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When India Created History In Australia

When India Created History In Australia

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A Web series Bandon Mein Tha Dum will chronicle the Indian cricket team's historic Test series win in Australia last year.

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

Lakme Fashion Week: Models put masks in the spotlight

Lakme Fashion Week: Models put masks in the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Not just a protective gear, face masks have become a fashion accessory for everyone.

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Jagdeep Dhankar's Rajya Sabha Challenge

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

As vice president and ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar is inheriting a troubled legacy. Although the government faces no real numerical challenges in the Upper House, political and legal challenges are there aplenty.

COMING UP In July At A Theatre Near YOU

COMING UP In July At A Theatre Near YOU

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There are as many as nine Hindi movies arriving in theatres in July.

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Jagan May Be Party President For Life, But...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

]If Andhra Pradesh's middle class is denied salaries and pensions or, if these are delayed, it will rise against Jagan Mohan Reddy with the same fervour with which it voted him in.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals test awaits Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals test awaits Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Both Gujarat and Delhi Capitals started their campaign in IPL 2022 with wins and they would look to continue in the same vein at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Australia tinker T20 strategy

Australia tinker T20 strategy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The T20 World Cup is set to be played in October-November, with Australia beginning their title defence

Marketing and the Katrina-Vicky Shaadi

Marketing and the Katrina-Vicky Shaadi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'Don't you know, the best way for a wedding to be splashed across media platforms is to maintain a no-trespassing stance.'

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

Guess who she is?!

Guess who she is?!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

What is Ranveer doing with V V S Laxman?

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

'My love life is always on everyone's mind'

'My love life is always on everyone's mind'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'My experience in Bollywood has been an interesting one.' 'It has shaped me as a person.'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marries lawyer fiance in London prison

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Moris, dressed in a wedding gown designed by British designer and Assange supporter Dame Vivienne Westwood, arrived at the prison with her sons and Assange's father Richard and brother Gabriel.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

'Can you imagine how much people's money is being looted?'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'If one crore is sanctioned to make a road, they spend only Rs 40 lakhs and the remaining 60 lakhs is looted by the politician, bureaucrats and the contractor.'

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Motera pitch came in for sharp criticism from some former players after England were bowled out for 112 and 81 in the two innings as India crushed them by 10 wickets to grab a 2-1 lead

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

'Women don't want to be superior, they want to be equals'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'When women are independent financially, they will never take crap.'

Here's how Ayushmann and Vaani shoot a film!

Here's how Ayushmann and Vaani shoot a film!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Fun pictures from the sets of Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor's new film!

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'So, I mean, look, I know Dhoni quite well and I hope he hasn't changed, but I know Dhoni is probably not one to look at reams of data and statistics.'

Cannes 2019: Don't you love Diana in yellow?

Cannes 2019: Don't you love Diana in yellow?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

It's sunny side up for Diana Penty!

'Mumbai Indians were right on the money from ball one'

'Mumbai Indians were right on the money from ball one'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was all praise for their backroom staff after beating Delhi Capitals in the IPL final in Dubai on Tuesday.

I have always wanted to lead from the front: Hardik

I have always wanted to lead from the front: Hardik

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Courtesy of his brilliant leadership in IPL 2022, India has got another genuine white-ball captaincy option in Hardik Pandya.

Why Pant got the nod ahead of Saha in New Zealand

Why Pant got the nod ahead of Saha in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

After losing the two-match Test series against New Zealand, India captain Virat Kohli on Monday defended wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's selection in the playing XI ahead of Wriddhiman Saha. Pant was preferred over Saha in both the Test matches against the Kiwis and only managed to score 60 runs, with his highest score being 25 in the second innings of the first Test.

How Infosys regained its mojo, improved employee morale under Salil Parekh

How Infosys regained its mojo, improved employee morale under Salil Parekh

Rediff.com26 May 2022

In 2017, when Infosys announced that Salil Parekh would be its next chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD), very few in the industry or the analyst community doubted his ability to bring the company back to a healthy growth trajectory, improve morale within the company and, more importantly, win the promoters' trust and investor confidence. There were reasons for this confidence. He was not only the deputy CEO of the Paris-headquartered IT services major Capgemini, but also one of the only non-European faces on the executive board of the company.

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

'Stokes will do a great job as England captain'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

He's been Rooty's (Joe Root) right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes, England coach Silverwood said.

STUNNING pix! Aditi's no makeup look

STUNNING pix! Aditi's no makeup look

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

No make-up or hair products, and no access to my wardrobe... Aditi Rao Hydari talks about shooting her first digital cover in the lockdown.

Scotland's Gilmour contracts COVID, to miss Croatia game

Scotland's Gilmour contracts COVID, to miss Croatia game

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

England's Chilwell, Mount in isolation after contact with Gilmour

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'I was heartbroken, reeling from the sadness that came with the realisation that I would never working with him again.'

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Mission at Midnight: How to beat the Aussies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'This 36, wear it like a badge!' 'This 36 is what will make this team great.'

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese authorities have been rapidly building defence infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control, indicating that they are preparing for a long period of tension with India, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Sitharaman and Das: Like Dhoni and Jadeja

Sitharaman and Das: Like Dhoni and Jadeja

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

When it comes to running between the wickets -- which is exactly what an FM and a governor do -- Jadeja always defers to Dhoni's larger judgement of the situation and the needs of the team, observes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'Watch Sadak 2 with an open heart'

'Watch Sadak 2 with an open heart'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Sadak 2 has been the most fulfilling and enriching journey for each and every person to have worked on it.'

Meet FM's A-team behind Budget 2022

Meet FM's A-team behind Budget 2022

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the much-awaited 2022-23 Union Budget on February 1. While there has been strong recovery in some sectors, touch services like hospitality, tourism and leisure continue to suffer after two Covid-19 waves. Household savings have been hit due to increased spending on health care. Consumption has still not reached pre-pandemic levels.

Saina review

Saina review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Despite being predictable and sluggish at some places, Saina seems like something Parineeti Chopra would be proud of, notes Prateek Sur.

Amazing Shraddha Kapoor pix, coming up

Amazing Shraddha Kapoor pix, coming up

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Behind the scenes at Shraddha Kapoor's photoshoot with Dabboo Ratnani.