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How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

How the underarm scandal wrecked 'villain' Trevor Chappell's life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

In the shadow of the ball-tampering saga that broke out on Saturday and has rocked Australian cricket since, the former cricketer reckons, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft 'will be haunted by it forever'

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Haryana's chief minister enjoys Narendra Modi's support and protection and will be in office unless the state sees a massive administrative botch-up.

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'

Rubina's TOP 10 Moments on Bigg Boss 14

Rubina's TOP 10 Moments on Bigg Boss 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The 33 year old won hearts, courtesy her fierce and bold personality.

SC Deputy Registrar quits over judgement on Yakub Memon

SC Deputy Registrar quits over judgement on Yakub Memon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Two decisions within a span of hours are instances of "judicial abdication" that should count among the "darkest hours" of the apex court, Prof. Anup Surendranath said.

Democrats urge Republicans not to acquit Trump again

Democrats urge Republicans not to acquit Trump again

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

United States House Democrats leading the prosecution of former president Donald Trump at his Senate impeachment trial have concluded their arguments, urging Republican Senators to not to acquit him for the second time if they don't want to set a "new, terrible standard" for presidential misconduct.

Bigg Boss 11: Who will be evicted? PREDICT!

Bigg Boss 11: Who will be evicted? PREDICT!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Will it be Priyank Sharma once again?

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

It's Diwali, and Bollywood is spreading the love and good cheer with warm wishes on social media.

Ranbaxy's dark chapter

Ranbaxy's dark chapter

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The company has admitted it fudged data so that it could launch its products in the United States. It has now paid $500 million as a penalty to settle the case.

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has given disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong two more weeks to cooperate fully in an investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

Tonight, DISCOVER the blood red side of the moon!

Tonight, DISCOVER the blood red side of the moon!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The longest and darkest total lunar eclipse of the century will occur on Wednesday night, giving sky enthusiasts all over the country an opportunity to witness the event.

What Indian politicians FEAR the most!

What Indian politicians FEAR the most!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

India's modern-day politicians across parties seem unable to handle even the mildest hint of ridicule

Azad brands BCCI 'the century's biggest joke'

Azad brands BCCI 'the century's biggest joke'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

With India's top politicians associated with the BCCI appearing to be divided over the fate of chief N. Srinivasan in wake of the spot-fixing scandal, former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday said the Indian cricket board has become the biggest joke of the century, and added that the latest episode is one of the darkest phases of Indian cricket since its inception.

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Lessons from the Vishwaroopam imbroglio

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kamal Haasan and his artistic freedom is the smaller issue. How will the world view us when a handful of demonstrators terrorise our governments to ban a movie? Who will invest in India when a few truckloads of fanatics can cause closure of the highly protected and centrally located US embassy in a prominent city of the country, asks M R Venkatesh.

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

USADA sets deadline for Armstrong's full cooperation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has set disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong a February 6 deadline to fully cooperate in the investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

We have moved on from the lows of London Olympics: Sardar

We have moved on from the lows of London Olympics: Sardar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Indian hockey had touched a new low when it was handed the wooden spoon during the London Olympics last August, but inspirational skipper Sardar Singh feels the summer of discontent is a thing of the past now.

Assam violence: Dangers of fudging the truth

Assam violence: Dangers of fudging the truth

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

In the absence of responsibility from the mainstream media, the darkest sections of the internet will begin to sound increasingly plausible to the angry and disconnected, says Mihir S Sharma.

'Sushil's arrest is shameful and unfortunate'

'Sushil's arrest is shameful and unfortunate'

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'He has two small children, think of the impact on them.' Mixed emotions in Indian sports fraternity after Sushil's arrest in murder case.

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Be assured this is just the beginning of the work we'll be doing'

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma makes her predictions for the top awards at the 90th Academy Awards.

'Arranged marriages make it difficult to speak of love'

'Arranged marriages make it difficult to speak of love'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

First-time author Komal Mehta, whose book Nick of Time has just hit the shelves, discusses writing, the inevitability of love and spills her deepest, darkest secrets in an interview with rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation to the UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris, told the panel that Pak is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism.

Djokovic back with a bang!

Djokovic back with a bang!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

'Muslims not happy with compensation for Mecca Masjid blast accused'

'Muslims not happy with compensation for Mecca Masjid blast accused'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Andhra Pradesh has released Rs 70 lakh for innocent Muslim youths arrested and tortured in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case. But the minority community continues to be miffed for the compensation comes from the Mecca Masjid kitty and not the chief minister's funds. Vicky Nanjappa reports

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

AMU students, teachers protest against citizenship law

AMU students, teachers protest against citizenship law

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The district administration has blocked internet services in Aligarh since midnight in view of the protests.

The Indian hockey player who was rejected 13 times

The Indian hockey player who was rejected 13 times

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Yuvraj Walmiki was rejected by junior hockey camp 13 times. But nothing could dent his resolve to go on playing the game. His next goal is playing at the London Olympics 2012.

A comic book that gets inside Ravana's head

A comic book that gets inside Ravana's head

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Ravanayan, a graphic novel created by comic book writer Vijayendra Mohanty and artist Vivek Goel, attempts yet another re-telling of the timeless Ramayana, this time from Ravana's perspective, says Sanchari Bhattacharya.

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Euro 2020: The Best XI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the very best players from what has been an outstanding tournament.

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Hardik used quota stir to become crorepati, say ex-aides

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Chirag and Ketan asked Hardik to stop 'boasting' only about his 'imprisonment' or else they would reveal some of the 'darkest secrets' related to the agitation.

The man who defied Indira Gandhi

The man who defied Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

'Dialogue is the soul of democracy which should not be denied, but it was by Mrs Gandhi,' says Mohan Dharia who resigned as a Union minister in protest against her policies.

New Zealand shaken by killer earthquake

New Zealand shaken by killer earthquake

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

A strong earthquake struck the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch on Tuesday, bringing down buildings, power and phone lines.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Here's why Mumbai's infrastructure is pathetic

Here's why Mumbai's infrastructure is pathetic

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

The revenues of Mumbai are controlled by politicians, whose constituencies lie deep in the Maharashtra hinterland. Using that money to improve living conditions in Mumbai would do nothing to help them win re-election.

Longest total lunar eclipse of century on Wed

Longest total lunar eclipse of century on Wed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The longest and darkest total lunar eclipse of the century will occur on Wednesday, giving sky enthusiasts all over the country an opportunity to witness the event.

How companies sell in Naxal areas

How companies sell in Naxal areas

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

While there is every sign of grinding poverty in the villages, the towns of Bastar and Jagdalpur have big and bustling markets.

Kanhaiya collects Rs 4 mn in crowdfunding for poll

Kanhaiya collects Rs 4 mn in crowdfunding for poll

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Like one-one drop of water fills earthen pots and one-one brick helps to construct a house, donation of Rs 1 to my campaign fund will help me fight to take the voices of marginalised and exploited people to Parliament.'

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The Pakistani bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the cricket team, saying that most of the current players are 'mentally disturbed' and that the country's sport is currently enduring its 'darkest era'.