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US Open win special and precious

US Open win special and precious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

Dressing up Kalki

Dressing up Kalki

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

While they were just launched as GenNext designers at LFW, Saaksha and Kinnari have been dressing Bollywood's leading ladies for long now.

Impatient Aussie batsmen vs patient Indian bowlers

Impatient Aussie batsmen vs patient Indian bowlers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Former Australia batsman Simon Katich said Australian batsmen did not apply themselves after getting starts in the just concluded Test series, that led to their downfall.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Dear Ed, you made me Happier

Dear Ed, you made me Happier

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Ed was just delightful to watch and listen to and I would request him to keep coming back to India, as we will love him forever and always, says Karishma Mevawala.

'Surprised' Chappell denies Tendulkar's claims

'Surprised' Chappell denies Tendulkar's claims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Australia Test great and former India coach Greg Chappell has denied claims that he wanted Rahul Dravid removed as captain just before the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

Supreme Court Judges, My New Heroes

Supreme Court Judges, My New Heroes

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'The nine judges with all their convictions, wisdom, intellectual girth and enlightened debate have not just stood up to the government but disempowered the State in favour of the people,' says Maheshwar Peri.

Reverse swing will make Starc difference in Bengaluru Test

Reverse swing will make Starc difference in Bengaluru Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

'These balls scuff up well early on. Reverse swing will be huge for us. If we can get it going we've got two of the best reverse swing bowlers in the world. They will still be huge weapons for us'

Gandhi like never before!

Gandhi like never before!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

A rare sketch by John Henry Amshewitz and correspondence to Sarat Chandra Bose will go under the hammer at a Sotheby's auction on July 11.

Kohli frustrated with close losses but...

Kohli frustrated with close losses but...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

... happy to make England earn victory

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

SL captain Tharanga suspended for 2 matches

SL captain Tharanga suspended for 2 matches

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

This is Tharanga's second ban in recent times after he suffered a similar two-match ban for slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy when he had led the side against South Africa in the absence of then-skipper Angelo Mathews.

We always want to contribute as a pack: Bumrah

We always want to contribute as a pack: Bumrah

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The visitors reached 49 for 1 at stumps after Bumrah's 5/54 that helped them bowl out South Africa for 194 in their first innings.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

Here's what sets Virat Kohli apart...

Here's what sets Virat Kohli apart...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's flexible approach to batting and relentless pursuit of excellence enabled the Indian captain to script a spectacular turnaround and score his maiden hundred on English soil, said assistant coach Sanjay Bangar.

Malaysian varsity issues apology after it depicts Hindus as unclean

Malaysian varsity issues apology after it depicts Hindus as unclean

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

India on Wednesday expressed concern over the "negative and incorrect" picture conveyed about Hinduism and Sikhism after a leading Malaysian university published an educational module depicting Hindus in India as unclean following which the varsity has issued an apology.

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The mood in the Indian camp was summed up best by the skipper after a green pitch was unveiled on eve of the maiden Test at the new facility.

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Australian cricket officials are still no closer to knowing whether Michael Clarke will be fit enough to play in next year's World Cup.

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

'Kohli is the only one who comes close to Tendulkar'

'Kohli is the only one who comes close to Tendulkar'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Pakistan's spin great Saqlain Mushtaq says Virat Kohli is the only current player who 'comes close' to matching the standards of his legendary contemporary.

Cook steps down as England's Test captain

Cook steps down as England's Test captain

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Alastair Cook stepped down from his role after 59 Tests as England Test captain followed his team's disappointing showing in India recently.

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'So far there is no clear money trail nor an indisputable smoking gun.' 'But that doesn't mean there aren't disturbing questions and a strange resistance by the government to reveal the price, which only adds suspicion to concern,' observes Karan Thapar.

Modi's efforts to usher reforms hits a roadblock

Modi's efforts to usher reforms hits a roadblock

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Chaos in Parliament threw a spanner in the government's efforts to revive the economy and kick-start reforms.

Force 2 review: Villain takes it all!

Force 2 review: Villain takes it all!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Force 2 loses steam over hastily established grievances, vendetta schemes and quick fix conclusions, feels Sukanya Verma.

History in motion: Tricolour unfurled at Mumbai dargah

History in motion: Tricolour unfurled at Mumbai dargah

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Hundreds of Muslims chanted Bharat Mata Ki Jai and unfurled the national flag, in a historic gesture that will only strengthen the country's religious fabric.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Gilchrist made the comments after the IPL governing council proposed to have a dedicated "no-ball" umpire to reduce the number of howlers in the lucrative league.

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

150,000 households need to be electrified each day

Rediff.com25 May 2018

And it has to be done in less than 200 days!

'Learn from Kohli, show some guts'

'Learn from Kohli, show some guts'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace has asked his top batsmen to take a cue from Indian skipper Virat Kohli and show guts and gumption in the third Test in Nottingham.

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

15 takeaways from the Balakot air strike

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'I have only one life and that is enough.'

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

He will be in Mumbai for a day to deliver a keynote address at Future Unleashed.

GST anti-profiteering provisions: Not so profitable anymore

GST anti-profiteering provisions: Not so profitable anymore

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

One of the grey areas is whether the anti-profiteering provisions can provide for a comparison of tax rates between the pre-GST and post-GST eras, says Niraj Bagri.

2nd home in London, NY: Latest fad among wealthy Indians

2nd home in London, NY: Latest fad among wealthy Indians

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

According to a report by New World Wealth, the bulk of London's second home buyers come from the rest of the UK and Europe and a substantial number also came from China, India, Russia and West Asia.

Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Besides being budget-oriented these cars also offer fantastic performance and mileage.

Mallya can be regarded as a 'fugitive from justice': UK high court

Mallya can be regarded as a 'fugitive from justice': UK high court

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The high court remained unconvinced by Mallya's claim that he has been a non-resident Indian since 1988 and has lived in England since 1992, a country where he has indefinite leave to remain

'Yuvraj has been rested, door still open for him'

'Yuvraj has been rested, door still open for him'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Speculations may be rife that Yuvraj Singh's career is nearing the end but chief selector MSK Prasad on Monday clarified.

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The daily flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 in a three class configuration offering, flat beds in Club World, World Traveller plus and World Traveller seats.