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India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

In a touching letter, Jhulan Goswami expresses deep gratitude to Diana Edulji, set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'

'Young players need mentor to handle fame'

'Young players need mentor to handle fame'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

With huge money and fame coming early in the career, young cricketers need a mentor to prevent them from going astray, according to pacer S Sreesanth.

Recipe: Mayur's Khawa Poli

Recipe: Mayur's Khawa Poli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

C'mon have a midweek sweet surprise...

How Ather Energy is taking on its rivals

How Ather Energy is taking on its rivals

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'Our expectations are that we will be able to double our market share from 14-15 per cent currently to around 30 per cent by the end of the financial year.'

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

'Dream Team' inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The 1992 basketball "Dream Team", alpine skier Picabo Street and sprinter Michael Johnson headlined the list of inductees into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Fame Gurukul's Qazi: Judges no bar!

Fame Gurukul's Qazi: Judges no bar!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

When Paradise Freezes Over

When Paradise Freezes Over

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Night temperatures have plummeted in Kashmir with the weekend recording the coldest nights of the season.

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'India mattered to him and he wanted to matter to India.'

LSG sweat over Rahul's fitness ahead of RCB clash

LSG sweat over Rahul's fitness ahead of RCB clash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

K L Rahul went through his paces at the nets and participated in fitness drills, but Lucknow Super Giants remained tight-lipped about his role against RCB.

MasterChef Recipe: Pumpkin Beetroot Soup With Prawns

MasterChef Recipe: Pumpkin Beetroot Soup With Prawns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Buttered prawns and the prawn head oil elevates a simple veggie soup.

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB renamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore has been officially renamed as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of this year's IPL

'Fauda' crew member 'killed in action' in Gaza

'Fauda' crew member 'killed in action' in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Meir was serving in the 551st Brigade's 697th Battalion. Four soldiers of the battalion, including Meir, were killed in the incident on November 10.

Seles inducted into International Hall of Fame

Seles inducted into International Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Former world number one Monica Seles was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame along with three other players during ceremonies on Saturday. Seles, now 35, won nine Grand Slam singles titles in the 1990s, including four Australian and three French opens. She was world number one for 178 weeks non-consecutively and ended 1991 and '92 as the top-ranked player.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Singh to enter Hall of Fame

Singh to enter Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

World number one Vijay Singh topped the list of 33 golfers nominated for entry into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Prakash in Hall of Fame second round

Prakash in Hall of Fame second round

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Last year's runner-up Prakash Amritraj breezed into the second round of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships with a straight-set victory over Thailand's Danai Udomchoke in Newport.

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The man who owns the World record of fastest List A hundred (off 29 balls in the Marsh Cup) has now done enough that Delhi Capitals have been forced to drop David Warner on the pretext of a hand injury.

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

26/11 govt counsel Ujjwal Nikam BJP's pick from Mumbai North Central

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Nikam has replaced two-time MP Poonam Mahajan, who is the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Pramod Mahajan.

Mumbai's famed beach cleaned up after Ganesh immersion

Mumbai's famed beach cleaned up after Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

NCC cadets and hundreds of volunteers, with help of compact excavators and trucks cleaned up Juhu beach this morning, after Ganesh idol immersion along the city coast.

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

Foreman in boxing Hall of Fame

Foreman in boxing Hall of Fame

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

'To have my name with the likes of Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson and Muhammad Ali, I have made it,' said the two-time world heavyweight champion.

EV sales zoom past 1 million in 2023

EV sales zoom past 1 million in 2023

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India topped the 1 million mark in less than nine months in 2023, a milestone that took an entire year in 2022. According to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan Dashboard, 1,037,011 EVs were registered with regional transport offices till September 19, accounting for 6.4 per cent of the total automobile sales in the country this year. The sales surge can be attributed to increased individual purchases as well as business-to-business (B2B) acquisitions by EV fleet operators, industry sources said.

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court has restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including Anil Kapoor's 'jhakaas' catchphrase for commercial gain.

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Watch Baahubali, Now In Animation

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'It is surprising that the animation world in India doesn't go beyond children cartoons. We had the right kind of people and we felt like taking it forward.'

Chang elected to tennis Hall of Fame

Chang elected to tennis Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Michael Chang, the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam singles title when he won the 1989 French Open, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

My fame will be short-lived: Abhinav

My fame will be short-lived: Abhinav

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Abhinav Bindra, who at the Beijing Olympics earned India its first individual gold medal, says the fame that came along with his gold medal from the 10 metres Air Rifle competition at the just-concluded Games will be short-lived as people will soon forget about it.

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

Madurai's famed temple to digitise its sculptures

Madurai's famed temple to digitise its sculptures

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The famed Meenakshi temple at Madurai in Tamil Nadu has taken up a project to digitally document the thousands of magnificent sculptures adorning the nine towers of the shrine.

Bose in US Inventors Hall of Fame

Bose in US Inventors Hall of Fame

Rediff.com28 May 2008

He is one of the seven living 2008 inductees and has now joined the ranks of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Alva Edison at the NIHF. He is also the founder, chariman and technical director of the globally renowned Bose Corporation.

Who Is Aishwarya Blowing Kisses To?

Who Is Aishwarya Blowing Kisses To?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walked the ramp with Eva Longoria, Viola Davis and Cindy Bruna for L'Oreal at the Paris Fashion Week.

Aavesham Review: Fahadh Faasil Is The Picasso Of Malayalam Cinema

Aavesham Review: Fahadh Faasil Is The Picasso Of Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Aavesham is smooth in its storytelling and leaves a chilling aftertaste, thanks to its one-of-a-kind anti-hero, applauds Arjun Menon.

Infosys in Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame

Infosys in Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The award has been instituted by the Palladium Group Inc, a leading global professional services firm that enables companies to better measure and manage performance using the BSC approach, Infosys said in a statement.

PIX: Balika Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor in Cannes

PIX: Balika Vadhu fame actress Avika Gor in Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Avika attended the 69th Cannes International Film Festival along with her beau Manish.

Hingis tops list of 2013 Hall Of Fame Class

Hingis tops list of 2013 Hall Of Fame Class

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Swiss former World No. 1 Martina Hingis, a winner of five Grand Slam singles titles, headlined the International Tennis Hall of Fame's list of inductees for the 2013 class.