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In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It was the sun that troubled the batsmen by coming right in the line of their view, forcing play to stop for about half an hour in the first ODI between New Zealand and India.

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Just as the superstars of Indian cricket only play IPL and international fixtures and ignore the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies in domestic cricket, Narendra Modi should play a very limited role in state assembly elections, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

Guess who's decorating Tiger's new home?

Guess who's decorating Tiger's new home?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'It is the best feeling in the world to give back to your family what you have earned,' Tiger Shroff tells Subhash K Jha.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

PIX: Tabu, Urmila at Tusshar's birthday party

PIX: Tabu, Urmila at Tusshar's birthday party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Happy Birthday, Tusshar!

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Vijender Singh broke into the World Boxing Organisation's (WBO) rankings at No 10 after being crowned its Asia Pacific super middleweight champion in Delhi last month.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The observatory is a fascinating place for kids and adults, discovers Ashish Narsale.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to be parents again

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to be parents again

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

the couple is parents to North West.

Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab centre

Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Retired basketball star Dennis Rodman has checked himself into an alcohol treatment program, his spokesman said Saturday, just days after returning to the United States from North Korea, where he ignited a furor over comments he made about an American citizen held prisoner there.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

PIX: Ranbir-Rishi say goodbye to Ganpati

PIX: Ranbir-Rishi say goodbye to Ganpati

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Mumbai can't get enough of Ranbir walking on its streets.

PIX: What are Esha, Alia, Ranveer up to?

PIX: What are Esha, Alia, Ranveer up to?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Just what do actors *do* the whole day?

Vatsal Seth, Ishita Dutta marry

Vatsal Seth, Ishita Dutta marry

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ishita will be seen in Firangee, opposite Kapil Sharma, which releases this Friday.

PIX: Kajol, Sushmita Sen celebrate Durga Puja

PIX: Kajol, Sushmita Sen celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

Residents in Balakot thought IAF strike was a quake

Residents in Balakot thought IAF strike was a quake

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Residents in the mountainous area town told BBC Urdu they were woken by loud explosions.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Taimur's day out, Akshay-Hrithik go out for lunch

Taimur's day out, Akshay-Hrithik go out for lunch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Fun Sunday for B-town celebs!

When 'Dancing Uncle' danced with Govinda

When 'Dancing Uncle' danced with Govinda

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

It was sheer magic on Dance Deewane.

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

PIX: The Kapoors and their Christmas brunch

PIX: The Kapoors and their Christmas brunch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

It's that time of the year when we get to see all the Kapoors under one roof!

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

'Sushant wouldn't commit suicide because he was sad'

'Sushant wouldn't commit suicide because he was sad'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'Sushant and I have been through worse situations.'

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'New Delhi is in a perpetual dilemma. It can't do without Yediyurappa, but it doesn't want a powerful CM. It stokes the opponents within against him. The result is he has never settled down in office, even in the present tenure'

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The BJP polled over 56 per cent of votes, more than the combined vote share of the Congress (22.5 per cent) and the AAP (18.1 per cent).

Coronavirus: Indian boxers to stay put in Assisi as threat far away

Coronavirus: Indian boxers to stay put in Assisi as threat far away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Indian boxers training in Italy for next month's Olympic qualifiers were given the option of flying out early due to the novel Coronavirus threat in that country but the team has decided to stay put as its training base in Assisi is "far" from the epicentre of the outbreak.

Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

"I love cricket. My all-time favourite is Sachin Tendulkar, without a shadow of a doubt. But now, it is obviously Virat Kohli because I love his background story of how he has achieved what he is today," the Aussie record goalscorer, who has been roped in by Jamshedpur FC in the upcoming Indian Super League said Saturday.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

Bouncers thrash lensmen shooting Shilpa Shetty

Bouncers thrash lensmen shooting Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Photographers waiting outside the restaurant to shoot the Kundras were pounced upon by the bouncers and beaten black and blue.

David Beckham's 40th birthday, wish him

David Beckham's 40th birthday, wish him

Rediff.com2 May 2015

David Beckham turns 40 on Saturday and the English football legend celebrated his milestone birthday in style.

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

North Korean pair given warm welcome on Pyeongchang debut