News for 'Style Guide'

Russell, ten Doeschate power KKR to stunning victory over Chennai

Russell, ten Doeschate power KKR to stunning victory over Chennai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Andre Russell smashed a breathtaking half-century while Ryan ten Doeschate struck a fine unbeaten 51 to guide Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders to a stunning seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Khalid Jamil scripted one of India's most remarkable sporting success stories.

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The airline business is very dynamic. If you are unable to keep up and lead, you end up last.' 'This is what has happened to Jet.'

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Imran Khan: Forever the 'Kaptaan'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Imran Khan will always be first and foremost the enigmatic 'Kaptaan', who pulled off the impossible -- transform an immensely talented but fractious bunch of cricketers into world beaters.

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Looking at her and talking to her, you could be forgiven for wondering how she will handle such a tough job as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Nicole Scherzinger is often seen by Hamilton's side at his biggest races and she did turn heads as she arrived to support her man in Abu Dhabi.

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

EPL updates: Klopp dismisses title race talk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

McTominay injury takes gloss of vibrant United display

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Why OPS has the toughest job in Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'Going by his political conduct over the past 15 years since first becoming chief minister, he has made enough enemies among equals as friends and followers.' 'They could gang up and that could mean a lot for AIADMK politics to handle,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

R K Narayan's house has been preserved as a simple museum with his memorabilia, thanks to the imagination of a commissioner of Mysore, who stopped its sale by RKN's successors to a property developer and purchased it for the government.

Team India has shown its strength in all departments: Laxman

Team India has shown its strength in all departments: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Stressing on the fact that most of the Indian batsmen's form has been a big factor in India's success so far, former batsman VVS Laxman expects them to fire on all cylinders during the quarter-final stages as well.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

What China learned from Lee Kuan Yew... and India didn't

What China learned from Lee Kuan Yew... and India didn't

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

China's obsession with exports and electronics assembly can also be attributed to having learned from the Singaporean textbook.

Oh, these self-appointed custodians of Islam and AMU!

Oh, these self-appointed custodians of Islam and AMU!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The hounding of former AMU students by some alumni over their 'wining and dining' during Ramzan is deeply disturbing, says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad. 'Intolerance, irrationality, bigotry, religious/sectarian hatred, and all such pernicious tendencies must be fought and resisted, more particularly by university campuses, in order to build a better society.' 'Have we, as academics, failed, and that too, quite miserably?' he asks. 'I feel like confessing and saying yes, we have indeed failed.'

When Ajith gave Appu Kutty a sensational makeover

When Ajith gave Appu Kutty a sensational makeover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Ajith's magnanimity is stuff industry folklore is made of.

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

If you have shortlisted the colleges of your choice, it is a good idea to explore the campus before joining.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Finisher Rahane hits the winning runs...

Finisher Rahane hits the winning runs...

Rediff.com6 May 2016

While it is generally his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has made this habit of hitting the winning runs - in some style too, Ajinkya Rahane had that honour in Rising Pune Supergiants' match against the Delhi Daredevils.

The Courageous Professor M M Kalburgi: A Tribute

The Courageous Professor M M Kalburgi: A Tribute

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'In today's India very few would, of course, stand Basavanna's test. This led Professor Kalburgi to not only take on casteist and conservative forces in general, but also some powerful conservatives among Lingayats.' 'Conservatives found him polarising and some researchers disagreed with his speculations while admiring his scholarship, but he posited that culture studies and historians have to perforce join the dots, speculate, interpret, interpolate, extrapolate and take leaps to make progress even if some of them later turn out to be wrong.' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Professor M M Kalburgi, the scholar who was assassinated in Dharwad on Sunday, August 30.

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A strong leader, known for his strong speeches, uses his communication skills to guide and heal. He does not wait for 10 days to comment, provoking a worried President to speak instead-not once, but twice.

Offbeat holidays: The road less travelled

Offbeat holidays: The road less travelled

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Mongolia on horseback or hiking through Bhutan -- niche travel firms are offering out-of-the-ordinary holiday alternatives

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'What exists instead is a clear gap between skilled people and the work at hand.' 'Employers on most occasions find it difficult to find a match between the two,' Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Dhoni, spinners power India to another easy victory vs West Indies

Dhoni, spinners power India to another easy victory vs West Indies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's late assault and some fine bowling by the spinners saw India crush West Indies by 93 runs in the third One-Day International at North Sound in Antigua, on Friday.

Important to have a good, fit squad: Mumbai City's Forlan

Important to have a good, fit squad: Mumbai City's Forlan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Important to have a good, fit squad: Mumbai City's Forlan

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Learn how to solve problems, build networks and become a smart leader.

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Will Lieutenant Governor Jung survive AAP onslaught?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

How Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung handles the fight with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the issue of appointment of a chief secretary will be an interesting insight into his personality, says Aditi Phadnis

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

From safe selfies to wife carrying championships, here's this week of wacky stories from around the world.

The Indian women who conquered the world!

The Indian women who conquered the world!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

In a journey of Marco Polo-esque proportions, Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam drove through 24 countries and two continents over 72 days. Meenakshi and Mookambika tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih about their incredible, unforgettable, journey and the desperation for Gandhi in a dark corner of the world.

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Terry Walsh quit as coach of India's men's hockey team on Tuesday after his demands were not met by Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India. The 60-year-old Australian, who guided India to the men's hockey gold at the Incheon Asian Games, however, said he could return if his demands are met.

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta have seen failure and come out stronger.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did the bodybuilder see?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Something about the big car and its passengers, standing solemnly outside their vehicle, piqued the biker's interest.

Modi vows to fix broken government, but no big bang reforms

Modi vows to fix broken government, but no big bang reforms

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Critics say Modi scores high on oratory but has delivered on few of his election campaign promises.

CT: Williamson, Hazlewood share spotlight in abandoned match

CT: Williamson, Hazlewood share spotlight in abandoned match

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Chasing a revised target of 235 from 33 overs following two rain interruptions, Australia were struggling at 53 for three in nine overs when the heavens opened up for the third time in the day, forcing the onfield umpires to abandon the game as both the sides split points.

'I know it is tough being a manager at Real Madrid'

'I know it is tough being a manager at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In Maximum City as the Wellness Ambassador of Kanakia Paris, a French-themed residential complex, the French football icon opened up about Real Madrid, Euro 2016 and the current France team among other topics. Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com was all ears.

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle is a bad trip

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle is a bad trip

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

If you happen to like this film, I have to assume there's something seriously wrong with your idea of a journey, Sreehari Nair says.

IPL: Punjab lose to Gujarat despite Amla's century

IPL: Punjab lose to Gujarat despite Amla's century

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Already out of the reckoning, Gujarat Lions severely dented Kings XI Punjab's play-off chances with a comfortable six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League match, in Mohali, on Sunday.

This is the greatest moment in my life: Hamilton

This is the greatest moment in my life: Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton declared Sunday the greatest day of his life after ending a thrilling season with his second Formula One world championship.

PM warns of tough economic measures

PM warns of tough economic measures

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Modi warned of "tough decisions" over the next couple of years to improve the country's financial health