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Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Pix: When Diana Hayden proved she's more than a beauty queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Miss World has shaped the lives of many.

Fielding woes for near-perfect Team India

Fielding woes for near-perfect Team India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

India have been a far superior side to England in the ongoing five-match Test series but an area where the home team should have done better was close-in catching, feels fielding coach R Sridhar.

Lanka captain sends out warning signal to World T20 teams...

Lanka captain sends out warning signal to World T20 teams...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

If we click, we can do anything, says Angelo Mathews .

10 things to know before signing up for an adventure

10 things to know before signing up for an adventure

Rediff.com19 May 2019

It is important to know what you are getting into.

Shreyas Iyer opens up on WC exclusion

Shreyas Iyer opens up on WC exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

This is his second coming and he wants a few more chances that will help him cement his place in the side.

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several Bollywood stars and their children celebrated Father's Day by sharing pictures of their dads and posting heartwarming messages.

How Delhi Capitals have risen to the top

How Delhi Capitals have risen to the top

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Opener Prithvi Shaw credited the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting for guiding the team to a commanding position in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Corruption in Indian Railways? Yes, says the minister

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'There is corruption at various levels'.

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.

Ayurveda with an allopathic twist

Ayurveda with an allopathic twist

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Kapiva's plans to introduce allopathy-like doses of ayurvedic remedies for the millennial consumer finds traction.

Why corporates must design projects to involve local populace

Why corporates must design projects to involve local populace

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Businesses that either take local communities for granted or see them as an obstacle to be 'managed' are skating on thin ice.

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile test-fired

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile test-fired

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, as part of a user trial for the defence forces.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Football Focus: Guardiola is staying as City manager

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

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

Constitution, not faith, is supreme

Constitution, not faith, is supreme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The jurisprudence of a modern secular State has to be strictly rational.' 'Rather than aastha and aqeedah, our jurisprudence as well as the executive and legislature have to act in accordance with Constitutional rationality,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

For the 2nd time, government sends back SC collegium's recommendation

For the 2nd time, government sends back SC collegium's recommendation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The government has returned twice to the Supreme Court collegium a recommendation made by it.

Have 5 minutes? Try these yoga asanas to relieve stress

Have 5 minutes? Try these yoga asanas to relieve stress

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Begin your day with these easy yoga poses.

Murray splits with coach Mauresmo

Murray splits with coach Mauresmo

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Andy Murray and his coach Amelie Mauresmo have agreed to end their two-year working relationship, the British world number three said on Monday.

Should I replace walking with running?

Should I replace walking with running?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Why not knock off a few more kilos and a couple of inches now that the desire for an amble has replaced that for cheesecake?' wonders Kishore Singh.

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Xi unveils new vision for Tibet. Should India worry?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The seventh Tibet Work Forum was held in Beijing on August 28 and 29. Delhi should be deeply concerned, at a time India faces a precarious situation in Ladakh, because the TWF also defines China's western border policies, observes Claude Arpi.

How BKS Iyengar revived Nivedita's life

How BKS Iyengar revived Nivedita's life

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'The way to pay tribute to Guruji would be to continue on his path and principles and be steadfast on true and genuine practice, which I want my students to learn from me.' Nivedita Joshi, who overcame her physical ailments thanks to yoga guru BKS Iyengar, speaks to Upasna Pandey about his legacy.

The art of being Manu Parekh

The art of being Manu Parekh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Manubhai, 79 now, is exhilarated about newer possibilities and prospects. The past is done with; the future holds the key to evolving forms of exploration. Kishore Singh salutes the Master.

I am very much a work in progress as a cricketer: Kohli

I am very much a work in progress as a cricketer: Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

He surpassed legends like Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest to reach 7000 runs and 24 ODI centuries but Virat Kohli has said as a cricketer he is "still very much a work in progress".

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India said a new mechanism will be set up for issues relating to trade and investment.

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Why this designer feels LESS is MORE

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Amrapali Singh is one of four GenNext designers who will showcase their collection at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

China's aircraft carrier carries out fighter drills

China's aircraft carrier carries out fighter drills

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

A naval formation consisting of aircraft carrier Liaoning, several destroyers and frigates was on training and testing missions last week, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, quoting military officials.

Spent 5 days every Diwali in jungle to reflect on life: PM

Spent 5 days every Diwali in jungle to reflect on life: PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

"I would reflect and -- the strength that this alone time gave me still helps me to handle life and its various experiences," Modi said.

Five 'IS terrorists' arrested by NIA sent to judicial custody

Five 'IS terrorists' arrested by NIA sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The judge remanded them in judicial custody though the investigating agency has filed an application seeking their police custody for further examination.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

Sebi's attempt has been to protect gullible investors: U K Sinha

Sebi's attempt has been to protect gullible investors: U K Sinha

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

U K Sinha's six-year tenure as chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India ends later this week. Sinha held his last press conference in Mumbai on Monday, where he spoke on wide-ranging issues and his biggest regret.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was the captain and everyone else was battling for the second wicket-keeper's slot.' 'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game, getting better personally, not comparing myself with anyone else.'

Nothing wrong with my technique, says Pujara

Nothing wrong with my technique, says Pujara

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India 'A' captain Cheteshwar Pujara asserted that there are no technical flaws in his game and his stint with English county side Yorkshire has prepared him mentally for the demands of the modern day cricket.

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also paid their tributes.

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Khalid Jamil scripted one of India's most remarkable sporting success stories.

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO; Zukerberg asked to testify

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Alexandr Kogan, the Cambridge University researcher who developed the app used by Cambridge Analytica, claimed he has been made a scapegoat.

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.