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Car drives onto pitch during Ranji Trophy game at Airforce ground

Car drives onto pitch during Ranji Trophy game at Airforce ground

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

In a bizarre incident, a man drove his car onto the pitch during the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh at the Airforce ground in Palam, New Delhi, a major security breach which left both the players and officials dumbfounded.

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.

IMAGES: The WORST of India Resort Fashion Week

IMAGES: The WORST of India Resort Fashion Week

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The ten looks that missed the mark.

Dabangg 3 Review

Dabangg 3 Review

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Dabangg 3 is the kind of indulgent rubbish that dispels the fundamentals of filmmaking to highlight its hero's virtue and vigour at any cost, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

According to experts, religious and spiritual influences can affect life decisions beyond the normal.

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

How India became a high-priority market for PepsiCo

How India became a high-priority market for PepsiCo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

PepsiCo is trying to dislodge Coca-Cola in drinks, though the gap is still large.

Twitter was once named 'Friendstalker'!

Twitter was once named 'Friendstalker'!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Among other names the founders contemplated were 'Twitch' and 'Smssy'

Reader's say! 10 ways to SPICE UP Bigg Boss 7!

Reader's say! 10 ways to SPICE UP Bigg Boss 7!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The reality show could do with some serious sprucing.

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The incident came to light on Thursday after few students alleged that they were not allowed to enter the campus of Rishabh Academy Co-Educational English Medium School because they did not have proper haircuts.

'Smith, David Warner can still make it to Aus World Cup squad'

'Smith, David Warner can still make it to Aus World Cup squad'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India tour is not final marker for World Cup hopefuls, says Langer

PIX: Vidya Balan flags off India Day Parade in NY

PIX: Vidya Balan flags off India Day Parade in NY

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The actress joined anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare as the Grand Marshal.

Would you wear these Rakhi Sawant outfits to a party?

Would you wear these Rakhi Sawant outfits to a party?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Would you dare to?

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Can Indians live without Chinese imports?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'India imports 70 per cent of its bulk drugs from China. Are we going to live without antibiotics?' asks Debashis Basu.

Genius Review: Corny, mundane... Sigh

Genius Review: Corny, mundane... Sigh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'In the end, you are left weeping not for the desh bhakt hero or his broken leg/heart, but because the movie is finally over and you can get back to your life,' says Stanessa Fernandes.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

Tendulkar's views on dead ball controversy

Tendulkar's views on dead ball controversy

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Tendulkar said it was the duty of the off-field match officials to point out the mistake to on-field umpires.

'I don't know how they won it, was it boundaries or something?'

'I don't know how they won it, was it boundaries or something?'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'Gutted, the guys put in a huge effort to get this opportunity, to pretty much do all you could and still not get across the line'

REVEALED: Hollywood's worst baby names!

REVEALED: Hollywood's worst baby names!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Take a look at this very interesting names that stars came up with for their babies in the year gone by.

Why Hakimullah Mehsud's death terrifies Pakistan

Why Hakimullah Mehsud's death terrifies Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Instead of the assassination strengthening Pakistan's war against the Taliban, its leadership seems scared of taking on the terrorists, notes Sushant Sareen.

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'She's a fighter on the court. She's playing really great, especially on the grass. She's attacking that ball really well. She doesn't let anything limit her'

'BCCI must not think it is above the law'

'BCCI must not think it is above the law'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The fact remains that there is a judgement of the court and the judgement has to be implemented by the BCCI, says Congress leader Manish Tewari.

Why 'centre-left thinking' Varun Gandhi is still with BJP

Why 'centre-left thinking' Varun Gandhi is still with BJP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Varun Gandhi adds that communists always joke with him and say he is a "communist in the BJP".

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Forget Kiki, Falling Stars is the latest Insta challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The bizarre challenge started in China but has followers all over the world.

DRS: Are you for or against it?

DRS: Are you for or against it?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A look at some controversial dismissals in the ongoing Ashes series that has put the DRS under the scanner.

Golfer Tiger Woods arrested in Florida on DUI charge

Golfer Tiger Woods arrested in Florida on DUI charge

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Golfer Tiger Woods was arrested in South Florida on Monday morning on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to media reports.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The danger to India's democracy is coming from recourse to mobocracy encouraged by the anti-Modi gang, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Inside the dazzling, weird world of bodypainting

Inside the dazzling, weird world of bodypainting

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Welcome to the World Bodypainting Festival in Klagenfurt, Austria. The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and here are some of the most dazzling artworks on display.

Got a tattoo? Great! Here's what it says about you!

Got a tattoo? Great! Here's what it says about you!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

What tattoo you get and where you get it done, unconsciously reveals a lot about your personality. Take this quiz and find out more!

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax held by PAOK

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax held by PAOK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Azeri champions Qarabag took a big step towards the playoff round with a 2-1 win at Cypriot side APOEL but Dinamo Zagreb left their progress hanging in the balance after the Croats played out a 1-1 home draw against Hungary's Ferencvaros.

Greeting a walrus... Things Vladimir Putin does

Greeting a walrus... Things Vladimir Putin does

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Russian president is no stranger to bizarre photocalls as he is previously been photographed going horse-riding with his shirt off, sedating Siberian tigers and polar bears, and guiding cranes to new migration routes in a microlight.

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The CM said he was proud that he was born in a country which had the "best communication system" and "best culture" in the whole world.

Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

This must be the most bizarre challenge that is currently trending over on social media and making people go crazy.

Frederic Aspiras, the man who transformed Lady Gaga

Frederic Aspiras, the man who transformed Lady Gaga

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The pop sensation heavily relies on her hair stylist's choices. Their friendship dates back to 2009.

Indian Wells: Kerber, Wozniacki gifted semi-final spots

Indian Wells: Kerber, Wozniacki gifted semi-final spots

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

In a bizarre coincidence, top seed Victoria Azarenka and seventh-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur withdrew from their quarter-final matches at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday due to leg injuries.

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Napoli brush aside lowly Crotone to go third in Serie A.

Tamarind tree, sheep: Lucky charms for K'taka candidates

Tamarind tree, sheep: Lucky charms for K'taka candidates

Rediff.com3 May 2013

We have heard about some very bizarre superstitions that the candidates followed while filing their nominations for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

A bathrobe on the red carpet. Is this the weirdest look yet?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Believe it or not, this wasn't the most daring OR the most bizarre red carpet turn at MTV EMAs.