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Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Uttarakhand tourism department is working on a plan to develop a 'Modi circuit' at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, covering the places visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while shooting for a television programme in 2019.

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

What are the top tourist spots in India? Tell us!

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson, elevated to No.3 spot, hit his maiden international century in the third and final ODI against South Africa.

Rain dampens Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes!

Rain dampens Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka's slender hopes of automatic qualification for this year's World Cup suffered a huge blow after the second ODI vs New Zealand was called off due to rain.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Security beefed up in Kashmir ahead of G20 meet; SPG to be deployed at venues

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Additional security personnel have been deployed on the ground and drones are being used for aerial surveillance, they said.

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

Finnish tourist detained for streaking in Pushkar

Finnish tourist detained for streaking in Pushkar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Witnesses have said Erica was intoxicated at the time.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"Chau violated all the norms. Moreover, he had also not informed the hotel (that he was visiting the area)."

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Amphibian buses have a capacity to carry 32 persons and cost Rs 2 cr. Amphibian Tours plans to introduce six such buses for tourists over a year

A Kiss In Kashmir

A Kiss In Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Everything about Sharmila was a gift from the Divine: The graceful way she twirled her paintbrush, the naughtiness with which she teased his desperate attempts at cooking her favorite dishes, the gentleness when her lips touched his, the softness of her hair as it fell on his face, the flowery smell of her perfume when he nuzzled her neck, the mole near her quivering lips that he kissed every opportunity he got.

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From Mathura to Udaipur, we tell you the places to head to this month.

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rly move to woo tourists in luxury trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

From enjoying the latest Hollywood blockbuster to having a nice body massage in a well equipped spa, railways are planning to introduce a slew of facilities in luxury trains.

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Bhutan, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in Hawaii.

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

IPL very much on, all measures in place to handle coronavirus: Ganguly

IPL very much on, all measures in place to handle coronavirus: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Indian Premier League is "very much on schedule", BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Friday, asserting that all measures will be in place to tackle the rapidly-spreading novel coronavirus threat which has wreaked havoc on sporting events around the world. The glitzy T20 event, featuring both Indian and international stars, gets underway on March 29 in Mumbai.

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Earthquake's Aftermath: The Search For Life

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

When the earthquake ended late on Friday, September 8, 2023, villages and towns carved into the Atlas Mountains lay devastated, with hundreds dead, countless homes ruined beyond repair.

KP on how to play spin in India

KP on how to play spin in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

England batting great Kevin Pietersen has said his relentless defensive drills at the nets was the mantra to his success during the triumphant 2012-13 tour of India.

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

How Australia wrapped up the Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Travis Head smashed a breezy 49 not out as Australia reached their small target to beat India by nine wickets well inside three days

10 places you must visit in 2020

10 places you must visit in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

How many of these destinations will you add to your 2020 bucket list?

SHOCKING! Tourists pose for selfies at Sydney hostage spot

SHOCKING! Tourists pose for selfies at Sydney hostage spot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amidst the drama of the Sydney hostage crisis, many Australians took to Twitter on Monday to express their outrage after tourists and few locals took selfies of themselves in the area of the Lindt caf hostage crisis in Martin Place.

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

The harrowing tale of a landslide in Shimla

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

"Will we also die, will our house too break, papa," my six-year-old daughter asked as the horror of the devastating rains in Shimla hit home on Independence Day.

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Stringent traffic curbs kick in as Delhi welcomes G20 leaders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.

No Pasta in Italy!

No Pasta in Italy!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Pasta procured in Italy cooked up with lightly braised vegetables that can be mimicked in India.

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

From desert to hills, rain spares little in north India

From desert to hills, rain spares little in north India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The rain ebbed in some places in north India and pelted down in others on Tuesday, with at least seven more people dead and hundreds stranded as raging waters gushed through villages, towns and fields -- from the desert state of Rajasthan to the hills of Himachal Pradesh.

Lyon leads Australia to cusp of rare win in India

Lyon leads Australia to cusp of rare win in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

It still left Australia in possession of a sizeable lead of 88 and Lyon wrecked India's top order before the home side could erase their deficit.

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'People coming from the slightly upper section of Palestinian society want to fight and I see vengeance in their eyes.'

Really hot and most expensive police cars

Really hot and most expensive police cars

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Some police departments are equipped with cars that only billionaires can afford.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.