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Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

If Kimi Raikkonen finishes in the top 10 in Montreal, the Lotus driver will equal Schumacher's record of 24 successive Grands Prix in the points - even if the statistics are deceptive because scoring systems have changed.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

How India's pace ace Bumrah perfected the yorker

How India's pace ace Bumrah perfected the yorker

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah revealed how he perfected the yorkers, which has proved to be one of his biggest weapons in limited overs cricket.

Pak will no longer seek talks with India: Imran Khan

Pak will no longer seek talks with India: Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's ambassador to the United States, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who was visiting The NYT editorial board, rejected Khan's criticism.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Trump indicated that his administration is looking at a bigger compensation from Beijing than the $140 billion being sought by Germany over the coronavirus pandemic.

A seven-point checklist to make money in MFs

A seven-point checklist to make money in MFs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Now that the stock markets are in a treacherous arena these pointers will help you keep your head above the water.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Saina, who had won a silver medal two years ago at Jakarta, gave everything in a battle of attrition but Okuhara's never-say-die attitude helped her to outmanoeuvre the Indian in an energy-sapping sem-ifinal clash at the Emirates Arena.

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

With the two teams locked 2-2 in the overall tie after the first the three matches, it was left to their respective mixed doubles pairs to push them ahead.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Kavanaugh told the audience that all his new law clerks at the Supreme Court were women -- a first in the history of the Supreme Court.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader said that reservation formula given by the Congress for his community will be over and above the 50 per cent quota for the Schedule Tribes, Schedule Castes and Other Backward Class.

Why the rupee needs to fall some more

Why the rupee needs to fall some more

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The calculations on the inflation-adjusted value of the rupee are deceptive

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

BJP questions PM's rationale for pushing reforms NOW

BJP questions PM's rationale for pushing reforms NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday blamed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for pushing the country to a '1991-like' economic situation and questioned the rationale for introducing reforms now after eight years of rule.

Why Sushilkumar Shinde must go

Why Sushilkumar Shinde must go

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The BJP is entirely justified in asking for Shinde's resignation. Shinde too must realise that when the likes of Hafiz Saeed endorse his remarks, it is time to wrap his tail between his legs and slink away from the national scene failing which the Congress party must dump him if it retains even an iota of national pride, says Vivek Gumaste.

Tata Sons, arm win legal battle over domain name

Tata Sons, arm win legal battle over domain name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

The court also asked Key-Systems GmBH, which is an international ICANN accredited registrar for Internet addresses, to cancel registration of domain name www.tatainfotech.in, granted to Arno Palmen.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Dhoni all praise for Hardik Pandya

Dhoni all praise for Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Hardik Pandya stole the limelight on his ODI debut with the new ball in hand, on Sunday and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni backs the all-rounder to be one of his premier fast bowlers for next year's Champions Trophy in England.

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, during the hearing on September 13 remarked that it was 'astonishing that the notification for the establishment of the ISI's political cell could not be found, while the cell had been active for decades'.

8 Indians with expired visas held in UK

8 Indians with expired visas held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Twelve people, including eight Indians who had overstayed their visas, have been arrested following three separate raids by immigration officials in the London borough of Croydon.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

This ex Aussie Rules footballer could lead Oz at ICC WC

This ex Aussie Rules footballer could lead Oz at ICC WC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Carey was named a co-vice captain of the limited-overs sides captained by Aaron Finch during the home summer, and has impressed with his glovework during recent series against Pakistan and India.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Trial court order - clean chit or a long rope?

Trial court order - clean chit or a long rope?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

When an economic crime is carried out, it becomes difficult to figure out the role played by various parties.

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".

Rajat Gupta: A corporate honcho's stunning fall from grace

Rajat Gupta: A corporate honcho's stunning fall from grace

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Diwali of 2011 saw Gupta surrender himself before the FBI after charges of insider trading were filed against him by Manhataan's top federal prosecutor India-born Preet Bharara.

Rajat Gupta: A corporate honcho's stunning fall from grace

Rajat Gupta: A corporate honcho's stunning fall from grace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

The Diwali of 2011 saw Gupta surrender himself before the FBI after charges of insider trading were filed against him by Manhataan's top federal prosecutor India-born Preet Bharara.

Sinister, Paranormal activity 4 battle it out at the BO

Sinister, Paranormal activity 4 battle it out at the BO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

While Paranormal Activity 4 is doing better at the box office, Sinister is the better reviewed film.

Super Series Final: Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Marin, makes semis

Super Series Final: Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Marin, makes semis

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu avenged her heart-breaking loss at the Rio Games to two-time World Champion Carolina Marin with a thrilling straight-game victory in a do-or-die, women's singles Group B contest and sealed her place at the semi-finals of the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai on Friday.

Army foils gruesome attack by Pakistan, kills 2 intruders

Army foils gruesome attack by Pakistan, kills 2 intruders

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The intruders attempted to come in by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC and were assisted by heavy covering fire of high calibre weapons such as mortars and rocket launchers from the Pakistani posts.

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government didn't call a meeting of the selection committee deliberately to facilitate the appointment of a junior officer to the post, the committee's Congress member told the PM.

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rutuja Bhosale no match for Svitolina

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Indian challenge at the WTA Indian Open ended with the crushing defeat of Rutuja Bhosale at the hands of seventh seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, at the Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, on Wednesday. The Indian wild card lost the second round match in the US $125,000 event 3-6, 0-6.

US House votes to cut $650 million in Pakistan aid

US House votes to cut $650 million in Pakistan aid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The US House of Representatives has passed an amendment unanimously that cuts down $650 million in military aid to Pakistan as Republicans sought to tamp down demands for still deeper reductions.

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Even if Setters shows no inclination to understand the dark desperation that drives parents to buy marks for undeserving children, it could've made a little more effort to be sly or suspenseful,' says Sukanya Verma.

Delhi rape accused cabbie master of lies, say police

Delhi rape accused cabbie master of lies, say police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Officials interrogating Shiv Kumar Yadav, the accused in the rape of a 27-year-old woman in Delhi, term him as a "master of lies" and a "highly deceptive" person.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine's second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase.