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Pitch ready for Delhi match

Pitch ready for Delhi match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

President Pranab Mukherjee hosts dinner to mark 3 years in office

President Pranab Mukherjee hosts dinner to mark 3 years in office

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Parliamentarians, who have been slugging it out for past the few days in Lok Sabha over several issues, were seen mixing freely at a dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday night to commemorate three years of his presidency.

Indian football's next star

Indian football's next star

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Move over Baichung Bhutia. 23-year-old Sunil Chhetri is the new face of Indian soccer.

Why PM Modi quoted the Quran

Why PM Modi quoted the Quran

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Describing "knowledge" as the focal point of all religions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said South Asian region will be left behind if it does not embrace modernity.

Bhuvneshwar is like me, hope he can avoid flashbulbs, says Bishan Bedi

Bhuvneshwar is like me, hope he can avoid flashbulbs, says Bishan Bedi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi paid rich compliments to young seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar terming him as cricketer of his kind and prayed that the he remains like this for the rest of his career.

'Rest' for Dhoni's famed locks

'Rest' for Dhoni's famed locks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of India's one-day side, said he has given his famed locks a 'rest'.

Rahul's solo, lonely, crusade against Modi

Rahul's solo, lonely, crusade against Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'There is little doubt that his exertions are among the reasons why Narendra Damodardas Modi routinely lambastes the dynasty at nearly all his rallies, suggesting that he regards the Congress's First Family as a bigger threat than any other political formation,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The fresh Red Corner notice was issued after the National Investigation Agency secured an 'open-ended' non-bailable warrant against Azhar and Rauf for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror strike on the strategic Indian Air Force base at Pathankot on the intervening night of January 1 and 2.

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

India's elected a Trump, will US now get a Modi?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'In May 2014, India got its Donald Trump equivalent as prime minister in the form of Narendra Modi. Come 2016, we will know if America too gets its own version of Modi by electing Trump,' says Shehzad Poonawalla.

Manohar Parrikar: Defence minister with a difference

Manohar Parrikar: Defence minister with a difference

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'He consulted widely, both formally and informally and acted quickly on pragmatic suggestions.' 'To his credit, Parrikar took the initiative to reduce excessive litigation against armed forces veterans and widow over small sums of pensionary and disability benefits,' points out says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Both sides "positively assessed" India-Myanmar security cooperation in the backdrop of certain insurgent groups from northeastern Indian states.

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.

'Butterflies' to blame for poor show on Day 1?

'Butterflies' to blame for poor show on Day 1?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Manager Chandu Borde defends the team's mediocre showing on Day 1 in the first Test against England.

Ness Tech acquires Innova for $25 million

Ness Tech acquires Innova for $25 million

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The acquired company's clients include Franklin Templeton, Standard & Poor's, Finaplex, ING Investment Management, Sanofi-Aventis, Kaiser Permanente, Intuit and PayPal among others.

Don't miss: Modi adds new hat to collection

Don't miss: Modi adds new hat to collection

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Arunachal Pradesh is the only state in the country where people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'.

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

'A career in the film industry is a phase'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Amrita Rao talks about her television debut, co-star Deepti Naval and films.

When Hardik played like ODIs on his Test debut

When Hardik played like ODIs on his Test debut

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Hardik Pandya felt as if he was 'playing an ODI' during his whirlwind half-century in his maiden outing.

FDI inflows to hit all-time high in FY15

FDI inflows to hit all-time high in FY15

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Chaturvedi said the highest ever FDI flows received by the country were in FY12 at $35.12 billion while in four months of this fiscal alone we have crossed $10.75 billion.

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'I had a lot of emotions when I got the cap.' 'It wasn't easy to get hold of those emotions and focus there, but it needed to be done.'

A filmmaker who understands the soul of India

A filmmaker who understands the soul of India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's Bareilly Ki Barfi had the critics reaching for the stars. But that is just the tip of the iceberg discovers Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar.

A guide to how the United Nations works

A guide to how the United Nations works

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Chinmaya R Gharekhan's book The Horseshoe Table An Inside View of the UN Security Council was launched at the United Nations bookshop.

'Bhansali is the best director'

'Bhansali is the best director'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor is enjoying the film festival in Goa.

Testing time for Test cricket

Testing time for Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

Kohli on why Bumrah is the world's best bowler

Kohli on why Bumrah is the world's best bowler

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Courtesy of the fast bowler's match haul of 9 for 86, India beat Australia by 137 runs in the third Test to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series.

The man behind Sebi's makeover

The man behind Sebi's makeover

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

American critics love Ash

American critics love Ash

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The state run Pakistan Television reported that Musharraf spoke to Inzamamam, coach Bob Woolmer and the team manager Salim Altaf and congratulated the team.

We are back in Delhi: Uber e-mails rape survivor

We are back in Delhi: Uber e-mails rape survivor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Uber rape victim's lawyer on Friday expressed surprise at the re-entry of the taxi service firm in Delhi, saying he is not confident that the "India-specific safety measures" the company assures of putting in place will prevent another attack on its passengers.

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Belgian King recalls days as backpacker in Bengal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Belgium's King Phillippe on Friday recalled his long association with India during a lunch he hosted for President Pranab Mukherjee, including time spent in the Indian leader's home state of West Bengal as a young backpacker.

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Arjun is right about RSS, says Surjeet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

The Union Human Resources Development minister had said that the RSS was involved in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba is behind the attack on the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said on Monday.

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

On last working day, CJI Gogoi refuses media interviews

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi, the 46th CJI and the first from a north-eastern state, said it was not the requirement of the Supreme Court that judges 'reach out to our citizenry through the press'.

Need to respect sovereignty in connectivity projects: PM at SCO

Need to respect sovereignty in connectivity projects: PM at SCO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

In an oblique reference to China's Belt and Road Initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned against rolling out connectivity projects without respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Congress changes tone, says Pranab showed the mirror to RSS

Congress changes tone, says Pranab showed the mirror to RSS

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala said that Mukherjee, in his speech at RSS headquarter in Nagpur, reminded them of India's pluralism, tolerance, secularism and inclusiveness.

Tendulkar lauds Kumble

Tendulkar lauds Kumble

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Bollywood is ga-ga over Pankaj Tripathi

Bollywood is ga-ga over Pankaj Tripathi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Pankaj Tripathi speaks to Rediff.com about his amazing journey from a village in Gopalganj in Bihar, which had no electricity, to Bollywood's blinding lights.

Dravid lauds his bowlers

Dravid lauds his bowlers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

India's captain said the team's showing in the second ODI against Sri Lanka was 'exceptional'.