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Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though EPS has sworn peace for now, or so it seems, his camp is said to be considering the possibility of calling an early meeting of the party's general council, to get a mandate in his favour before things went out of control. Ground-level indications are that OPS had lost his limited base, which alone had forced him to patch up with the other, reportedly at the instance of the BJP ally at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

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!

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Take a look at star arrivals!

Kohli hits century but Australia on top

Kohli hits century but Australia on top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Captain Virat Kohli became the second fastest to 25 Test centuries before Usman Khawaja helped Australia extend their lead to 175 runs to give the hosts a slight upperhand at stumps on Day 3 in Perth on Sunday.

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Of Serena, Rafa and tennis' dress sense and sensibility

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'The conventional view is that it's the women who are being provocative and drawing attention to themselves. Has anyone considered the alternative view?' asks Kanika Datta.

Why are Arsenal fans boycotting this coffee brand?

Why are Arsenal fans boycotting this coffee brand?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Champions Chelsea beat 9-man Arsenal 2-0 in a heated match at Stamford Bridge last week but a coffee brand had to bear the brunt of angry Arsenal supporters.

PepsiCo spends Rs 2 crore to stop social media digs at Kurkure

PepsiCo spends Rs 2 crore to stop social media digs at Kurkure

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

PepsiCo India spokesperson said fake news suggesting Kurkure has plastic in it has affected the brand's reputation

In Delhi, Trudeaus hit a six!

In Delhi, Trudeaus hit a six!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Agra, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and now Delhi. The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is on a week-long visit to India, has made his way to the country's capital and it was another day of sightseeing and fun.

Nakkeeran editor sues ex-DGP

Nakkeeran editor sues ex-DGP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2002

R R Gopal contended that former Karnataka DGP Dinakar has made defamatory allegations against him in the book on Rajkumar’s abuction ‘lowering’ his reputation.

Caster Semenya not thrilled about upgrade

Caster Semenya not thrilled about upgrade

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Caster Semenya is not excited about the prospect of having her 2012 Olympic and 2011 world championships silver medals upgraded to gold in the wake of Mariya Savinova-Farnosova doping ban, the coach of the South African 800 metres athlete said on Sunday.

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

President Obama meets former Secretary of State Hillary at White House

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has privately met his former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

Housing.com site hacked within a week of Yadav's sacking

Housing.com site hacked within a week of Yadav's sacking

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Less than a week after its CEO and co-founder Rahul Yadav was sacked, realty portal Housing.com's website was hacked on Monday.

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini could face disciplinary action from the English Football Association after the Chilean criticised referee Mark Clattenburg in the wake of his side's 2-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Smith, Maxwell drive Australia on Day 1

PHOTOS: Smith, Maxwell drive Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith struck a cultured unbeaten century on Thursday to steer Australia to 299 for four wickets on the opening day of the third Test against India in Ranchi, signalling he has put the review controversy at Bengaluru behind him.

IPL 9: How the players fared on and off the field

IPL 9: How the players fared on and off the field

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Indian Premier League 2016 gave the cricket lovers many memorable moments to cherish for long. Take a look.

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Sports Shorts: Halep falls to Barty in Sydney second round

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

1st Test: Chandimal, Karunaratne defy New Zealand

1st Test: Chandimal, Karunaratne defy New Zealand

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne obstinately defied New Zealand's bowlers for much of the second day of the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday though the hosts still have the upper hand.

'Sometimes umpiring goes in our favour and sometimes in their'

'Sometimes umpiring goes in our favour and sometimes in their'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday sought to play down the controversy surrounding poor umpiring in the second T20 International between India and England in Nagpur on Sunday, saying both sides will have to move on with the game as decisions do not always go in favour of only one team.

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh Yadav doping scandal

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh Yadav doping scandal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Left red-faced by the four-year ban imposed on Narsingh Yadav by the Court of Arbitration (CAS), the Wrestling Federation of India has demanded a CBI probe into the doping scandal that has jeopardised the grappler's entire career.

PHOTOS: Malan's century gives England the upper hand on Day 1

PHOTOS: Malan's century gives England the upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Dawid Malan hit an unbeaten century to lead England's superb fightback on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test against Australia in Perth on Thursday.

Women's World Cup: Japan into final courtesy England own goal

Women's World Cup: Japan into final courtesy England own goal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

An injury time own goal from England defender Laura Bassett put Japan into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory, setting up a title rematch with the United States.

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians humiliate KKR by 102 runs

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians humiliate KKR by 102 runs

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Mumbai Indians put in a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by a huge margin of 102 runs, in the IPL match, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

Spidercam to be used in World T20 despite recent glitches

Spidercam to be used in World T20 despite recent glitches

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The controversial spidercam, which has been criticised by India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will be used during the upcoming World Twenty20 Championship but it won't disturb play, International Cricket Council's Chief Executive Dave Richardson said.

Olympic medallist Vonn will watch Rio Games from home

Olympic medallist Vonn will watch Rio Games from home

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn has been spotted wearing eye-catching attire, and attending award functions.

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

'The people of UP are really angry with Yogi'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'When Yogi took over, in the first few months he went after the criminals.' 'Everybody thought he will do it, cutting across party, caste divisions.' 'Gradually, the situation started slipping out of his hand.'

Sharjah Test: England lose two wickets in run chase

Sharjah Test: England lose two wickets in run chase

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

England were 46 for two wickets against Pakistan at the close of the fourth day in Sharjah on Wednesday, chasing a target of 284 to win the third and final Test and draw the series.

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

PICS: Passing shots from the US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Rediff.com takes a look at some interesting highlights of the tournament.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!

A Legend Says Goodbye

A Legend Says Goodbye

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

We should all bow before the legend that is Leander, says Rahul Jacob.

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Even if the extradition bill has been suspended, Beijing will eventually impose its system on Hong Kong, observes Nitin Pai.

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Why advertisers are spellbound by IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

As many as 80 brands are riding the digital and television broadcast this year.

PIX: How Bollywood may react to Sanju Baba's release

PIX: How Bollywood may react to Sanju Baba's release

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Raju Hirani, Ranbir and Deepika react to the Dutt's release!

IPL 12: Best of the Best

IPL 12: Best of the Best

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Harish Kotian picks his top performers in IPL 2019.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Champions League T20: Northern Districts thrash Lahore Lions

Champions League T20: Northern Districts thrash Lahore Lions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A clinical all-round display by the Northern Districts helped them crush Lahore Lions by a whopping 72 runs to all but ensure their entry into the main round of the Champions League T20 in Raipur.

Why is this man still a governor?

Why is this man still a governor?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

On Thursday, December 14, Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy tweeted: 'Jihadis have killed, maimed, brutalised tens of thousands of innocent people all across the world. And you ask me about a man killed in Rajasthan and then tell me not to do whataboutery!' It was not the first time that Roy's statements have provoked controversy. Should Tathagata Roy even be a governor, asks Amulya Ganguli.