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Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The book will be released on 12-12-12, the day the Tamil Superstar turns 63.

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

Gold remains safest bet, no end to rally in sight

Gold remains safest bet, no end to rally in sight

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The yellow metal has risen 6.6 per cent since mid-August

We need to plan against Kohli in T20 World Cup: Dilshan

We need to plan against Kohli in T20 World Cup: Dilshan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Virat Kohli's meteoric rise in recent times has prompted the Sri Lankan cricket team to devise a game plan for the Indian batsman ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, according to opener Tillakaratne Dilshan.

NBA: Rampant Bulls overpower fading Knicks

NBA: Rampant Bulls overpower fading Knicks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The heady days of 'Linsanity' are fading further from New York fans' memories after the Knicks slumped to their sixth straight defeat with a 104-99 loss to the NBA-best Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Gold, silver surge to lifetime high on global lead

Gold, silver surge to lifetime high on global lead

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The precious metals continued its uninterrupted rally.

Why India should pick Hardik for Tests against Australia?

Why India should pick Hardik for Tests against Australia?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Hardik Pandya hasn't featured in Tests since 2018 and has only recently recovered from a career-threatening back injury.

This item costs TEN TIMES more than gold

This item costs TEN TIMES more than gold

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Scientists have claimed that chunks of a meteorite which fell in Morocco last July were from Mars -- a rare event which happened for the first time in 50 years. It is the fifth time that such Martian meteorite fall has been reported, an event which has occurred every 50 years. The first was in 1815 in France, second in 1865 in India, followed by Egypt in 1911 and Nigeria in 1962. The latest fall of the fragments of the Martian meteorite took place near Foumzgit in Morocco.

This item costs TEN TIMES more than gold

This item costs TEN TIMES more than gold

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Scientists have claimed that chunks of a meteorite which fell in Morocco last July were from Mars -- a rare event which happened for the first time in 50 years. It is the fifth time that such Martian meteorite fall has been reported, an event which has occurred every 50 years. The first was in 1815 in France, second in 1865 in India, followed by Egypt in 1911 and Nigeria in 1962. The latest fall of the fragments of the Martian meteorite took place near Foumzgit in Morocco.

TC: From Congress breakaway to Bengal's main party

TC: From Congress breakaway to Bengal's main party

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The Trinamool Congress rose like a phoenix from the Singur and Nandigram movements chipping away at the hold of the Left Front to sweep into the portals of power in West Bengal after 34 years of uninterrupted Marxist rule. The land agitation in Singur and Nandigram is widely credited for Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's meteoric rise and the dramatic change in her political fortunes

Soaring gold prices bring cheers, and tears

Soaring gold prices bring cheers, and tears

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

With gold breaching the Rs 20,000-mark for a sovereign recently, market figures show there has been no let-up in retail buying, as gold is an integral part of marriage, cutting across caste and community divides in Kerala.

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal.

India rushes aid to flood-hit-Lanka

India rushes aid to flood-hit-Lanka

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

India has rushed humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, where devastation due to heavy floods has claimed 27 lives and affected over one million people. The death toll in the floods has climbed to 27 while another 12 persons are still missing, the disaster management centre said.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

10 things where Paul Octopus can make a difference

10 things where Paul Octopus can make a difference

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

From match-making for young Indians to choosing the Indian cricket team to rescuing nations from economic ruin, many commentators feel Paul could be very useful. Will the octopus please help?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Laxman Chandra Seth, believed by the vast population of the area to have been the villain of the historic anti-farmland acquisition movement in 2007, said the two built their political careers by misleading the innocent people of Nandigram. Now their lies are back to haunt them.

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'We were against politicisation of the defence acquisition process. It was a question of capability of the air force'

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Rafale is much more advanced and lethal than the current fighter aircraft available with China. The timing of the arrival of the jets is perfect'

Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up

Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.

How Udupi's golden girl hurdled her way to stardom

How Udupi's golden girl hurdled her way to stardom

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Ashwini Chidananda Akkunji won gold medals in the women's 4x400m relay and 400m hurdles at the Commonwealth and Asian Games respectively against all odds. Rajul Hegde traces the meteoric rise of India's latest track sensation.

Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Bihari Buddhi can checkmate anyone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Biharis can confidently decide whether they want to follow Badlav Se Bhadiya Bharosa (Trust is Better than Change) or Badaliye Sarkar, Badaliye Bihar (Change the Government, Change Bihar), asserts Asmita Bihari.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Meet Cricket's Best Emerging Player

Meet Cricket's Best Emerging Player

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Bikash Mohapatra traces the meteoric rise of the ICC's 'Best Emerging Player'.

Test call is reward for Unadkat's net gains

Test call is reward for Unadkat's net gains

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Haresh Pandya traces the meteoric rise of 18-year-old Jaydev Unadkat, who finds himself in the Indian Test squad for the second Test against Australia despite not playing a single Ranji Trophy match.

Saina drops to No 3 in world rankings

Saina drops to No 3 in world rankings

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal slipped a rung from her career-best position of world No 2 in the latest international badminton rankings released on Thursday.

Images: The rise and fall of Lalit Modi

Images: The rise and fall of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Controversy's favourite child commended and condemned in equal measure, IPL chief Lalit Modi rose meteorically but his fall was no less spectacular as he was booted out of the very empire he created.

Mueller is new Mister Goal, says Gerd Mueller

Mueller is new Mister Goal, says Gerd Mueller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Germany's Thomas Mueller is on track to becoming his country's next big striker despite his young age, his namesake and Germany's most prolific goal scorer of all time Gerd Mueller said on Tuesday.

Mueller is new Mister Goal, says Gerd Mueller

Mueller is new Mister Goal, says Gerd Mueller

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Germany's Thomas Mueller is on track to becoming his country's next big striker despite his young age, his namesake and Germany's most prolific goal scorer of all time Gerd Mueller said on Tuesday.

Hard leaders, soft names

Hard leaders, soft names

Rediff.com11 May 2010

President Goodluck Jonathan, head of the world's eighth most populous country, perhaps the most powerful man on the entire African continent? The name may be hard to believe, but it's 100 per cent true.

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

What's wrong with Naomi Osaka?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Naomi Osaka is also the first woman to win a second Slam immediately after her first since Jennifer Capriati in 2001 but her meteoric rise has been followed by a distinct dip ahead of Roland Garros.

'It's difficult as we are playing so much cricket'

'It's difficult as we are playing so much cricket'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Despite his meteoric rise to the top of ICC Test batting charts, India's star opener Gautam Gambhir admits that maintaining consistency is becoming increasingly difficult given the hectic international schedule these days.

The Made in China Review

The Made in China Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Made In China is puerile, flimsy film-making, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana and rising Republican star, has failed to find a place in the latest CNN poll for his party's favourite presidential nominee for 2012, with Sarah Palin emerging as one of the top contenders. The meteoric rise of 37 year-old Jindal, son of Indian immigrants, had led to speculation that he might bag the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election.

Monikangana Dutta: I'm an extremist

Monikangana Dutta: I'm an extremist

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Supermodel Monikangana Dutta's take on her personal style, health tips and advice for aspiring models.

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

For Smriti Irani, sky is the limit

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Throughout her campaigning, Irani asserted that people of Amethi want change and development and will vote for Modi.

Monsters vs. Aliens' world premiere

Monsters vs. Aliens' world premiere

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

The 3-D animation film by DreamWorks featuring voices of Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland and Seth Rogan is expected to be a huge hit.

Andreescu's goal now is to stay healthy

Andreescu's goal now is to stay healthy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'I've accomplished a lot this past year and I feel I can do even more, now I actually believe I can do more after all of this success so I am going to keep striving and hopefully win many more Grand Slams. I have been thinking about playing the Olympics for a couple of years, I think it is a very special event'

'Not many actors can lip sync to my songs'

'Not many actors can lip sync to my songs'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Kailash Kher on his meteoric rise in the Indian music industry in less than a decade.

Andreescu embraces spotlight with US Open triumph

Andreescu embraces spotlight with US Open triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old Canadian, who a year ago had failed to qualify for the tournament but has gone on to become the sport's brightest young star.