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Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California on the largest TieCon ever.

Memorable words of Benaud from behind the microphone

Memorable words of Benaud from behind the microphone

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Richie Benaud, Australia's celebrated former cricket captain and commentator, died on Thursday at the age of 84. Here are a selection of quotes from the man who came to be known as the 'voice of cricket' during a 40-year career behind the microphone.

Aamir as Shikari Shambu? Comic book heroes we want onscreen!

Aamir as Shikari Shambu? Comic book heroes we want onscreen!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Oh the possibilities!

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

In just 18 frames, the photograph of the dainty Sheena, with her winsome smile and starry eyes, dissolved, flesh falling off her facial bones, into what the CBI alleged was her corresponding yellowed, morose-looking skull with hollow, haunting eye sockets.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

FIFA U-17 World Cup: What the tournament means for India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

It would be unfair to expect India to bedazzle crowds with eye-catching football. This team is built around stability, writes Dhruv Munjal

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

The spiritual guru who is pushing innovation

The spiritual guru who is pushing innovation

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Mata Amritanandamayi's hospital has developed protein nanomedicines for drug-resistant leukemia and nano-structured wafers to prevent recurrence of brain tumours

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

'She always wanted to do the right thing, the right way'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Sunil Paliwal is managing director of Aavin, the highly successful milk cooperative of the Tamil Nadu government. He has worked with J Jayalalithaa for 12 years. He pays tribute to the departed leader.

Review: Akshay Kumar is the real scene stealer of The Shaukeens!

Review: Akshay Kumar is the real scene stealer of The Shaukeens!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Whenever Akshay appears on screen, The Shaukeens transforms into another movie -- one that's substantially more comic, cheeky and winsome, says Sukanya Verma.

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Uttar Pradesh ATS launches 'ghar wapsi' campaign for radicalised youth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The initiative comes after the ATS recently arrested four suspected terrorists from the Islamic State Khorasan module.

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a fact-box on Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday. He was 25.

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

At the GO-JEK hackathon in Bengaluru, there were over 100 people working on their projects. Most were between the ages of 25 and 30. All except the CoderDragons: Mrinal Jain is 11, and Shreyas Katuri is 12. Nikita Puri meets the pre-teens who are building a virtual voice assistant named Erica.

What makes Vijender the favourite against China's Zulpikar

What makes Vijender the favourite against China's Zulpikar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Vijender is a power puncher, he is a smart boxer as well.' Lee Beard, Vijender Singh's trainer, highlights why the Indian boxer is the favourite for Saturday's double title clash.

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Pep's All Or Nothing style makes Manchester City champs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'By giving cameras unimpeded access to their world-class training facilities and coaches, and by showing off Guardiola's genius, All Or Nothing is a striking show of power, a declaration of their conviction of being the bigger club in Manchester,' says Dhruv Munjal.

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

When death came calling on the cricket field

When death came calling on the cricket field

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Following the demise of Ankit Keshri here other instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

From Washington to Rome, technocrats are rescuing economies

From Washington to Rome, technocrats are rescuing economies

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Privatisation in Russia was endorsed by technocrats. It led to the rise of Vladimir Putin.

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

#DurgaPuja: 9 people you absolutely can't miss!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Be prepared to bump into some special people at the pandal.

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

What makes Sushmita Sen-sational!

What makes Sushmita Sen-sational!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Happy birthday, Sushmita!

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

2 key accused arrested for Dadri mob killing over beef rumours

2 key accused arrested for Dadri mob killing over beef rumours

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Two youngsters, both aged 18 years, were arrested from their hideout in a locality close to Bishada, the scene of Monday night killing of 50-year-old Mohammed Iqlakh, taking the total number of arrests to eight, police said.

Run, Rabbit, Run

Run, Rabbit, Run

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'So when they come for you tomorrow morning, papa, make a dash for freedom.' 'Please, please, don't let anything hold you back.' 'Run, run, run, run, run, run, run.'

The heart interview you must read

The heart interview you must read

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons.

iPhone SE: Hits and misses

iPhone SE: Hits and misses

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The SE reportedly has 2GB of random-access memory.

'We have forgotten the art of physical literacy'

'We have forgotten the art of physical literacy'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'We have lost the importance of physical movement. It is important we encourage kids to take up sport.'

Abhay Deol questions India's obsession with sex

Abhay Deol questions India's obsession with sex

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

This is how the Bollywood star reacted to Mumbai's cops' 'moral policing' after they rounded up and harassed 13 consenting couples from a hotel near Aksa beach in Mumbai

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Injuries of varying proportions have occurred on the cricket field, some fatal while others life altering. Rediff.com gives you a lowdown of 10 most critical injuries in cricket.

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Gandhi has not become out of date, we have.'

'Kashmir is a battle of the mind'

'Kashmir is a battle of the mind'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

'Tying somebody to the jeep is not the military way, but the officer was able to come out of the situation without any bloodshed.' 'I am not supporting him, but I am also not criticising him.' 'He had to use some mechanism to save the uniformed personnel, many of whom were Kashmiri boys of the J&K police,' points out Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd), who was instrumental in the surrender of a record 1,267 terrorists in Kashmir.

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Still love Sunny Deol? Tell us!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Which 1980s hero is still rocking it? VOTE!

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Yoga has been an intrinsic part of Indian ethos for over 5,000 years. While India is champing at the bit ahead of International Yoga Day that falls on Jun 21, Swati Snigdha Suar lists out the ten most famous yoga gurus of the country:

Watch your mind, control stress

Watch your mind, control stress

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, gives you a lowdown on how to do this tricky meditation, and provides more evidence to lure you towards this practice.

Review: Apothecary could have been better

Review: Apothecary could have been better

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The story does not have any subtlety, everything that the director wishes to convey has been overtly pronounced by the actors through their dialogues.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Cancer death cases at DAE exaggerated

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Overall, data and its analysis used in the reports prove that members of staff of DAE, like others, are prone to cancer and suicides! No more, no less! Sensational reports have the potential to do infinite damage to our nation's nuclear energy programe and create unwanted fear, says Dr K S Parthasarathy.