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V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Ex-selector backs Bumrah: 'Physios, not fans, decide workload'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The injury-prone Bumrah played the first, third and fourth Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar five-match series, skipping two matches with Mohammed Siraj leading the pace-bowling attack.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

Protests outside Lalu Yadav's home over ticket denial

Protests outside Lalu Yadav's home over ticket denial

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Earlier today, former RJD candidate Madan Shah broke down in public, claiming that he was promised a ticket by the Rashtriya Janata Dal for the upcoming 2025 Bihar assembly polls.

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Congress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Yuvraj, Azhar pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

'40 years today, and the memory is still as fresh'

'40 years today, and the memory is still as fresh'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India's 1983 World Cup winning team got together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their famous triumph in Mumbai on Sunday.

Will LG Allow Rekha Gupta To Function?

Will LG Allow Rekha Gupta To Function?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Will the LG be ready to rule with a light hand, having been vested with powers that amount to using a hammer to kill a fly?' asks Aditi Phadnis.

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.

'A glorious day for South Africa'

'A glorious day for South Africa'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

From 'hope to history': Cricketing world explodes with joy as SA finally win major ICC title

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Most of the MLAs shared their resignation letters on social media and slammed the Aam Aadmi Party over corruption and other issues.

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

This piece of land was part of 982 acres of land earlier acquired by the British government in 1939 for the use of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend...

Sunjwan: Subedar fought terrorist with bare hands; saved family

Sunjwan: Subedar fought terrorist with bare hands; saved family

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

However, Madan Lal Choudhary's 20-year-old daughter Neha received a bullet injury in the leg while his sister-in-law Paramjeet also received minor injuries.

Meet Rekha Gupta, Delhi's fourth woman chief minister

Meet Rekha Gupta, Delhi's fourth woman chief minister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta, a former DUSU president and a long-time member of the RSS, has been chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly and will become the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi. She won the Shalimar Bagh seat in the February 5 Assembly polls, defeating her AAP rival Bandana Kumari. Gupta, a BCom graduate and lawyer, has a long history of working for women's welfare, having served as the national secretary of the BJP's youth wing and the national vice-president of BJP Mahila Morcha. The BJP has returned to power in Delhi after over 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP.

'What is Ashwin supposed to prove after 712 international wickets?'

'What is Ashwin supposed to prove after 712 international wickets?'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ghavri backed Ashwin for the upcoming World Cup, saying he will be vital in Indian conditions.

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Justice Sameer Jain cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress governments in the state and gave a detailed verdict.

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained critical burn injuries after the private bus travelling to Jodhpur on Tuesday afternoon caught fire, barely 10 minutes after it left Jaisalmer.

Va-Va-Voom Wamiqa!

Va-Va-Voom Wamiqa!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Actor Wamiqa Gabbi lets her gorgeous eyes do the talking.

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The Indian cricket team defied all odds, expectations and made history on June 25, 1983 by winning its first cricket World Cup crown, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final by 43 runs at Lord's.

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

On this day in '83, Kapil Dev scored 175* against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev delivered a smashing 175* against Zimbabwe in the 20th match of the World Cup that year in England.

Court seeks details of Indian lodged in Pak jail for 44 yrs

Court seeks details of Indian lodged in Pak jail for 44 yrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

A Pakistani court has directed authorities to produce an Indian prisoner who has allegedly been languishing in a jail for the past 44 years. Justice Umer Ata Bandial of the Lahore high court issued a notice to the inspector general of prisons of Punjab province in response to a petition seeking the release of Indian national Madan Lal, who is allegedly being held in jail.

'The Indian team is not going in the right direction'

'The Indian team is not going in the right direction'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Former coach Madan Lal on Thursday lashed out at India following their ODI series loss in Bangladesh.

'My Mother Received An I-T Notice For...'

'My Mother Received An I-T Notice For...'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Rajnath swayed by Advani coterie: Khurana

Rajnath swayed by Advani coterie: Khurana

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Former Union minister and Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party strongman Madan Lal Khurana Monday accused party chief Rajnath Singh of working under the influence of a "coterie" close to senior leader Lal Kishenchand Advani.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Does this man look like Ravi Shastri? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Lookalike contest or not, we couldn't help but ask: Do these actors look like the legends they play on screen? Vote!

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Opposition party also attacked Azad, saying "Mr. GNA himself gives new evidence of his DNA mutation by saying 'those opposing Article 370 abrogation ignorant of the situation on the ground'."

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Captain Kapil Dev with the trophy at Lord's is a memory no cricket fan of that era will ever forget.

'God's Plan': SKY downplays role in iconic catch

'God's Plan': SKY downplays role in iconic catch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Suryakumar's decision-making and awareness was also applauded by India's fielding coach T Dilip.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

PIX: Kapil, Sehwag, Nehra at Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The big names of Indian cricket including World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Virender Sehwag and Kirti Azad paid their last respects to the spin great.

Delhi loses 3 ex-CMs in less than a year

Delhi loses 3 ex-CMs in less than a year

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Three-time chief minister and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away in July this year due to cardiac arrest.