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Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Ajmal vows to return with clean action, eyes 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Banned Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal vowed to correct his illegal bowling action and return to cricket before next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Election Commission, however, termed the allegations 'baseless'.

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

COVID-19 warrior: 'I told my mum I was doing my duty'

COVID-19 warrior: 'I told my mum I was doing my duty'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'She used to call me every day to check whether I was all right. You know how mothers are!'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

'You can keep locking down endlessly, but what will you do at the end of it?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We haven't flattened the infection curve, we may have merely smoothened it temporarily.'

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.

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

National Film Awards: Prez can spare only 1 hr; winners upset

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'They are not called the President's National Awards for no reason.'

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

England have 'plan in place' if players face racial abuse at World Cup

England have 'plan in place' if players face racial abuse at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Southgate said that the players and staff had discussed the issue but suggested that, if there were incidents, leaving the field was not likely to be an option.

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

New Zealand cricketers Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell have been suspended by the country's cricket board after they were found hanging out for a late-night drinking session on the eve of the opening Test match against India.

ABVP wins big in DUSU polls amid EVM row

ABVP wins big in DUSU polls amid EVM row

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

NSUI demanded re-election with paper ballot while the EC said the EVMs used were not provided by it.

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Discussions are on in government about how to make the process simpler for the poor and more cost-effective for telecom operators, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Why did Trump attack India?

Why did Trump attack India?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Trump's diatribe against India in his speech on the Paris Agreement is hard to explain, especially when a Modi-Trump meeting is supposedly on the cards, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

'When we don't have sport, what do we fall back onto?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Chilling at home after coming back from a coronavirus-forced "hotel arrest" in Pakistan, South African pacer Dale Steyn believes it's a pity that sporting events are being cancelled en masse due to the crisis. Steyn, who returned from Pakistan due to the virus outbreak, said it's indescribable how the situation changed in a matter of hours.

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been suspended for an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

In a turn of events, India on Friday said it was "hopeful" talks for a global deal on easing Customs norms, or a trade facilitation agreement (TFA), would be revived in September, even as it failed to meet the July 31 deadline due to lack of consensus among members over food stockholding and farm subsidies.

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that participation in the events was not 'compulsory'.

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

38 militants gunned down as India undertakes special ops in Myanmar

38 militants gunned down as India undertakes special ops in Myanmar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Special Forces personnel were airdropped deep inside Myanmar territory, closer to the camps of the militants, and the strike started at 3 am.

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'No amount of digression can hide deflect the fact that the PM's visit was badly conceived, planned and executed,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistani cricket authorities have turned to former top spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq to help Saeed Ajmal change his bowling action and make a comeback to international cricket.

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

If there are 70,000 cases in May...Mumbai is ready

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Our preparation is based on ICMR projections, whatever preparations we have to make.' 'If they project around 70,000 is the maximum number of hospital cases by mid-May or May 30, we are preparing accordingly -- how many people will need hospitalisation.'

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Though the government claims there are more beds than needed, the national capital's COVID-19 reality, retold through social and other media, is also about the anguish of sons, daughters, wives and others trying desperately to get medical help for their unwell family members.

WhatsApp encryption: What's in it for you

WhatsApp encryption: What's in it for you

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

With not even WhatsApp having the decryption key, users now enjoy a new level of privacy, however, this is also a concerning development for the Indian government, says Himanshu Juneja

Donald Trump: A POTUS so out of his depth!

Donald Trump: A POTUS so out of his depth!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Distressing as the first month of the Trump administration -- with its missteps on matters of governance, ethics and protocol -- has been, it has been a comic opera of buffoons by comparison to the horrors that await us, fears Rahul Jacob.

Netflix blocks India access to global content

Netflix blocks India access to global content

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Company cites copyright issues but users irked by crackdown on VPNs

India defers FTA talks with European Union

India defers FTA talks with European Union

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Negotiators from were expected to meet in New Delhi on August 28.

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

'How can there be social distancing in slums?'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

About 9 million people in Mumbai live in areas where homes are hardly two metres apart. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com reports on the lurking dangers in the city's slums in the times of the coronavirus.

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

If ever you wanted to shoot adventure documentaries like the guys at National Geographic or Discovery, without buying expensive stuff, then the GoPro Hero5 Session is just made for you, says Ashish Narsale!

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

When few design nips and tucks make a car truly Amazing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'Vijay Gokhale's appointment as foreign secretary can be regarded as a certain 'adjustment' that could make a difference to the poor climate of India-China relations,' says Ambassdor M K Bhadrakumar.

Coach Kumble reveals why Parthiv was chosen over Pant

Coach Kumble reveals why Parthiv was chosen over Pant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Rishabh Pant may be the flavour this domestic cricket season but chief coach Anil Kumble feels that Parthiv Patel's experience as well as better "keeping skills" have enabled him to make a comeback into Indian Test side after eight long years. "Parthiv has been really consistent both with his keeping as well as his batting. That's why Parthiv was chosen. Rishabh has certainly shown the exuberance a young cricketer can bring in. He has shown a lot of batting skills. He has obviously got a lot of runs in domestic cricket. But Parthiv was chosen for his keeping skills and his experience," Kumble said on Thursday, giving a peek into his thought process on Patel's selection.

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'From Doklam to Wuhan and the return of the India-China relationship to its previous equilibrium is indeed a major contribution of President Xi and PM Modi. Without any doubt they deserve the kudos for their sagacity and their wisdom,' says Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China during the Wuhan summit.