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Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer in Unauthorised Raids Case

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer in Unauthorised Raids Case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a senior IPS officer from Mizoram, accused of conducting unauthorised raids, illegal detentions, and demanding money from a foreign national in Delhi.

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna

Silly Point: Mande-Manu decode Pak team

Silly Point: Mande-Manu decode Pak team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande take on Pakistan and Kenya in Silly Point -- the World Cup special show on iShare!

WC: Manu-Mande visit the Mecca of Indian cricket

WC: Manu-Mande visit the Mecca of Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

From the Mecca of Indian cricket -- Shivaji Park -- Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse today's game!

Silly Point: Mande-Manu on the clash of the Asian giants

Silly Point: Mande-Manu on the clash of the Asian giants

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

From the Mecca of Indian cricket -- Shivaji Park -- Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse today's game!

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and evil.'

World Athletics: Toor, Shankar's withdrawal leaves void

World Athletics: Toor, Shankar's withdrawal leaves void

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Tejaswin will however focus on Asian Games 2023, which will be held from Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8.

Silly Point: Pathan scores with Ms India

Silly Point: Pathan scores with Ms India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Join cameraperson Hitesh Harisinghani and hosts Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande as Manasvi Mamgai reveals which cricketer makes her sweat... and much more!

Silly Point: Will Indians EVER learn to bowl?

Silly Point: Will Indians EVER learn to bowl?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Soon after the India-Ireland match Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande discuss the odds.

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Neeraj to skip Asian Athletics C'ships, sprinter Kujur in squad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

National record holder in women's javelin throw, Annu Rani would consider herself to be lucky to make it to the squad as she has been struggling for some time to reach the 60m mark.

Silly point: Team India holds the aces

Silly point: Team India holds the aces

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

As India take on England, Rediff staffers Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse the big clash between the two giants of the game.

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

Silly Point: Can India solve bowling issues?

Silly Point: Can India solve bowling issues?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

As India take on The Netherlands on Wednesday, Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse the match.

Silly Point: The curious case of UDRS!

Silly Point: The curious case of UDRS!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Join Hitesh Harisinghani, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande take a wacky look at the cricketing world and discuss the controversial Umpire Decision Referral System.

Silly Point: India-England match was a classic!

Silly Point: India-England match was a classic!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Amidst blows, Manu and Abhishek take a look at the India-England match.

Silly Point: Saucy Sophia roots for Team India

Silly Point: Saucy Sophia roots for Team India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

British-Asian actress Sophia Hayat gets the Silly Point hosts Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande sweating under their collars in this latest episode.

World Cup Special: Silly Point

World Cup Special: Silly Point

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande kick off a new World Cup special show on iShare!

Silly Point: Watch out for pink-haired demolisher!

Silly Point: Watch out for pink-haired demolisher!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande cheer for Ireland and look forward to the India-Ireland match.

Silly Point: Will Sri Lanka butcher Kenya?

Silly Point: Will Sri Lanka butcher Kenya?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

After Kenya stunned the Lankans in the 2003 World Cup, the Island nation would be keen to get their revenge and send a message to their oppostion. Rediff staffers Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande lists out reasons on why Kenya stands no chance of repeating their 2003 heroics.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Silly Point: Will Ireland roger India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande discuss the prospect of Ireland hammering India at today's match!

Silly Point: Finally! A girl on the show

Silly Point: Finally! A girl on the show

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande's dream comes true as they spot Sonal Tandon at a chaiwallah.

Sailor sets off on voyage of adventure, fun, dolphins

Sailor sets off on voyage of adventure, fun, dolphins

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Lieutenant Commander Abhilash Tomy set off on his adventure a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world -- from Mumbai on Thursday.

Silly Point: Arrogant Ponting got what he deserved

Silly Point: Arrogant Ponting got what he deserved

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

As India celebrates its big victory over the Aussies, Manu and Mande get talking about the Sachin factor and about the arrogant Aussies.

When Silly Point went really silly

When Silly Point went really silly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

So what do the bumbling hosts of Silly Point do, when the cameras are not rolling... Or at least when they think they aren't!

Silly Point: Chawla, the worst Indian bowler?

Silly Point: Chawla, the worst Indian bowler?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Join cameraperson Hitesh Harisinghani and hosts Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande as they take pot shots at everyone from Sachin to Dhoni

Silly Point: Yaar, what's the capital of Chhattisgarh?

Silly Point: Yaar, what's the capital of Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Manu Shankar, Abhishek Mande and Hitesh Harisinghani test your general knowledge!

Why Chawla, and not Mishra?

Why Chawla, and not Mishra?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Amit Mishra troubled England's batsmen in the warm-up game against Haryana and should have been picked instead of Piyush Chawla for the fourth Test at Nagpur, says Manu Shankar.

Bookies offered Rs 60 lakh for Wednesday's game

Bookies offered Rs 60 lakh for Wednesday's game

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The police allege that a deal was struck for Wednesday's game between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians -- to allow 20 runs in an over.

'Yuvraj is India's greatest match-winner'

'Yuvraj is India's greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Had there been an [IPL] auction today, Kolkata Knight Riders would have still bid for him in the same aggressive manner,' says Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir. Manu Shankar reports.

'Fly out Gambhir, Pujara to New Zealand immediately'

'Fly out Gambhir, Pujara to New Zealand immediately'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Former cricketers Chetan Chauhan and Maninder Singh tell Manu Shankar it's time for India to look beyond the struggling Ishant Sharma, and that Gautam Gambhir and Cheteshewar Pujara are best equipped for the conditions in New Zealand.

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Arunima Sinha, who lost her left leg after being thrown off a moving train two years ago, is determined to conquer he world's highest peak -- Mt Everest.

'Liverpool's killer instinct revitalised by Rodgers'

'Liverpool's killer instinct revitalised by Rodgers'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

English footballer Glen Johnson reflects on Liverpool's season thus far, his comeback from injury and England's World Cup prospects in an interview with Manu Shankar.

'Only runs and wickets will get me into the Indian team'

'Only runs and wickets will get me into the Indian team'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'I was disappointed not to get a game in Zimbabwe. Anybody in the same situation would be... Having said that, I was never disheartened. It keeps me motivated to work harder and overcome whatever weaknesses I have in my game and get into the Indian team,' Jammu and Kashmir Captain Parvez Rasool tells Rediff.com's Manu Shankar.

Meet Indian cricket's Next Big Thing

Meet Indian cricket's Next Big Thing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

'Rahul sir has been a big influence in my batting. He constantly motivated me to do well.' Teenage star Sanju Samson, a member of the Indian ODI team in England, tells Manu Shankar/Rediff.com how he has improved as a cricketer.

'In Suarez you are looking at the best forward in the Premier League'

'In Suarez you are looking at the best forward in the Premier League'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

'As far as strike force is concerned, you don't look any further than Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge in the English Premier League,' former England and Liverpool great Robbie Fowler tells Manu Shankar.

'Mohit Sharma has the basics to make it at the top'

'Mohit Sharma has the basics to make it at the top'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Fast bowling coach and biomechanics expert Ian Pont talks to Manu Shankar about a new facility in Bangalore for aspiring pacers.

42-year-old Tambe proves age is just a number

42-year-old Tambe proves age is just a number

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

For one who has not even played first class cricket, let alone international matches, Pravin Tambe's exploits in the just-concluded Champions League T20, says Manu Shankar, is a tremendous achievement.

'My life is full; I'm fulfilling my dreams further at Manchester United'

'My life is full; I'm fulfilling my dreams further at Manchester United'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

In an e-mail interview with Rediff.com's Manu Shankar, Manchester United's First Team coach Phil Neville speaks about a disappointing season, securing Juan Mata deal, and why United is not ready to give up just yet.

Navy officer ready for solo voyage round the world

Navy officer ready for solo voyage round the world

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Rediff.com's Manu Shankar speaks to Lieutenant Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy, who will set out an extraordinary trip from November 1 -- a solo, non-stop circumnavigation, covering about 21,600 nautical miles -- in 180 days!