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High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ruling NDA and opposition INDIA bloc MPs clashed in Parliament on Thursday over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, leading to jostling and an injury to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation, while the BJP defended him.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

'Husband Only Listens To His Mother'

'Husband Only Listens To His Mother'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ask Rediff's Love Guru your relationship related questions and she will give you an honest answer.

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Mumbai City made their debut in the competition last year but were eliminated in the group phase, twice losing heavily to Saudi side Al-Shabab.

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie, as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

India has credibility to be mediator in Ukraine war: Ex-UK PM

India has credibility to be mediator in Ukraine war: Ex-UK PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Cameron also said Modi has a very clear plan about technology and the future of India and his third consecutive term in office demonstrates the ability to bring real change in a consistent way.

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said a wad of currency notes was recovered by security staff from the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Can We Wish Away Any Part Of Our Life?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'What would it be like if one had the power to transcend the universe like the characters in the Marvel comics and movies do?' 'Could I rewind my life and go back in time to do things differently?' asks Aarti David.

Root determined not to let captaincy talk distract England

Root determined not to let captaincy talk distract England

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Root said he wanted to keep the focus on salvaging some pride from the remainder of the tour

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Will end Ukraine, Gaza wars, Putin respects me, says Trump; Harris hits back

Will end Ukraine, Gaza wars, Putin respects me, says Trump; Harris hits back

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

As the world continues to rage under the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the two presidential candidates in the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday (local time), presented their views on ending the conflict and Washington, DC's role in it.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

As Olympics kick off, Gazans seek refuge in football

As Olympics kick off, Gazans seek refuge in football

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Inspired by the Olympics worlds away in Paris, some Palestinian youths played football against each other at a school sheltering the displaced in the war-torn Gaza Strip

How To Turn A Situationship Into A Relationship

How To Turn A Situationship Into A Relationship

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

If you're looking to transition into a committed relationship, it's important to establish clear boundaries. Define what you need, how you want to spend time together, and what you won't tolerate, suggests relationship expert Shahzeen Shivdasani.

5 Zero-Screen Activities For Your Child

5 Zero-Screen Activities For Your Child

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Raghav Himatsingka, co-founder, Raising Superstars, explains how simple activities can help improve your child's cognitive skills and critical thinking.

TN governor, CM in spat over missing line in Tamil anthem at Hindi event

TN governor, CM in spat over missing line in Tamil anthem at Hindi event

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In the Doordarshan Kendra Chennai's Hindi month valedictory function, a sentence Thekkanamum adhil sirantha Dravida nal thiru naadum went missing when the singers sang the anthem at the DD Tamil office in Chennai.

Stay present, Paris awaits: Bindra's mantra for Neeraj

Stay present, Paris awaits: Bindra's mantra for Neeraj

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The only advice to him would be to focus on his process, to remain in the present'

PIX: Pope reigns with ton; England dominate Day 1

PIX: Pope reigns with ton; England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

England captain Ollie Pope returned to form with a classy unbeaten 103 to guide his team to 221/3 on a weather-affected first day of the third and final Test.

Self-insulated Rohit not distracted by outside chatter

Self-insulated Rohit not distracted by outside chatter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Eventually our job is to come here, play good cricket and win the World Cup

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Skeet great Hancock targets perfection at Paris Games

Skeet great Hancock targets perfection at Paris Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Men's skeet, where competitors use shotguns to break clay targets flung into the air, has become much more competitive over the last decade, and it was "getting harder and harder to win", Hancock observed.

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Here's why Faf Du Plessis will be distracted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis admitted that it is normal to get distracted by the weekend's Indian Premier League auctions as the cash-rich T20 event 'plays a big part in their lives'.

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

PIX: Celta hold 10-man Barca; Milan-Juve play out dour draw

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Leverkusen's Schick scores hat-trick in comeback win over Heidenheim.

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions.

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

'He wouldn't let the tricolour down': Kusale's parents

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As Swapnil shot to glory in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, taking India's tally to three at the Paris Games on Thursday, his family and friends exploded in joy at his home in Kolhapur district.

What a mess! Indian wrestlers can't focus on training

What a mess! Indian wrestlers can't focus on training

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Wrestlers busy getting daily passes for personal coaches after arrival at Games Village

Olympics: Nerves not expectations get the better of Manu in final

Olympics: Nerves not expectations get the better of Manu in final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Honestly, I've been off the social media and I have not been checking my phone, so I don't know what's going on. But I just know that I was trying my best and I was trying to deliver a good performance.'

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins.

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Winner of the gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, Avani Lekhara shot a remarkable 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record of 249.6 set in Tokyo.

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Olympics: Hinchliffe overshadows Lyles in 100m Heats

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The current Olympic champion Italy's Marcell Jacobs, who has had a wretched time with injury since his shock Tokyo success, looked a little sluggish in finishing second in 10.05 behind Nigerian heat winner Kayinsola Ajayi (10.02).

'Gutted' Curran rues missed chances after Punjab exit

'Gutted' Curran rues missed chances after Punjab exit

Rediff.com10 May 2024

PBKS skipper Sam Curran was a disappointed man as the team was eliminated with two games left.

Leagues like IPL are very distracting: Taylor

Leagues like IPL are very distracting: Taylor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Former Australian skipper Mark Taylor feels that cash-rich Twenty20 Leagues like the IPL are acting as a huge "distraction" for young players, who are now more interested in raking in moolahs than playing for the country.

France's Maignan mocks FIFA laws, Lewandowski penalty

France's Maignan mocks FIFA laws, Lewandowski penalty

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan did not appreciate Robert Lewandowski's stuttering technique, or the spot-kick rules in general.

Stuck in lift for 2 days, man wrote 'farewell' note

Stuck in lift for 2 days, man wrote 'farewell' note

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The 59-year-old man who was stuck for 42 hours in the lift of a major government hospital in Thiruvananthapuram over the weekend said that while being trapped there he had written a note akin to a farewell message to his family, and kept it in his bag.

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights.

Flintoff's retirement 'circus' could distract Eng

Flintoff's retirement 'circus' could distract Eng

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels Andrew Flintoff's sudden retirement announcement from Test cricket came as a good news for his side because it might act as a distraction for the hosts in the remainder of the Ashes series.

Modi and the art of distraction

Modi and the art of distraction

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'The arrests of Sanatan Sanstha members for committing murder and stockpiling explosives with the alleged intent of committing mass murder must be embarrassing to a majoritarian government,' notes Devangshu Datta.