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Finch backs Warner, Smith to come good in T20 WC

Finch backs Warner, Smith to come good in T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Australia captain Aaron Finch's recovery after knee surgery in August has been ahead of schedule and he will be available for the T20 World Cup warm-up game against India on October 20.

Shah Rukh Khan's SPECIAL Touch

Shah Rukh Khan's SPECIAL Touch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Sukanya Verma lists SRK's special avatars in the movies.

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha KISSES Ridhima!

Bigg Boss OTT: Neha KISSES Ridhima!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Things are hotting up on Bigg Boss even as the first contestant is evicted!

Stories On The Next Page Review

Stories On The Next Page Review

Rediff.com10 May 2022

If the television remote clicks on Stories On The Next Page, it's perhaps worth a look. But it does not merit active seeking in the hunt for watchable content, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Founders built an incredible organisation; Infosys in stable position: CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, has praised the company's founders for building an "incredible organisation", and exuded confidence that the firm which "has always been solid" will "continue with that stability." Parekh - who steered the firm to stability after a bitter spat between founders and then-management a few years back - believes that Infosys is "well positioned" to leverage tech-led growth opportunities over the next several years. Parekh took over at the helm in January 2018, after a standoff between board and founders, including NR Narayana Murthy, over issues such as governance, led to the exit of then-CEO Vishal Sikka.

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

How to Flaunt Your Midriff in Style

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Ab-baring looks from the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021.

Why Modi Campaigned So Hard In Gujarat

Why Modi Campaigned So Hard In Gujarat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP hopes that any vote AAP gets should only be from the Congress. At the same time, it does not want AAP to get too much of it. Because, a declining old opponent is a blessing as much as a rising new rival is a threat, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine's efforts to distract Ravichandran Ashwin on the fifth and final day of the third Test in Sydney on Monday failed terribly as the India off-spinner gave him a befitting reply.

Bigg Boss 15: Jay's lipstick bonding with Shamita

Bigg Boss 15: Jay's lipstick bonding with Shamita

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

With three contestants out of the house and wild card contestants ready to enter, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics change in the Bigg Boss house.

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Australia stun Peru to qualify for Qatar 2022 WC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout.

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

PIX: Djokovic not surprised Kyrgios is in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic has only faced Nick Kyrgios twice in his career, losing twice to him in 2017, so while he will be favourite to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown, he knows exactly how dangerous the unpredictable world number 40 Kyrgios can be.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

Neither ruled myself in nor out: Tharoor on contesting Cong prez poll

Neither ruled myself in nor out: Tharoor on contesting Cong prez poll

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Tharoor said the message is also that the Congress is the party that can unite India and if the public is sufficiently inspired by this message, it will indeed inaugurate the revival of the party.

'Valieva's clearance is slap in the face to clean athletes'

'Valieva's clearance is slap in the face to clean athletes'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The situation around Valieva and the Russian team had been 'incredibly distracting' for other skaters.

Curb on hijab only in classroom, not even on campus, Karnataka tells SC

Curb on hijab only in classroom, not even on campus, Karnataka tells SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the state has not touched any "religious aspect" in the hijab ban row and that the restriction on wearing the Islamic headscarf is limited to the classroom.

Why Root 'sacrificed' opportunity to enter IPL auction

Why Root 'sacrificed' opportunity to enter IPL auction

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

England skipper Joe Root has "sacrificed" the opportunity to enter the IPL mega auction to throw all his energy into reviving the fortunes of his under-fire Test team.

Buttler 'absolutely fine' with Royals acquiring Ashwin

Buttler 'absolutely fine' with Royals acquiring Ashwin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has moved on from the bitter run-out episode with Ravichandran Ashwin, his franchise Rajasthan Royals said after the premier India off-spinner joined the Englishman in the team for the upcoming IPL 2022 season.

Tsitsipas slams 'bully' Kyrgios, Australian hits back!

Tsitsipas slams 'bully' Kyrgios, Australian hits back!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas labelled Nick Kyrgios a "bully" with "an evil side" to his character after losing a bad-tempered Wimbledon third-round clash on Saturday.

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

ASK HR GURU: How To Deal With Office Politics?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Office politics exists in many organisations, so don't let that bother you, advises HR Guru Mayank Rautela.

Looks like Virat has found his rhythm: Hesson

Looks like Virat has found his rhythm: Hesson

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket and head coach Mike Hesson has said skipper Virat Kohli is desperate to do well in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rahul backs 'one-man, one-post' as Cong set for presidential poll

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

With the Congress presidential polls round the corner, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said decisions, including that of one-man, one-post, taken at the Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in Rajasthan earlier this year are expected to be followed.

F1 PHOTOS: Grid girls at German GP make good distraction!

F1 PHOTOS: Grid girls at German GP make good distraction!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The German Formula One Grand Prix had all the elements of an exciting race.

Vishal Garg, who fired staff on Zoom call, returns as CEO of Better.com

Vishal Garg, who fired staff on Zoom call, returns as CEO of Better.com

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Vishal Garg, the Indian-origin CEO of US-based homeownership firm Better.com, who recently fired nearly 900 employees over a Zoom call and triggered widespread outrage, is returning to his position more than a month after "taking time off" from the job.

Dom's Take: Is Prem Ko Kya Naam Doon?

Dom's Take: Is Prem Ko Kya Naam Doon?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

When the pandemic shows no signs of abating, when millions of Indians have no jobs, when millions of Indians struggle to survive, when the economy is in crisis, Dominic Xavier wonders if India needs such distractions.

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

For the past 75 years, one of India's greatest all-rounder's name is repeatedly dragged whenever a batter wilfully tries to steal yards at non-striker's end and is legally run out.

How to meditate at home: Simple tips

How to meditate at home: Simple tips

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Yoga expert Namita Piparaiya tells you why it is important to choose the right place to meditate.

Kohli lauds India's bench strength after beating England

Kohli lauds India's bench strength after beating England

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar shone with the bat, while stumper-batsman Rishabh Pant impressed both behind and in front of the stumps.

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

Shamshera Review

Shamshera Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.

Williamson expects clash of styles in T20 World Cup final

Williamson expects clash of styles in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Williamson said it would be "some achievement" for his team to be world champions in another format but would not like the prospect to be a distraction.

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

Bestseller Review

Bestseller Review

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

A crime thriller which is somewhat engaging and mostly predictable!

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Neeraj Chopra launches outreach programme, interacts with students from 75 schools

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

Shilpa Shetty reacts to Raj Kundra's arrest

Shilpa Shetty reacts to Raj Kundra's arrest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'We look back in anger at the people who've hurt us, the frustrations we've felt, the bad luck we've endured.'

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

India's chess ace Dronavalli Harika was among the several players who were allegedly sent sexually abusive mail during an event in Latvia in November last year.

99 Songs review

99 Songs review

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

99 Songs's mesmerising music distracts you from its sketchy screenplay and bland story, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Chelsea stroll past Middlesbrough into FA Cup semis

Chelsea stroll past Middlesbrough into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

First-half goals by Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech knocked the stuffing out of second-tier Middlesbrough, who had eliminated Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in previous rounds.

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's high jumper Tejaswin Shankar on Thursday said he has not been able to perform to his full potential owing to chronic tendonitis and it's now a "certainty" that he will compete in decathlon at next year's Asian Games.