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Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We cannot win peace among our people by treating them like the enemy,' says Mitali Saran.

It took lots of patience and a little bit of luck: Saina

It took lots of patience and a little bit of luck: Saina

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Assured of atleast a bronze at the World Badminton Championship, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal described her quarterfinal win as "special" and said patience was the key to her success.

The ugly truth of dying in a sewer

The ugly truth of dying in a sewer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

It's impossible to get the actual number of people dying and not getting compensation but the number is obviously much more than stingy official estimates. In any case, nowhere in the world are people sent inside gas chambers without oxygen cylinders and masks. Unofficial estimates suggest that on an average, one sanitation worker dies every five days all over the country, writes Shyamal Majumdar.

Lessons for Ranbir: A dummy's guide to superhero dressing

Lessons for Ranbir: A dummy's guide to superhero dressing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

This is what Ranbir Kapoor's costume should and shouldn't be in Brahmastra.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Champions League PIX: Barca knock Inter; Ajax ejected

Champions League PIX: Barca knock Inter; Ajax ejected

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

It was a dramatic night at the Champions League as Barcelona's Anssumane Fati -- 17 years and 40 days old - became the youngest to net a goal in the competition. Last season's semi-finalists, Ajax were eliminated by Valencia while Napoli's coach Ancelotti was shown the door despite the team's progress. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Homemade wines from this coffee county make for surprising experiences.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

The forgotten heroes of Indian democracy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'A robust electoral democracy provides the institutional basis for the generation and regeneration of political hope.'

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If everybody knows your name, that's success. Isn't that what society tells us? I experienced all that at a very young age. So how come I wasn't happy?' Lisa Ray wonders.

A dentist who's making people laugh

A dentist who's making people laugh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

At the age of 28 he's perhaps the only one in the country who's making cartoons on natural history.

Ranji: Rahane flops as Mumbai lose to Railways

Ranji: Rahane flops as Mumbai lose to Railways

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Railways caused the biggest upset in this Ranji Trophy season so far, after they defeated domestic giants Mumbai by 10 wickets within three days in their Elite Group B match, in Mumbai, on Friday. Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan (5-60) took five wickets, as Mumbai were bundled out for 198 in their second essay at the Wankhede Stadium, after India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane failed miserably in the second innings as well.

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

How Bumrah became the best ODI bowler in the world

How Bumrah became the best ODI bowler in the world

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'I just want to keep learning and keep getting better.'

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The car has typical Land Rover Sport styling cues, with large air ducts and black painted grille

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Manager Claudio Ranieri has challenged Leicester City to put in their best performance of the season when they host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Rediff.com7 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'If you can tell the quality of a movie-watching experience, only and only by referring to set standards, you *aren't really* going to the movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Mamata says dining hall circular old as BJP alleges appeasement

Mamata says dining hall circular old as BJP alleges appeasement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The matter was brought into public domain by the BJP's West Bengal unit president Dilip Ghosh who took to Twitter to slam the government for its directive.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ousmane Dembele's late strike rescued a 1-1 draw for champions Barcelona at Atletico Madrid but Sevilla moved top with a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. European champions Real Madrid were humiliated in a 3-0 defeat at Eibar.

Now, men too can't enter core area of Trimbakeshwar temple

Now, men too can't enter core area of Trimbakeshwar temple

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

As per tradition, only men were allowed entry daily between 6-7 am into the area where the main 'linga' is placed, that too by putting on a specific gear called the sovala (silk clothing).

As SA tour beckons, Ishant's resurgence a blessing for India

As SA tour beckons, Ishant's resurgence a blessing for India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In Nagpur, he extracted good bounce and movement from a batting-friendly track, which could prove crucial in South Africa with India set to face wickets that are expected to aid the faster bowlers.

Shashi Kapoor's lasting legacy: Prithvi@40

Shashi Kapoor's lasting legacy: Prithvi@40

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A year has passed since Shashi Kapoor passed into the ages. His movies live on on television, but Shashiji's greatest legacy must remain Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre, where people came to be entertained, informed and, perhaps, also enlightened.

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Football PIX: Granada stun Barcelona; Juventus win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Valverde said he was concerned about the team's away form after they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by promoted Granada

Old Trafford is more like Gold Trafford for Chelsea

Old Trafford is more like Gold Trafford for Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

A trip to Manchester United has in the past struck fear into the heart of many an opposition team, but that will not apply to Chelsea on Sunday because they know history is on their side.

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Mary Kom 'excited' ahead of Parliament debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'I am feeling so nervous. I will be among so many big politicians.' 'It is a big responsibility and I hope I learn every day and do something for the people in whatever way I can.'

Malegaon blasts case: Lt Col Purohit gets bail after 9 years

Malegaon blasts case: Lt Col Purohit gets bail after 9 years

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The apex court said it has imposed certain conditions on Purohit while granting bail.

How Broad and Anderson learned to bowl in India from Zaheer

How Broad and Anderson learned to bowl in India from Zaheer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

England seamer Stuart Board said he has learned a few tricks from former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan on how to excel on the sub-continent pitches.

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'If the strength of foreign terrorists can be brought to negligible levels there will be few takers for militancy.' 'That is why it is important to neutralise the terrorists at their launch pads,' advises Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Miami Open: Defending champion Stephens stunned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Defending champion Sloane Stephens was sent packing from the Miami Open on Sunday after a 6-3, 6-2 loss to Germany's Tatjana Maria in the third round.

On the sets of The Sky is Pink

On the sets of The Sky is Pink

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Director Shonali Basu and her actors on the making of what appears to be a memorable movie.