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EB eye first win against Salgaocar

EB eye first win against Salgaocar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The memory of their nightmarish defeat to Mohun Bagan fresh in their minds, East Bengal will take on an upbeat Salgaocar in their round five I-League encounter at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake in Kolkata on Thursday.

Pakistan players were given option of pulling out of WT20

Pakistan players were given option of pulling out of WT20

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan revealed on Friday that the members of the national team were given the option of pulling out of the tour of India for the World Twenty20 if they had security concerns.

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Looking forward to play with Tiger Woods: Sharma

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's rising golf star Shubhankar Sharma is excited at the prospect of playing with his 'idol' Tiger Woods at the next year's Open Championship.

Manmohan Singh, the brother & uncle

Manmohan Singh, the brother & uncle

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Gobind Kaur, Dr Manmohan Singh's sister, and her children travel down memory lane.

'The terrorists cannot be followers of Islam'

'The terrorists cannot be followers of Islam'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The entire history of 2008 is marred with acts of violence and bloodshed. A country where terrorism is rampant needs better, tighter laws to curb it. Whether we have an election this year or not, the problem of terrorism is here to stay, says Idris Ali

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The batsmen who made a mark at this year's IPL.

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.

BCCI technical committee to discuss scheduling of domestic tournaments

BCCI technical committee to discuss scheduling of domestic tournaments

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

One of the important issues expected to be discussed is the scheduling of domestic Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 championship, including its inter zonal phase which is in progress in Cuttack.

Soha Ali Khan to romance Sunny Deol

Soha Ali Khan to romance Sunny Deol

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab released explosive South Africa batsman David Miller after eight IPL seasons along with Englishman Sam Curran and Australian pacer Andrew Tye.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home.

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.

Simmons, Russell lead West Indies to shock win over India

Simmons, Russell lead West Indies to shock win over India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Virat Kohli produced yet another masterclass as he smashed an unbeaten 47-ball 89 to guide India to a challenging 192 for two. against West Indies in the second semifinal of the ICC World Twenty20 in Mumbai on Thursday.

UK studies: 'Glasgow attack won't affect students'

UK studies: 'Glasgow attack won't affect students'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Paul Dryden, Third Secretary (Consular and Visa) at the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 23 expert chat.

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'... I think it will be one of those things you don't realise how much you need until it's gone. Take it away, and we will realise how much the supporters mean to us.'

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Football Focus: United's Young to join Inter Milan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Clinical India thrash Lanka by 6 wickets, seal series

Clinical India thrash Lanka by 6 wickets, seal series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Clinical India notched up another resounding win to humble a hapless Sri Lankan side by six wickets and clinch the five-match series in the third One-Day International in Hyderabad.

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Rediff.com2 May 2017

While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.

Been to Imphal? Share your travels

Been to Imphal? Share your travels

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Imphal, capital of Manipur in northeast India, lies in a valley surrounded by seven pretty hills.

Tatas are out to conquer the world

Tatas are out to conquer the world

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Private airports are much better but because of poor regulation, the tariffs have shot up.

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

Malik should be fit for Zimbabwe ODIs

Malik should be fit for Zimbabwe ODIs

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is expected to be fit to play in next month's one-dayers against Zimbabwe after recovering from an ankle injury.

Fourth ODI: Kohli's majestic ton seals curtailed series for India

Fourth ODI: Kohli's majestic ton seals curtailed series for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Virat Kohli struck a majestic 127 as India fashioned a 59-run win over the West Indies in Dharamsala, effectively sealing the ODI series 2-1 after the visitors dramatically pulled out from the remainder of the tour over an acrimonious pay dispute with their board.

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Millions of Indian children lack access to online education as they do not have smartphones, computers or an Internet connection.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

ISL: Delhi Dynamos go on top after beating Kerala Blasters

ISL: Delhi Dynamos go on top after beating Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Delhi Dynamos finally broke their winless streak at home as they struck twice early into the second half to notch up a comfortable 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters to move to the top of the standings in the Indian Super League (ISL) in New Delhi on Friday. After a fruitless first half, Kean Francis Lewis struck the opener in the 56th minute off a Richard Gadze assist, while Marcelinho doubled the lead when he found the back of the net off marquee signing Florent Malouda's pass in the 60th minute. This was Brazilian striker Marcelinho's fifth goal in the third edition of the league, and he now tops the scoring chart with NorthEast United FC's Uruguayan forward Emiliano Alfaro.

Chowrasia lifts Asian Tour title

Chowrasia lifts Asian Tour title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Local favourite SSP Chowrasia lifted his third Asian Tour title on Sunday, coolly rolling in a 15-foot birdie putt to prevail in a three-way playoff at the Delhi Golf Club.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

Will Sindhu 'sort out' her game before Tokyo Olympics?

Will Sindhu 'sort out' her game before Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand admitted to crammed BWF itinerary causing a problem but at the same time believes that onus is on a player of PV Sindhu's calibre to adapt to the calendar instead of complaining about it. Apart from the World Championships gold, Sindhu failed to win any other tournament last year.

This is no way to run a modern military

This is no way to run a modern military

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The Chinese have just one commander for all the forces confronting India. Commanders of all these forces answer to one man, and one headquarter. India, on the other hand, offers a diversity of options that is a military embarrassment in the 21st century. In Arunachal and Sikkim-Bhutan, the Eastern Army Commander is in charge. In the Uttarakhand (central) sector, it will be the Central Army Commander. The Himachal-Tibet border is the domain of the Western Army Commander. And all of Kashmir and Ladakh further on, the Northern Army's. Effectively, an array of at least eight 'three-star' commanders will be arrayed against one Chinese, says Shekhar Gupta.

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Uber drivers will now do a 'selfie check' for rider safety

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Using Microsoft's Cognitive Services, the selfie is compared to the one corresponding with the account on file. If the two photos do not match, the account is temporarily blocked while Uber looks into the matter.

Jaffer, Ganguly move up ICC rankings

Jaffer, Ganguly move up ICC rankings

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Following his brilliant 202, Wasim Jaffer has jumped 17 places to 23rd in his best career-rating on the ICC charts.

Rauf called up for third Test

Rauf called up for third Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Pakistan have called up uncapped fast bowler Abdur Rauf for the final Test against India.