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Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Thinking cap is doing wonders for Hardik: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Hardik Pandya has his "thinking cap on" this season, says Sunil Gavaskar. That's why the Gujarat Titans skipper is batting with discipline and making good use of field restrictions, says the legendary batter.

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

2 minors among 3 shooters nabbed for Dera follower's killing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Three suspected shooters were nabbed in Punjab's Patiala district early on Friday in connection with the killing of a Dera Sacha Sauda follower a day ago, the police said.

Like Taapsee's look in Looop Lapeta? VOTE!

Like Taapsee's look in Looop Lapeta? VOTE!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

We will get to watch a lot of Taapsee Pannu this year, thanks to the actress picking up a wide array of movies.

The Great Weddings of Munnes Review

The Great Weddings of Munnes Review

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

If disbelief can be suspended in the quest for a few laughs, then some of the encounters are genuinely hilarious, and one with a ghost, particularly bizarre, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Arjun Tendulkar impresses on Mumbai T20 League debut

Arjun Tendulkar impresses on Mumbai T20 League debut

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 19-year-old, picked 3 wickets and scored 23 runs on debut to help his team Aakash Tigers beat Triumphs Knights by 5 wickets.

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

At the auction, Arjun, a budding left arm pacer and a batsman, who had played unofficial Tests for India-U19, was among the few players in focus.

51 km: India's longest drone flight conducted in Har

51 km: India's longest drone flight conducted in Har

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The entire flight -- from take off to landing -- was fully autonomous, which means it was on auto-pilot, Omnipresent Robot Technologies Founder and CEO Aakash Sinha said.

Delhi Crime 2 Review

Delhi Crime 2 Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The power of the series is that it is rooted in reality, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Coming Up: February Releases on OTT

Coming Up: February Releases on OTT

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja takes us through the February releases of 2022.

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

As Ashwin will now be sharing the dressing room with Buttler, Twitter enjoyed a field day.

CAA protests: 'We don't make India great by silencing their voices'

CAA protests: 'We don't make India great by silencing their voices'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said images of students clashing with police at various institutions over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are deeply disturbing and crushing voices of dissent will only turn the agitators against India.

Looop Lapeta Review

Looop Lapeta Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Looop Lapeta is wacky, funny and vibrant, all at the same time, observes Namrata Thakker.

Aakash-2 to come loaded with apps, courtesy IIT-Bombay

Aakash-2 to come loaded with apps, courtesy IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Over 200 teachers and students have been working for the last six months to port all projects that have been developed under the National Mission on Education through ICT over the last three years on Aakash-2.

IPL: Why RCB, Kings XI and Delhi have edge this season

IPL: Why RCB, Kings XI and Delhi have edge this season

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'RCB have a limited bowling attack but it can come good in the UAE as there are big grounds. So, I really think RCB can be one of the big beneficiaries with the IPL taking place abroad.'

PIX: Ban Ki-moon launches Aakash 2 at UN headquarters

PIX: Ban Ki-moon launches Aakash 2 at UN headquarters

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban-ki moon on Wednesday said that not only India is a critical player on security issues, but it is also so a leader on development and technology and 'indeed a superpower on the information superhighway.

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Tarak Sinha, the Indian coach with most number of international and first-class cricketers as his disciples, died on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness.

'No one has had as much impact as you Paaji'

'No one has had as much impact as you Paaji'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kapil Dev turns 62, wishes pour in.

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A government doctor said hospitals in Delhi are wary of admitting more patients amid a serious shortage of oxygen in the city.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a silly scary movie that knows it is a silly scary movie, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After Shubman Gill was ruled out of the tour with injury and Mayank Agarwal suffered concussion during training, Rahul was asked to step in for his first Test in almost two years -- and now in no mood to surrender that position.

Should CSK retain Dhoni for next IPL?

Should CSK retain Dhoni for next IPL?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Chopra also said that of all the eight franchises currently in the IPL, CSK is the one that needs a mega auction to happen ahead of the next year's IPL. Currently, it is not known whether CSK will stick to the players which played this year.

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday appointed mentor of the new Lucknow franchise for IPL 2022.

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Breathlessness, eye problem, dementia among most common long Covid symptoms

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Breathlessness, eye problems, muscle weakness, dementia, weight loss, concentration issues and disturbed sleep cycle have been commonly observed among people months after recovery from coronavirus infection, healthcare specialists said.

Delhi hospitals see COVID-19 relapse in recovered patients

Delhi hospitals see COVID-19 relapse in recovered patients

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

According to a doctor unless the virus is cultured or gene sequencing done, it will be difficult to determine whether it is a different strain of the virus that has infected the person the second time.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Is Malinga IPL's greatest bowler?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'You look at the numbers he has served up and the way he has consistently used that yorker, that makes everyone talk about it.'

Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Virat Kohli's Indian team still has a long way to go before it is spoken of in the same breath as Australia of 2000s, believes former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Under Kohli's leadership, India earned its maiden series victory in Australia in 2018-19, achieving the feat after trying for seven decades.

Too early to do away with face masks: Experts

Too early to do away with face masks: Experts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The country saw a reduction in the number of swine flu cases due to masks and sanitation practices.

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Edtech major Byju's has raised over Rs 363 crore (about USD 50 million) in funding from Maitri Edtech and IIFL's private equity fund, according to regulatory documents. Over the past few months, Byju's has raised funding from a slew of investors that has placed the edtech major among the most-valued start-ups in the country. Byju's is estimated to have raised about $2.3 billion in funding so far with valuation touching $6.5 billion.

'Happy birthday to the ever so talented Smriti'

'Happy birthday to the ever so talented Smriti'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Birthday wishes poured in on social media from the cricketing world for India's young batting star Smriti Mandhana, who turned 24, on Saturday, July 18.

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

With an aim to double its volumes, low-cost mobile devices maker Datawind on Thursday said it will launch a Rs 2,000 smartphone before Diwali that will come bundled with free Internet for life.

Whatever you do in life, don't take a shortcut: Tendulkar to son Arjun

Whatever you do in life, don't take a shortcut: Tendulkar to son Arjun

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says he followed his father's advice of not taking shortcuts in his journey and has passed on the same message to his son Arjun.

Unacademy raises $440 mn; valued at $3.44 bn

Unacademy raises $440 mn; valued at $3.44 bn

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Unacademy on Monday said it has raised $440 million (about Rs 3,270.8 crore) in funding from a clutch of investors including Temasek, General Atlantic, and Softbank Vision Fund, valuing the edtech major at $3.44 billion. The investment is expected to help Unacademy expand its offerings, deepen its presence and compete more aggressively against rivals such as Byju's in the burgeoning ed-tech space in India that has been witnessing strong uptake amid the pandemic. The series H round was led by Temasek, with super pro-rata participation from General Atlantic, Tiger Global, and Softbank Vision Fund, a statement said.

'I am not blaming Anushka, not being sexist'

'I am not blaming Anushka, not being sexist'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'Where am I sexist in this?'

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Byju's brings two-teacher feature to online tutoring

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Edtech major Byju's on Thursday introduced a new 'two-teacher' feature for its after-school online tutoring programme - Byju's Classes, a move aimed at delivering better learning experiences and outcomes. The two-teacher advantage offering - which will be available as a separate offering at about Rs 2,500 per month - will see students being taught by one expert teacher who uses strong visuals and storytelling to explain topics in-depth to ensure conceptual clarity. The second teacher will solve instant doubts, paying individual attention and making the sessions interactive and engaging.

What were Russell, DK up to?!!

What were Russell, DK up to?!!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Despite dominating the game for 35 overs, KKR choked in the final stages and lost to Mumbai Indians by 10 runs.

Byju's is raising $300 mn, valuation may touch $18 bn

Byju's is raising $300 mn, valuation may touch $18 bn

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Byju's is raising about Rs 2,200 crore ($300 million) as part of a larger round of new investment as the world's most valuable edtech company focuses on expanding its business in global markets and explores to do more acquisitions. According to industry sources, the new funding may value Bengaluru-based Byju's at $18 billion, up from a valuation of $16.5 billion in June this year. In June, Byju's became India's most valuable unicorn with a valuation of $16.5 billion, surpassing fintech company Paytm's $16 billion valuation.

1,000 AMU students booked for violence during protest

1,000 AMU students booked for violence during protest

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The students have been charged with rioting and causing damage to pubic property. Earlier, 1,200 unidentified people, including students, teachers and non-teaching staff of AMU, were booked for alleged violation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC.