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When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

How Millennials Ditched Big Fat Weddings

How Millennials Ditched Big Fat Weddings

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Modern Indian weddings are no longer just about scrumptious menus, flashy decors, and extravaganza events. It's more about thoughtfulness, personalisation, and celebrating with loved ones, observes Anam Zubair, associate director of marketing, WeddingWire India.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Jai Bhagwan has been without a job for six years. When we ask him how he managed to run his house without a job, he says matter of factly, 'I sold my wife's jewels.'

Indian women's hockey team to raise funds to feed the poor

Indian women's hockey team to raise funds to feed the poor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Indian women's hockey team launched an 18-day fun fitness challenge starting on Friday to raise funds towards helping the poor and migrant families whose lives have been affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the challenge aims to raise crowdfunding for the cause, the movement also encourages people to use this opportunity to adapt to an active lifestyle during the nation-wide lockdown that has been extended till May 3, 2020.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Having performed his mother's shraddh ceremony, one of the stars of Indian Super League is now arranging oxygen cylinders, supplying food as a "frontline warrior" for his local club "Atlanta", located in South Kolkata's Golf Road region.

Cong launches social media campaign to muster support for farmers

Cong launches social media campaign to muster support for farmers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why a conspiracy was being hatched to destroy the minimum support price (MSP) system and snatch the livelihood of 62 crore farmers.

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The chairman of the Essel Group says he has settled 91.2 per cent of the estimated Rs 11,000 crore debt on the group's books.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

If Rahul Gandhi doesn't become Cong chief, many will...: Gehlot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Gehlot said even within the party, there is an opinion in favour of making Rahul the new president.

Wadias, Donone to talk over Bangalore firm

Wadias, Donone to talk over Bangalore firm

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

India produced 97 million tonnes of dairy products in the year to March 2006 and Danone seeks an increased market share, especially in the speciality product portfolio.

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Bryan Adams: 'Excited about India tour'

Bryan Adams: 'Excited about India tour'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Canadian pop icon Bryan Adams talks about his forthcoming India tour, new album and the pressures of playing old hits.

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Terrorism and Afghanistan were the focus points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Uzbek President Islam Karimov on his first visit to Central Asia.

Zorawar Kalra is taking Indian cuisine to the world

Zorawar Kalra is taking Indian cuisine to the world

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'It should be considered one of the primary cuisines on Earth,' Zorawar Kalra tells Avantika Bhuyan.

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Without making any direct reference to the three new farm reform laws or to the three-month-old agitation by farmers, Modi said there is a need for expanding options for the country's farming community to sell agri produce.

India will remain a key market: Cadbury

India will remain a key market: Cadbury

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Confectionery maker Cadbury, which has agreed to be acquired by US-based Kraft Foods, on Tuesday said India will remain a key market for its business.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

Go with quality stocks; buy pedigree, buy performance

Go with quality stocks; buy pedigree, buy performance

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'Let's not get carried away by stocks like D-Mart, Jubilant Foods and all those companies that are trading at an expensive valuations.'

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Gourmet meals on wheels, 5-stars' latest success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Since home-delivered meals from five-stars are cheaper by 15 to 20 per cent as compared to eating at the destination outside, food delivery has emerged as an important part of every restaurant's service portfolio.

Govt, farmers reached consensus on 2 issues, next meet on Jan 4

Govt, farmers reached consensus on 2 issues, next meet on Jan 4

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Tomar said the union leaders kept insisting on repeal of the three farm laws, but the government side tried to explain them the benefits of the Acts and sought to know specific problems faced by the farmers.

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Biden welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Summit and said "it is wonderful to see you again in person".

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Sunday continued to occupy the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, a day after they stormed into the premises and set on fire one of the buildings protesting over the nation's severe economic crisis even as the island nation is still in the dark about the embattled President's whereabouts.

'Kohli is not what you see on cricket field'

'Kohli is not what you see on cricket field'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Adam Zampa says the India captain came across as a 'chilled out guy' during their interactions in the recent IPL.

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Refusing to budge from its tough stand on food security issues, India pressed for a fair and balanced outcome of the WTO ministerial meeting in Bali.

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic had come up with 93.07m and 90.88m throws respectively

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders of the national capital for more than a month against the laws and are demanding that these be repealed.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Rahul Bajaj was transparent, outspoken, and not ready to bend the rules, says R C Bhargava.

Beware of Chinese honey!

Beware of Chinese honey!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Chinese companies have 'designed' the sugar syrup which is used to adulterate honey so that it can pass Indian laboratory tests, reveals Sunita Narain.

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

During his visit to India last year, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had expressed concern over lack of growth in bilateral trade.

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Natasha Gandhi is putting Ragi/Jowar in the Spotlight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Stopping a Third Wave

Stopping a Third Wave

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Unless public health is prioritised over swift re-opening, the chances are that a third wave will hit India sooner than we would like.