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'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

'Flintoff may need artificial knee'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

England's hero at Lord's, Andrew Flintoff, could end up needing artificial knee if he is not managed with care, feels a leading knee surgeon.

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naidu.

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Union ministers said Parliament passing over two dozen Bills was evidence of increased productivity of Narendra Modi government 2.0.

Index of Opposition unity: Lalu may send Maya to RS

Index of Opposition unity: Lalu may send Maya to RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Post Nitish's exit, 17 parties plan to meet on Friday to formulate their future course of action. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has invited Sharad Yadav to join them, reports Archis Mohan.

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rajnath, Jaitley, Sonia attend President's Iftar, Modi gives it a miss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

As indicated earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the get together at the Rashtrapati Bhawan like last year.

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Art 370: 'Black blot on India's history'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Trinamool Congress described it as "Black Monday" and a dark day for the country's constitution, the idea of India, and the Rajya Sabha

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Trianmool's new A team: Mukul Roy kept at bay

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday carried out a major reshuffle in the party set-up

Review: Orange is the New Black is addictive!

Review: Orange is the New Black is addictive!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The TV series is not afraid to tackle issues pertaining to gender identity, race and sexuality head on and that is commendable.

Amit Shah set to enter Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Amit Shah set to enter Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Union minister Smriti Irani will also contest the Rajya Sabha polls from Gujarat from where she is already an MP and her term ends on August 18.

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'This is not Ahmedabad Gymkhana but people's house'

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The external affairs minister said all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan can be discussed only bilaterally.

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Opposition parties plan national stir on DeMo anniversary

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The protests will highlight the impact of the twin blows of demonetisation and GST

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

They said the picture did not feature any 'life support system like a ventilator' and it was reassuring that their Thalaivar (leader) was recuperating well.

The Enigma called Kishore Kumar

The Enigma called Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Excerpts from Kishore Kumar -- Method In Madness by Derek Bose unveil the man behind the music.

Monsters vs. Aliens' world premiere

Monsters vs. Aliens' world premiere

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The 3-D animation film by DreamWorks featuring voices of Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland and Seth Rogan is expected to be a huge hit.

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

TMC MPs protest outside PMO, rounded up

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The MPs went right up to the entrance of South Block, but were stopped at the first check point.

Polls to 10 RS seats cancelled; no new date announced

Polls to 10 RS seats cancelled; no new date announced

Rediff.com22 May 2017

EC said it has decided to 'withdraw' the press note announcing the elections to RS seats from Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal.

Partcipate in the national inter-school quiz

Partcipate in the national inter-school quiz

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Coca-Cola in India in partnership with Know & Grow with Derek has launched of Limca Book of Records Quiz 2009.

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The bhadralok would have earlier baulked at the very idea of wearing a coloured dhoti; now, with Dr Banerjee wearing, it is quite likely to be the hot fashion item during Durga Puja next year,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

Opposition to meet on Tue; also to move EC over VVPATs

Opposition to meet on Tue; also to move EC over VVPATs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Opposition leaders will also meet the Election Commission and raise the issue of tallying the paper trail of votes with the electronic voting machine figures as directed by the Supreme Court.

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his number one position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, dropping to second after a forgettable performance in the second Test against England.

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Jayaram reach semis

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Jayaram reach semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram notched up contrasting victories in the women's and men's singles competition respectively to reach the semi-finals of the $120,000 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold, in Kuching.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The motions were moved over misinformation on PM Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

There were conflicting reports about some CBI officers being arrested.

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis expecting second child

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis expecting second child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

Police jeep used to distribute food at BJP rally in J&K, probe on

Police jeep used to distribute food at BJP rally in J&K, probe on

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The rally was addressed by BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav.

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led the delegation. She said Modi government was 'shutting down' people's voices and bringing legislations which are not acceptable to them.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The government assured the Opposition that reservation to Anglo-Indians will be considered later.

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Top Indian shuttlers, including K Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap in men's singles and P V Sindhu in women's singles, advanced to the second round after easy victories on the first day of the main draw in the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.