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'Give credit to our bowlers, not wicket'

'Give credit to our bowlers, not wicket'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir said it was the quality of his bowling attack rather than any devils in the wicket that reduced Pune Warriors to a meagre 118 in their Indian Premier League tie at the D Y Patil Stadium.

Tendulkar key to India's World Cup success: Sandhu

Tendulkar key to India's World Cup success: Sandhu

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Sachin Tendulkar would be crucial to India's success in the upcoming World Cup and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side was far ahead of the history-making 'Kapil's Devils' in terms of talent and experience, feels member of the 1983 Cup-winning side Balwinder Singh Sandhu.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

2G scam loss: Montek too says CAG was wrong

2G scam loss: Montek too says CAG was wrong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

In an interview with Karan Thapar on the CNN-IBN channel's Devil's Advocate programme, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia explains why he faults the controversial report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on 2G telecom spectrum allocation. Edited excerpts:

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Govt opposed to inclusion of PM under Lokpal: Sibal

Govt opposed to inclusion of PM under Lokpal: Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The government on Saturday said prima facie it was opposed to the inclusion of the prime minister under the ambit of Lokpal but was open to the idea of covering him once he demits office.

Akshay Kumar: I'd be a stuntman if I wasn't an actor

Akshay Kumar: I'd be a stuntman if I wasn't an actor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The actor returns to TV as the host of Khatron Ke Khiladi 4.

Why Vodafone grabs global headlines!

Why Vodafone grabs global headlines!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The landmark Vodafone ruling was delivered last fortnight amid fiercely debated proceedings lasting nine days and putting to test skills of a battery of lawyers assisting Vodafone and the Indian government.

How high prices spoilt common man's party in 2010

How high prices spoilt common man's party in 2010

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The inflation devil returned to haunt the government struggling to steer the country towards a high growth trajectory, but most of all higher prices of edibles ranging from egg to milk and fruits to onions in 2010 ruined even the most unrefined palate.

Terrible to lose against 'crooked' Hillary: Trump

Terrible to lose against 'crooked' Hillary: Trump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Republican presidential nominee said it would be embarrassing to lose against Clinton.

Huge pressure dilutes India's home advantage

Huge pressure dilutes India's home advantage

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The favourites' tag will be the albatross around India's neck when Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his team mates begin their quest for World Cup glory.

Ayodhya verdict the best possible: Digvijay

Ayodhya verdict the best possible: Digvijay

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has said the verdict of the Allahabad High Court in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit was the best possible judgment under the circumstances.

MAD about cricket? Solve this World Cup puzzle!

MAD about cricket? Solve this World Cup puzzle!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Take a shot at this puzzle we devised just for you!

Future toots assured for loved and hated vuvuzela

Future toots assured for loved and hated vuvuzela

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Cursed as the 'devil's trumpet' for their ear-piercing drone, vuvuzelas nonetheless sold in their hundreds of thousands and were embraced as a symbol of South Africa's World Cup and African soccer culture.

I was never going to leave Man United: Rooney

I was never going to leave Man United: Rooney

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly told a Red Devils' fan at Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel that he was never going to leave the club.

Onida's desi innovations

Onida's desi innovations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

MIRC, which was struggling to survive just two years back, is on an overdrive to shed its image of just another TV company.

Budget to hit the middle-class: BJP

Budget to hit the middle-class: BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said the general budget 2010-11 would fuel inflation in food articles, health, education and housing making the life of common man more difficult.

'Govt may not be able to open Bhopal relief case'

'Govt may not be able to open Bhopal relief case'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

The government is not likely to succeed in reopening the settlement issue in the Bhopal gas tragedy case, said noted jurist Fali S Nariman.

MNCs face difficult choice in new float rule

MNCs face difficult choice in new float rule

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Not many are keen on diluting further promoter stake and delisting attempts do not have an impressive record in the country.

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The death toll of Indians in the Hajj stampede has risen to 101 even as 32 nationals still remain missing after the last month's tragedy.

Thierry Henry named Belgium assistant coach

Thierry Henry named Belgium assistant coach

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Former France star Thierry Henry was named assistant coach of Belgium on Friday.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Go for this Tamil movie only if you have the mental capacities of a six-year-old.

Why Belgium have plenty of issues despite opening win

Why Belgium have plenty of issues despite opening win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez declared himself delighted with a 3-0 win over World Cup debutants Panama but there were plenty of issues that will encourage England after their own winning start in Group G.

Review: Aa Dekhen Zara

Review: Aa Dekhen Zara

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Is Aa Dekhen Zara watchable? Yeah, in the sense that you don't want to strangle people involved in the making, though you could really be doing something else with your life.

Rooney set for five-year, 36.4m Man U deal

Rooney set for five-year, 36.4m Man U deal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is set to begin talks on a new five-year, 36.4 million pound deal with the Red Devils before the start of the season. According to reports, Rooney, who is currently on a holiday in Barbados, and United chief executive David Gill will hold a meeting to negotiate the mega contract after July 28.

Memorable quotes from the football World Cup

Memorable quotes from the football World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Some of the most memorable ones from the one-month tournament.

'I've stayed alive with cancer for 20 years'

'I've stayed alive with cancer for 20 years'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

'If someone's reading this and has cancer, or has a loved one who has cancer, I'd tell them: No matter how bad it is, there's hope,' says Writer Katherine Russell Rich.

Suarez is a trivial cheat, not a hero: Rajevac

Suarez is a trivial cheat, not a hero: Rajevac

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

Ghana's Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac is still fuming after Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez stopped a goalbound shot with his hand on the line in the last minute of extra time in their World Cup quarter-final.

'India will continue to be a terror target'

'India will continue to be a terror target'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

In an interview with Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate programme, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna says Indians will continue to be a target for terrorists, in Afghanistan and at home, and that he's convinced the United States fully shares India's concerns on fighting terror.

JuD fatwa on Vande Mataram unacceptable: Khurshid

JuD fatwa on Vande Mataram unacceptable: Khurshid

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

The resolution of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind asking Muslims not to recite 'Vande Mataram' is "unacceptable" and will be "counter-productive", said Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

'Broad range of reforms will get done in time'

'Broad range of reforms will get done in time'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The Union government's response to the many comments and criticisms of the 2009-10 Budget was explored by Karan Thapar for Devil's Advocate, the CNN-IBN channel programme, with deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

Where is the scam, asks Lt Gen Prakash

Where is the scam, asks Lt Gen Prakash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, who is facing a court martial in connection with the Sukna land scam, has alleged that Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor had not applied his mind before changing his decision to initiate proceedings against him. He also said the fresh court of inquiry ordered by the Armed Forces Tribunal would help bring out new facts and clear his role in the entire case.

Review:  Hushaar could be been thrilling

Review: Hushaar could be been thrilling

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

This Kannada could have been a great thriller if not for badly written comedy sequences.

WI still have the firepower to win this World Cup: Lloyd

WI still have the firepower to win this World Cup: Lloyd

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

There is a lot of power in that batting line-up but maybe we are missing someone who can stick around. In my day we had Larry Gomes who could play that role, feels Clive Lloyd.

Why is everyone scared of small states?

Why is everyone scared of small states?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The flames engulfing Andhra Pradesh today -- now threatening to scorch even distant Assam and Bengal -- were lit as far back as 1920.

The revival is real: Investment driving GDP growth

The revival is real: Investment driving GDP growth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

For one, growth was not primed by government cash transfers like salary hikes and NREGA payments alone. Gross fixed capital formation (investment in lay terms) picked up sharply in this period compared to the previous quarter.

We want Sehwag to play his natural game: Dhoni

We want Sehwag to play his natural game: Dhoni

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

With Gautam Gambhir evolving into a complete batsman, there is just no need to straitjacket Virender Sehwag's characteristic daredevilry, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in Kanpur on Monday