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Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The high court also faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrant after the rejection of appeals of the accused by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World Cup.

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Ready to forgo 1/3rd share in Ayodhya land: Shia body to SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"I am supporting the Hindu side," lawyer M C Dhingra, appearing for Shia Wakf Board, told the bench.

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Delhi Test: Should India include extra pacer?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Should the struggling Rahane make way for an extra bowler?

IPL 2014 squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2014 squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2014.

PIX: Maxwell destroys India as Australia sweep T20I series

PIX: Maxwell destroys India as Australia sweep T20I series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India with a sensational hundred, overshadowing India captain Virat Kohli's special effort in the second and final T20 International, in Bengaluru.

Will India's young turks make it count in Sri Lanka?

Will India's young turks make it count in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

For all those who are likely to get a game, there will be just one target -- to make most of their chances as some of them might not get too many with just about 16 months left for the 50-overs World Cup.

Wasim Akram to coach Akshay Kumar?

Wasim Akram to coach Akshay Kumar?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The former Pakistani cricketer may star in Akki-starrer Patiala House.

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A new look Kings XI Punjab under Ravichandran Ashwin will take on Delhi Daredevils in their opening encounter of IPL-2018 here tomorrow, as both sides look to begin the T20 tournament on a winning note.

Will our democracy be limited to 500 families?

Will our democracy be limited to 500 families?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Neerja Chowdhury says that dynastic politics is the bane of our democracy.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

PHOTOS: Turner's blast powers Australia to series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Turner's blast powers Australia to series-levelling win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Ashton Turner took an experienced Indian attack to the cleaners with some unbelievable hitting, helping Australia chase down a record breaking target of 359 runs and level the five-match series.

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Addressing the media soon after the Union Cabinet cleared the ordinance, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited compelling necessity for the move as the practice annulled by the Supreme Court continues unabated.

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Centre wanted to push the Banking Regulation Bill, the Opposition wanted to discuss stalking case.

1st ODI: Rain could play dampener in Chennai

1st ODI: Rain could play dampener in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Mayank Agarwal could likely to make his ODI debut as the first of the three-match ODI series kicks off in Chennai on Sunday. But all eyes will be trained on under-fire Pant who will have to work to prove his worth in the squad.

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

'Devalue the Rupee by 24%'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'You need to devalue the currency, ignite inflation, which then begins to oil the wheels of the economy.' 'Without that this severe recession is not going to reverse.'

Box Office: Dolly Ki Doli, Baby do average business

Box Office: Dolly Ki Doli, Baby do average business

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Desipite good reviews, Baby and Dolly Ki Doli don't work at the box office.

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Daredevils once again had a stop-start campaign in the ongoing IPL and are standing on the verge of yet another early elimination.

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between New Zealand and India in Auckland on Friday

PIX: Khawaja steers Australia to One-day series win in India

PIX: Khawaja steers Australia to One-day series win in India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Usman Khawaja struck his second century in three matches as Australia thumped India by 35 runs in their final one-dayer to seal a come-from-behind 3-2 series victory at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, on Wednesday.

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

E-ticketing for Taj Mahal to begin soon.

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Which one are *you* looking forward to?

PHOTOS: Chandimal, Mathews tons fuel Sri Lanka fightback

PHOTOS: Chandimal, Mathews tons fuel Sri Lanka fightback

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Dinesh Chandimal made 147 not out and Angelo Mathews ended his century drought to help Sri Lanka rediscover their competitive edge against India on day three of the third and final Test.

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Amitabh practised Rang Barse well; the singing, movements, everything. And he got the inflections perfectly.'

Is Shikhar Dhawan one of world's best openers?

Is Shikhar Dhawan one of world's best openers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly described Shikhar Dhawan as one of the best opening batsmen in the world while revealing that his franchise was "desperate" to rope in the left-hander after he left Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Stalled in RS, govt to push for instant talaq bill during budget session

Stalled in RS, govt to push for instant talaq bill during budget session

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar also attacked the Congress, which had not opposed the bill in Lok Sabha but voiced its strong opposition in the Upper House.

Terror: UK pledges support to India

Terror: UK pledges support to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Pledging UK's support to India in its fight against terrorism in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, a motion moved in the House of Commons said that Britain would ensure its territory is not used as a base for supporting this kind of terrorist attacks.

PICS: Nabi steers Sunrisers to third straight win

PICS: Nabi steers Sunrisers to third straight win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Images from Thursday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in New Delhi.

'Investing in India is like joining the mafia'

'Investing in India is like joining the mafia'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

With Karnataka election results out of the way and as several key states, including Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, prepare for assembly polls later this year ahead of the 2019 general election, Shankar Sharma, vice-chairman and joint managing director, First Global, advises investors to ignore all the noise around the elections.

Can India get back to winning ways in Wellington?

Can India get back to winning ways in Wellington?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

With the three-match T20I series ahead and also the World Cup round the corner, India will have to address this weakness to ensure that their much-vaunted batting doesn't crumble on an odd day when the condition aids swing bowling in England.

'Kohli hasn't had a cheat day in two years'

'Kohli hasn't had a cheat day in two years'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Basu is most satisfied about the transformation he has brought in the fitness levels of speedsters Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammad Shami.

IPL Preview: Desperate Delhi host high-flying Sunrisers

IPL Preview: Desperate Delhi host high-flying Sunrisers

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Delhi Daredevils will have to learn from the mistakes made in the previous game against table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad

Dhawan moves to Delhi Daredevils from Sunrisers over 'financial reasons'

Dhawan moves to Delhi Daredevils from Sunrisers over 'financial reasons'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday announced that opener Shikhar Dhawan has been traded to Delhi Daredevils for the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League next year.

Can Kings XI Punjab revive their fortunes at home?

Can Kings XI Punjab revive their fortunes at home?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad will start favourites when they take on the struggling-for-survival Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match, in Mohali, on Thursday.

IPL: Upbeat Mumbai Indians take on formidable Sunrisers

IPL: Upbeat Mumbai Indians take on formidable Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

It will be a battle of youngsters with the likes of Nitish Rana, Hardik Pandya on one side and the new star in the horizon Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan with his variations on the other side.

Box Office: Uri is all set to be a hit

Box Office: Uri is all set to be a hit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Union minister Nitin Gadkari will head a committee which will reach out to social and volunteer organisations while his Cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj will head a group that will produce literature for the polls.

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'We were expecting at least they would be held guilty, but instead they have gone scot-free'