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Yusuf's all-round show seals it for India

Yusuf's all-round show seals it for India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Images from the fourth One-Day International between India and New Zealand at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday.

The world is waiting for Modi's secret prescription

The world is waiting for Modi's secret prescription

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'India, he announced, is a "free, open, inclusive region" committed to the "common pursuit of progress and prosperity".' 'Prosperity yes. But free? Open?' 'Ask the Dalit tanner, the Muslim butcher, the Christian priest who writes pastoral letters.' 'Ask cattle traders of any religion or a Delhiwallah who enjoys a juicy steak.' 'Ask a Muslim who falls in love with a Hindu or vice versa,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

Beef ban and the death of protest

Beef ban and the death of protest

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Maharashtra's beef ban has led to heated arguments on social media, but when a protest against the ban was held in Mumbai, only a few thousands turned up. Perhaps it is easier to outrage online than join an actual protest, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Family legacy and the Varun effect

Family legacy and the Varun effect

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

It is the hurt and bewilderment over the loss of a Gandhi to the saffron brigade that has made the media and anti-Hindutva politicos react with such venom and acid. He was not heard, not given a chance to present his case, nor did forensic experts examine the so-called proof in the form of a CD containing his speech.

Was RGV insensitive? Tell us!

Was RGV insensitive? Tell us!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

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Three cheers for Khan Market!

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Khan Market is useful if not central to our existence,' says Kishore Singh.

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Kuldeep Sengar convicted in death of Unnao rape victim's father

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

District judge Dharmesh Sharma also said the facts and circumstances brought on the record prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused hatched another crucial part of the conspiracy to foist a false case upon the victim by planting a country made gun and four cartridges.

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The American-made robot housed in Moscow's Robo Station predicted a few hours before kickoff that France would beat Belgium in Tuesday's semi-final in St Petersburg.

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'Local legend has it the West Indians were plied with copious amounts of Ireland's favourite Guinness whisky the night before the match in 1969, though no one is willing to go on record about it!' says Gulu Ezekiel.

Has Mumbai turned into a small town?

Has Mumbai turned into a small town?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Any city that imposes a ban on food of any kind to appease the sensibility of a particular religion has lost any right to be called cosmopolitan and progressive, feels Tanmaya Nanada

Where have India's bulls gone?

Where have India's bulls gone?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

As male bovines today account for only 28 per cent of India's cattle, it clearly shows that it is the bulls and not the cows that are mostly being butchered. This makes it clear that cow slaughter is not a problem but the slaughter of male bovines is whose main utility today is in the value of their meat, says Murad Ali Baig.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Blast in cracker unit kills boy; 10 kids injured

Blast in cracker unit kills boy; 10 kids injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The cracker unit, located in a 12 x 12 feet room, is located in the ground floor of a two-storied building. After school hours, the children of poor and lower middle-class families of the locality worked part-time in the unit under the supervision of three adults. The children were paid Rs 10 for making 100 crackers. The blast occurred due to a wrong mix of chemicals.

Laden - the serial killer held in Bihar

Laden - the serial killer held in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Police said the 25-year-old criminal, a matriculate from Sandalpur village in Nalanda district, had confessed to killing at least nine people, including a Kashmiri, since plunging into the world of crime in 1995.

Arsenal 'keeper fined $24,000

Arsenal 'keeper fined $24,000

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

The German international threw the ball at Phillips after the final whistle. He later claimed Phillips had pushed him and stood on his foot during the game.

Jehanabad: Maoists start executing captives

Jehanabad: Maoists start executing captives

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

During last night's attack a sentry, a warder and a 'Ranvir Sena' leader Bade Sharma were gunned down at the overcrowded sub-jail

LS suspends question hr

LS suspends question hr

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended the Question Hour and took up for discussion an Opposition-sponsored adjounment motion on the Nanavati Commission report.

Mystery disease kills 17 in China

Mystery disease kills 17 in China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Review: 31st October is a one-time watch

Review: 31st October is a one-time watch

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Director Shivaji Lotan Patil does no justice to the story.

The mayhem after the assassination

The mayhem after the assassination

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Zaheer comes back strongly but Worcester face defe

Zaheer comes back strongly but Worcester face defe

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Indian paceman Zaheer Khan came back strongly on the third day of the Division Two county championship match against Surrey claiming three wickets for 142 runs.

West Indies name 13-man squad

West Indies name 13-man squad

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 13-man squad for the first Test against England at Sabina Park, Jamaica, starting on Thursday.

Mutual funds: 5 biggest losers

Mutual funds: 5 biggest losers

Rediff.com26 May 2006

On founding day, Army shows its colours

On founding day, Army shows its colours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indian Army on Friday celebrated the Army Day in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the force from General Sir Francis Butcher -- the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949.

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

England's World Cup 2018 team, and remarkable similarities emerge between the XI expected to start the semi-final against Croatia

Trump seeks to 'end' Syrian civil war as Russia vetoes probe resolution

Trump seeks to 'end' Syrian civil war as Russia vetoes probe resolution

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Trump said that America's relationship with Russia 'may be at an all-time low', but he hoped that it would have been wonderful if the two countries could get along.

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The 18-year-old attacker, identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan injured 11 people before police fatally shot him.

A town called Marathon

A town called Marathon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

The Lion King Review

The Lion King Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.

The truth about cow slaughter in India

The truth about cow slaughter in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'There are three issues related to beef consumption and cow slaughter. One is the British origin of cow slaughter. Two, if slaughter of cows is sanctioned by Islamic scriptures and three, the environmental impact of beef consumption.'

No let-up from England: Trescothick

No let-up from England: Trescothick

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Strauss joins elite as SA suffer

Strauss joins elite as SA suffer

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Strauss joined an elite band of players to score centuries in their first Tests both home and away as England ended the second day on 227 for one.

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

India's Harmanpreet, wrist spin duo honoured at ESPNCricinfo awards

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Captain of the Year award was given to England's World Cup-winning, Heather Knight, the first for a women skipper

Light a candle for 4,733 Sikhs

Light a candle for 4,733 Sikhs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Collingwood pushes for Test spot

Collingwood pushes for Test spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

The England all rounder enhanced his case for the first Test against West Indies with a ton in the three-day game against Jamaica.

Dilshan ton leaves Eng struggling

Dilshan ton leaves Eng struggling

Rediff.com13 Dec 2003

England were left facing a fight for survival on the last day after being set a 368-run target to win the second Test.