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The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his huge sixes and his innovative 'helicopter shot'. In the recently released biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', it has been revealed that Dhoni is not the original inventor of this famous shot. It was Dhoni's childhood friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have helped Dhoni master the unusual shot.

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The four doctors are on the run and police have fanned out teams to nab them, a senior police officer said.

Ex-defence secretary SK Sharma gets bail in AgustaWestland scam case

Ex-defence secretary SK Sharma gets bail in AgustaWestland scam case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to former defence secretary Shashi Kant Sharma in a case related to the AgustaWestland chopper scam.

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton scoring contrasting victories, in Delhi, on Wednesday. Si

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Nitish made a call to Sonia before ending ties with BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Defying the COVID-19 social distancing norms, huge crowds gathered to pay respects to the soldiers amid emotional moments.

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

3 policemen killed in firing by poachers in MP; CM transfers IG,

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Aron police station, some 160 km from the state capital, around 3 am when the police personnel had gone to nab the miscreants.

Can Priyanka stop the Congress exodus?

Can Priyanka stop the Congress exodus?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'About 90 per cent of our netas have no loyalty and will go with the winner.'

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is headed for a big win in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls, bagging Barabanki and Ayodhya and leading in several other places. But it lost Varanasi to an Independent candidate.

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

For the post of deputy chief minister, the names of Swatantra Dev Singh, Baby Rani Maurya, Brijesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya are in talks.

Suspended MPs spend night at Parl premises, not ready to apologise

Suspended MPs spend night at Parl premises, not ready to apologise

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

With authorities not granting permission for a tent, five MPs slept under the sky as a protest against the suspension of 24 MPs, 20 from Rajya Sabha and four Congress members from Lok Sabha.

Cheetahs in MP: Villagers fear land acquisition, human-animal conflict

Cheetahs in MP: Villagers fear land acquisition, human-animal conflict

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Amid the excitement over the arrival of Cheetahs in the Kuno National Park, villagers in the surrounding areas of Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district have a variety of concerns including the fear of land acquisition and the fear of the big cat itself.

'Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor?'

'Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'Salman is on television for the last 15 years.' 'Why don't you call Amitabh Bachchan a TV actor? He's been doing Kaun Banega Crorepati for 20 years.'

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan go down to Kuala Lumpur City FC

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan go down to Kuala Lumpur City FC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

But they missed a flurry of chances with the striking line-up of Manvir Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan and Liston Colaco showing little coordination upfront, underlining the lack of firepower in the absence of Roy Krishna and David Williams.

Our opponents will not find the ground under their feet: Prashant Kishor

Our opponents will not find the ground under their feet: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday took a fresh jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his former mentor, reiterating that the latter may ditch the 'Mahagathbandhan' and return to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

PHOTOS: Dhoni bends it like Beckham as All Hearts down All Stars

PHOTOS: Dhoni bends it like Beckham as All Hearts down All Stars

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Dhoni scored a brace and was fittingly awarded the 'man of the match'

Why Uttarakhand CM's path to assembly won't be easy

Why Uttarakhand CM's path to assembly won't be easy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The task for RS Rawat to enter the assembly might not be easy, especially with the ongoing situation arising out of Covid-19, lack of vaccines and allegations of poor hospital facilities, reports Shishir Prashant.

CBI ready to re-examine Tytler's role in 1984 riots

CBI ready to re-examine Tytler's role in 1984 riots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The agency had earlier given a clean chit to the Congress leader in the case.

Justice Santosh Hegde decides to stay on the Lokpal bill panel

Justice Santosh Hegde decides to stay on the Lokpal bill panel

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

The Lokpal drafting panel which was constituted with great difficulty will continue to function the way it is with Justice N Santhosh Hegde deciding to stay on in the panel. Hegde spoke with Vicky Nanjappa following his decision to stay on in the panel.

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The toll due to the flood since mid-May is now 101, they said.

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Moosewala shooter's aide recced Mumbai to kill Salman Khan: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

An aide of the sixth shooter arrested in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case had conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai to draw up a strategy to kill actor Salman Khan at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Not avoiding ED, open to 'unbiased' probe: Deshmukh

Not avoiding ED, open to 'unbiased' probe: Deshmukh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

After the Bombay HC last week refused to quash these summons, he appeared before the agency.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Dealerships, too, are going all out to roll out the red carpet for women.

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Many factors like women, caste combination, education qualification, age and performance of the legislators will be taken into consideration before the formation of the Yogi government 2.0, sources said on Thursday. Several rounds of meetings have taken place within the party after the poll results came out on March 10.

Sharjah to Pune: Ganesha pix from readers

Sharjah to Pune: Ganesha pix from readers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav with friends and family.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

BEST EVER show in wushu, India win 4 medals!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

All the four Indian wushu players lost their semi-final bouts to settle for bronze medals, on Wednesday, but ensured that the country produced its best ever performance in the Asian Games.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

'Not paradise, it's hell': Migrants won't return to Kashmir again

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Thousands of labourers, mostly Hindus and some Muslims, from different states arrived at railway stations and bus stands in Jammu and Udhampur after leaving the Valley.

2 held in UP topper's death case; cops deny harassment angle

2 held in UP topper's death case; cops deny harassment angle

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Sudiksha, an academically bright student, was pursuing a graduation course in entrepreneurship at Babson College, Massachusetts, US, on a scholarship and was scheduled to go back on August 20.

Want to play safe in 2017? Bet on banks

Want to play safe in 2017? Bet on banks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Stocks such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank are among the top banking picks of analysts for 2017. A decline in cost of funds and treasury gains are expected to help stabilise their net interest margins

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Another BJP leader criticises Covid handling in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Criticising the handling of the COVID-19 crisis in Uttar Pradesh, a ruling party leader has claimed that at least 10 people died in every village during the second wave as no lessons were learnt from the first one.

Kohli, Rohit, Saina salute Galwan Valley martyrs

Kohli, Rohit, Saina salute Galwan Valley martyrs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'NO one is more selfless and brave than a soldier.'

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Cong intensifies PayCM poster campaign against Bommai, leaders arrested

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The police which are probing the matter on Bommai's instruction had arrested B R Naidu, the former chief of Congress' Karnataka unit social media team, on Wednesday night from his residence.