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Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.

Why older PCs make sense

Why older PCs make sense

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The allegations were in a two-page synopsis appended to a report presented by US intelligence officials to Trump and US President Barack Obama on Russian interference in the 2016 election, CNN said, citing multiple US officials with direct knowledge of the briefings.

Spidercam to be used in World T20 despite recent glitches

Spidercam to be used in World T20 despite recent glitches

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The controversial spidercam, which has been criticised by India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will be used during the upcoming World Twenty20 Championship but it won't disturb play, International Cricket Council's Chief Executive Dave Richardson said.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Can you guess which athletes rocked the Time most influential list?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James were among seven sports figures named to Time Magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people, which was announced Thursday.

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

At the height of the agitation against Tata Motors and after, the decibel level at Singur has always been high. The coronavirus scare, however, appears to have tempered it. The lockdown has hit Singur's inhabitants hard in more ways than one, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Nearly 125 Indians stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Nearly 125 Indians stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Nearly 125 people from Maharashtra and Telangana are stranded in Nepal after a high-magnitude earthquake struck the Himalayan nation.

Maxim Hot 100: Who's hotter than Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone?

Maxim Hot 100: Who's hotter than Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The magazine's annual international list shows love for our Bollywood girls in Hollywood, but the top slot goes to Hailey Baldwin.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

ASK AJIT: 'How can I make money?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

Barack Obama is a big fan of Prateek Kuhad

Barack Obama is a big fan of Prateek Kuhad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'We all live very intense lives. S*** goes down all the time.' 'This 'eureka moment' doesn't really happen.' 'The discipline of writing and polishing a song is way harder,' Prateek Kuhad, the singing sensation, tells Veer Arjun Singh.

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.

Being a woman in Modi's world of men

Being a woman in Modi's world of men

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

What is it like to be a woman in a male-dominated profession like a police officer, asks Adrija Shukla.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Hitting back at Virat Kohli for a send-off following his dismissal during the first Twenty20, Australia batsman Steven Smith said the chatter-box gesture by 'emotional' Indian was not required at all.

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Officials of the Transport Department, bus drivers and conductors were contacted on Friday night to help the people who were stranded in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar and Aligarh, among other places, he said.

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Six working professionals tell us how they balance time between work and family.

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are among 38 distinguished personalities who have been honoured with this year's prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" award.

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The open letter by the student of the college has gone viral said the reactions to the 'measly leaked clip" have left Mount Carmel students "bewildered and almost apologetic to Gandhi".

Don't blame Abhijeet alone!

Don't blame Abhijeet alone!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The day the ratings of television channels showing 'aliens stealing goats from earth' start falling, they will scramble to change their content.

Apple Watch is the most advanced timepiece ever created: Cook

Apple Watch is the most advanced timepiece ever created: Cook

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

It has many different faces that you can change and customise

Kanye West for US president?

Kanye West for US president?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

That'll be the day!

Dhoni, Smith think Spidercam not too friendly an interference

Dhoni, Smith think Spidercam not too friendly an interference

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows the introduction of broadcast technology has enhanced the viewing experience for fans but the Indian skipper has called for restraint after the overhead 'Spidercam' interfered with play in Saturday's one-dayer against Australia.

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Gift your brother/sister something smart, useful and trendy, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Smartphones can be hacked with just one text: Edward Snowden

Smartphones can be hacked with just one text: Edward Snowden

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Britain secretly obtained vast amounts of communications data from Pakistan to identify terrorists by hacking into routers in the country made by an American firm, according to whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Mersal is the first Vijay film to make Rs 200 crores. Some say credit for the star's most successful film goes to the BJP and its opponents.

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

For the 13th consecutive year, a desi child has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But what's domination without some swag, right?

PHOTOS: Gritty Kohli hits century to lead India's fightback

PHOTOS: Gritty Kohli hits century to lead India's fightback

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli took a giant stride towards exorcising the ghosts of 2014 with a masterful century as he single-handedly pulled India out of the woods against England on an eventful second day of the first Test, in Birmingham, on Thursday.

Australian eves complete hat-trick of World T20 titles

Australian eves complete hat-trick of World T20 titles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Australian eves once again proved their supremacy in women's cricket as they completed a hat-trick of ICC World T20 titles with a comprehensive six-wicket win over England in the final in Mirpur on Sunday.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

'Bollywood is mostly Western now'

'Bollywood is mostly Western now'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Reality shows don't teach contestants how to deal with the reality of being a singer.'

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

When Ranveer Singh was heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ranveer-Vaani take Befikre to Dubai.

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

If ever you wanted to shoot adventure documentaries like the guys at National Geographic or Discovery, without buying expensive stuff, then the GoPro Hero5 Session is just made for you, says Ashish Narsale!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Republicans abandon Trump, call for him to drop out over lewd video

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A growing wave of lawmakers have called on the defiant US presidential nominee Donald Trump to drop out of the race in the wake of a video showing him make crude sexual remarks.

I don't know why Shane Warne has a problem with me: Samuels

I don't know why Shane Warne has a problem with me: Samuels

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

An irate Marlon Samuels trained his guns at Shane Warne as he dedicated his match-winning knock to the Australian spin legend, whose comments spurred him to do well.

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

It's time to upgrade your vocabulary too!