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Virat Kohli gets it WROGN!

Virat Kohli gets it WROGN!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The cricketing star launched his fashion line -- WROGN (yep, that's how it's spelt)-- in Mumbai.

Assaduddin Owaisi's MIM to contest Bihar polls from Seemanchal

Assaduddin Owaisi's MIM to contest Bihar polls from Seemanchal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen will contest the upcoming Bihar state assembly elections from the Seemanchal region.

The Vijender effect! Mandatory for athletes to play for 6 yrs?

The Vijender effect! Mandatory for athletes to play for 6 yrs?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Haryana government on Saturday said it is considering making it mandatory for a sportsman to compete for at least six years.

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Roger Federer joins an 'exclusive' club

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Roger Federer's 6-3, 7-5 win over Argentine Juan Monaco in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters made him only the seventh player in the Open Era to win 800 singles matches on the Tour. His career-record now stands at 802-186.

Cricketer Rahul Ghosh recovering from head injury

Cricketer Rahul Ghosh recovering from head injury

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Kolkata cricketer Rahul Ghosh, who was hospitalised after sustaining a head injury during a local league match, is stable and recovering, but doctors said he still needs to be kept under observation in intensive care.

Did glaring math error lead to Jayalalithaa's acquittal?

Did glaring math error lead to Jayalalithaa's acquittal?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Opposition allege that Rs 13.5 crore has been added erroneously in the calculation of income.

Chennai blasts reflect desperation and cowardice: PM

Chennai blasts reflect desperation and cowardice: PM

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday condemned the Chennai blasts, saying such "barbaric acts" highlight the "desperation and cowardice" of those responsible and asserted that no efforts would be spared in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Expose to reveal housing scam in Orissa High Court

Expose to reveal housing scam in Orissa High Court

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

A major expose by Cobra Post and CNN IBN on how the judges of the Orissa High Court got houses under the discretionary quotas available with the ministers, is set to be released around 8 pm on Wednesday.

Day after blast at Wagah border, IED found in parking area

Day after blast at Wagah border, IED found in parking area

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An improvised explosive device was found from parking area of the Wagah border on Monday, a day after at least 61 people were killed following the flag-lowering ceremony at the main Indo-Pak land border crossing.

PHOTOS: When Telangana fury singed Hyderabad

PHOTOS: When Telangana fury singed Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Pro-Telangana protestors' 'Million March' literally paralysed Hyderabad on Thursday. From desecrating statues of Andhra leaders to clashing with the security personnel, the pro-Telangana protestors went on a rampage to press for their demand for a separate state.

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Brazil won't appeal Neymar's four-game suspension

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Brazil have decided not to appeal against the four-game ban that will keep Neymar out of the Copa America but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hit out at CONMEBOL for their harsh treatment of the forward.

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Since his return from the ICC World Cup, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ensured that he doesn't spend even a second away from his two-month old daughter Ziva.

PHOTOS: A month after 13/7, it's business as usual

PHOTOS: A month after 13/7, it's business as usual

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

A month after three blasts ripped through south and central Mumbai's business districts, Abhishek Mande takes a tour of the blast sites.

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

15-minute Chicken Noodle Soup recipe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Dish up this super delicious and low-calorie meal-in-a-bowl in minutes.

Is Smith ready to fill Clarke's shoes?

Is Smith ready to fill Clarke's shoes?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia's Steven Smith is all but certain to take the reins from Michael Clarke.

MP train blast: Accused trio learnt bomb making online, claims police

MP train blast: Accused trio learnt bomb making online, claims police

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

At least ten people were injured, three of them seriously, in the blast in the Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train near Jabdi station of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday.

Is an 'honest' person like PM lying, wonders Anna

Is an 'honest' person like PM lying, wonders Anna

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Hazare questioned the government's intentions on the Lokpal Bill and said he was ready to go to jail if he was not allowed to demanding a strong anti-corruption law.

Quit or face expulsion: BJP top brass to Yeddy

Quit or face expulsion: BJP top brass to Yeddy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Fed up with the defiance, the Bharatiya Janata Party high command has issued a warning to beleaguered Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa to either step down or face expulsion from the party.

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

What can we get out of Windows 8? This may be the first question to many. We have compiled below few best features of this new OS.

PICS: Life-saving flight turns fatal in Faridabad

PICS: Life-saving flight turns fatal in Faridabad

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Mangled remains of an aircraft on streets, a damaged heavy metal fan of the engine, burning buildings, and people in panic. This was the scene at the accident site of the chartered plane that crashed in a residential area in Faridabad on Wednesday night, killing ten persons, including all seven onboard.

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Rediff.com25 May 2011

At the age of 23, Barcelona's Lionel Messi has already come to define an era of European soccer in a way only a handful of players have managed since the days of Alfredo di Stefano.

Caption the picture: 'Not this one, Didi!'

Caption the picture: 'Not this one, Didi!'

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We ask our readers to suggest a suitable caption for this picture by commenting in the message-board below!

Asha Bhosle turns 78. Wish her!

Asha Bhosle turns 78. Wish her!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The legendary singer celebrated her birthday by dubbing for her acting debut Maaee.

Bhuvneshwar on road to recovery, eyes Boxing Day Test at MCG

Bhuvneshwar on road to recovery, eyes Boxing Day Test at MCG

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's hopes of playing in the Melbourne match increased after the pacer went through the nets session without any discomfort in Melbourne, on Tuesday.

UP police arrests Rahul Gandhi

UP police arrests Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Rahul Gandhi was arrested on Wednesday night by the Uttar Pradesh police after he joined the land war here, pledging full support to farmers fighting against acquisition while lambasting Chief Minister Mayawati.

'I believed I could break the record'

'I believed I could break the record'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Mike Powell, the world record holder in long jump, opens up to Senior Associate Editor Bikash Mohapatra regarding his longstanding record, his biggest regret and other things.

REVEALED: The 16 men who planned the Peshawar massacre

REVEALED: The 16 men who planned the Peshawar massacre

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Sixteen top Taliban militants, including Mullah Fazlullah, planned the deadly Peshawar school massacre during a meeting held in Afghanistan in early December, Pakistani officials said on Thursday.

Meet the Sexiest Man Alive...

Meet the Sexiest Man Alive...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

People magazine has named former England football player David Beckham as its Sexiest Man Alive for 2015.

Readers' take on Anna: 'Govt's intention unclear'

Readers' take on Anna: 'Govt's intention unclear'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Rediff.com had asked its readers to suggest ways to end the impasse between the government and Team Anna over the Lokpal Bill draft.

Rahul visits parents of slain Lakhimpur girl

Rahul visits parents of slain Lakhimpur girl

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Dodging the police and media alike in Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi eventually surfaced suddenly in Nighasan town of Lakhimpur-Kheri district, about 170 km from Lucknow, to call on the family of the minor girl who was brutally done to death in the local police station premises exactly 19 days ago.

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

The Last Tango with Bernardo Bertolucci

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Aseem Chhabra salutes the late Italian Master and his cinema.

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Encephalitis claims more lives in north India. Toll goes up to 136.

Go to bed or your brain will shrink

Go to bed or your brain will shrink

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A new study has revealed that shortage of sleep can rapidly reduce the size of people's brains.

Terrorists tried to attack Indian democracy, says PM

Terrorists tried to attack Indian democracy, says PM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

A day after terror strikes rocked the Kashmir Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said terrorists tried to attack Indian democracy but brave jawans sacrificed their lives protecting the country's security.

How time has passed: Big B for Bombay Dyeing

How time has passed: Big B for Bombay Dyeing

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

We invited readers to share things from their growing up years. Send us yours too!

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

Need love advice? Ask the Love Guru

Need love advice? Ask the Love Guru

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Heartbroken? Fighting too often? Want to propose? Love Guru is here to help.

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

A group of protesters, who were raising slogans against VC Maulana Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi, disrupted classes and closed the main gate on Sunday evening, they said, adding two students were injured in the melee.