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No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that Pakistan team has two factions -- one led by skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is under Shaheen Shah Afridi's control.

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

US short-seller Hindenburg Research had shared an advance copy of its damning report against Adani group with New York-based hedge fund manager Mark Kingdon about two months before publishing it and profited from a deal to share spoils from share price movement, according to market regulator Sebi. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its 46-page show cause notice to Hindenburg, detailed how the US short seller, the New York hedge fund and a broker tied to Kotak Mahindra Bank benefited from the over USD 150 billion routs in the market value of Adani group's 10 listed firms post-publication of the report.

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Internal documents at Facebook show "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India, the company's biggest market, with researchers at the social media giant pointing out that there are groups and pages "replete with inflammatory and misleading anti-Muslim content" on its platform, US media reports have said.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'It could have been a closer game and we could have got over the line.'

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

IPL 2024 Final: No One From T20 WC Team

Rediff.com25 May 2024

KKR's Rinku Singh was unlucky not to make it to India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad as he made it as one of the reserves.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes moments after launch

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes moments after launch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Minutes after taking off from a launch pad in South Texas, the rocket appears to have exploded above the Gulf of Mexico.

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid said he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Super Tuesday is an important phase of presidential primaries when the early contests are over, and voters from multiple states cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date. Almost all the results were one-sided in favour of Trump except for Vermont, where the winning difference was about one per cent.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Trump's public criticism of the FBI was a rare one that has not been seen in the past.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Don't waste your time on 'Little Rocket Man', Trump to Tillerson

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Trump said he 'won't fail' on a front where three of his predecessors -- Clinton, Bush and Obama failed.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

What did Parasite do that Indian movies fail to do?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Visibility is very important, but visibility is also very expensive.' Swapnil Joglekar explores the Parasite phenomenon.

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the opening match against Ireland?

Wang avenges New York loss with Serena ouster

Wang avenges New York loss with Serena ouster

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The 28-year-old said beating American great Williams was the finest win of her career, outstripping her upset of world number one Ash Barty at last year's US Open.

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Gorbachev was the last leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The New York Times in a news story on Saturday said that American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked terrorists for killing coalition forces in Afghanistan -- including targeting American troops -- amid the peace talks to end the long-running war there, according to officials briefed on the matter.

Indians divided over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition

Indians divided over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

With billionaire Elon Musk closing the deal to buy Twitter and firing the social media firm's four top executives, twitterati in India on Friday seemed divided with many who were vocal against content moderation on the platform hailing the development while others sounding a note of caution. Musk has completed his $44 billion (one billion=100 crore) takeover of Twitter and fired the social media company's four top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and legal executive Vijaya Gadde, according to the New York Times. Musk singled out Gadde, 48, criticising her for her role in content moderation decisions at the company, the report said.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Israel strikes back at Iran, blasts reported in Isfahan region

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior United States official.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Yahoo! chief on why the Microsoft bid failed

Yahoo! chief on why the Microsoft bid failed

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Internet's second most popular search engine Yahoo! has said it was open to selling itself to Microsoft, but the software giant's chief executive Steven A Ballmer and his deal makers were not keen to negotiate and ultimately withdrew their proposal. Microsoft had offered to buy Yahoo, second only to Google, for $31 a share, or $44.6 billion, in February, but the search engine felt it was worth more.

Review: Welcome To New York is a worthless Bollywood spoof

Review: Welcome To New York is a worthless Bollywood spoof

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Welcome To New York is a mishmash of IIFA footage that intermittently targets Bollywood's vanity, feels Prasanna D Zore.

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West Indies squad for the home T20 World Cup in June, said former captain Chris Gayle.

Trump struggles to pronounce word 'anonymous'

Trump struggles to pronounce word 'anonymous'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The faux pas quickly provoked a huge reaction on social media, with some mistaking him for saying the word 'enormous' or 'ominous', a media report said.

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

America has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh extremist in the US, and warned India that its government may have been involved in it, reports the Financial Times.

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

When Ralf Rangnick took over as interim manager of Manchester United he was hailed as the 'Godfather of German coaching'

Will Easter Attack Victims Get Justice?

Will Easter Attack Victims Get Justice?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

On April 17, 2022, hundreds of Sri Lankans lit candles and displayed banners and placards during a silent protest in the capital Colombo, calling for justice for victims of the April 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

US: Armed man killed after trying to breach FBI office

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The confrontation comes days after the FBI executed a search warrant at former president Donald Trump's Florida estate.

What Works For Startups? VC Or Bootstrap?

What Works For Startups? VC Or Bootstrap?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Bootstrapping has put Nithin Kamath of Zerodha in a position where he can trifle with talk about valuation, points out Suveen Sinha.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Pant deserves to be in Indian team for T20 World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

In Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting's Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, Rishabh Pant will feature 'every day of the week'.

New York terror plotter had ties with Jaish?

New York terror plotter had ties with Jaish?

Rediff.com6 May 2010

A Pakistani official, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, said that Sheik Mohammed Rehan, an alleged member of JeM -- a banned terror group having close relations with the Al-Qaeda -- drove with Shahzad from Karachi to Peshawar in July 2009, The Los Angeles Times reports.

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The former Los Angeles mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden.