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'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.'

Trump Vs Media gets nastier; President won't attend WHCA dinner

Trump Vs Media gets nastier; President won't attend WHCA dinner

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Donald Trump has announced that he would skip the glitzy White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner, to become the first US President to miss the gala in decades amidst his raging tiff with the media.

Australia obliged to tour Zimbabwe, says official

Australia obliged to tour Zimbabwe, says official

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Australian officials say they are obliged to go ahead with their scheduled tour of Zimbabwe despite calls from the government to boycott the trip.

TV scribe death: Demand for viscera examination at AIIMS

TV scribe death: Demand for viscera examination at AIIMS

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

A day after its journalist Akshay Singh who was covering Vyapam scam died under mysterious circumstances, India Today group has urged Madhya Pradesh government to send his viscera sample to a forensic laboratory outside the state, preferably AIIMS here, for a transparent examination.

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The support for the eight-year-old girl was growing with politicians, cutting across party lines, seeking justice for her.

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Union minister Nitin Gadkari will head a committee which will reach out to social and volunteer organisations while his Cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj will head a group that will produce literature for the polls.

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The debacle that pollsters faced in the Bihar assembly elections is in part being blamed on the small sample size and lack of advancement in field surveys, says Sahil Makkar

How niche TV channels compete with giants

How niche TV channels compete with giants

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The Indian cable and satellite universe is already packed and in the coming months it will only get further crowded. Over the next 12 months, another 100 channels will be added to the existing 230 and according to industry estimates, by 2009 a staggering 700 channels could be beamed into Indian homes.

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

'He was my everything': Kobe mourned at emotional tribute

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and former Bryant teammate Shaquille O'Neal were among the Basketball Hall of Famers who attended the memorial

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates -- a measure of how much data is being transferred -- to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure.

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

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

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

CAB wants Tendulkar's photo on 199th Test match ticket

CAB wants Tendulkar's photo on 199th Test match ticket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Cricket Association of Bengal will seek permission from the Board of Control for Cricket in India to have a photograph of Sachin Tendulkar on the ticket for the legendary batsman's 199th Test, which will be staged in Kolkata.

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Demand apology from the Congress Party for insulting the people of India's North East & Tribals'

SC asks Centre to reply on Red FM's plea

SC asks Centre to reply on Red FM's plea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The court had said "things are not spelt out as to what you (Centre) mean by security clearance.

Cable blackout in Mumbai continues

Cable blackout in Mumbai continues

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Cable operators in Mumbai continued to block all television channels for the second day on Tuesday and have asked the Maharashtra government to come out with clear regulations for telecasting movies on channels.\n\n

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".

Confirmed! Kolkata to host India's first-ever day-night Test

Confirmed! Kolkata to host India's first-ever day-night Test

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly emphasised the need for playing day/night Tests to attract more spectators to stadiums.

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Indian ladies are no longer bogged down by the timidity of the past and are more than willing to embrace the temerity of the present, says Dhruv Munjal.

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

State-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has signed a deal with an Israeli firm and its Indian partner to expand the telecom giant's IPTV services, which will enable TV broadcasts through telephone lines.

I-League clubs accept AIFF's proposal but...

I-League clubs accept AIFF's proposal but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

..reject the idea to give ACL slot to ISL; while Bhutia urges to Indian football stakeholders: Drop your egos, work together

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president and top DDCA official CK Khanna has been kept out of the two primary committees that will look into the organisation of the International Cricket Council World T20 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The stupidity of someone buying impressions on people meters is like saying the BJP wins elections because the EVMs are rigged. I predict zooming TRPs for Republic TV, says Sudhir Bisht.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

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

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

An increasing number of US lawmakers voiced anger on Monday over the NBA's response to a Houston Rockets official's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, raising US-China tensions as talks to end a 15-month trade war resumed.

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

The students said they would withdraw their hunger strike to pave way for a dialogue with the government if the I&B ministry confirmed a date for talks to resolve their demands including removal of actor Gajendra Chauhan from the institute's chairmanship.

Ganguly rubbishes talk of wanting to succeed Dalmiya

Ganguly rubbishes talk of wanting to succeed Dalmiya

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday rubbished rumours of him taking over as Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president following the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Here is hoping that the entirely unintended and unforeseen victims of the coronavirus, the printed papers, emerge safe and unscathed from the affliction,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

New world of visual communication

New world of visual communication

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Before Clasico, something more about La Liga's biggest clubs

Before Clasico, something more about La Liga's biggest clubs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Barcelona head into Saturday's 'Clasico' against Real Madrid with a whopping 11-point gap over their bitter rivals in the Liga title race -- and they also have the advantage in financial terms, albeit by smaller margins.

Will Aussie players forgo lucrative IPL?

Will Aussie players forgo lucrative IPL?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Cricket Australia has made an attempt to lure away its key players from the lucrative Indian Premier League by offering them multi-year central contracts, a report has claimed.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Rediff.com29 May 2019

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in the Modi government.

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The tournament will be held across four cities in Bangladesh, from Jan 27 to Feb 14, 2016

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.

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Decks cleared for export of Indian mangoes to Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The fruit has to however meet biosecurity standards including irradiation before they are exported.

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in world sports with a license to rule world cricket but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who will be credited with it.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.