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Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

The knee injury that couldn't stop Rinku Singh

The knee injury that couldn't stop Rinku Singh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Nayar said not many believed in Rinku after he suffered a knee injury.

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy dies of cardiorespiratory arrest

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged illness, a company statement said. He was 75. He was 75. According to the company statement, he passed away at 10.30 pm due to cardio-respiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes.

Jaiswal's arduous journey: From pani puri seller to Test match winner

Jaiswal's arduous journey: From pani puri seller to Test match winner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Rohit said he never doubted Jaiswal's talent and, during their opening partnership, kept telling the debutant that he belonged at the Test level.

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted his team had endured an uncomfortable time before winning the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

BJP has booked all choppers, may call LS polls in Dec, says Mamata

BJP has booked all choppers, may call LS polls in Dec, says Mamata

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party might conduct the Lok Sabha polls in December itself, claiming that all choppers have been booked by the saffron party for campaigning.

Sanjana's Scene-Stealing Summer Styles

Sanjana's Scene-Stealing Summer Styles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As the mercury rises she looks cooler and cooler,

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Cricket is bidding to join the programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a decision is expected soon. Gaikwad said his players were enjoying their first major multi-sport Games as athletes and fans.

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Life wasn't easy for Li Ka-shing, who fled China in 1940.

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came from behind to beat Premier League newcomers Luton Town.

Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Risking Lives In Crumbling Houses

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'It's not possible for me, or any middle class family, to purchase a new home in Mumbai.'

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGEs from the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

2nd autopsy finds IIT Kharagpur student was murdered

2nd autopsy finds IIT Kharagpur student was murdered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A second post-mortem of an IIT Kharagpur student whose body was exhumed for examination has indicated that his death was possibly due to an injury on the back of his head.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

What Tara Is Missing This New Year

What Tara Is Missing This New Year

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Arjun promotes Kuttey... Esha wants your opinion... Sarah is blushing...

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party claims it has over six lakh committed workers in Bihar, a team of 10 deployed for each of the 62,200 polling booths.

Rags to the runway: Fashion's new avatar

Rags to the runway: Fashion's new avatar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Doodlage's Dreams and Dystopia collection was edgy yet whimsical.

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Indian equity markets had a good run in the first half of calendar year 2023 (CY23), with the S&P BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty50 hitting fresh 52-week highs. While the Sensex scaled up to a peak 64,718, the Nifty50 hit Mt 19,189. As the markets now prepare to enter the second half (H2) of CY23, all eyes are on global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve, as to when they will pause and pivot as regards their interest-rate cycle.

Nia, Sonarika Take Ripped Jeans To A New Extreme

Nia, Sonarika Take Ripped Jeans To A New Extreme

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Celeb-inspired ways to wear distressed jeans.

PIX: Jaiswal hits century on debut; India in control

PIX: Jaiswal hits century on debut; India in control

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a century on debut as India seized complete control on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies.

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Ragging = CRIME: Know your rights

Ragging = CRIME: Know your rights

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Perpetrators can be charged with offences punishable under the Indian Penal Code. A listing of helplines and advice.

From riches to rags

From riches to rags

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

China and India are poorer than we thought; rich countries produce even more than we realised. Those are the obvious conclusions from an unprecedented exercise, carried out by a World Bank-led coalition.

Riches-to-rags billionaires

Riches-to-rags billionaires

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Everyone is always talking about how the rich are getting richer--and it's usually true. But not always.

Rinku Singh adds glorious chapter to IPL story

Rinku Singh adds glorious chapter to IPL story

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Rinku Singh stole the show with as he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rags to riches in 18 minutes...

Rags to riches in 18 minutes...

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Lessons in saving and investing from a taxi driver :-)

4 Big Movies Coming To OTT In December

4 Big Movies Coming To OTT In December

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

December is set to be special because four original films see a straight-to-digital release.

Baggio runs Piacenza ragged

Baggio runs Piacenza ragged

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Brescia, with Roberto Baggio inspirational, stretched their unbeaten run to seven matches.

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'There is one negative thing which has happened very quietly. The position of the election commissioner has been downgraded.'

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.

Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

Arsenal win at Palace in Premier League opener

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Arsenal battled to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday as the new Premier League season got underway, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the first goal before home defender Marc Guehi turned the ball into his own net late on at Selhurst Park.

3rd Test: Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory

3rd Test: Crawley, Lees propel England towards victory

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Victory for England would see them take the series, which is poised at 1-1.

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

The riches to rags story of Bellary

The riches to rags story of Bellary

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Vicky Nanjappa reports on the sharp economic differences that prevail in Bellary despite its riches and resources

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

The Watchdog That Didn't Bark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In our mystery the watchdog agencies are silent, but it is the market that has barked and has not stopped barking. Till such time as it continues to do so, this headache will not go away, notes Aakar Patel.