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It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

It is not about money for us: Holder on England tour

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

West Indies captain Jason Holder says coming to England for a Test series in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic is neither dictated by money nor a sense of adventurism but the move is a genuine effort to bring back normalcy. West Indies players arrived in the UK on Tuesday for a three-match Test series, starting July 8 at Southampton in a 'bio-secure' environment. It will be cricket's first international engagement since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic halted all sporting action.

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Angry Birds has expanded to 12 blockbuster titles.

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

When humanity's away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province. However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Players are being treated like lab rats, says Newcastle's Rose

Players are being treated like lab rats, says Newcastle's Rose

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Watford have confirmed that three people from the club, including one player, have tested positive for COVID-19, while Burnley said their assistant coach Ian Woan was among those to return a positive result after being tested on Sunday.

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'They are not ready to take the vaccine.' 'They fear that if they do, they will die.'

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Check out these stylish pets and their cool designer outfits.

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Nipah virus attack: Avoid mangoes, raw date palm

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Do not consume fresh fruits, date palm and other poorly washed fruits/half consumed fruits, says Dr Dr Usha Manjunath.

Bollywood's 3 Heroine Stories

Bollywood's 3 Heroine Stories

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.

Sidharth Malhotra's got a new job

Sidharth Malhotra's got a new job

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The actor took to Instagram to reveal more details.

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Imagine a world in which a human only thinks, and a robot cooks the whole meal.

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Do you talk like a trader?

Do you talk like a trader?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Take this stock market quiz to find out.

Delhi HC calls for listing veg, non-veg ingredients

Delhi HC calls for listing veg, non-veg ingredients

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Use of non-vegetarian ingredients and labelling them vegetarian would offend religious and cultural sentiments of strict vegetarians and interfere in their right to freely profess their religion, the Delhi high court has said.

BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

If AAP dominates both state and local elections, the move for unification may become the illness for the BJP instead of the medicine it was supposed to have been.

Tractor makers to hike prices

Tractor makers to hike prices

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Tractor makers on Wednesday said they would increase prices as rising steel costs were putting tremendous pressure on margins.

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

It's a truly mad world we live in!

Who is Sanjana Ganesan?

Who is Sanjana Ganesan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

5 things you must know about the lady who has won bashful Boom Boom's heart.

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Babita Phogat claimed that she was getting threats after she had posted a series of tweets on the Islamic sect. #SuspendBabitaPhogat trended on Twitter as many users criticised her remarks.

#WorkLife: 10 phrases that make you sound like a leader

#WorkLife: 10 phrases that make you sound like a leader

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

10 jargon phrases to demonstrate your leadership qualities.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

9 more kids die in Kota, Dec toll rises to 100

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Four children died on December 30 while five on December 31, all mainly due to low birth weight, hospital superintendent Dr Suresh Dulara said.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Will Ayushmann ace Aamir's act in Lagaan? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What if Lagaan was remade today? Sukanya Verma picks actors best suited for the key roles.

Lockdown woes: Rail freight traffic drops 28% in April-May

Lockdown woes: Rail freight traffic drops 28% in April-May

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Freight earnings too saw a decline of Rs 8,284 crore to Rs 13,412 crore in the first two months of FY21, compared to Rs 21,696 crore during the same period last year.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It offers a lease of life to terminally ill patients since heart transplant still remains out of reach for most.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world we live in!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Angry Bird Chocolates arrive in India

Angry Bird Chocolates arrive in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Cocoa Trees have launched Fazer Angry Bird Sweets, Lollipops, Chocolate Eggs and Chewing gums into the market.

FM offers Rs 1.63 lakh cr for agri, allied sectors

FM offers Rs 1.63 lakh cr for agri, allied sectors

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Sitharaman also announced Rs 10,000 crore fund to support 2 lakh micro food enterprises for promoting health and wellness, herbal, organic and nutritional products.

Stemcor eyes Orissa iron plant

Stemcor eyes Orissa iron plant

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Pix: It's the Chinese Year of the Dog

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

February 16 marked the start of the Chinese Year of the Dog.

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Turtle with an attitude problem is 2020's funniest wildlife photo

Turtle with an attitude problem is 2020's funniest wildlife photo

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

What are you looking at? Terry the grumpy giant turtle summed up the general feeling towards a year that has been particularly cruel to both travel and wildlife. A photo of him "flipping the bird" was recently named funniest animal photo in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020. As the winner of the 2020 contest, Fitzpatrick won a safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, a Think Tank photography bag, and a Nikon camera. Scroll down to see some more hilarious images.

'Federer can be the best ever'

'Federer can be the best ever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek says the Swiss world No.1 is like the replacement for Pete Sampras. 'He has so much ability, it is a joy to see him play.'

PM launches programme to vaccinate 500 mn livestock

PM launches programme to vaccinate 500 mn livestock

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The prime minister sat on the floor with women who pick plastic from garbage and helped them sift through the waste, driving home a powerful message in his mission to end single use plastic.