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What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Former Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, on Sunday, put up a long post on his Instagram page about working with current bunch of Rajasthan Royals players, his advice to root and the learning he has gained from the IPL this season.

Ambani may remain major shareholder in RCom, MTN

Ambani may remain major shareholder in RCom, MTN

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The Financial Times reported that Ambani hopes to be a major shareholder in RCom and MTN after the firms combine in a reverse takeover. Ambani would pay an extra $4 to $5 billion in cash to bring his stake in MTN to his target level of 34.9 per cent, the ceiling beyond which he would be forced to make a general offer for MTN, the newspaper said in an article published in its online edition.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

'After Agneepath, I have to deliver an even bigger film'

'After Agneepath, I have to deliver an even bigger film'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Director Karan Malhotra is stunned by the success of his debut venture, Agneepath.

Sunny Leone to sue Kanti Shah?

Sunny Leone to sue Kanti Shah?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Shahs new film title hasn't gone down well with the Ek Paheli Leela actress and her manager husband Daniel Weber.

India wins yet again, tweets PM Modi after BJP's win

India wins yet again, tweets PM Modi after BJP's win

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Leaders from all political parties congratulated the saffron party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'With English the most rapidly growing medium of instruction in India's schools and accounting now for more than one-sixth of the total (next only to Hindi, which accounts for a half), India is not about to turn its face away from a language that has global currency,' notes T N Ninan.<

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'It is an important and significant election -- but there is nothing make-or-break about it. A victory is always great, but if the BJP wins, it can't make Mr Modi any stronger in his party and government than he already is,' says Shekhar Gupta.

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

'I don't plan my films for posterity'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'If am in a plane with a superstar and a screenwriter, I would rather sit next to the writer.'

World Bank: Profiting from poverty

World Bank: Profiting from poverty

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on Sunday -- five decades in which he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed. In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend. Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope.

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

In what may come as heartbreaking news to his millions of fans world over, Michael Schumacher's lawyer Felix Damm has said in a court hearing that the former F1 champion 'cannot walk' following his 2013 skiing accident in France.

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Important Takeaways from Biden-Putin summit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The summit probably fulfilled the expectations on both sides, but the bar of expectations was intentionally kept low, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

The canary and the deep State

The canary and the deep State

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

'A close look at the time-lines tells you that exactly as the back-channel negotiations were in their most crucial stage, "somebody" was planning the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai,' says Shekhar Gupta questioning Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's account of a peace deal with India.

'India should have broad and deep capital markets'

'India should have broad and deep capital markets'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Henry Kravis, co-Chairman and co-CEO of private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts (KKR), which has over $195 billion assets under management and a balance sheet of $16 billion visited Mumbai recently for a closed conference where he shared his views on the new governor at RBI, what India needs to fix, and PE's prospects for the long term.

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

What US envoy to India thinks of Trump'isms'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, could be seizing upon "fear" and "anger" among American people for poll gains instead of hope and a promise for a better future, US envoy Richard Verma has said.

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'Tamil Nadu is a paradox. We have more places of Hindu worship per square kilometres than any other place in the world. 'We break more coconuts for religious reasons everyday than any other place in the world.' 'At the same time, we also have a very strong Periyar-infused movement of rationalism.'

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Expressing deep concern over sudden spurt in hate crimes against ethnic and religious minorities, several top lawmakers have asked President-elect Donald Trump to rescind his recent appointment of Stephen K Bannon as his chief strategist.

Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Batting for the resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties, PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said that Pakistan are ready to host a series in the UAE in December.

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Several of Modi's actions reflect political courage.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Time for a little secular pragmatism?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

With so much bad news, everybody is hunkering down in readiness for Mr Modi's next radical Big Idea, says Kanika Datta.

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's son!

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's son!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Pavail Gulati plays the superstar's son in the TV serial Yudh.

NAVs falling rapidly. Buy, hold or sell?

NAVs falling rapidly. Buy, hold or sell?

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Raising doubts on the possibility of foul play in the Narsingh Yadav doping scandal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted the wrestler may have been 'tricked or framed', while asking the Union Sports Minister to look into the case.

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

MCA member objects to wasteful expenses planned for Pune Test.

EPL round-up: Cardiff win 2-0 at Brighton in relegation duel

EPL round-up: Cardiff win 2-0 at Brighton in relegation duel

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Cardiff had lost six of their previous seven games but, knowing that anything but a victory would probably end their survival hopes after one season in the top flight, overcame a strong Brighton start to play with growing confidence and fully deserved their victory.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

The tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits - IV

The tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits - IV

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The Kashmiri Pandits have lost hope of returning to that place in the Kashmir valley they once called home and that is one of contemporary India's biggest tragedies. Archana Masih reports on a people callously termed as 'migrants' in their own land.

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar questioned Board's decision to postpone the Annual General Body Meeting, scheduled for November 20, saying it was against the constitution of the cricket body.

Kamal Haasan: The Ramanaidu banner will fly for a long time to come

Kamal Haasan: The Ramanaidu banner will fly for a long time to come

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'He rose to be almost as big as the stars he worked with,' Haasan says.

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We celebrate Dassera and regard it as an auspicious day as a day of victory of good over evil! So was 16 December! It is time we regard this day as auspicious as Dassera in future, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Government doesn't care about Hindus at all'

'Government doesn't care about Hindus at all'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is thoroughly anti-poor and the CAA is thoroughly anti-Muslim.' 'And these two deadly combinations are going to hit us like how demonetisation and GST has hit the entire nation.'