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Why Dhoni's bro doesn't find mention in the biopic

Why Dhoni's bro doesn't find mention in the biopic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

'I may be non-existent in the movie because I don't have much contribution in Mahi's life.'

India's Srikanth is the new World No 1

India's Srikanth is the new World No 1

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Legendary Prakash Padukone was revered as the world number one player during his hey days before the modern day computerised ranking system was introduced.

The way we were, the way we are

The way we were, the way we are

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth

Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The location was the central part of the southern pacific and most part of the Tiangong-1 was burnt up on the re-entry.'

How Virat Kohli cracked the Rs 100-crore league

How Virat Kohli cracked the Rs 100-crore league

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Kohli is rated very high on being distinctive, stylish and prestigious.

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation marked a new beginning in 2019 in dealing with complex security challenges.

A saint vs a patriot

A saint vs a patriot

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Chung can end 'Big Four' era with semi-final win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In fact, barring 2014 when Stan Wawrinka won the title, no player apart from the quartet has even been involved in the men's final at Melbourne Park since 2008.

The UK businessman saving Indian companies from insolvency

The UK businessman saving Indian companies from insolvency

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Sanjeev Gupta of Liberty House, a global supplier of metals and engineering solutions, who has emerged front-runner for a number of stressed companies, plans to fund a string of companies through a mix of equity and debt.

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As M Karunanidhi passed into the ages, we look back at some of the legendary scriptwriter's greatest movies.

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Bohemian Rhapsody Review: Mercury Rising!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody's crowd-pleasing nostalgia cheers Freddie Mercury's exhilarating sound and infectious power play with such all-out gusto, you WILL break free all over again, says Sukanya Verma.

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

UP chose development, but not sans caste bias

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

In UP, the BJP focused carefully on the sub-caste divisions within the Dalits and also gave a large number of tickets to SC candidates from sub-castes.

Rohit Sharma set to launch India's first cricket-based superhero comic

Rohit Sharma set to launch India's first cricket-based superhero comic

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Rohit Sharma is set to launch a new environmental superhero team called, 'HYPER TYGERS' in collaboration with Graphic India, UK based ISM Komix and Cornerstone Sport.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The start to the 13 Tests long season could not have been better for India. A convincing win in their 500th Test over New Zealand with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja weaving their magic on a turning track to hand India a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq receiving the Test mace for their meteoric rise to No.1 ranking in cricket's traditional format. Also, football took precedence once again, a struggling Manchester United ran riot at Old Trafford as they beat Premier League champions Leicester 4-1. An outstanding first-half performance by Arsenal helping them beat London rivals Chelsea. Other top teams like Manchester City and Liverpool also taking full points.

How India got the Rafale at a lower price

How India got the Rafale at a lower price

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

As the Cabinet approves the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, Nitin Gokhale/Bharatshakti.in reveals how India brought down the price of the Rafale deal.

Young shooters raise hopes of bright future after Asiad haul

Young shooters raise hopes of bright future after Asiad haul

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The number of Indian teenagers winning medals at the big stage has gone up exponentially

Champions League: Mourinho defiant after Spurs' loss; Atalanta fairytale continues

Champions League: Mourinho defiant after Spurs' loss; Atalanta fairytale continues

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

RB Leipzig marked their first appearance in the Champions League knockout round with a deserved 1-0 victory at last season's runners-up Tottenham Hotspur

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Cassini ends 20-year-long epic journey, sends stunning Saturn photos before plunge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

No spacecraft has ever ventured so close to the planet before, NASA said.

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

India @ Asiad: Panghal punches his way to glory; Bridge duo ace gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Amit Panghal displayed soldier's grit to stun the reigning Olympic champion for India's only boxing gold while two 50-plus bridge players proved that age is just a number with top finishes as the country achieved its best-ever medal haul at the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday. India equalled its best gold medal haul by touching 15, something that last happened back in 1951, as the overall tally surpassed the 65 in Guangzhou by three this time.

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

HC orders CBI probe in Noida Chief engineer Yadav Singh graft case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe against tainted Noida official Yadav Singh, whose disproportionate assets were exposed in a raid by the Income Tax department several months ago.

'It's like a dream; I am now a World junior champion!'

'It's like a dream; I am now a World junior champion!'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das, reflects on here remarkable journey from being a stubborn footballer in a nondescript village in Assam to becoming the first Indian woman World champion in athletics.

Facebook users cross 100 million in India, largest outside US

Facebook users cross 100 million in India, largest outside US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Social media giant Facebook has crossed 100 million active users in India, its largest base outside the US.

Priti Patel resigns as UK minister over Israel trip row

Priti Patel resigns as UK minister over Israel trip row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Her departure from the cabinet marks an abrupt halt to the meteoric rise of the Gujarati-origin MP, often touted as a potential future leader of the Conservative Party and a prime ministerial candidate.

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Although his left hand is paralysed, Bijay Kumar Shahu dressed in stylish biking gear has cycled over 1,500 kilometres across 11 districts and 25 Vidhan Sabha constituencies to campaign for the BJP.

Rawat faces assault over AIUDF, demography remarks, BJP defends him

Rawat faces assault over AIUDF, demography remarks, BJP defends him

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Army chief says Assam's AIUDF has grown at a faster pace than the BJP.

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

EPL PHOTOS: Hull edge clear of danger; Wigan relegated

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Hull City edged towards Premier League safety while Wigan Athletic, will play in the third tier of English football.

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Kohli does not have a negative bone in his body: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Monday, described Virat Kohli as a captain with a fierce winning mentality and said that his positive body language always rubbed on the other players.

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber showed more passion in the media centre than on the court when she crashed out of last year's WTA Finals, the German angered by the format and frustrated by her inability to win the set off an eliminated opponent she needed to advance.

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Confident Kerber enjoying the challenges of a World No 1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber is the world number one in women's tennis yet it remains a title she has yet to grow accustomed to after her meteoric rise to the summit.

How Amit Shah delivered 303 seats to Modi

How Amit Shah delivered 303 seats to Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

For the 2019 polls, the BJP chief deployed over 7,000 leaders to oversee the work of polling committees on the over 400 seats the BJP contested. These committees were asked to focus on 120 seats the party had lost in 2014, but believed it could win in 2019.

Australia impatient for home champion at Melbourne Park

Australia impatient for home champion at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Forty years have passed since Chris O'Neil held the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup aloft as the last Australian women's champion in 1978.

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard was hailed as the new face of women's tennis just 12 months ago but the Canadian's downward spiral continued on Tuesday with a humbling 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 loss to Swiss Belinda Bencic in the opening round of the Rogers Cup.

Venus, Hingis add Olympic medal to their rich career

Venus, Hingis add Olympic medal to their rich career

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Venus Williams' record-equalling fifth Olympic tennis medal was silver rather than gold as she and partner Rajeev Ram lost an all-American mixed doubles final to Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock on Sunday .

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Sandberg is also expected to meet developers at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Srikanth ends the season as World No. 4 in BWF ranking

Srikanth ends the season as World No. 4 in BWF ranking

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Young Kidambi Srikanth continued his meteoric rise in world badminton as he ended the season by becoming only the third Indian male shuttler to break into the top-five, reaching a career-high fourth after hovering in the 40s in the beginning of the year.

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From devising a seat-sharing formula for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha election to wooing young voters, the former poll strategist has ensured his position as number 2 within the party.

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India, the world's largest consumer of gold has created a number of rich jewellers over the years.