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T20 Blind WC: India continue winning run, thrash Kiwis

T20 Blind WC: India continue winning run, thrash Kiwis

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Chasing a lowly target of 137 run for victory, opener Sukhram Majhi and first drop Ajay Kumar Reddy smashed blistering half-centuries besides sharing a huge 130-run partnership for thr second wicket to help India came out victorious in just nine overs.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Will heal weariness in the heart, says UK PM Starmer in first speech

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Keir Starmer, in his first speech as the UK's new prime minister, on Friday pledged to heal the "weariness in the heart" of Britain and rebuild the country after a landslide Labour victory in the general election.

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

22 killed, 57 hurt as bus with Haryana pilgrims falls into gorge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The accident took place at the Tungi-Morh in the Chowki Chora belt of the district, the officials said, adding that the bus rolled around 150 feet down into the gorge.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The chargesheet, which was submitted in court last week, includes views of the premier VJTI, as well as IMD about the ill-fated structure being of sub standard quality and not having the capability to withstand winds, an official said.

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rautu Ka Raaz Review: Dull Whodunit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Rautu Ka Raaz is a dragged-out slow burner of a film that just fails to ignite, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'I wish every year to be like this where I have amazing but different films coming up.'

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

India outclass Pakistan to win Blind T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The Indian blind cricket team successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup title after outclassing arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets.

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The finding is based on a study that involved 1,500 school kids by researchers at University College London. The research found that while 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of kids suffer from dyslexia, a higher number -- 3 and 6 per cent -- of kids suffer from its mathematical equivalent dyscalculia.

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

It is possible to be blind to this and pretend to carry on as if nothing has happened but that will not change the reality, asserts Aakar Patel.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

In a kind gesture, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is giving financial support to the Indian team in their preparation for the World Blind Chess Championship to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from August 26 to September 4.

Indian-Canadian docs donate $1 mn for blind

Indian-Canadian docs donate $1 mn for blind

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Drs Daya and Chander Gupta donated $1 million to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Manitoba earlier this month. The CNIB renamed the CNIB Winnipeg Building as The Drs Daya and Chander Gupta Center and organised a dinner in their honour on July 3.

Blind leaves it late to rescue a point for United

Blind leaves it late to rescue a point for United

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Daley Blind's injury-time equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against West Ham United on Sunday but a point was not enough to regain third spot in the Premier League.

Now, a car for the blind

Now, a car for the blind

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The technology, called non-visual interfaces, will guide its driver through traffic by transmitting information about nearby vehicles or objects.

Smoke now, face blindness later

Smoke now, face blindness later

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Amid LAC row, Army to upgrade 'night-blind' infantry combat vehicles

Amid LAC row, Army to upgrade 'night-blind' infantry combat vehicles

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The current fleet of BMP-2/2Ks was first inducted into the Army in 1985 and it has been the mainstay of the mechanised infantry since then.

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Daley Blind's late second half strike helped a lacklustre Manchester United salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Monday.

Now, Big B to play blind lawyer

Now, Big B to play blind lawyer

Rediff.com3 May 2005

And what's more, the film has been seven years in the making.

No quota for blind in Parliament: SC

No quota for blind in Parliament: SC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Supreme Court bench said reservation for the blind in parliament is not a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution.

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Study suggested that constant use of Semaglutide may be linked to development of a condition called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

She Is Blind. And She Takes Photographs

She Is Blind. And She Takes Photographs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Take a look at the pics to see how visually-impaired photographer Israa Ismail sees the world.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Blind Side: A Sandra Bullock vehicle

Blind Side: A Sandra Bullock vehicle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Bullock finally gets a character that she can sink her teeth into. And she does her part commendably.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

EPL: What Blind lacks in height he makes up with clever play

EPL: What Blind lacks in height he makes up with clever play

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Daley Blind may lack the height and power but the Manchester United midfielder insists he possesses the footballing intelligence to flourish as a centre-back.

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Getting ready to travel to the United States on a fellowship, blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to American lawmakers for the second time in a week and gave a detailed account of his alleged persecution and that of his family by Chinese authorities.

Blind doctor set to practise

Blind doctor set to practise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Anka Toppo is right now gathering information about what spheres doctors suffering from visual impairment have chosen.

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In terms of sheer numbers there is not much to choose between the two wicketkeepers.

Bihar: Youth blinded for asking for flood relief

Bihar: Youth blinded for asking for flood relief

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

The village head's husband and his henchmen poured acid into the man's eyes.

Blind girl reminds PM of his promise

Blind girl reminds PM of his promise

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The prime minister had failed to send a cassette of his poems, which he had promised her when she tied a rakhi to him last year.

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

159 dismissals in 36 Tests, 149 dismissals in 89 ODIs, and 89 dismissals in 70 T20s are very good by any standards. And yet they don't speak to Bumrah's true value and his special appeal, notes Sreehari Nair.

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.