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Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The former India captain was speaking at a felicitation function organised for CSK for winning the 2021 edition of IPL.

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

In terms of longevity, Mithali Raj's 23-year-old international career is also awe-inspiring and rivals Sachin Tendukar's 24-year-run at the top of his game.

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The impact of social media cannot be understated in the recent rise in the profile of women cricketers.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rahul flags off Cong's 'Bharat jodo' yatra from TN, attacks BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Eyeing the revival of the crisis-ridden party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party chief Sonia Gandhi described the march as a "landmark occasion" and hoped that the march would help rejuvenate the grand old party.

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

'The Under-19 World Cup will definitely come to India'

'The Under-19 World Cup will definitely come to India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Not only Yash Dhull's batting but his captaincy is also being appreciated as he is on the verge of emulating the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand and Prithvi Shaw in leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title.

INX media case: CBI looks for money trail in 5 countries

INX media case: CBI looks for money trail in 5 countries

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The letter rogatory, a judicial request for information from an Indian court to a court abroad, was sent recently to the United Kingdom, Singapore, Mauritius, Bermuda and Switzerland, they said.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

Chinese visa case: ED books Karti, others for money laundering

Chinese visa case: ED books Karti, others for money laundering

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The federal agency has filed its case under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking cognisance of a recent first information report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the same case, they said.

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'The Maoists want the tribals to boycott the election while the police think the election is a farce and do not want to risk going deeper in the conflict zone.' 'Newton (played with sincerity and deep felt passion by Rajkummar Rao) wants to make sure that the locals cast their vote, a right given to them by the Constitution.'

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has written to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the other members of the BCCI Apex Council, as he pleaded with the Indian Cricket Board to reinstate him as a commentator for this year's Indian Premier League.

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kohli said the path laid down by Mary Kom is the ideal one to follow for any parent.

Anushka pens emotional note for Virat Kohli

Anushka pens emotional note for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Sharma took to Instagram and shared candid pictures of the 33-year-old cricketer

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) under her belt as a Brexit prize.

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The Delhi batsman recently became the most successful India captain in Test cricket, surpassing Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

#20YearsOfGadar: 9 LESSER KNOWN Facts

#20YearsOfGadar: 9 LESSER KNOWN Facts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists some lesser known facts about this blockbuster starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

How chess became prodigy Praggnanandhaa's calling

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The win will change a lot of things in Praggu... the confidence in his potential will be one of them. The win has ensured a lot of visibility which will give him a lot of opportunities.'

Indian Wells: Kerber sails, Pospisil sends Murray packing

Indian Wells: Kerber sails, Pospisil sends Murray packing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Angelique Kerber, who will reclaim the world number one ranking on Monday, breezed to a 6-2, 6-1 second-round victory over fellow German Andrea Petkovic at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.

'Gandhi bot' beer brews controversy; US company apologises

'Gandhi bot' beer brews controversy; US company apologises

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The use of Mahatma Gandhi's image on beer cans and bottle by a United States company has raised hackles with a petition being filed in a Hyderabad court alleging it had insulted the father of the nation following which the liquor company has apologised.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Salman Rushdie, You Are A Fighter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As he struggles in hospital, I wonder why anyone, especially someone who was not even born when The Satanic Verses was published, would want to harm a 75-year old man and a literary treasure, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

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World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who will complete 15 years in international football on June 12, is India's highest goal-scorer with 72 strikes from 115 matches. He is the second highest goal-scorer in international football in the world among active players behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine maestro Lionel Messi.

Marakkar Review

Marakkar Review

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

The Rahul Dravid of Indian politics

The Rahul Dravid of Indian politics

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'On a new kidney, her immune system still getting used to it, she took on the Pakistanis at the UN, held meetings with her counterparts from across the world, and presented a picture of incredible poise and dignity,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Mahatma world's top political icon, says Time

Mahatma world's top political icon, says Time

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Indian political geniuses Mahatma Gandhi and Emperor Akbar have been listed among the 'Top 25 Political Icons' of all time by Mahatma world's top political icon, says Time magazine, along with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and Mao Zedong, the father of modern China.

'If Madhuri is doing TV shows, why should I try for the big screen?'

'If Madhuri is doing TV shows, why should I try for the big screen?'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Stand-up comedian Bharti Singh on the new season of the reality show India's Got Talent.

The Indian teen scaling the world's highest peaks

The Indian teen scaling the world's highest peaks

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Jaahnavi Sriperambuduru wants to be the youngest person to scale the seven summits of the world.