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Gayle predicts KL Rahul to be the next Kohli

Gayle predicts KL Rahul to be the next Kohli

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Rahul, 27, has overcome probably the toughest phase in his life and career

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.

India's COVID tally crosses 4 L with 24-hr spike of 15,413 cases

India's COVID tally crosses 4 L with 24-hr spike of 15,413 cases

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the tenth day in a row.

This architect-turned cricketer stole the show at IPL Auction

This architect-turned cricketer stole the show at IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu mystery spinner Varun Chakravarathy was bought by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 8.4 crore, more than 40 times his base price.

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the eighth day in a row.

Amarinder opposes challenge to Gandhi family leadership

Amarinder opposes challenge to Gandhi family leadership

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The veteran Congress leader said the NDA's success was attributable to the absence of a strong and united Opposition.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

'Only if you have enough vaccines can you vaccinate everybody'

'Only if you have enough vaccines can you vaccinate everybody'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'There are only two bottlenecks for universal vaccination.' 'One, is availability of the vaccine.' 'Two, is the logistics for administering the vaccine.'

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Like I said, he should never retire, he's always in great touch. I've been lucky that I've played with the likes of Chris Gayle, AB (de Villiers), (Adam) Gilchrist, Virat Kohli...'

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'I started as a kabaddi player but that's a team sport and credit is shared. Boxing attracted me because it's an individual sport'

Gayle boasts how his opponents are still scared of him

Gayle boasts how his opponents are still scared of him

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Chris Gayle boasted that bowlers across the world are 'scared' of him but would not admit it on camera.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

India's considerable population still vulnerable to COVID-19: ICMR

India's considerable population still vulnerable to COVID-19: ICMR

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

One in 15 individuals aged 10 years and above were estimated to be exposed to SARS- CoV2 by August 2020, ICMR's 2nd sero-survey said.

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Kash Gill, who began his political career in 2006 and was first elected as mayor in 2009, was sworn in as the Yuba City mayor on December 3 for the second time.

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Mohali.

How Modi-Shah Can Be Beaten

How Modi-Shah Can Be Beaten

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

To beat BJP, you either deny them a critical mass of Hindu vote or build a regional leader and party strong enough to protect their turf, observes Shekhar Gupta.

India 9th worst-hit in terms of COVID-19 deaths

India 9th worst-hit in terms of COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The country recorded 311 new deaths in the 24-hour period till Sunday morning while the recovery rate rose to above 50 per cent

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 batsmen

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The batsmen who made a mark at this year's IPL.

Will India turn into a nation of minorities?

Will India turn into a nation of minorities?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Will the liberals explain if minorities are under such a dire threat in India, how come more and more groups want to separate from the majority and want themselves to be declared a minority?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy with 2,36,657 cases

India sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy with 2,36,657 cases

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India's death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 6,642 with a record increase of 294 deaths in the 24 hours till Saturday 8 am.

Explosives bring down Nirav Modi's Raigad bungalow

Explosives bring down Nirav Modi's Raigad bungalow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While the fixtures from the bungalow will be up for auction, three items, a jacuzzi, a chandelier, and a Buddha statue, have been kept aside for handing over to the ED.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had nothing left to achieve and his international retirement is "close of an era", said former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan.

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Rediff.com17 May 2021

In a career of eight years, the actor -- who turned 33 on May 16 -- already has an impressive oeuvre.

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The staff student ratio in Kerala medical colleges is already compromised as in the last few years, the Kerala government has taken a decision to admit maximum number of students in all the medical colleges.'

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

US Sikhs come out in protest against Rajoana verdict

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Hundreds of Sikhs, including a large number of women and university students participated in a protest on Friday outside the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, California, to show support to Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who was sentenced to capital punishment in the case of murder of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Thanks to Modi's push, GM mustard set to hit Indian markets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Modi government is pushing GM food crops without adequate safety assessment and transparency, claim activists.

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have arrested the main facilitator of the gruesome attack on Bacha Khan University that killed 21 people, mostly students, while he was trying to slip across the border to Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rampaging Mumbai Indians up against Gayle-inspired KXIP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A win for Mumbai Indians will virtually seal them a spot in the play-offs while a loss for KXIP could send them out of contention.

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours.

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

UK PM and fiance name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Announcing the news on social media, Symonds, 32, said the baby was named after the UK Prime Minister's grandfather Wilfred and her grandfather Lawrie, with Nicholas a nod to the National Health Service doctors - Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart.

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

COVID-19 reinfection 'very rare': ICMR DG

COVID-19 reinfection 'very rare': ICMR DG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The remarks come amid suspected cases of COVID-19 reinfection being reported from abroad and from Indian states like Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Punjab and Maharashtra.