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Grand welcome for Indian team in Zimbabwe

Grand welcome for Indian team in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian team arrived in Harare on Tuesday for the limited overs series against hosts Zimbabwe, starting on July 10.

Favourites tag irrelevant in ODI series: Cook

Favourites tag irrelevant in ODI series: Cook

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

England have put up a very domineering performance against India so far, but skipper Alastair Cook refuses to label his team "favourite" in the One-day series, which gets underway on Saturday, at the Riverside ground, in Chester-Le-Street.

Favourites tag irrelevant in ODI series: Cook

Favourites tag irrelevant in ODI series: Cook

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

England have put up a very domineering performance against India so far, but skipper Alastair Cook refuses to label his team "favourite" in the One-day series, which gets underway on Saturday, at the Riverside ground, in Chester-Le-Street.

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The festival of colours celebrated with traditional fanfare.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

An official said that people in the government were aware of the benefits as well as the drawbacks of issuing overseas sovereign bonds, and there will be consultations with all stakeholders.

PHOTO Album: The colours of Holi

PHOTO Album: The colours of Holi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Revellers, with their clothes dyed in myriad hues, thronged lanes and bylanes dancing to the accompaniment of drums as gusto and bonhomie marked the Holi festival.

Lucknow celebrates Anna's 'first round win'

Lucknow celebrates Anna's 'first round win'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Euphoria over Anna's release from Tihar jail was clearly visible on the streets of Lucknow, where people came out to celebrate what they termed as the "first round win" for the Gandhian.

We've thrown India to the lions

We've thrown India to the lions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

'India is independent, but we've thrown her to the lions -- bribe-loving, paan-chewing lions who sing Hakuna Matata,' says Sanaya Dalal.

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'

Now, Bellary ministers launch a rally

Now, Bellary ministers launch a rally

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

With the Congress' 'Bellary Chalo' march in protest against the BJP government's "failure" to check illegal mining entering the fifth day, three Karnataka ministers today launched a counter rally challenging the Opposition to prove its charge.

When Croatia 'shocked Messi, Maradona and the rest of the world'

When Croatia 'shocked Messi, Maradona and the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia's euphoric media ran out of superlatives as they hailed the Balkan nation's stunning World Cup win over Argentina which propelled them into the competition's knockout stages for the first time since the 1998 tournament when they finished third.

'India-China relations will get more difficult'

'India-China relations will get more difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'India and China have the wise and sage leadership to steer this complex relationship in the coming decades.'

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

Beating Retreat marks conclusion of 66th R-Day celebrations

Beating Retreat marks conclusion of 66th R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Tunes by Indian musicians, foot-tapping drumbeats and calming chimes reverberated the air as the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan lit up at sunset marking the end of the 66th Republic Day celebrations with 'Beating Retreat' ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Thursday.

Chennai theatres get ready for Kabali frenzy

Chennai theatres get ready for Kabali frenzy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The much-awaited Rajinikanth starrer releases on July 22.

Robot: Not Rahman's best, to say the least

Robot: Not Rahman's best, to say the least

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Which is a pity, because Robot's storyline -- which seems a bit like Bicenntenial Man, starring Robin Williams -- is all about a mechanical creation discovering human emotions.

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Djokovic win leaves Davis Cup final in balance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Ice cool Novak Djokovic calmed Serbian nerves on Friday to level the Davis Cup final at 1-1 after team mate Janko Tipsarevic was thrashed by France's Gael Monfils in the Belgrade Arena.

Image: Tharoor weds Sunanda Pushkar in Kerala

Image: Tharoor weds Sunanda Pushkar in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor tied the knot on Sunday, with Dubai-based entrepreneur Sunanda Pushkar in a typical Malayali wedding ceremony in his ancestral home at Elavanchery village near Pallakkad, in Kerala.

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Inidhu Inidhu's music is peppy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Overall, the album sounds happy, peppy and enthusiastic except that it overdoes it at some points.

Kerala: Is Padmaja Karunakaran's heir apparent?

Kerala: Is Padmaja Karunakaran's heir apparent?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Amid re-emergence of factional trends in Kerala unit of the Congress, a group of party leaders and workers loyal to veteran leader K Karunakaran met at his residence apparently to drum up support for the leader's daughter Padmaja Venugopal as heir apparent.

Immersion of Ganesh idols take place in Pune

Immersion of Ganesh idols take place in Pune

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The ten-day long Ganesh Chaturthi festival came to an end on Thursday with devotees participating in the immersion of the idols in Pune. Devotees took out processions amidst beating of drums in the farewell ritual.

PHOTOS: 6 reasons why you shouldn't miss Beating Retreat ceremony

PHOTOS: 6 reasons why you shouldn't miss Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Marking the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations, the beating the retreat ceremony will be held on Friday evening at the Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

It's not easy to be a spy. The job requires a unique set of skills, including mastery of a wide range of gadgets and devices. Now, at the new Spyscape museum in New York, one can not only experience what being a 007 spy entails, but also learn about the history of espionage.

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday visited the Nagrota-based 16 Corps headquarters and was briefed about Tuesday's terror attack in which seven officers and jawans were killed, even as combing operation to flush out any remaining militant continued.

South Carolina throws a halo around Nikki Haley

South Carolina throws a halo around Nikki Haley

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

It was the night of Nimrata Nikki Randhawa Haley as people chanted hysterically 'Haley, Haley' while drums and loud music proclaimed the changing times. South Carolina was thrilled.

Festivals of Punjab come to Chicago

Festivals of Punjab come to Chicago

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago collaborated with the Chicago Children's Museum to organize 'Passport to the World: India Festival Celebrations' at Navy Pier on May 16.

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

It will save you the embarrassment of wading through waterlogged roads in a broken down car.

Afghans make waves with T20 win in Pak

Afghans make waves with T20 win in Pak

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Flag-waving and rifle shots greeted Afghanistan's Twenty20 tournament victory in Pakistan on Monday. Afghanis danced to their traditional drum beat music to celebrate a famous win in Karachi in their debut at one of the most prestigious events on the T20 night circuit.

Republic Day celebrations come to an end

Republic Day celebrations come to an end

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Beating the Retreat ceremony, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations, was held in New Delhi on Friday with 35 bands from the three services playing solemn military tunes.

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Who supported Osama, hosts 130 banned terrorists?: India slams Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Khan in his maiden speech at the 74th UNGA session suggested that nuclear-armed Pakistan may not have much of a choice if a conventional war were to break out between Pakistan and India which he described as a country seven-times its size.

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

What will TVS's new bike look like?

What will TVS's new bike look like?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

To be launched in early 2016, TVS is planning to introduce a new 125cc motorcycle as part of its new product strategy

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The South-East Asian country is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and will give the region four races on the calendar again after the departure of Malaysia last year.

BJP Delhi headquarters breaks out in celebrations

BJP Delhi headquarters breaks out in celebrations

Rediff.com16 May 2014

As the electronic ticker that updates the Bharatiya Janata Party's ascendancy in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar keeps ticking up the celebrations by party workers are getting wilder and wilder.

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Meet the women who are now an inspiration to millions of farmers across India.

Shocking! Boy paraded naked to appease rain god

Shocking! Boy paraded naked to appease rain god

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The villagers adorned the boy with flowers, applied vermillion on his forehead, made him carry an idol of Lord Ganesha and also made him walk naked through the streets of the village.

Review: Udaan gives desi rock a boost

Review: Udaan gives desi rock a boost

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Overall, this is a pretty neat album by Prayag, a Hindi indie rock band, that throws in the odd surprise.

Review: Villu

Review: Villu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Ayngaran International's Villu is a racy, illogical entertainer that's all about the star, Vijay.