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Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Australian skipper further said that he is really excited to play against New Zealand in the summit clash and even called them a 'great team'.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Malik was named 'Player of the Match' for his smashing half-ton.

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

How to go from a Boomer to a Zoomer in minutes!

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.

Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season

Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix

Lit fest: Muslim groups soften stand over Thayil's visit

Lit fest: Muslim groups soften stand over Thayil's visit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Muslim groups on Wednesday softened their stand over the visit of Jeet Thayil, who read excerpts from banned book of Salman Rushdie during Jaipur Literature Festival last year, saying they have no objection provided the act is not repeated.

Uttam's Take: And there was darkness and light...

Uttam's Take: And there was darkness and light...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Sunday's event where millions of Indians lit diya

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA conducted 53 spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft between July 9 and July 13 and it did not find any major safety violations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Monday. "However, as a safety measure, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet to use certain identified aircraft (10) for operations only after confirming to the regulator that all reported defects/malfunctions are rectified," Singh said in his written reply in Rajya Sabha. SpiceJet planes were involved in at least eight technical malfunction incidents in the 18-day period starting June 19, following which the DGCA had on July 6 issued a show-cause notice to the airline, stating that "poor internal safety oversight" and "inadequate maintenance actions" have resulted in degradation of safety margins.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

How solar power has lit up lives in India

How solar power has lit up lives in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The arrival of solar power last year has changed the lives of people in rural India.

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The administration started preparing for the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, but faced protests from their owners and locals on the issue of compensation, while more families were evacuated from the danger zone as the number of affected houses rose to over 700.

T20 World Cup PHOTOS: India thump Zimbabwe; face England in semis

T20 World Cup PHOTOS: India thump Zimbabwe; face England in semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between India and Zimbabwe in Melbourne on Sunday.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

VicKat Wedding: Mehendi over, sangeet tonight

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Last night, the luxury wedding venue had lit up in red and yellow colours for the grand celebration.

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet has failed to 'establish safe, efficient and reliable air services' under the terms of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the notice issued by the DGCA stated.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

Chrissy goes desi in a nude sari

Chrissy goes desi in a nude sari

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The model and television personality rocked saris by Papa Dont Preach by Shubhika.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

To be held alongside the Japur Literature Festival, the three-day BookMark conference will look at different aspects of the publishing industry -- from self-publishing to e-books, digital content to distribution.

Vikrant Rona Review

Vikrant Rona Review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The plot keeps getting weirder by the minute, and scenes leapfrog round with no control... The end result is bafflement and boredom, observes Deepa Gahlot.

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Diwali arrives early in Ayodhya, people light lamps

PHOTOS: Diwali arrives early in Ayodhya, people light lamps

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The road leading from Hanumangarhi to Naya Ghat wore an illuminated look in the evening, with several earthen lamps lit outside shops, houses, guest houses and dharamshalas.

How Dev Deepawali was Celebrated

How Dev Deepawali was Celebrated

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Dev Deepawali, also known as the festival of Kartik Poornima, was celebrated across India on November 18, 2021.

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

At The Katrina-Vicky Wedding Venue

At The Katrina-Vicky Wedding Venue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's much-talked about wedding is currently underway at the luxurious Six Senses Fort Barwara resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.

KKR-SRH: Top Performer: All Round Russell

KKR-SRH: Top Performer: All Round Russell

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Russell's eyes lit up immediately, much like a hungry tourist at a breakfast buffet, as he chomped through the deliveries, starting with two singles before finishing with three sixes off the final four deliveries.

Emotions run high at cremation of Hindu teacher shot dead in J-K

Emotions run high at cremation of Hindu teacher shot dead in J-K

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Rajni Bala, a government school teacher who was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, was cremated in Samba on Wednesday, amid an outpouring of grief and anger.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ariarne Titmus and Elijah Winnington led podium sweeps as Australia got the Commonwealth Games swimming competition off to an explosive start on Friday, scooping 11 medals in total including five golds

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Eknath Shinde dials Raj Thackeray to discuss Maha political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As the political turmoil in Maharashtra continues to unfold, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shide spoke to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray about the recent political situation in the state, confirmed MNS leader on Monday.

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Drives. Spies. Sports Legends

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

From Korean spies to sports legends, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists a fun, fun, OTT Menu for you.

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Twenty five years after her passing, Mother Teresa's congregation continues to work selflessly in the homes she set up for abandoned babies, leprosy victims and the dying destitute, reports Payal Singh Mohanka.

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Going down Diwali memory lane.

Controversy and cricket rock Day 3 of Jaipur Lit Fest

Controversy and cricket rock Day 3 of Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Apart from controversy, it was cricket that seized control of the fest on Day 3, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel

Jaipur Lit Fest begins with call for freedom of expression

Jaipur Lit Fest begins with call for freedom of expression

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

After a raging row that forced Salman Rushdie to keep away last year, this year's Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off to a peaceful start amidst tight security with overriding sentiments favouring independent space for authors and the need to defend the freedom of speech.

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The community members, including Rahul Bhat's family, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of making young Kashmiri Hindus 'cannon fodder' in the name of rehabilitation of the community.

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

In a statement, UEFA suggested alternative dates for the gesture during the tournament.