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Time to move on from T20 World Cup win: Rohit

Time to move on from T20 World Cup win: Rohit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma said it's time to move on from the euphoria of the T20 World Cup victory.

MP woman 'given triple talaq' for voting to BJP; husband denies charge

MP woman 'given triple talaq' for voting to BJP; husband denies charge

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A 26-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has claimed her husband gave her 'triple talaq' after being angry with her for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party, among other reasons, police said.

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

GT Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

GT Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Only three catches in the match, and all three were taken by the Gujarat Titans.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The details of the alleged assault on Maliwal, which took place at Kejriwal's official residence on Monday, emerged on Friday as the Rajya Sabha MP appeared before a magistrate to record her statement in the case.

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Can Messi end Argentina's long wait for World Cup?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi's passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for Diego Maradona may resurface unless he brings home the trophy on his final attempt.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Vinicius Jr came off the bench to score once and set up another goal to steer champions Real Madrid to a 4-1 fightback victory over Espanyol.

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

Rising demand for ACs pushes up Voltas stock

Rising demand for ACs pushes up Voltas stock

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The stock of Voltas, the country's largest room air- conditioner (RAC) maker, is up 22 per cent in the past three months. Robust demand on the back of a sweltering summer, distribution expansion, slew of launches and backward integration are expected to forge a good operating performance for the company. In the core RAC segment, there are multiple triggers for the company.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Jadeja Or Gaikwad? Who Gets Your Vote?

Jadeja Or Gaikwad? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

From CSK: Jadeja, Gaikwad, Mitchell shone. From PBKS: Prabhsimran and Shashank.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Ultimately, (Australia captain) Pat Cummins is a really great guy and I would be amazed, once the emotion settles, if he does not sit back and think, 'I got that one wrong', even though his bottom line at the time was winning a Test match.'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.'

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Early retirement is not just about money and calculators. It is more about rediscovering your passions, strengthening bonds, and living a life filled with purpose, connection, and lasting happiness. It's about reclaiming your life, explains Vatsal Ramaiya.

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Honda 2W share rises after on-board norms compliance

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The battle for the top spot in the two-wheeler market is intensifying. The gap between Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in retail sales narrowed to just 45,607 units in June. This improvement comes as HMSI has clawed back market share after dipping to a historic low of 18 per cent in May 2023. Now, the retail market shares of the two companies are 28.86 per cent and 25.54 per cent, respectively, compared to 35.54 per cent and 18.05 per cent in May 2023.

Can Vidarbha pull off a miracle? Yash Thakur vows fightback

Can Vidarbha pull off a miracle? Yash Thakur vows fightback

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Job is far from done for Mumbai against Vidarbha, says Shams Mulani

India's water crisis detrimental to credit health, warns Moody's

India's water crisis detrimental to credit health, warns Moody's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said India's growing water shortage can disrupt farm and industry sectors and is detrimental to the credit health of the sovereign as rising food inflation and decline in income may spark social unrest. It said decreases in water supply can disrupt agricultural production and industrial operations, resulting in inflation in food prices and hence can be detrimental to credit health of sectors that heavily consume water, such as coal power generators and steel-makers.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which Kamal Haasan drops himself into a messy setup, only slightly to elevate the pulpy tendencies of Shankar's vision, observes Arjun Menon.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

HDFC Bank's January-March quarter result, which came in-line with expectations, failed to enthuse investors. The reason? The management's decision to abstain from providing any specific growth guidance, and analysts' expectations of an arduous road to recovery. Analysts believe the path to normalisation of several growth metrics is unlikely to be a straightforward one, and the road to balance sheet realignment may be long.

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police identified the driver and the vehicle through the CCTV footage of the area.

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match between India and Bangladesh in Antigua, on Saturday.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.