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Review: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost is amateur

Review: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost is amateur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The movie has an interesting premise fails in execution.

Mayawati sacks four 'tainted' UP ministers

Mayawati sacks four 'tainted' UP ministers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

To refurbish her government's image ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly election, Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday recommended sacking of four ministers, who were facing corruption charges, to Governor B L Joshi.

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Sehwag and Lamba, who played 76 first-class matches for Delhi between 1967 and 1981, are in the six-member panel headed by retired judge R V Easwar.

The AMAZING stories of Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield

The AMAZING stories of Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

One is brattishly American, the other exudes British elegance. And yet the contribution of both Harley Davidson and Royal Enfield remains unparalleled. Rajpal Singh takes a look at the history of the two iconic bike manufacturing companies.

Don't give mobiles to girls, it distracts them: BSP MP

Don't give mobiles to girls, it distracts them: BSP MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

"Don't give mobile phones to children, especially girls. I say this at all the places where I make my speeches. And if any of these kids have a mobile, take them away. What are they missing anyway? What are the girls missing without mobile," Rajya Sabha MP Rajpal Singh Saini said.

AITA lambasts Hesh-Bopanna statement

AITA lambasts Hesh-Bopanna statement

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

AITA selector Rohit Rajpal termed the joint statement issued Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, criticising the sports body for not considering their demand to select them as a team for London Olympics, as "unfortunate".

NCP workers take to the streets to protest attack on Pawar

NCP workers take to the streets to protest attack on Pawar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The attack on Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Thursday sparked protests in his home state Maharashtra and invited strong condemnation from political parties.

WSH: Lions maintain winning run, beat Wizards

WSH: Lions maintain winning run, beat Wizards

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Karnataka Lions scored their third straight victory, beating Delhi Wizards 3-1 in the World Series Hockey match at the KSHA stadium, in Bangalore, on Saturday.

Hockey 9s: India lose to Pakistan in bronze play offs

Hockey 9s: India lose to Pakistan in bronze play offs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

A profligate Indian men's hockey team frittered away chances galore, going down 1-4 to arch-rivals Pakistan in the bronze medal match to sign off bottom of the heap in the four-nation Lanco International super Series Hockey 9s in Perth.

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Is Leander Paes ready to hang up his racket?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India's veteran tennis ace Leander Paes hinted at possible retirement on Monday, saying he now relies on experience to outsmart opponents and shouldn't be playing past another year.

Chetri to lead hockey team in Aus; Sandeep, Sardara return

Chetri to lead hockey team in Aus; Sandeep, Sardara return

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

As part of a rotation policy, goalkeeper Bharat Chetri was on Thursday named captain while the controversial duo of Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh were recalled to the Indian hockey team for next month's tour of Australia. Veteran midfielder Ignace Tirkey will be Chetri's deputy.

Asian Champions hockey: India rout China

Asian Champions hockey: India rout China

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

India scored a 5-0 victory over hosts China in their opening match, in the first men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at Ordos, China, on Saturday. Gurvinder Singh Chandi (5th minute), Yuvraj Walmiki (21st), Rupinder Pal Singh (41st), Rajpal Singh (43rd) and VR Raghunath (62nd) were the scorers.

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Films

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Films

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

When done well, these horror movies do pretty well at the box office.

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Jeetu alias Fauji of Mahav village is a named accused in the case, Inspector General (Crime) S K Bhagat told reporters in Lucknow when asked about his alleged involvement in the mob violence.

Asian Champions hockey: India rout South Korea

Asian Champions hockey: India rout South Korea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A young Indian team showed fantastic temperament to beat South Korea 5-3 and enhances its chances of making it to the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey, in Ordos, China, on Tuesday. India is now atop the group with seven points from three matches, followed by Pakistan and Korea.

India sail past China in Asian Champions Trophy

India sail past China in Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

The young Indian hockey team began its Asian Champions Trophy campaign in style as it spanked hosts China 5-0, displaying flashes of brilliance and dictating the pace of the game Ordos on Saturday.

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A day after it was set up, the Haryana government control room has so far got information about 45 persons from the state, stranded in strife-torn Iraq. Majority of those stranded in Iraq hail from the northern parts of Haryana

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

It's a meetha box office for Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Tales of an abducted groom in Bihar

Tales of an abducted groom in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Actor, writer and model Raj Singh Chaudhary (of Gulaal fame) talks about his role of an abducted groom in Sushil Rajpal's film, Antardwand.

Azlan Shah: Halappa captain, Sandeep, Sardara axed

Azlan Shah: Halappa captain, Sandeep, Sardara axed

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Veteran forward Arjun Halappa has been appointed captain of the Indian team for next month's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia even as drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and Sardara Singh failed to find a place in the list of 45 probables.

'Indian team was the best in Asian Games'

'Indian team was the best in Asian Games'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Disappointed with the bronze medal finish at the Asian Games, ace drag flicker Sandeep Singh on Sunday said that the Indian hockey team was the best in the quadrennial event but lack of video referral system deprived the team of a well-deserved victory against Malaysia in the semi-final.

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Yadav, a former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, was slated to travel to Kannuaj, around 125 km from the Uttar Pradesh capital, for a tractor rally as part of the 'Kisan Yatra' in support of farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws and the 'Bharat Bandh' called by them on Tuesday.

Malik leaves Ajmer, BJP brings out 'victory march'

Malik leaves Ajmer, BJP brings out 'victory march'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik left Ajmer on Friday night following a protest by Bharatiya Janata Party workers during which a shoe was also flung at him.

A Bollywood wedding party to remember

A Bollywood wedding party to remember

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Check out this impressive guest list at Laila Khan and Farha Furniturewala's wedding reception.

De Dana Dan opens well at box office

De Dana Dan opens well at box office

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Here's a look at the weekend box office.

I deserved better from the system: Brasa

I deserved better from the system: Brasa

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

All set to bid adieu to India after a bitter-sweet stint which is ending acrimoniously, chief hockey coach Jose Brasa on Monday said he deserved better from the system and refuted captain Rajpal Singh's allegations that he had been humiliating him.

Asiad: Sandeep brace gives India win over Japan

Asiad: Sandeep brace gives India win over Japan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

Sandeep Singh fired in two penalty corner goals as India defeated Japan 3-2 to notch up their fourth consecutive win and finish at the top of Group B in the hockey competitions of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Sunday.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

Brasa wants changes in video referral system

Brasa wants changes in video referral system

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

India coach Jose Brasa feels that the video referral system, which made hockey World Cup debut here, need some fine-tuning with regard to its timing.

Germany beat India 5-3 in Hamburg Masters

Germany beat India 5-3 in Hamburg Masters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

The Indian hockey team fought hard but eventually ran out of steam against Olympic champion Germany to go down 3-5 in its second match of the BDO Hamburg Masters tournament at Uhlenhoster Club, Hamburg.

Sandeep Singh recalled to Hockey squad

Sandeep Singh recalled to Hockey squad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Dragflicker Sandeep Singh made a return, while injured striker Shivendra Singh and midfielder Arjun Halappa have been rested from a 22-member Indian hockey squad for a tour of Europe, starting next month.

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Suniel Shetty's father was 93.

HI ready to acknowledge player demands

HI ready to acknowledge player demands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Hockey India on Monday sought to strike a conciliatory note with its revolting players, saying that the demands put forth by Rajpal Singh and his men were "fair enough" and a compromise would be thrashed out soon.

Azlan Shah: India shock world champions Australia

Azlan Shah: India shock world champions Australia

Rediff.com10 May 2010

India dazzled with a near-perfect performance to stun world champions Australia 4-3 in a pulsating round-robin match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament at Ipoh on Monday.

India beat France 4-3 in hockey Test

India beat France 4-3 in hockey Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh continued his red-hot form and struck twice as India defeated France 4-3 in the keenly-contested first hockey Test at the National Institute of Sport and Expert Performance (INSEP) in Paris.

Captaincy row won't affect team: coach Harendra

Captaincy row won't affect team: coach Harendra

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

National coach Harendra Singh virtually conceded on Thursday that the Indian hockey team is divided on the captaincy issue, but assured that the episode will not affect the team's performance in the World Cup, in Delhi later this month.

Striking hockey players say they'll pay to play WC

Striking hockey players say they'll pay to play WC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The striking Indian hockey players expressed willingness to play the upcoming World Cup with their own money if need be after their demands for settlement of long-pending dues were rejected by Hockey India officials on Tuesday. 'We are willing to play the World Cup with our money. Since they [Hockey India] are saying they don't have the money we are ready to chip in from our own pockets,' declared captain Rajpal Singh on Tuesday.

Azlan Shah: India crush Egypt 7-1

Azlan Shah: India crush Egypt 7-1

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Drag-flicker Dhananjay Mahadik scored a hat-trick as defending champions India crushed Egypt 7-1 to enter the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh on Saturday.

Sandeep, Prabhjot dropped from Azlan Shah squad

Sandeep, Prabhjot dropped from Azlan Shah squad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and strikers Prabhjot Singh and Deepak Thakur were on Saturday dropped from the 18-member Indian squad for the Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia as selectors chose to infuse new blood in the side.

India's hockey World Cup squad

India's hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

India's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.