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'A Black Day That Saw Unprecedented Violence In Modern Nepal'

'A Black Day That Saw Unprecedented Violence In Modern Nepal'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'9 September saw Kathmandu and other key cities under the control of goons.' 'There was no authority, the police was nowhere.' 'The crowds torched all three centres of the state -- the supreme court, parliament and the Singha Durbar government headquarters.' 'The army stayed aloof from the complete destruction of these edifices, which is less than a kilometre from its headquarters.'

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One Chinese interlocutor said India should realise that "China can do without India, but India could not do without China", pointing to its inability to do without Chinese intermediates and components,' former foreign secretary Shyam Saran discovers on a visit to China.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Defending champion Krejcikova knocked out by Navarro

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Gill: More Dhoni Than Kohli

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Steve Smith's masterclass puts Australia in control vs Windies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Steve Smith's magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on Day 3 of the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain interruptions.

DNA Tests To Find Out Victims' Identities

DNA Tests To Find Out Victims' Identities

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Reuters Photographer Adnan Abidi captures images of the mangled remains of AI-171 which crashed shortly after take off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.

Microaggression: Does Your Boss Do This?

Microaggression: Does Your Boss Do This?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Microaggressions may be subtle but their impact is deep. If ignored, they can lower morale, stifle diversity and hold people back, says Shruti Swaroop.

'Maunvrat, maunvrat': Tharoor evades question on Op Sindoor

'Maunvrat, maunvrat': Tharoor evades question on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Tharoor led a multi-party delegation, visiting various countries, to apprise the world about India's stand against cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor, which was launched in retaliation against the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

Tension in Bengal's Bhabanipur as police detain BJP chief, UK-based doc

Tension in Bengal's Bhabanipur as police detain BJP chief, UK-based doc

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The drama unfolded after Majumdar, a Union minister of state, defied police restrictions and rode a motorbike to Bhabanipur to observe 'Paschimbanga Dibas' (West Bengal Day).

Rain Is Wrecking IPL 2025's Playoffs

Rain Is Wrecking IPL 2025's Playoffs

Rediff.com7 May 2025

GT vaulted to the top of the table with 16 points, while MI now find themselves in must-win territory in their remaining games.

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

What may have caused fuel switch change in doomed AI plane?

What may have caused fuel switch change in doomed AI plane?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

"When the fuel control switch has to be cut off, the pilot flying will say, fuel control switch left, confirm. So, after the confirmation is made by the second pilot, the pilot monitoring will cut off (the switch).

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

IPL PIX: GT edge MI under DLS method, go top of table

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a dramatic Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Tuesday.

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

In modern aircraft, there are cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder.

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The second Test hangs in the balance after West Indies speedster Jayden Seales dismissed Australia's openers in a damaging late spell on Day 2 of the second Test.

Renting A Bank Locker? Read This

Renting A Bank Locker? Read This

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Customers must sign the agreement promptly to avoid disruptions. They should read it thoroughly and understand their rights and obligations.

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says the BCCI will complete the IPL, and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan will end very soon as Pakistan will not be able to handle the pressure for a long time.

KKR Cry Foul As IPL Alters Rules After Their Exit

KKR Cry Foul As IPL Alters Rules After Their Exit

Rediff.com21 May 2025

As rain clouds loom large over the final stretch of IPL 2025, a rule change meant to save games from washouts has instead triggered a storm off the field.

Pitch Invader Hugs Virat Kohli, Falls at His Feet

Pitch Invader Hugs Virat Kohli, Falls at His Feet

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The unexpected moment came during the 13th over of RCB's chase, shortly after Virat Kohli brought up his half-century.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

'6 Casualties Confirmed From Our Campus'

'6 Casualties Confirmed From Our Campus'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

'The people who are missing are the people who used to work in the mess.'

'Free Palestine': Pitch invader interrupts WC final

'Free Palestine': Pitch invader interrupts WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The pitch invader, wearing a T-shirt that read 'Stop Bombing Palentine' and 'Free Palestine' and carrying a Palestinian flag, tried to hug Virat Kohli.

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'In multi-pilot operations, no critical switch can be moved without the other pilot's consent.'

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The situation in fact is not that worrying for Thursday and IMD regional director Ganesh Das said the rain is expected to be "light and moderate".

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.

Man catches wife with lover, threatened with Meerut horror

Man catches wife with lover, threatened with Meerut horror

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'When I reached home around 6 am on Monday after night duty, I couldn't find my wife in the room. When I went to the terrace, I saw my wife standing with Naveen, a resident of my village'

Air India crash: He refused DNA test, said: 'I can identify my son'

Air India crash: He refused DNA test, said: 'I can identify my son'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

A husband who refused to cry, a father insisting he didn't need a DNA test to identify his son, a crew member's family broken in spirit after waiting seven days for DNA confirmation.

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

'India-Pakistan Conflict Would Be A Limited One'

'India-Pakistan Conflict Would Be A Limited One'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'...without massive amounts of force.'

Pandemic... And Now War! What It Takes To Halt The IPL

Pandemic... And Now War! What It Takes To Halt The IPL

Rediff.com9 May 2025

With 12 league fixtures and four playoff matches remaining, the BCCI is expected to wait for de-escalation before evaluating any resumption window.

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

Ashwin Shushes Dhoni Talk On-Air!

Ashwin Shushes Dhoni Talk On-Air!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin found himself hilariously enforcing that rule on-air - shushing a co-host mid-sentence as talk of Mahendra Singh Dhoni crept into the conversation.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

6 Smart Ways To Manage Money During Tough Times

6 Smart Ways To Manage Money During Tough Times

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Tough times don't last, but tough people -- and smart financial strategies - do, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

J J Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a sodden 18th green to win the US Open by two shots from Robert MacIntyre on Sunday.