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How to avoid accidents while riding your bike!

How to avoid accidents while riding your bike!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Careful braking can go a long way in avoiding mishaps while you are on the road!

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep swatted aside American Nicole Gibbs while Maria Sharapova was flawless in her straight sets victory over Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu in the opening round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: England thrash Lithuania

Euro 2016 qualifiers: England thrash Lithuania

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

England's Harry Kane scored on his debut less than two minutes after coming on as they brushed Lithuania aside 4-0 at Wembley on Friday.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as thousands of armed security personnel kept a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terror strike in the city.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

Run, Rabbit, Run

Run, Rabbit, Run

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'So when they come for you tomorrow morning, papa, make a dash for freedom.' 'Please, please, don't let anything hold you back.' 'Run, run, run, run, run, run, run.'

'Malala is the real deal'

'Malala is the real deal'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'She is a genuine, real, person who wants to be with girls who are suffering the way she suffered.'

Cagey Clarke gives nothing away on Ashes eve

Cagey Clarke gives nothing away on Ashes eve

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke said he was not going to promise his country "the world" on the eve of the first Ashes test on Wednesday.

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian batsmen yet again took the Indian bowling attack to the cleaners as they scored a massive 359 for five, equaling their highest ever total against India, in the second cricket ODI in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India scored a 3-0 victory over Poland to notch their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League semi-finals, in Antwerp, on Tuesday.

'Faster' Melbourne Park courts not to Nadal's taste

'Faster' Melbourne Park courts not to Nadal's taste

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

World No 1 Rafael Nadal thinks Melbourne Park's resurfaced hardcourts are playing faster than ever and may not provide a good show for fans when the Australian Open begins on Monday.

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Malala declared Britain's most influential Asian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning for girls' education, has been named as Britain's most influential Asian by a weekly publication in London.

Holder blasts 82 but Australia close in on victory in second Test

Holder blasts 82 but Australia close in on victory in second Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Tailender Jason Holder was left stranded on 82 not out as West Indies were dismissed for 220 in their first innings against Australia in Jamaica on Saturday, a deficit of 179, on the third day of the second Test in Kingston, Jamaica.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Indian Wells: Djokovic hangs on, Nadal, Serena advance with ease

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Photos from the tennis matches played at Indian Wells on Tuesday

Trent Bridge Test: England fight back in gripping start to Ashes

Trent Bridge Test: England fight back in gripping start to Ashes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

England roared back in the final session following a feeble batting display as wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the first Ashes Test against Australia at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

Williamson guides Northern Knights to easy win in CLT20 opener

Williamson guides Northern Knights to easy win in CLT20 opener

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Premier New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson showed his prowess in shortest format as his smashing innings powered Northern Knights to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka's Southern Express in a rain-curtailed opening game of the Champions League T20 in Raipur.

'Nothing to worry, Infosys is in a comfortable position now'

'Nothing to worry, Infosys is in a comfortable position now'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

U B Pravin Rao explains how the company is executing the strategy.

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

If confirmed by the US Senate, Haley, 44, would be the first Indian-American to serve in a Cabinet-level position in any presidential administration.

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

WTA Finals: Serena bounces back in Bouchard battering

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A day after suffering her heaviest defeat since she was a teenager, Serena Williams was back to her brilliant best as she swatted aside Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-1 in her final round robin match at the WTA Finals on Thursday.

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit, Pollard help Mumbai ease past Bangalore

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit, Pollard help Mumbai ease past Bangalore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rohit Sharma laid the foundation with a stylish half-century as Mumbai Indians romped home against Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an Indian Premier League encounter.

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

With Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's term coming to an end in November, names of top generals who are likely to succeed him are being discussed in the political circles and in the corridors of power.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic wins marathon battle; Serena, Sharapova to face-off in last eight

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic wins marathon battle; Serena, Sharapova to face-off in last eight

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Photos from matches played Day 7 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday

Sound of Music at 50: The Von Trapp family THEN and NOW!

Sound of Music at 50: The Von Trapp family THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

As Sound of Music turns 50 today, here's a look at its beloved Von Trapp family and what they're doing today.

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Scotland squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Change of guard: Gen Kayani leaves army

Change of guard: Gen Kayani leaves army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Pakistan's hawkish Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who did little to change the force's India-centric stance, will leave the world's sixth-largest army grappling with a host of security challenges when he steps down on Friday.

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'When Dhoni walked in, India needed 105 to win with 32 overs to play. The situation called for calm, nerveless, ice-cold execution without necessitating any adrenalin-fueled impestuosities -- the sort of situation that is the Indian captain's spiritual home.'

Wimbledon PIX: Murray, Nadal, Halep storm into 2nd round; Wawrinka stunned

Wimbledon PIX: Murray, Nadal, Halep storm into 2nd round; Wawrinka stunned

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Images from all the action from Day 1 of the Wimbledon on Monday.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Aus Open PHOTOS: Nadal knocked out by Verdasco; Halep, Venus also bow out

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photos from matches on Day 2 at the Australian Open on Tuesday

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Champions League PIX: Messi sets hat-trick record; PSG wasteful

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Barcelona swatted Celtic aside 7-0 at the Nou Camp to lay down a marker in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Why India needs a Malala!

Why India needs a Malala!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Sherna Gandhy hopes Malala Yousafzai can convince the powers-that-be in New Delhi that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that our children get a decent education.

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka face-off in semis; Djokovic, Serena advance to quarters

French Open PHOTOS: Murray, Wawrinka face-off in semis; Djokovic, Serena advance to quarters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Images from Wednesday's matches at Roland Garros

X: A piece of kitsch with incidental joys and a lot to crib about

X: A piece of kitsch with incidental joys and a lot to crib about

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'Mistaking carnality for sensuality, X: Past Is Present rings as too literal-minded and too talky, with a technique that just about drains any real density or genuine playfulness that may exist beneath all the talk,' says Sreehari Nair.