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IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

IPL Qualifier 2: Will Gujarat Lions roar against Sunrisers?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Gujarat Lions will have to fight off the fiery pacers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad when the two teams clash in the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Mumbai, Gujarat clash in a must-win encounter

Mumbai, Gujarat clash in a must-win encounter

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nothing but a win will keep their play-off hopes alive as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Lions in a do-or-die battle, which will be their final IPL league match in Kanpur on Saturday. With seven wins in 13 matches, Mumbai are currently placed fifth, tied on 14 points with Royal Challengers Bangalore (3rd) and Kolkata Knight Riders (4th) -- both having better net run-rate with one match to go. A loss on Saturday will knock them out of the race for play-offs and Mumbai will hope to pull the rug from under the feet of the Lions this time after suffering a defeat during their home leg on April 16.

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

It lacks the finesse of its direct rival, the Hyundai Creta, but otherwise it is fun to drive and power is in abundance too

It happens when you come to Goa only to enjoy: Parrikar mocks Diggy

It happens when you come to Goa only to enjoy: Parrikar mocks Diggy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar said the Congress leader had sought to create a hype over the situation in state as he was worried about losing his party post if he failed in the number game.

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.

Calls for Wenger to be replaced as Arsenal stare at another exit

Calls for Wenger to be replaced as Arsenal stare at another exit

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

According to BBC, the manager's future will be decided at season end 'This is 20 years of work here. He's been magnificent for the club. This is a massive low point for him. This brings forward the change that looks likely at the end of the season'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.'

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

The economic cost of conflict in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

If and when this latest crisis moves towards resolution, it's unlikely that the economic solutions will take much precedence, says Sreenivasan Jain.

China WARNS India against paving border road

China WARNS India against paving border road

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

China has sharply reacted to India's plans to construct a road network along the McMohan line in Arunachal Pradesh and expressed hope that India will not take any action which may complicate the situation before a final settlement is reached to end the boundary dispute.

Mehbooba's fears about BJP are not unfounded

Mehbooba's fears about BJP are not unfounded

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'Her tussle is a different ballgame from what it was when Farooq Abdullah and Rajiv Gandhi were the main players at the two ends of the power game.' 'The shadow of the party in power in New Delhi over J&K affairs in 1987 was not as menacing as it is in 2018,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the doyen of Kashmir commentators.

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Who were the real heroes of the 1991 reforms?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'One wishes that today's 'take no prisoners' brand of politics would give way to an understanding of the national interest that is shared by both government and Opposition.'

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

Should you buy the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro?

Should you buy the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Priced at Rs 23,999, the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro is on the costlier side, but a good bet if you are always on the go and like to capture a lot of photographs, saya Khalid Anzar.

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Review: Premam is a winner all the way

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With Premam, director Alphonse Putheran proves that he has the knack of presenting themes that have blockbuster written all over, writes Paresh C Palicha.

PHOTOS: Bacca brace helps Sevilla clinch Europa League

PHOTOS: Bacca brace helps Sevilla clinch Europa League

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Carlos Bacca claimed the plaudits with a superb double strike, including a late winner to decide a pulsating clash that began at a hair-raising pace with four goals in the first half.

Nepal quake: 8 bodies found from wreckage of US chopper

Nepal quake: 8 bodies found from wreckage of US chopper

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Charred bodies of all eight soldiers onboard the US Marine chopper that crashed in a remote hilly area while delivering aid in quake-hit Nepal have been recovered.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

4 smart watches to keep you fit and fine

4 smart watches to keep you fit and fine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

These watches keep a tab on steps taken, distance covered, calories burnt, heartbeat, steps climbed and of course, the time.

Mystery over Germanwings airbus crash deepens

Mystery over Germanwings airbus crash deepens

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The story behind the horrific crash of the Lufthansa's Germanwings airbus that claimed the lives of 150 people onboard could take some more time to unravel.

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'We are caring and sweet to each other.' 'We do have our tiffs, arguments on everything; neither of us agrees to be wrong.'

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Hyundai i20 Active is an equipment-loaded car which increases the practicality of a hatchback.

China test fires 10,000-km range nuclear missile

China test fires 10,000-km range nuclear missile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

China has flight tested an upgraded version of its 10,000-km range Dongfeng missile which can reach most of the US and European cities, demonstrating its nuclear capability, media reports said.

When prestige brands become less snobby

When prestige brands become less snobby

Rediff.com9 May 2017

There is a beguiling allure to 'masstige' brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren't always easy or successful.

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely.'

Best scenes of 2016

Best scenes of 2016

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The showbiz moments from last year.

Wig wearing South Africans win at Presidents Cup

Wig wearing South Africans win at Presidents Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Not even a visit to an overzealous barber could stop Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel from winning one of the key match-ups on the opening day of the Presidents Cup on Thursday.

Vinod Khanna: An actor with a touch of sadness

Vinod Khanna: An actor with a touch of sadness

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Aseem Chhabra sensed an internal turmoil in Vinod Khanna, which sometimes showed the moody person on screen.

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

In all the noise surrounding the Dok La confrontation, Claude Arpi focuses on a crucial issue that has hardly been covered -- the construction of roads for the armed forces and the local population to reach the most remote border posts.

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Gorgeous galaxies and stunning stars make up this selection of pictures from the shortlisted entries for this year's Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

7 nature trails in the world you cannot miss in 2017

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

You don't need to be a fan of Jurassic Park or Jungle Book to head out on these holidays!

The role Roger Moore most cherished

The role Roger Moore most cherished

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

He played James Bond seven times. But the role Roger Moore most cherished was a different one.

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Adam Levine, Channing Tatum, Bradley Cooper: Sexiest man alive? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

People mag has announced its verdict. Your turn now!

'Comedy helped me survive in this industry'

'Comedy helped me survive in this industry'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Riteish Deshmukh talks about his films, being typecast and more...

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The media were granted access to the Redlands home, where they rushed in and went through personal effects, which included photo IDs and a wide array of documents and photographs - in addition to the couple's baby toys.

Sonam, Hrithik, Kareena: When star kids resemble superparents!

Sonam, Hrithik, Kareena: When star kids resemble superparents!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The resemblance is uncanny!

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

His co-accused actors -- Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - were acquitted in the 20-year-old case.