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IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Koffee With Karan 7 finale was one of the most entertaining episodes this season.

Raut took 'active interest' in Patra Chawl project, ED tells court

Raut took 'active interest' in Patra Chawl project, ED tells court

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The ED probe pertains to alleged financial irregularities in the redevelopment of Patra Chawl, a tenement, and related financial transactions involving his wife and associates.

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Eoin Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'That is the secret of his untiring energy.'

Life comes full circle for match-winner Hardik...

Life comes full circle for match-winner Hardik...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Stretchered off the field due to a career-threatening back injury against the same opponents at the same venue four years back, Hardik Pandya feels a "sense of achievement" after guiding India to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Sunday.

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.

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.

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Alonso said he had huge respect for Hamilton and had no problems with him.

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The charge sheet has been filed in a case registered on November 7 last year, they said.

'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.

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.

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Mamata Going Soft On Modi Baffles All

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

While the Opposition is making a belated effort to form a joint front against the BJP, Mamata's ambiguous stand has created confusion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

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

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

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Smriti Mundhra's documentary The Romantics has many, many, gems about one of Bollywood's most successful film-makers and more importantly, his iconic father, Yash Chopra.

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.

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.

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.

Guess who she is?!

Guess who she is?!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

What is Ranveer doing with V V S Laxman?

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.'

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.

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

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!

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.'

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!

'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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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