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Kumble to deliver Pataudi Memorial lecture

Kumble to deliver Pataudi Memorial lecture

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble will deliver the second annual Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture on November 13 in Mumbai.

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

This Raksha Bandhan, we decided to look at some adorable bhai-behen pictures of our film industry from their social media sites.

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar wants Rishabh Pant to succeed Virat Kohli as the next India Test captain as he believes a sense of responsibility will make the glovesman a better cricketer in all forms of the game.

3 RS seats for BJP in Karnataka, 1 for Congress; JD-S draws a blank

3 RS seats for BJP in Karnataka, 1 for Congress; JD-S draws a blank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka had the last laugh as it won all the three Rajya Sabha seats it had contested in, out of total of four from the state that went for polls on Friday, while the Congress managed to win only one of the two seats to which it had fielded its candidates.

Race for RS heats up as parties sweat it out to keep flock together

Race for RS heats up as parties sweat it out to keep flock together

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Political temperatures were soaring in several states that could see close contests, with parties trying to keep their flock together and trading accusations of poaching of MLAs.

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Sharmila Opens Up About Saif's Painful Divorce

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'It wasn't a happy time for us because Ibrahim was just three and we were very fond of the children. Tiger was really fond of Ibrahim and he would say, "That's a good lad." He didn't get that time with him. So we felt doubly deprived to lose Amrita and lose the two kids.

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Not all cricketer-actress romances culminate in heartbreak. Some have stayed reassuringly rock-solid.

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Laapataa Ladies.

Digvijaya Singh to contest from Bhopal

Digvijaya Singh to contest from Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency, which was represented by Shankar Dayal Sharma in 1971-77 and 1980-1984, has been held by the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1989.

Amid impasse over Rajya Sabha nominees, Kumaraswamy reaches out to Cong

Amid impasse over Rajya Sabha nominees, Kumaraswamy reaches out to Cong

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Ignoring JD-S' request for support, the Congress did not withdraw its second candidate Khan from the fray and issued a whip to all its MLAs asking them to vote for the party's candidates.

I was very, very hurt when I was dropped after Pakistan series: Viswanath

I was very, very hurt when I was dropped after Pakistan series: Viswanath

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former India batsman Gundappa Viswanath revealed that he was "very, very hurt" after his distinguished career came to an abrupt end following a poor Test series against Pakistan in 1982-83. Along with Sunil Gavaskar, he was one of the minstays of the Indian battling line-up through the 1970s, playing some fine knocks against the best pace attacks of that era.

Fielded RS candidate after consent from Sonia: JD-S

Fielded RS candidate after consent from Sonia: JD-S

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Expressing surprise over Congress fielding a second candidate 'all of a sudden', senior JD-S leader and former Minister H D Revanna requested the national party for support to keep the 'communal forces' out of the race.

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Review: Despite Nawaz, Freaky Ali fails to impress!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Freaky Ali is painfully dull, warns Sukanya Verma.

Pak court admits petition seeking Sharif's disqualification

Pak court admits petition seeking Sharif's disqualification

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on money laundering charges has been admitted by the Lahore High Court for hearing, 23 years after it was filed.

Prasanna's advice to captains on how to handle spinners

Prasanna's advice to captains on how to handle spinners

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

India's spin legend Erapalli Prasanna says it is imperative for a spinner to have the captain's faith in his abilities as a bowler.

Even Pakistani court of law finds Hafiz Saeed's Kashmir demand unjustified

Even Pakistani court of law finds Hafiz Saeed's Kashmir demand unjustified

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The Lahore high court has dismissed a writ petition by Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed seeking to direct the Pakistan government to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council and other international fora.

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Former India captain Wadekar passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas Test series wins in England and West Indies, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

RS polls: BJP wins in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana; Congress in Rajasthan

RS polls: BJP wins in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana; Congress in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and senior leader Jairam Ramesh were among the 10 candidates elected to the Rajya Sabha on Friday from Karnataka, Rajasthan and Haryana, while counting was underway in Maharashtra after an eight-hour delay due to wrangling by rival parties over alleged breach of voting rules.

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

Kumaraswamy offers to swap second preference votes with Congress in RS polls

Kumaraswamy offers to swap second preference votes with Congress in RS polls

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Offering to trade second preference votes with the Congress, Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said his main agenda is to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party in the contest for fourth seat, during the June 10 Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka.

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Seeking to consolidate its position in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on independents for four additional seats and is seeking to capitalise on the infighting within the Congress in as many states in the June 10 biennial election.

'You can kill me if you want'

'You can kill me if you want'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'She was not forced into the decision," a close friend of Yuvraj Singh tells Subhash K Jha.

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Washing clothes, cooking: Candidates spice up TN poll campaign

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Amusing spectacles unfold everyday with candidates attempting a variety of things from donning the role of a chef to washing clothes to woo voters, spicing up the campaign for the April 6 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

Captured in Pakistan

Captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'My relationship with the Pataudi family was to help me to survive in 1971.'

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The party leadership blamed two of its MLAs, Srinivas Gowda from Kolar and S R Srinivas from Gubbi, for betraying the party.

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association will consider taking back police complaints lodged against yoga guru Ramdev and also a defamation notice sent to him if he withdrew his remarks against COVID-19 vaccines and modern medicine, IMA national chief Dr J A Jayalal said.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

All 41 candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Telangana were elected unopposed on Friday after the biennial elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats were announced recently.

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

'Happy Father's Day, Baapu'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Bollywood stars posted adorable pictures of their daddies on Father's Day.

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

My captain no more, but will always be with me, says Sunil Gavaskar

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

RS win in Maharashtra, Haryana shows BJP's superior poll management

RS win in Maharashtra, Haryana shows BJP's superior poll management

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh of the Congress and Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut were among the 16 candidates elected to the Rajya Sabha from four states where polling was held on Friday after tussle over cross voting and alleged breach of election rules delayed the counting by around eight hours in Maharashtra and Haryana.

What to watch for in today's 4-state RS polls

What to watch for in today's 4-state RS polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Here is the lowdown of the each state and parties.

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

According to separate orders issued by the Home Department of the Union Territory, the PSA against Faesal, who was a 2010-batch IAS officer, Sartaj Madani, uncle of Mufti, and Peer Mansoor, her political advisor during her tenure as chief minister, was revoked 'with immediate effect'.

Centre returns names of 2 judges for elevation to HCs, cites no reasons

Centre returns names of 2 judges for elevation to HCs, cites no reasons

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The SC collegium had in 2016 recommended names of Harnaresh Singh Gill and Mohammed Nizamuddin for appointment as judges of the Punjab and Haryana high court and the Calcutta high court respectively.

Kedarnath Trailer: Sara looks riveting!

Kedarnath Trailer: Sara looks riveting!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

An epic love story, applauds Namrata Thakker, amidst tragedy with stunning visuals and impressive performances!

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'