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Sachin meets his lookalike

Sachin meets his lookalike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Reader Anupa sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar proposed a closed-door series to jointly raise funds to fight the deadly virus both in India and Pakistan. Kapil Dev said the proposal is not feasible. He also said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Reader Rajesh Dongre sends us a photograph.

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Though there is enough anecdotal evidence of COVID-19 catching children -- early teens and younger -- there is little reason to panic, said several doctors and scientists. They also stressed on the urgent need to vaccinate children to stem the spread of the infection.

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

We present to you a list of top five tablets based on Android and iOS platform in different price brackets.

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Bollywood seems to be in remake mode.

Tendulkar, Dravid want India to play in Champions Trophy

Tendulkar, Dravid want India to play in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A host of former Indian players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, are in favour of the country taking part in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom next month.

2 Indians among Forbes' top education innovators list

2 Indians among Forbes' top education innovators list

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Indian-origin CEO of Datawind and the maker of India's low-cost tablet Aakash Suneet Singh Tuli and Massachusettes Institute of Technology professor Anant Agarwal have been named by Forbes magazine among the 15 "classroom revolutionaries" who are using innovative technologies to reinvent education for students and teachers globally.

Made in India, for India: Can this revolution happen?

Made in India, for India: Can this revolution happen?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

In the automobiles sector, some recent products such as Mahindra's XUV 500, the Reva electric car and (arguably) the Tata Nano have breathed life into that possibility.

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

This year, 15 military bands, 15 pipes and drum bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the ceremony to be held on January 29 at the historic Vijay Chowk.

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen ran into another controversy when protest by Muslim fundamentalists forced a Bengali channel to postpone the broadcast of a TV serial based on a story written by her.

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Amit Shah to inaugurate mobile congress on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Home minister heads several groups of ministers, including the one to decide the revival package for Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam. His ministry also takes decisive calls on national security in relation to telecom operations as well as equipment and technology used in the industry.

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma presents an appreciation post for the cast of this must-watch movie.

Rituparna Sengupta puts on her dancing shoes

Rituparna Sengupta puts on her dancing shoes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The actress is getting ready for her dance drama, Calapor.

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A 19-year old Indian-origin youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the firebombing of two synagogues in January in New Jersey. Aakash Dalal's arrest was announced on Friday by Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli.

Review: Tezz is high on action and style

Review: Tezz is high on action and style

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Priyadarshan's new film lives up to its name.

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'The Congress should have accepted our demands.' 'Gone are the days when it could decide how many crumbs to throw at us.' 'Now, we make the demands.'

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Gandhi was referring to a poll which said that India is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labor.

Where is the tablet PC market in India headed?

Where is the tablet PC market in India headed?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

With a series of high-decibel launches in the last one year, the most recent one being the government supported Aakash, tablet computers were expected to obliterate the netbook market in India sooner than later.

BCCI Technical panel against neutral Ranji venues

BCCI Technical panel against neutral Ranji venues

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Technical Committee is not in favour of hosting Ranji Trophy games at neutral venues and wants the existing 'home and away' format to continue for the next season.

Unbeaten opening stand gives Rajasthan Day 1 honours

Unbeaten opening stand gives Rajasthan Day 1 honours

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Openers Aakash Chopra and Vineet Saxena showed loads of patience on a placid strip to enable Rajasthan take the opening day's honours in the Ranji Trophy final against Tamil Nadu, in Chennai, on Thursday. At stumps, Rajasthan, opting to bat, were 221 without loss, with Saxena unbeaten on 120 and Chopra on 86.

Buy a separate cover for home loan

Buy a separate cover for home loan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

For a loan of Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million) from Axis Bank, Varadarajan was asked to pay Rs 31,630 at one go or under a single-premium insurance plan.

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

No one even comes close to the impact Anil Kumble has had on Indian cricket, when it comes to winning matches and series, say Aakash Chopra and Impact Index.

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Delhi-based Classteacher Learning Systems, an education solution provider, has come out with a new tablet, Classpad.

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'The non-cinephiles may hold up Sholay as their personal favourite and the cinephile lot may quote something like 8 1/2 as the movie to load with them on the ark.' 'But for a good percentage of these people from both categories, if there is one film to simply laze around with, a film that can extract them from their dull funk, it's definitely DCH.'

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Should KL Rahul be a long term keeping option?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Rahul has shown a lot of flexibility in the series, first with the bat and then putting his hand up for keeping.

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Tablet PC, named Aakash, will cost the government Rs 2,276.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Round up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals matches played on Saturday.

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Rest of India are well and truly on their way of regaining the Irani Cup title after tightening noose on Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, at stumps on the second day at the Sawai Man Singh in Jaipur.

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Why cold weather makes joints ache

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Staying active and warm are the only pragmatic solutions to alleviate joint pain, says Dr Aashish Chaudhry.

'B' samples of two swimmers test positive

'B' samples of two swimmers test positive

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Embarrassment piled on India on Wednesday barely a month ahead of the Commonwealth Games with four athletes, including three in Games squad, failing their 'B' sample tests while a weightlifter was also caught for a banned substance in New Delhi.

'I know nothing about cricket'

'I know nothing about cricket'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'It's very rare to see a woman's character so empowered in a cricket-based Web series,' says Sayani Gupta about her new show, Inside Edge 2.