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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.'

'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.

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.

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'

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.

'I love comedy'

'I love comedy'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'If you put me into a daily soap where things invariably go wrong in the family and people are crying, I can't be a part of that set up.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Laxman lauds tail-enders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

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.

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.

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

When Aamir Khan tried to dictate to Mita Vashisht

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Mahesh Bhatt put his foot down during Ghulam and did not allow Aamir Khan to dictate a particular moment in my performance.' 'He just ignored Aamir's objection to something I did in a shot we had together.'

Art 370 isn't a hurdle in J&K's 'emotional integration' with India: Mehbooba

Art 370 isn't a hurdle in J&K's 'emotional integration' with India: Mehbooba

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

"When the people of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) talk of Article 370, they talk of technical integration. We have to make them understand that we also want that Jammu and Kashmir should fully integrate with India emotionally," she said.

Ranveer shows off his kicks

Ranveer shows off his kicks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The spotlight is back on this B'town actor and how!

'People hated me!'

'People hated me!'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'I have done so much work after the Mahabharat, but people still remember me as Duryodhan.'

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

President Ram Nath Kovind won't attend NSE's silver jubilee celebrations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Sources at the NSE as well as the President's office rejected media reports that Kovind's pulling out of the event had to do with reasons other than his packed itinerary this week.

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.

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

BSF troops guarding over 180 km of IB with Pakistan have strengthened their observation posts and 'listening posts' to keep a close watch against any intrusion by drones.

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

He said digitisation was aimed at bringing in accountability and added that more cash would bring with it social evils.

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Ganguly gives Bangladesh no chance

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed serious doubts about whether Bangladesh can beat the Men in Blue.

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'If I get posted to a place, if people engage with me just as an Indian diplomat, I have X amount of leverage.' 'But when they look at me as the high commissioner of India and the author of Slumdog Millionaire, many more people are willing to meet me, more quickly than they would as a pure diplomat.'