back strongly

2 soldiers killed after Pak violates ceasefire; India hits back strongly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The Indian army said that while the infiltration bids were foiled, it has also inflicted heavy damage to several Pakistani posts across the Line of Control in Poonch sector.

On founding day, Army shows its colours

On founding day, Army shows its colours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indian Army on Friday celebrated the Army Day in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the force from General Sir Francis Butcher -- the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

'I never saw myself as the curvy, sexy type'

'I never saw myself as the curvy, sexy type'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

23-year-old Radhika Bopaiah is taking the modelling world by storm, walking the Indian ramp in a short bob.

R P Singh likely to replace Sreesanth in final ODI

R P Singh likely to replace Sreesanth in final ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Manager Lalchand Rajput said India must get its act together in all departments to snatch a consolation victory over Australa in the seventh ODI in Mumbai.

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

There are about 23 oil refineries in India with a combined capacity of 230 million tonnes per annum.

'Bumrah dangerous but Pujara's importance cannot be ignored'

'Bumrah dangerous but Pujara's importance cannot be ignored'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Former Australia cricketer Brad Hodge called Jasprit Bumrah 'a nightmare to face' in an enormous compliment but picked Cheteshwar Pujara's runs at number three as the vital difference between the two sides.

Saffron is a different colour now

Saffron is a different colour now

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The colour has been rendered to activities that would have astonished Swami Vivekananda, says Sunanda K Datta Ray.

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Army chief reviews 'operational preparedness' along LoC

Army chief reviews 'operational preparedness' along LoC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Army Chief Dalbir Singh on Saturday visited the Northern and Western Commands to review India's operational preparedness along the border with Pakistan in the wake of heightened tension between the two countries following the surgical strike at terror camps across the Line of Control.

Rohit Sharma and the Beauty of Destruction

Rohit Sharma and the Beauty of Destruction

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Talent they say is over-rated but in Rohit Sharma's case, the word had been thoroughly used and abused till Mahendra Singh Dhoni made him an opener, who could be beautifully destructive.

NGO that took care of Geeta declines PM's Rs 1 crore donation

NGO that took care of Geeta declines PM's Rs 1 crore donation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Pakistan's charity foundation Edhi on Tuesday turned down Rs one crore donation announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking care of deaf and mute Indian girl Geeta during her over a decade-long stay in the country.

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Shiv Kapur joined the chorus in showering praise on young Shubhankar Sharma, describing him as an 'exceptional talent' with maturity beyond his age.

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

With the 2019 ODI World Cup on the horizon, focus has firmly shifted to white-ball cricket with the arrival of limited-overs' specialists, in Sydney, on Tuesday.

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Gunjan Saxena got it all wrong

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'You have not understood the heart of the Indian Air Force,' notes IAF Veteran Nitin Welde.

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

'Tech shouldn't hinder a teacher from being a teacher'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'We are trying to empower teachers in the entire country because online teaching is very, very, complicated.'

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

When Nehru came in active contact with Gandhi 100 years ago, he was a Westernised rationalist while Gandhi was deeply soaked in the Indian ethos and spirituality, notes Rasheed Kidwai.

Pranab, Opposition leaders attend Rahul's first iftar party

Pranab, Opposition leaders attend Rahul's first iftar party

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

There was considerable disquiet in the Congress after Mukherjee accepted the invitation of the RSS to address its workers at its headquarters in Nagpur.

Tendulkar bats with PM Modi for 'Swachh Bharat'

Tendulkar bats with PM Modi for 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of his contribution to the Swachh Bharat campaign.