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The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kareena's sombre performance lingered on long after I had left the theatre, notes Sukanya Verma.

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

BJP wins senior dy mayor, dy mayor posts in Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

In the 35-member municipal House, the BJP has 17 councillors. The number of BJP's strength increased from 14 to 17 after three Aam Aadmi Party councillors switched over to it on February 19. The AAP has 10 members while the Congress has seven. The Shiromani Akali Dal has one councillor.

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Mumbai pacers Thakur, Sandhu dismiss Punjab cheaply

Mumbai pacers Thakur, Sandhu dismiss Punjab cheaply

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A summary of the first day's play at different venues in the Ranji Trophy.

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves, we're still alive: Stimac

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

What's US NSA Doing In Delhi?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi.

How DK Saw Dipika Winning Gold

How DK Saw Dipika Winning Gold

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

DK is doing commentary for the cricket World Cup so he couldn't be in Hangzhou, but he didn't miss a moment of the action.

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Syria thump India to win maiden Intercontinental Cup title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India had won the title in 2018 and 2023, while it was the first trophy for Syria who had finished third in 2019.

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu is retiring after London Games and the only farewell gift he wants from his wards is to bring home better than the bronze medal Vijender Singh notched up in Beijing four years ago.

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

EC announces polls in J-K, Haryana, here are the dates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18 while Haryana will go to polls in a single phase on October 1, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Women's Asia Cup is set for a blockbuster start when defending champions India take on arch-foes Pakistan in Dambulla on Friday.

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Head coach Igor Stimac believes it could be a game-changer for Indian football as India take on Kuwait in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

India's long-serving boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu is realistic about his wards chances at this year's London Olympics and said he would happy if the pugilists of the country could repeat the feat of 2008 Beijing Games.

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Sandhu, Bindra to run with Olympic flame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Baichung Bhutia and Kiran Bedi's refusal notwithstanding, the Olympic torch relay continues to draw celebrities, with sharpshooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Abhinav Bindra joining the April 17 run with the flame. According to a statement from Samsung, the Olympic torch relay partner, sprint queen P T Usha, powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu, actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De! India fame and sarod player Ayaan Ali Khan will also join the run.

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to convene its first meeting within a week and reach out to the agitating farmers to persuade them to immediately remove their tractors, trolleys etc from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to provide relief to commuters.

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the winner as the Blues picked up their first points of the ISL season with a 1-0 win over East Bengal.

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The federal agency announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and Rs 5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias "Pattu", Satnam Singh alias "Satbir Singh" alias "Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias "Yadda".

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The 59-year-old Vikram Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time India is looking to navigate various geo-political challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Dissent within commission...: CEC on Goel's sudden resignation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

There has been speculation that Goel quit due to differences with Kumar.

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Two Indian-origin brothers wanted in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old MTech student from India have been arrested by Australian police, media reports said.

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Suchde, Sandhu in top 100 in squash rankings

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Riding on some fine performances in the season opening events, India's Siddharth Suchde and Harinder Pal Sandhu have entered the top 100 of the World Squash rankings for the first time on Wednesday.

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

King's Cup: Second penalty was questionable: Gurpreet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was critical of the second penalty awarded to Iraq after his side's heartbreaking 4-5 defeat in shootout in the King's Cup semifinal in Chiang Main, Thailand.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, sources said.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

Zaheer should be picked for tour to South Africa: Sandhu

Zaheer should be picked for tour to South Africa: Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Former India seamer and Mumbai coach Balwinder Singh Sandhu feels that veteran pacer Zaheer Khan should be picked for India's tour of South Africa later this year as his years of experience at the international level would come in handy.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'They have been found wanting in taking stern measures to stop this because the Constitution has given them this authority and the power to ensure a free and fair election in the country.'

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Jagan Races Ahead In Andhra Poll Race

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Amritsar, Ranchi and Guwahati.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Dipika, Harinderpal crowned Asian squash champions!

Dipika, Harinderpal crowned Asian squash champions!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinderpal Singh Sandhu won the gold medal at the Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India and Afghanistan settled for a 0-0 draw

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com26 May 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

India's premier shot-stopper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went for the tried and tested formula of defending penalty kicks -- predict a side and dive, leaving the outcome to chance.

India beat Kuwait 5-4 in penalties to win 9th SAFF Championship title

India beat Kuwait 5-4 in penalties to win 9th SAFF Championship title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Hosts India clinched the SAFF Championships title for the ninth time after beating Kuwait 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout.

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Kerala Blasters FC rode on two second half goals to triumph over Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the opening fixture of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

Like What Rajkummar-Patralekhaa Wore?!

Like What Rajkummar-Patralekhaa Wore?!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Bollywood kept its date with the Ambanis when folks arrived at the launch of Isha Ambani's Jio World Plaza, Mumbai's latest retail destination.

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

CEC dares Oppn to give proof of attempts to influence poll process

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday dared the opposition to share evidence of allegations that returning officers and district magistrates were influenced to vitiate the poll process so the panel could take action against them.