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Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

South African batsmen Hashim Amla says he has sympathy for the trio of banned Australian cricketers who will have to live with the consequences of their attempt to cheat in the third Test at Newlands.

Australia coach Lehmann looks to defuse Maxwell-Wade row

Australia coach Lehmann looks to defuse Maxwell-Wade row

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Australia coach Darren Lehmann is to hold clear-the-air talks ahead of the one-day series against New Zealand after recalled all-rounder Glenn Maxwell criticised wicketkeeper Matt Wade. Maxwell said on Thursday that he had been disappointed at some of the decisions by Wade, his captain in the Victoria state side, to bat ahead of him in matches this year.

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold curled in a magnificent free kick on his European debut to set Liverpool on the way to a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim which put them on the brink of UEFA Champions League group stage place.

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Stephens enjoys emotional campaign after Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

One year after shaking off a crippling foot injury to claim a stunning US Open victory, Sloane Stephens said her follow-up season felt just as good as the American prepares to play in next week's WTA Finals for the first time.

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'

Is all well in the Prem paradise?

Is all well in the Prem paradise?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Outwardly, Sooraj Barjatya and Salman Khan seem to have rediscovered their mutual love and respect but insiders say there is growing dissent between the two.

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'You can be a great actress, incredibly good looking, have a huge body of work, have National awards... but until you make a mark in a Hindi project, people will not bother.'

Army threatened to pull out tanks if Kejriwal stood ground

Army threatened to pull out tanks if Kejriwal stood ground

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Sources informed rediff.com that the Army categorically conveyed to the Prime Minister's Office and the Union Home Ministry that it would be forced to withdraw the massive deployment of tanks and armoured vehicles from the Republic Day parade if the Aam Aadmi Party agitators were not removed from the protest site.

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Mulayam's second wife conspiring against Akhilesh, alleges SP MLC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Udayveer Singh, a first time Member of Legislative Council, wrote a 'private letter' to Mulayam Singh Yadav but it has now found its way into the media.

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

'Indian women's cricketers will inspire millions of young women to take up sports'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday felicitated the Indian women's cricket team for its spectacular performance in the ICC World Cup, saying this will inspire the country's youth to take up sports as a career option.

Review: Body of Lies

Review: Body of Lies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

All said and done, Body of Lies, is the type of movie you might catch on television if you happened to switch channels right around the time the company logos begin flashing on screen at the beginning of the film. If you come in at any other point in the film, you might end up wondering what Russell Crowe is doing in Blood Diamond or how you missed the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio was in The Insider. That is truly how lacking in uniqueness this film ends up being.

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

CA name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland's deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012.

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rumours are true! Ronda Rousey goes nude for SI Swimsuit issue

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey will pose nude in this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and yes, this confirms all the speculations churned by the rumour mills till date.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

How young girls become 'opium brides' in Afghan

How young girls become 'opium brides' in Afghan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Termed as 'opium brides', the daughters of poor poppy farmers are often given to drug traffickers if their fathers are unable to pay the loan taken for growing the illicit crop, because of the official action.

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Lok Sabha TV:Rs 1 lakh for every 5-min feed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

It's going to be a field day for the 40-odd news channels in the country as they gear up to cover the UPA Government's trust vote on July 22.

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

England to be without Barmy Army support for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Barmy Army has joined limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan in pulling out of the upcoming tour to Bangladesh due to prevailing security concerns.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I would urge my Indian friends to look at how significant the overall support was.'

Focus on CPM meet now

Focus on CPM meet now

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Karat's meet with PM fails to break nuclear deal deadlock

First Look: Bush's brain departs

First Look: Bush's brain departs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The two came together when Bush ran for Governor of Texas in 1992

Sreesanth told not to cross the line

Sreesanth told not to cross the line

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

India's bowling coach Venkatest Prasad admitted that it is time S Sreesanth starts focusing on his bowling and not on tactics to unsettle batsmen.

EPL snapshots: Stones hails Guardiola's impact after return to form for Manchester City

EPL snapshots: Stones hails Guardiola's impact after return to form for Manchester City

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Leicester City's attempts to sign Adrien Silva from Sporting Lisbon were dealt a blow on Wednesday, with FIFA saying it had rejected an FA petition to grant the midfielder an international transfer certificate.

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Could the Chinese have taken a leaf out of our book?' 'That their unprecedented build-up is their attempt at coercive diplomacy with India?' 'And if so, what is it that they could be expecting as a quid pro quo?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

How the vote went

How the vote went

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Hot debuts! Watch out for these LFW models

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Presenting six new faces who will make their debut this season.

Dhoni, Karthik 'keep' the runs coming

Dhoni, Karthik 'keep' the runs coming

Rediff.com11 May 2007

While India have celebrated Dhoni's rapid rise in international cricket, quickly behind the scenes has emerged another contender in Dinesh Karthik.

Bad News!

Bad News!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

One can't help but feel that Breaking News is stage bound and lacks certainty, and doesn't make plausible points in its exaggeratedly loud cynical outbursts.

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The International Women's Day could not have been more special for Indian archer Deepika Kumari as a documentary on her life 'Ladies First' -- was released for worldwide streaming on Thursday.

Kakodkar to remain low-key during N-talks

Kakodkar to remain low-key during N-talks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

He will largely play a behind-the-scenes role and will sit in on the high-level meetings between the US and Indian teams so as to ensure that India's strategic and nuclear establishment's interests are not compromised

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

9 memorable moments from the LFW auditions

9 memorable moments from the LFW auditions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A sneak-peek into all the backstage action.

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Dravid is not a born leader: Boycott

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The former England batsman believes Rahul Dravid needs to be more assertive for the team to rediscover success.

Fun pictures: Salman, Katrina on the sets of Tiger Zinda Hai

Fun pictures: Salman, Katrina on the sets of Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Did you want to be on the set too?

From Bihar to Mumbai: How this model made her parents proud

From Bihar to Mumbai: How this model made her parents proud

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Aishwarya Sushmita, who hails from Darbhanga, Bihar, talks about her journey, what she likes about modeling.

Fahadh Faasil gets ready with Monsoon Mangoes

Fahadh Faasil gets ready with Monsoon Mangoes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

How the Delhi police got Tablighi Jamaat to vacate their headquarters

How the Delhi police got Tablighi Jamaat to vacate their headquarters

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt narrates the behind-the-scenes action in the Delhi headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat that finally forced the religious sect's compliance with the coronavirus shutdown.

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Behind the scenes at Cannes 2016.

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

The Prestige is a brilliant trick

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Christopher Nolan's new film is a well-constructed, powerful drama.

South Africa apologizes for using drone camera in Bangladesh

South Africa apologizes for using drone camera in Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

South Africa's cricket team apologised to the Bangladesh military for using a drone at a practice session in Dhaka and breaching national security ahead of the start of their tour.