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The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Former Pakistan leggie Abdul Qadir, reacting to Indian head coach Ravi Shastri's comparing Kohli to cult cricketing figures like Sir Vivian Richards and the iconic former Pakistan captain, lists traits that are similar to both

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

About 2,000 activists of Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah and the Sunni Tehreek Pakistan for more than two weeks have been blocking the Islamabad Expressway and Murree Road that connect Islamabad with its only airport and the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In electing Kumar to receive the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognises his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity, and independence; and his principled belief that it is in giving full and respectful voice to the voiceless, in speaking truth bravely yet soberly to power, that journalism fulfills its noblest aims to advance democracy, the award citation said.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

Our sport is alive and strong, says IOC chief Coe

Our sport is alive and strong, says IOC chief Coe

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

IAAF President Sebastian Coe gave a ringing endorsement to the Olympic athletics programme on Saturday, acclaiming a "remarkable week" that showed athletics is "alive and incredibly strong".

How facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets helped Dhawan

How facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets helped Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan admits that he has been a direct beneficiary of facing Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan at the Sunrisers Hyderabad nets for the past two years.

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

How PM Modi has outplayed the media

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

From a ruling party's perspective, the BJP is in a sweet spot; editorial independence and analytical coverage of governance is rapidly declining

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Kashmir violence: 1 killed in clashes, curfew continues

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

A mob attacked a police post at Hatmulla in north Kashmir's Kupwara district this afternoon following which the security personnel retaliated.

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Fifa staff will not be used for Blatter's defense

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has agreed with the organization's lawyers that he will not use official FIFA platforms or personnel to issue statements in his defense in response to an investigation by Swiss prosecutors, two sources close to the matter said.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Junk food as bad as drugs and alcohol: Masterchef George Calombaris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Masterchef George Calombaris shares food secrets, his love for Indian cuisine and more..

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Pak-Afghan border is Al Qaeda's safe haven:CIA

Pak-Afghan border is Al Qaeda's safe haven:CIA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Stating that the Al Qaida was able to establish an unprecedented safe haven along the Pakistan-Afghan border in the past 18 months, the Central Intelligence Agency chief has warned that the situation there presented a clear danger to the two nations, as also to the United States. General Micheal Hayden termed the 2006 peace deal between Pakistan government and the pro-Taliban tribals in North Waziristan as absolutely disastrous.

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Police and paramilitary security forces, including sharpshooters, have been deployed at the MOFA to deal with any untoward security situation, they said.

Fake news: Trump on media criticism of his 100 days

Fake news: Trump on media criticism of his 100 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

He told supporters that he was keeping 'one promise after another', dismissing criticism as 'fake news' by 'out of touch' journalists.

Naidu tapes: Police slap notice on channel, scribes protest

Naidu tapes: Police slap notice on channel, scribes protest

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Adding yet another dimension to the "cash-for-vote" scam, the Andhra Pradesh Police issued notice to news channel T News for airing an audio tape of purported conversation between Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and nominated Telangana MLA Elvys Stephenson, sparking protests by media fraternity on Saturday.

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

When brands look at cricket, India's male cricketers are an obvious choice.

Opposition demands V K Singh's dismissal over 'presstitutes' remark

Opposition demands V K Singh's dismissal over 'presstitutes' remark

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

General V K Singh's remarks elicited sharp reactions from political parties as well as a media body.

Benazir's killer identified, say reports

Benazir's killer identified, say reports

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The alleged killer of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto has been identified. And he is dead.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

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.

Surgical strike video out, Congress slams BJP for 'politicising' army

Surgical strike video out, Congress slams BJP for 'politicising' army

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The video clips showed some terrorists being killed, besides destruction of bunkers and other military constructions.

Pandya is very crucial for our team: Dhawan

Pandya is very crucial for our team: Dhawan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

India opener Shikhar Dhawan said suspended fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is 'crucial' for the team's balance.

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Assets include Kalanithi Maran's shares worth Rs 139 cr in Sun Direct.

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The BCCI is planning to replace the official kookaburra ball with SG white for India's limited overs matches at home.

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

BBC falls victim to hacking over Christmas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The British Broadcasting Corporation, the world's largest and oldest broadcaster, reportedly fell victim to a hacker who tried to sell access to the system over Christmas.

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very wrong for society," he said.

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Sports at Academy Awards: Oscar gongs for NBA star Bryant, Russia dope docu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The sports field saw two special mentions at the 90th Oscar Awards on Sunday night.

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Top runners for Mumbai Marathon

Top runners for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

An elite athlete field of 40 of the world's top 100 long distance runners for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.

Wanted: Vision 20:20, not myopia

Wanted: Vision 20:20, not myopia

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'The government may backpedal for now to stave off bad international press and diplomatic demarches, but that it will go ahead with putting religion at the centre of citizenship rules is certain.' 'For it is convinced that this is the magic bullet that will ensure its return to power in 2024,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

He was allegedly attacked for his 'anti-Hindu' stance.

General Budget or Interim Budget?

General Budget or Interim Budget?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

General Budget is a terminology earlier used to differentiate between the Union Budget with the Railway Budget. Full-fledged budgets are titled "Union Budget", while interim Budgets are titled just that.

Top bosses quit Star

Top bosses quit Star

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

A press release from STAR TV in Hong Kong and Mumbai said the company's senior executives in India, Peter Mukerjea, chief executive officer, STAR Group, India, and Sameer Nair, chief executive officer, STAR Entertainment, India, have resigned.

TN to distribute 30 lakh free colour TVs

TN to distribute 30 lakh free colour TVs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Tenders will be issued for procurement in August and contracts will be finalised towards the end of September.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Bigg Boss: 'If there was no jodi concept, I 'd have lasted longer'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'I have a very strong presence of mind. If someone is planning to target me, I will not give them an opportunity. I didn't know Kriti's weaknesses, so I was disappointed with the pairing.'