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Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'Buddy knows more about Raju's films because he sits in the editing room.' 'He has seen Sanju a number of times already!'

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

PHOTOS: Clinical India overpower Aus in Indore to clinch series 3-0

PHOTOS: Clinical India overpower Aus in Indore to clinch series 3-0

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Chasing 294 for victory on a batting pitch, Hardik Pandya (78 off 72) and Manish Pandey (36 off 32) took India to the finish line after Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane had laid the platform for the victory with a 139-run opening stand.

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Focus on Iyer as Mumbai face Rest of India in Irani Cup

Focus on Iyer as Mumbai face Rest of India in Irani Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

The domestic season-ending five-day Irani Cup game between newly crowned Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai and the Rest of India, commencing in Mumbai from Sunday, will provide fringe players a good opportunity to stake claims for the national team. The first class match is the last occasion for hopefuls from both ranks to impress the five-member national selection panel headed by Sandeep Patil before attention shifts totally to the T20 format, commencing with the ICC World T20 Championships. With the country expected to play over 15 Test matches post Indian Premier League till the end of next season, this match is the ideal platform for these players to strengthen their claims for the long Test haul. Mumbai, who clinched the Ranji crown for the 41st time last week by defeating Saurashtra by an innings, have a settled combination led by wicket keeper batsman Aditya Tare. They appear to be better prepared than the motley bunch of Rest of India, being led by Madhya Pradesh stumper Naman Ojha. However, they would take the Rest of India lightly at their own peril as the latter have a good bowling attack at their command even without originally named Barinder Sran and Nathu Singh who have been injured and replaced by Ankit Rajpoot and Anureet Singh, according to their coach Ashish Kapoor.

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Infosys might make Finacle separate subsidiary in de-merger plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Debate on, as part of wider plan to have products & platforms business as another unit.

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims Andy Flower was a power-crazy coach, who presided over a regime of bullying and 'had it in for me' throughout his five-year reign in charge of the national side.

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen.

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Singh is Bliing proves all that glitters is not gold, says Sukanya Verma.

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

World football body FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.

New Development Bank to set its own standards; no rivalry issues: Kamath

New Development Bank to set its own standards; no rivalry issues: Kamath

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Kamath also said that the new bank, set up by India and four other members of the BRICS grouping, will strive to approve its first loan before end of the current fiscal.

Gandhi statue to be installed in London's Parliament Square

Gandhi statue to be installed in London's Parliament Square

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sixty-seven years after he led India to freedom from British rule, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi would be installed in Parliament Square in London by early next year.

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Should Rohit, not Virat, lead India's World Cup team?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'The past few weeks in England will be remembered as much for Kohli's skilled conquest of his English demons as they will be for his dreadful reading of pitches, curious selection choices, sporadic tactical lapses, and overall inability to help his side cross the finish line,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

PHOTOS: African teams stamp their class at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Cameroon overpower Ecuador; Nigeria score late to draw with Sweden

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India will aim to crush a gutsy Ireland in their penultimate group encounter.

'Indian players have all grown with the success of the IPL'

'Indian players have all grown with the success of the IPL'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo credits the Indian Premier League for shaping the careers of India's players. He insists that the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament is the route to international success.

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Glimpses from the Commandante's colourful life.

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Everything you need to know about the three properties belonging to Dawood Ibrahim, which were auctioned on Tuesday.

Macau Open: Anirban Lahiri equals course record, finishes second

Macau Open: Anirban Lahiri equals course record, finishes second

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Anirban Lahiri equalled the course record with a sensational nine-under 62 at the par-71 Macau Golf and Country Club to finish second at the Venetian Macau Open on Sunday.

Second Test preview: Can India counter green pitch to flatten WI?

Second Test preview: Can India counter green pitch to flatten WI?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Bolstered by the comprehensive win in the series opener, an upbeat India will look to assert their supremacy over an inexperienced West Indies with yet another commanding show in the second cricket Test, starting in Kingston on Saturday. The 'Men In Blue' made a confident start to the 2016-17 season, recording India's biggest win outside the sub-continent when they thrashed the hosts by an innings and 92 runs in the opening cricket Test.

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

The army needs a new strategy for Kashmir

The army needs a new strategy for Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

'A new doctrine now needs to be evolved for a new situation, and the army will do it.' 'You won't see more Kashmiris driven in front of army columns.' 'Nor will the army massacre hundreds, Dyer style,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

A certain segment of the US pharma industry have become vocal about Indian policies on domestic content requirements and IPR.

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

A Turkish oil-chemical tanker with an all Indian crew of 24 has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of the West African nation Gabon.

Operation Malabar: A warning to China

Operation Malabar: A warning to China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

China's South China Sea build-up and 'territorial sea' construct potentially affects 55 percent of Indian trade passing through the region. Hence, coordinating with the US and Japan could provide dividends to India in the longer run,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Globetrotter PM to set a record of sorts

Globetrotter PM to set a record of sorts

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month will be undertaking one of the longest ever abroad visits by an Indian head of government in recent times. He is scheduled to be on a nine-day, three-nation visit to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji from November 11 to 19. Later in the month, he will be in Nepal to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit on November 26-27.

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to finish off the match and was dismissed off the final delivery with just two runs needed for victory as India went down by one run in a thrilling finish in the first T20 International against West Indies in Florida, on Saturday.

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.' 'This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather it is "Haj ka saath, church ka vikas",' argues Sankrant Sanu.

How Renault put itself back in the game

How Renault put itself back in the game

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well on its way to becoming the topmost European car brand in India

Five-star Ashwin puts India in control on Day 3

Five-star Ashwin puts India in control on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Ravichandran Ashwin was back in his elements with yet another five-wicket haul, setting up a perfect launch pad for skipper Virat Kohli to extend India's lead to 298 runs against England on the third day of the second cricket Test in Visakhapatnam.

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Combined Commanders Conference on board the INS Vikramaditya at sea, off the coast of Kochi.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is the government's most important duty to ensure that when war breaks out, the armed forces are absolutely ready to face the adversary -- well equipped, well trained and in high spirits,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

She snagged up Hollywood's most handsome bachelor and she's got brains too! Amal Alamuddin Clooney, the leggy lawyer, who was once upon a time an advisor on Syria to UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan, has been named the Most Fascinating Person of 2014 by Barbara Walters.

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It's been 16 years since Rajeev Samant launched the first Sula wine by selling 50,000 cases. Today Sula is on track to sell a million cases this year.

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

It is in Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi, officials in Washington believe, US President Barack Obama has found an Indian leader who is willing to walk the talk to realise the common goals of the two countries. Lalit K Jha reports

Why India needs a national security strategy

Why India needs a national security strategy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.

PHOTOS, Day 2: Australia in driver's seat; enjoy run-fest in SCG

PHOTOS, Day 2: Australia in driver's seat; enjoy run-fest in SCG

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Check out the images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India played at Sydney Cricket Ground