News for 'First Wonder of the World'

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Australia skipper targets 2023 World Cup retirement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Australia limited overs captain Aaron Finch has set himself a goal of playing the 2023 One-day World Cup in India before bowing out of international cricket.

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The deployment of the UK's "most advanced naval capabilities" has been flagged by the UK ministry of defence as a "decisive step" in bolstering UK-India security ties.

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'I don't really miss this world as much when I was away.' 'But when you face the camera, you realise how wonderful this world is too.'

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for tedious amounts of Pakistan bashing, observes Sukanya Verma.

How Kohli's knock turned the tide in India vs NZ

How Kohli's knock turned the tide in India vs NZ

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Mitchell's knock did not prove to be enough as Kohli anchored the chase to take India home in 48 overs.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Treading The AI Path Sensibly

Treading The AI Path Sensibly

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

... while learning from past tech revolutions, suggests Ajit Balakrishnan.

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Where India lost the plot in WTC final...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The truth of the matter is that India lost their second successive WTC final on day two of this encounter when they collapsed to 71/4 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 469.

Are You In A Delusionship?

Are You In A Delusionship?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Delusionship is a state of mind; it is that mental rollercoaster where someone crafts a whole love story in their mind, from a dazzling proposal to happily-ever-after with kids, all without even uttering a 'hello' to their crush in reality, explains rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Pandit, who was appointed as the JNU VC in February last year, said some people opposed her decision to put the national flag and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the varsity premises.

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'90 is not impossible because if I am getting close, I can go beyond 90, maybe 92 or 93.' 'My main focus will be to first cross the 90 mark and then stay consistent in that score.'

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Eid 2020: What Sania Mirza wants for the world

Eid 2020: What Sania Mirza wants for the world

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'This Eid let's think a little more about the needy, a little more about the less fortunate, a little more about the ones fighting for their lives and about the ones that have lost their lives due to a pandemic.'

'Decision on women's ODI World Cup in two weeks'

'Decision on women's ODI World Cup in two weeks'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

New Zealand Cricket chairman's comments came after the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said the event, to be held in New Zealand from February 6 to March 7, was still on schedule despite the COVID-19 threat.

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

The Dyslexic Who Built A 30 Crore Business

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'I have saved your name on my phone, but I cannot read or pronounce it.' 'I am able to recognise my wife's name today because after seeing it for so long, it has been imprinted in my mind as a picture and not the letters.'

Kohli, BCCI discuss roadmap for T20 World Cup

Kohli, BCCI discuss roadmap for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The Indian team is fully focussed on winning the ongoing Test series in England but both skipper Virat Kohli and the BCCI mandarins are also discussing the roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be an acid test for the captain himself.

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival

IPL: When franchises show no respect to players

IPL: When franchises show no respect to players

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'I just received a 10-second call. 'You will not be retained.' That was all. There was no talk, no explanation as to why they released (me) after a few seasons.'

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Friend, sister, supporter... and wonderful human being

Friend, sister, supporter... and wonderful human being

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Shahnaz Anklesaria Aiyar was a formidable journalist. More importantly, she was an incredible human being, says Sanjoy Hazarika.

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Try to maintain a healthy relationship with people you have worked for and within the past, suggests Sachin Alug.

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Olympics: Warholm destroys world record to win 400m hurdles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

A world record had been predicted but Norway's Karsten Warholm had to utterly destroy it to hold off American Rai Benjamin and take gold on Tuesday in the men's 400 metres hurdles, in what will go down as one of the all-time great Olympic races.

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

As he plotted his way to title win in Oman, Sharath wondered if he had made mistake of his life

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sharath Kamal won his first international title in 10 years on Sunday but midway into the competition, the 37-year-old was forced to wonder if he made the mistake of his life by travelling to Oman amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A part-time job will not only support you financially but also help you learn skills that will help you grow in your career.

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

What is criteria of excluding Mohali from list of World Cup venues? Punjab sports minister writes to Binny and Shah

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui pulled off a major shock on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics swimming medal events with a stunning victory

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Yatra's Message Was Bigger Than Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There they were, showing the world that there are still people motivated not by religious structures, not by past glories, not by hatreds deliberately stoked. These were ordinary folks doing something extraordinary purely because they think that effort might shake a nation out of a spiralling miasma of division, mistrust, cynicism, sophistry and violence.

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured the country that the beginning of building a "new and developed Kashmir" that will be free from terrorism has been made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that full statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time.

'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Indian Police Force encapsulates the same spirit, the essence of scale, the essence of action and that riveted rhythm that Rohit Shetty brings about, but is complete with absolute realism.'

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.