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Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Story of U19s: Present perfect but future uncertain

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

There is no shortcut to playing first-class cricket.

Toss will play crucial role in Dharamsala T20, says Raina

Toss will play crucial role in Dharamsala T20, says Raina

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Senior India batsman Suresh Raina believes believes the team is brimming with confidence following the recent victory on Sri Lankan soil after 22 years.

Market crash: Worried about your MF investments?

Market crash: Worried about your MF investments?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

There will be tough periods in equity investing, but investors should not stop their SIP investments under any circumstance, advises Arnav Pandya.

Kashyap crashes out in first round of Korea Open

Kashyap crashes out in first round of Korea Open

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Top Indian shuttler P V Sindhu started her campaign at the US$ 600,000 Korea Open with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon, but it was curtains for Parupalli Kashyap in men's singles event at the Super Series tournament in Seoul, on Wednesday.

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Why Lisa Ray quit Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.

How Bumrah became the best ODI bowler in the world

How Bumrah became the best ODI bowler in the world

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'I just want to keep learning and keep getting better.'

BAJA 2018: The future of India's auto engineering

BAJA 2018: The future of India's auto engineering

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Young, raw energy from India's engineering colleges on display!

Indian men and women beat Singapore to enter quarters

Indian men and women beat Singapore to enter quarters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

India began their campaign Badminton Asia Team Championships in style with both men's and women's teams posting victories against their Singapore rivals to make it to the quarterfinals. Indian men made a clean sweep of their five-match tie against Singapore, who had lost to China two days ago. India, China and Singapore are part of Group A. Despite the absence of star player Saina Nehwal, the Indian women registered a comprehensive 5-0 win against Singapore and also entered the quarter finals as the Singapore team lost to Japan earlier. Each tie comprises three singles and two doubles matches. India's rising shuttler Srikanth scored a comfortable 21-16, 12-21, 21-13 win over his Singapore rival Zi Liang Derek Wong in the first Singles match. The Singaporean tried to make matters difficult for Srikanth, but the world number nine bounced back to have the last laugh.

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In his attempt to revive a beleaguered Congress, Rahul Gandhi is trying to bring in new leadership in the form of Rajeev Gowda and BK Hari Prasad, whose names have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha, says Renu Mittal.

ISL: Former Chelsea, Barcelona striker Gudjohnsen signs up for Pune FC

ISL: Former Chelsea, Barcelona striker Gudjohnsen signs up for Pune FC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Hrithik Roshan co-owned Indian Super League team FC Pune City on Tuesday announced former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen as their marquee player for the 2016 edition of the league.

Ileana, Deepika, Kareena: Saif's hottest heroine? VOTE!

Ileana, Deepika, Kareena: Saif's hottest heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Take this fun poll now!

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

Pace ace Mohit a hit on debut!

Pace ace Mohit a hit on debut!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Haryana pacer Mohit Sharma had a debut to remember. He bagging two wickets for 26 runs, as Zimbabwe were restricted to a paltry 144 in 42.4 overs after being inserted, and was named man of the match in the fourth ODI.

'There is still scope for improvement in this Kings XI side'

'There is still scope for improvement in this Kings XI side'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab may have shown their mettle, winning two games so far in the Oppo Champions League T20, but the team coach Sanjay Bangar said that there is still a scope for improvement.

'Uddhav will be a very reluctant chief minister'

'Uddhav will be a very reluctant chief minister'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

This will be 'an Uddhav Thackeray government controlled by a remote now held by Sharad Pawar.'

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Wales are happy to cast themselves as underdogs in their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium on Friday but such modesty belies their proven ability to bite hard.

Zimbabwe tour ideal opportunity for young players: Bangar

Zimbabwe tour ideal opportunity for young players: Bangar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Appointed coach of the national team for the tour of Zimbabwe, Sanjay Bangar says the upcoming limited overs fixtures against the minnows will be a good opportunity for India's young cricketers to prove their mettle in international cricket.

'Indian history would be different had Bose been there'

'Indian history would be different had Bose been there'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'It is a huge responsibility to play Netaji.'

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Govt okays inducting women fighter pilots; will enter cockpit by 2017

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The first women pilots in the fighter stream of IAF will be selected from the current batch at Air Force Academy.

India spin a web around England batsmen to take massive lead on Day 2

India spin a web around England batsmen to take massive lead on Day 2

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

India spinners roared back to form and leave England reeling at 103 for five in their first innings as the hosts strengthened their position on Day 2 of the second Test in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

BOO RR Patil's rape remark: Even if we provide a cop to each house, rapes can't be stopped

BOO RR Patil's rape remark: Even if we provide a cop to each house, rapes can't be stopped

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

At a time when women's safety is being debated after the Badaun sisters' rape, Maharashtra Home Minister has made another callous remark about rapes, saying that even if the government provided a police official to each house, rapes cannot be stopped.

India will look to carry winning momentum into ODIs

India will look to carry winning momentum into ODIs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Brimming with confidence after a clean-sweep in the Test series, India will look to carry on their dominance over New Zealand when the two teams lock horns in the first cricket One-day International of the five-match series, in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.

Dhoni, spinners power India to another easy victory vs West Indies

Dhoni, spinners power India to another easy victory vs West Indies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's late assault and some fine bowling by the spinners saw India crush West Indies by 93 runs in the third One-Day International at North Sound in Antigua, on Friday.

The Priyanka Chopra speech that caused India's latest outrage

The Priyanka Chopra speech that caused India's latest outrage

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The star was chosen to deliver the Penguin Annual Lecture.

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The 34-year-old two-time Olympic medallist proved that class is permanent, and that the youngsters still have a long way to go, at least in his weight category -- the men's 74kg freestyle.

Trouble brewing for Xi?

Trouble brewing for Xi?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The Chinese leader is today facing some open, or less subtle, criticism from within the party and from liberal intellectuals who are increasingly concerned by the concentration of power in his hands and the increasing authoritarianism of the regime, says Claude Smadja.

President Mukherjee interacts with students on Teachers Day

President Mukherjee interacts with students on Teachers Day

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

India has suffered the brunt of terrorism, including that of the cross-border variety, he said.

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Sports Shorts: Sushil to make international comeback at Commonwealth C'ship

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

5 reasons why Haider could trump Bang Bang at the box office

5 reasons why Haider could trump Bang Bang at the box office

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Haider or Bang Bang, which film are you putting your money on this weekend?

Ranji Roundup: Vinay Kumar rips through Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Vinay Kumar rips through Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Thursday.

Australia's Bailey to lead Kings XI Punjab

Australia's Bailey to lead Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

'I am extremely honoured and excited to lead Kings XI Punjab this season. I would like to thank the franchisee for having faith in me and entrusting me this opportunity,' said Australia's T20 captain.

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

Sakshi settles for silver at Asian Championships

Sakshi settles for silver at Asian Championships

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Star grappler Sakshi Malik bagged a silver medal for India in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championship after losing to Japan's Risako Kawai in women's 60kg category in New Delhi, on Friday.

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

Duminy surprises one and all with his bag of 'tricks'

Duminy surprises one and all with his bag of 'tricks'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A hat-trick in international cricket is no mean feat. And when you are not one of the frontline bowlers in the team, to grab hold of three wickets in as many deliveries is not only a personal achievement but gives the team a huge fillip; after all, as a backup bowler expected to bowl till you get hit, a hat-trick is probably something totally unexpected.

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

In all party-meet, political leaders unanimously support army's surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Top leaders of political parties were on Thursday briefed by the government about the surgical strike carried out by the army on terror launching pads across the Line of Control to foil plans of terrorists to target some Indian towns.