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When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

The chess champ who may be India's answer to Warne

The chess champ who may be India's answer to Warne

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Zimbabwe will be the second time that the leg-spinner will represent India at the international level. Few are aware that the then junior national chess champion represented India at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece in 2002.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

South Asian Games: Indian Archers hit bulls-eye

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Indian compound archery team and the mixed pair claimed three gold medals in the morning session, in Shillong, to swell their tally in the 12th South Asian Games on Monday.

Gandhi died due to accidental reasons: Odisha booklet

Gandhi died due to accidental reasons: Odisha booklet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The two-page booklet "Aama Bapuji: Eka Jhalaka" (Our Bapuji: A Glimpse) -- published on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi -- presents a brief account of his teachings, works and links with Odisha, while also stating that he "died due to accidental reasons in a sudden sequence of events on January 30, 1948 at Delhi's Birla House".

Why demand for cash could rise despite digitisation

Why demand for cash could rise despite digitisation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

For the first time, the value of card and mobile payments of Rs 10.57 trillion was more than ATM withdrawals of Rs 9.12 trillion in Q4 of fiscal 2019-20. In the months of lockdown, the gap may have widened further, but cash could be back in vogue when the situation normalises.

Gayle not surprised by Kohli's spectacular form

Gayle not surprised by Kohli's spectacular form

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Having watched Virat Kohli's on-ield exploits from 22 yards, dashing Jamaican batsman Chris Gayle is not at all surprised with his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain's current form.

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players. They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance.

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Never-say-die Japan pip Malaysia for Asiad men's hockey gold

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Japan staged a spectacular regulation time comeback to draw 6-6 before edging out Malaysia 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out and claim the men's hockey gold at the Asian Games on Saturday. Trailing 4-1 in the second period and then 5-2 in the fourth, Japan pumped in three goals through Kentaro Fukuda, Kenta Tanaka and Koji Yamasaki in a seven-minute blitz to level the pulsating contest.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why Bajirao is India's greatest cavalry general

Why Bajirao is India's greatest cavalry general

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Bajirao, an unorthodox leader, faced much opposition during his lifetime from the Brahmins of Pune. In the last hundred years or so, he has been ignored due to caste politics in Maharashtra where he has become a 'non person' for having been born a Brahmin, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The 1971 war reaffirmed the importance of inspirational senior leadership in battle and heralded the emergence of a new fighting class amongst officers and men of India's armed forces.

Ganguly beats Sachin

Ganguly beats Sachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

With Tetley, Essilor and other brands seeking him out, Ganguly is the highest paid endorser among retired cricketers.

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Top four 150cc bikes in India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the major features of these 150cc machines to help you choose the motorcycle that suits you the most.

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents India's Olympic wonder-women...

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Bengal, Assam set for first phase polling

Bengal, Assam set for first phase polling

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Over 1.54 crore voters in the eastern states of West Bengal and Assam will exercise their franchise in the 1st phase of polling

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Closed meetings are not open to the public and no verbatim record of statements is kept.

PHOTOS: Kohli's unbeaten century lifts India to victory

PHOTOS: Kohli's unbeaten century lifts India to victory

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Virat Kohli produced another breathtaking effort as his superbly crafted unbeaten 154 enabled India to cruise to an easy seven-wicket victory in the third ODI against New Zealand, in Mohali, on Sunday.

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Poland, which currently holds the council's rotating presidency, has listed the matter for discussion at 10 am on Friday, the diplomats were quoted as saying.

Asian Athletics: Barman, 4x400m mixed relay team win silver

Asian Athletics: Barman, 4x400m mixed relay team win silver

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

With the two silver and one bronze on Tuesday, India stood fourth in the medal tally with two gold, five silver and six bronze at the end of the third and penultimate day.

'It's always good to end a home series on a high note'

'It's always good to end a home series on a high note'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Shikhar Dhawan is in the form of his life since his comeback to the Indian team last March. The dashing opener wants to continue with the "good habit" of scoring centuries and winning a lot more matches for India across all formats.

Can BBL bowling stint help Short push for a spot in Aus team?

Can BBL bowling stint help Short push for a spot in Aus team?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old has claimed 10 wickets in 15 games for Hobart Hurricanes this season besides amassing 637 runs at 53.08 and a strike rate of 140.61.

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

'FY18 will be tough for India's economy'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'It will take a long time for the effects of demonetisation to wear away, and I am not even sure that a year lost, can at all be even recovered.'

Kohli, Jadhav hit centuries to power India to victory

Kohli, Jadhav hit centuries to power India to victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Skipper Virat Kohli smashed a majestic 122 while Kedar Jadhav conjured up a career-best 120 before India's lower middle-order held nerves to pull off an incredible three-wicket victory over England in the first One-day International.

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

ill Pucovski has become the third Australian cricketer to report mental health problems to the team management in just over two weeks

PHOTOS, 2nd ODI: Rahane's ton sets up India's 105-run thrashing of Windies

PHOTOS, 2nd ODI: Rahane's ton sets up India's 105-run thrashing of Windies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Ajinkya Rahane smashed his third ODI hundred as India produced a dominating display to beat West Indies by 105 runs in the second one-dayer in Port of Spain on Sunday.

Renault launches new Koleos; Salman Khan gets the first car

Renault launches new Koleos; Salman Khan gets the first car

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The new Renault Koleos boasts a monstrous 173 PS engine with automatic 4x4, 6-speed transmission.

India's core sector growth slows to 2.1% in Dec

India's core sector growth slows to 2.1% in Dec

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Poor performance of coal, petroleum refinery products and natural gas pulled down the core sector growth to 2.1 per cent in December, 2013 from 7.5 per cent in the same month a year ago.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Paytm, Snapdeal can wait; Alibaba likely to enter India on its own

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Consumers are set to gain from discounts.

How Gavaskar and Dravid made Agarwal's India 'A' outing memorable

How Gavaskar and Dravid made Agarwal's India 'A' outing memorable

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Tips from the likes of India batting legends Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid during the just-concluded 'A' teams' tri-series, says Mayank Agarwal, will go a long way in shaping his fledgling career.

Asian Indoor Athletics: Mayookha wins gold, silver; Chand settles for bronze

Asian Indoor Athletics: Mayookha wins gold, silver; Chand settles for bronze

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

India's long jumper Mayookha Johny won her second medal -- a silver in women's triple jump -- to add to her gold in long jump on the second day of Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, in Doha, on Saturday.

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Immediate NSG membership will not help India realise its nuclear ambitions any faster. It could have easily left the process take its own course, instead of running a high-stakes campaign to get in, says B S Raghavan.

Kohli needs to tone down his aggression: Azharuddin

Kohli needs to tone down his aggression: Azharuddin

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin considers Virat Kohli as the future captain of India but said the dashing batsman needs to tone down his aggression.

No animosity, no friendship, only issue-based support: TRS on NDA

No animosity, no friendship, only issue-based support: TRS on NDA

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Telangana Rashtra Samiti had backed the NDA on demonetisation, GST and in the elections to the post of President and Vice-President during its last term.

Chitra, Lakshmanan strike gold at Asian Indoor

Chitra, Lakshmanan strike gold at Asian Indoor

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

India's impressive show in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games continued as their athletes added two gold and one bronze on the fourth day of competitions, in, Ashgabat, on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli's 'love' for Test cricket could be saviour for the format

Virat Kohli's 'love' for Test cricket could be saviour for the format

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Test cricket could receive a fillip if Kohli can break India's jinx in Australia by winning the four-Test series