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Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's rising golf star Shubhankar Sharma is excited at the prospect of playing with his 'idol' Tiger Woods at the next year's Open Championship.

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Given how everything has played out, Mehul Choksi, now 62, achieved all that he wanted but for all the wrong reasons, says Pavan Lall.

Watch #BottleCapChallenge: Who does it best?

Watch #BottleCapChallenge: Who does it best?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Some #BottleCapChallenge stunts are very funny.

Till 2012, I didn't see fear or respect for me in opposition's eye: Kohli

Till 2012, I didn't see fear or respect for me in opposition's eye: Kohli

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He spoke about how fitness has become an integral part of his life and how it helped him recover quickly.

'Special' Babar has Virat's hunger: Flower

'Special' Babar has Virat's hunger: Flower

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'He is very special. I believe he is going to be one of the best that Pakistan have ever produced'

What parivartan does Modi want?

What parivartan does Modi want?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The prime minister says he will bring real change to Bengal. Perhaps he will. The interesting thing is that his party has never defined what this change is, observes Aakar Patel.

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.

I was eager to prove myself: Rahul Shukla

I was eager to prove myself: Rahul Shukla

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Rookie pacer Rahul Shukla, who stole the limelight with figures of three for 23 in Rajasthan Royals' four-wicket win over Otago Volts in a crucial Champions League Twenty20 match, said he was eager to prove his worth after being dropped for two games.

The political power of a fast

The political power of a fast

Rediff.com6 May 2018

As politicians fast to score brownie points, they should know that not every fast has a desirable ending, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

We are all Dhritarashtra

We are all Dhritarashtra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The one overweening concern of most Indians -- leaders of statecraft, captains of industry, matinee idols, paragons of professions, and common citizens alike -- is the future of their progeny, says Shreekant Sambrani

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Bollywood stars pay tribute to the renowned late film critic, who reviewed over 10,000 films in his career spanning over 40 years.

Young fan asks Sreesanth: Yaar, spot fixing kyu kiya?

Young fan asks Sreesanth: Yaar, spot fixing kyu kiya?

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Tushar, an 8th grader of Air Force Bal Bharti School, questioned his cricketing idol about his actions.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

He brings the gods back home to India

He brings the gods back home to India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'There are hundreds of items from Madhya Pradesh, Andhra, Rajasthan, Gujarat in Subhash Kapoor's loot. The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing wants to just prosecute Kapoor for three cases and close it. To me that's myopic.'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

'Cricket behind closed door will be strange but...'

'Cricket behind closed door will be strange but...'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing a cricket shutdown across the world, there is speculation that the sport might initially return without fans. The global health crisis has forced England and Wales Cricket Board to suspend all professional sport till July 1 in the country and also put in doubt the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Buttler said he is hoping for some form of cricket to return this year.

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. enjoying time out in UK

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. enjoying time out in UK

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A two week gap between the limited overs series and the five-match Test series against England starting on August 1, has given Virat Kohli and his boys the time to travel around UK with their families, while also bond with their team mates as they mix practice with pleasure.

Mayookha wins gold in Asian Athletics C'ship

Mayookha wins gold in Asian Athletics C'ship

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Rattled by a dope scandal, Indian athletics finally has something to cheer about as long jumper Mayookha Johny led the Indian charge with a gold on the opening day of the 19th Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

India's Chinese god

India's Chinese god

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

We came to the section where beautiful idols of Indian gods were displayed. My wife fell in love with an idol of Lord Shiva.

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

Fans can't keep calm seeing Dhoni seemingly in tears

Fans can't keep calm seeing Dhoni seemingly in tears

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Fans of the ace cricketer, who recently turned 38, took to Twitter to appeal to their idol to keep his chin high while praising his efforts in turning tables in favour of the Men in Blue.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

'I didn't expect much from Family Man'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'They wanted a character, who could speak both Tamil and Hindi. That's how I got on board.'

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

How are the illiterate and aged coping with Modi's demonetisation, wonders Subir Roy.

'Muslims should not feel cheated'

'Muslims should not feel cheated'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'The court can strengthen the verdict by ensuring that Muslims don't feel shortchanged or cheated.'

PIX: Rajinikanth and Arnold Schwarzenegger, in one frame!

PIX: Rajinikanth and Arnold Schwarzenegger, in one frame!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The two screen legends met in Chennai, on September 15.

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

How spin king Warne is helping develop Kuldeep's bowling

How spin king Warne is helping develop Kuldeep's bowling

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The left-arm chinaman spinner credited Aussie duo of Brad Hogg and Shane Warne for his transformation.

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'Today, Dalits can become IAS officers, doctors, IPS, MLAs, MPs and even the President due to the Constitution of India.' 'And if you destroy India's Constitution, then poverty will never disappear.' 'If the BJP is pro-Dalit, they must implement policies which are pro-Dalit.' 'It cannot work if they only talk.'

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The Indian-American community in upscale Fairfax County, Virginia, has begun feeling insecure following a rash of burglaries that appear to target their households. Of 21 burglaries reported in the county since January, 16 were in Indian homes.

Puran, Alu Wadi and more Ganesha recipes!

Puran, Alu Wadi and more Ganesha recipes!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Ladies from across the country share their household recipes that mark the Ganesha festival.

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Srikanth or Sindhu? Advani or Kohli? Or will a 21 year old pip the stars? Vote and tell us who your favourite Indian sportsperson of the year is.

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi faces arrest over inflammatory speech

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi faces arrest over inflammatory speech

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Controversial All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi faces arrest in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly making an inflammatory speech at an election rally in Kishanganj.

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Legendary music director M S Viswanathan passes away

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The legendary music director passed away at a private hospital after suffering from geriatric problem.

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Goodbye Ganesha... it's not easy to let You go

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Vikki Khanna and his family allow us to share the joys and the sorrow of these beautiful last moments, as they prepare to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha.

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

WATCH Brijesh Sandliya SING!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'If somebody remixes my song Banno 20 years later, why would I feel bad about it?'