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SC refuses to revisit its verdict on anti-defection law

SC refuses to revisit its verdict on anti-defection law

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The apex court was deciding on the question whether an expelled member could be disqualified under the law, if he or she defies party whip.

India's Caribbean challenge... to win more than one Test!

India's Caribbean challenge... to win more than one Test!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The challenge for Virat Kohli's team is not just winning the four-Test series, but winning it handsomely.

For the forth straight day, Congress disrupts RS business

For the forth straight day, Congress disrupts RS business

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Because of the protest, Congress member Bhaskar Rapolu even refused to lay the Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy.

Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Anushka's sizzling look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Over 3 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Titli inches closer to Odisha

Over 3 lakh evacuated as Cyclone Titli inches closer to Odisha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The India Meteorological Department said rainfall would be accompanied by gale wind speed reaching 140 to 150 kmph and gusting to 165 kmph along and off Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coasts.

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Peeking into Anushka's superb style file.

Shabana Azmi: Deeply saddened by Shiv Sena's attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni

Shabana Azmi: Deeply saddened by Shiv Sena's attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

World T20: When performance belied reputations

World T20: When performance belied reputations

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As we head to the head to the business end of the tournament, that involves three former champions, a look at the players who flattered to deceive, faltering under the weight of expectations, hurting their respective teams.

RBI readying exit plan for bankrupt businesses

RBI readying exit plan for bankrupt businesses

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

RBI would like to work on examining the regulatory framework for the voluntary withdrawal by the entrepreneur.

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

As Michael Clarke gets ready to play the final Test of his career, what will be remembered -- like his predecessor Ricky Ponting -- will not be their many triumphs, but the failure to win the Ashes on English soil.

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The All India Football Federation said on Sunday that the unsanctioned Premier Futsal, scheduled to begin on July 15, will create unnecessary issues and also expressed serious doubts about the survival of the tournament.

Odisha teacher, who was set on fire, dies; CM orders probe

Odisha teacher, who was set on fire, dies; CM orders probe

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Battling for life for five days, an Odisha teacher who was set ablaze for refusing to withdraw a complaint of molestation in Raygada district, died on Friday.

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

The greatest player ever at Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'One year Borg worked on his serve, another year on the slice, the third year on his grip.'

Is Kareena pregnant?

Is Kareena pregnant?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

When Vijay Amritraj blew his chance for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

At a time when Indian tennis fans are content with success in doubles competitions, few are aware that Vijay Amritraj was within grasp of the singles crown at Wimbledon.

Bye-election results: Cong wins Arunachal, BJP wins Rajkot-West

Bye-election results: Cong wins Arunachal, BJP wins Rajkot-West

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Congress candidate Gabriel Denwang Wangsu won the Kanubari Assembly seat in Arunachal Pradesh in a close contest defeating his lone rival Rongnai Maham of BJP by 885 votes in the October 15 by-poll.

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

'How will India deal with an increasingly assertive China?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

"It's ironic that Modi visited Tokyo a few days ago and talked about China's expansionism. The key now will be to get beyond such unnecessary controversies and start afresh.'

'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'

'Paes, Bopanna have differences, but India comes first'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'The best bet for Indian tennis to win a medal at the Olympics would be having Leander and Bopanna together.' Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com reveals how the AITA convinced Rohan Bopanna to partner Leander Paes in Rio,

'Hope the Supreme Court keeps a vice-like grip on these corrupt people'

'Hope the Supreme Court keeps a vice-like grip on these corrupt people'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

In the wake of BCCI president N Srinivasan being asked to step down by the Supreme Court, former India cricketer and parliamentarian Kirti Azad speaks with Bikash Mohapatra.

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

RIL, ONGC, BP, Cairn demand immediate hike in natural gas price

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

As the government began consultations with stakeholders on raising gas prices, gas producers and consumers met a committee of secretaries separately with their pleas on the issue.

Virat-Warner open for this IPL All-Stars XI

Virat-Warner open for this IPL All-Stars XI

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Even as the dust settles down on IPL 9, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com presents his Dream XI.

India vs SA: It was never meant to be 'pitch' perfect

India vs SA: It was never meant to be 'pitch' perfect

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

With a record that was anything to be proud of, the only way India could have beaten the South Africans in the ongoing Test series was by using 'home advantage' to the optimum, says Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com.

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Flood waters engulfed vast areas of the delta region of Mahanadi river system in Odisha even as the death toll due to heavy rains and floods in the state climbed to 34.

I have matured as a cricketer: Unadkat

I have matured as a cricketer: Unadkat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Jaydev Unadkat, who earned a recall to the Indian squad for the tour of Zimbabwe on Friday, expressed gratitude to Zaheer Khan, saying the former India pacer helped him improve as a cricketer during his stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

One man, who won't be there in the opening game of the ICC WorldT20, was responsible for all four Indian defeats.

Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rekha shoots with Kapil Sharma

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Naveen Patnaik's political ambitions

Naveen Patnaik's political ambitions

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

From hobnobbing with the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy and Mick Jagger, the reclusive author-turned-politician has come a long way, says Anita Katiyal

'Virat is under less pressure than Dhoni'

'Virat is under less pressure than Dhoni'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'He has played enough of cricket under Dhoni to understand he has to stay calm in order to take the right decisions.'

A birthday surprise for Somdev... but little else!

A birthday surprise for Somdev... but little else!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

From a career-high ranking of 62 in 2011, Somdev Devvarman has plummeted to 279.

It's time Ashwin & Co won matches abroad!

It's time Ashwin & Co won matches abroad!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

126 of Ashwin's 176 Test wickets, points out Bikash Mohapatra, have come on home turf. Half of the remaining 50 have come on similar surfaces in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Cyclone Phailin: 3 killed, 18 fishermen stranded off Odisha coast

Cyclone Phailin: 3 killed, 18 fishermen stranded off Odisha coast

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

At least three persons died on Saturday after uprooted trees fells on them in Odisha ahead of Cyclone Phailin's landfall at Gopalpur.

'Sania has acquired a lot of depth in her game'

'Sania has acquired a lot of depth in her game'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

As Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis stand on the threshold of a unique milestone, former India players discuss the Hyderabadi's contribution in the all-conquering partnership with Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.Com.

It's about the timing, Pep!

It's about the timing, Pep!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pep Guardiola's appointment at the high-flying Premier League club is certainly ill-timed, argues Bikash Mohapatra.

Excerpt: Successful leaders can read their own emotions well

Excerpt: Successful leaders can read their own emotions well

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Each story in the book will motivate you to find critical answers to questions that most of us face in professional and personal lives.

Unless she wins a Major title, Saina won't be one of badminton's greats

Unless she wins a Major title, Saina won't be one of badminton's greats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

For all her achievements, says Bikash Mohapatra, Saina is yet to win either the Worlds, Olympics or All England, badminton's flagship events.

'The desire to win is what keeps Paes going'

'The desire to win is what keeps Paes going'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

India's former Davis Cup captain Akhtar Ali discusses the secret behind Leander Paes's success with Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com.

Ranji row: We didn't do anything; Railways did everything, says Bengal skipper

Ranji row: We didn't do anything; Railways did everything, says Bengal skipper

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Laxmi Ratan Shukla absolves his team of wrongdoing in the ill-tempered Ranji Trophy match against Railways.

How the Modi factor is working for the BJP in UP

How the Modi factor is working for the BJP in UP

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is buoyant. The Narendra Modi wave has made a significant mark in the state and saffron seems to be the flavour of the month, says Bikash Mohapatra.

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Analysts believe the split of Telangana has helped the ruling party from a massive beating in the southern state with some of the votes swaying in their favour. Bikash Mohapatra reports.

'It's a marvel that Leander is still playing so well'

'It's a marvel that Leander is still playing so well'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'Even at 42, Leander's ball skills, his reflexes at the net, the hand-eye coordination... nothing has diminished. In fact, he is as good as he's ever been.'