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Mahira Khan's Cannes diary

Mahira Khan's Cannes diary

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Mahira makes the most of her debut on the French Riviera.

NZ on brink of second Test win against Sri Lanka

NZ on brink of second Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Concerted pressure from New Zealand's bowling attack pushed them to the brink of victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said having Eden Hazard in such unstoppable form makes winning "easy" but appears almost resigned to losing him.

Baaghi 3 review

Baaghi 3 review

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Baaghi 3 is a senseless beast of a movie that solely exists to rupture the screen in images of broken, blasting, blaring men or machines flying mid-air and slow motion, feels Sukanya Verma.

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Doklam was almost like a trailer to what is happening in Ladakh today.' 'Modi failed to take note and failed to act,' observes Harishchandra Dighe.

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Tennis round-up: Top seeds Zverev, Tsitsipas suffer early exits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the second round of the Stuttgart Open, losing to world number 170 Dustin Brown.

Rakesh Maria's tell-all book riles Mumbai top cops

Rakesh Maria's tell-all book riles Mumbai top cops

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Former Mumbai police commissioner Rakesh Maria has claimed his successor Ahmed Javed knew Sheena Bora murder case accused Indrani and Peter Mukerjea socially, and that Peter also knew the then joint commissioner of police (law and order) Deven Bharti on "first name terms". Maria, who investigated some high-profile cases like the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts and also headed the probe in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, made the revelation in his memoir Let Me Say It Now released on Monday.

'Send the Pakistan team home from England'

'Send the Pakistan team home from England'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Irked by the slow approach of authorities in taking action against cricketers accused of spot-fixing, a British newspaper on Tuesday slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) and called for the entire Pakistan team be sent home from England.

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The AAP chief said the BJP had tried to polarise the assembly polls and that they hadn't cleared the Shaheen Bagh road because of the elections.

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The parties reiterated that they are bound, wholly, by the contents of the 'Gupkar Declaration', a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession' notes T N Ninan.

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'He can at least invite them for tea in small groups once a month on Sundays.' 'If nothing else, he will have the pleasure of ruining their weekend,' suggests T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

'China has caught us by the neck and we have no way to escape'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Indian entrepreneurs became traders for Chinese goods rather than producers of goods.'

5 SIMPLE tips to achieve your financial goals

5 SIMPLE tips to achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Don't focus on market or product returns -- focus on your target rate of return, and then choose an investment.

Football Extras: Iraq beat UAE to reach Gulf Cup semis

Football Extras: Iraq beat UAE to reach Gulf Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Chanda Kochhar falls on her sword, but why now?

Chanda Kochhar falls on her sword, but why now?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Make no mistake, legally Chanda Kochhar was not and still is not obliged to quit.' 'But quitting earlier would have placed her personally and as a leader on a very high pedestal, indeed where she belonged until this lapse,' says S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Take care of your body, and it will take care of YOU'

'Take care of your body, and it will take care of YOU'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

On World Health Day, Bollywood stars posted pix and videos with beautiful messages and stories.

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The first Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat may believe that the water crisis is a media creation, but the photographs below suggest otherwise.

Why I voted: Young Mumbaikars flash the finger!

Why I voted: Young Mumbaikars flash the finger!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

As Mumbai goes to vote, we asked these young folks why they stepped out to cast their vote.

A break from daily life, please!

A break from daily life, please!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'And I'm back at work, where it's quieter than home is likely to be for a while', says Kishore Singh.

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

'Just for that hour, we didn't think of coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Like you have your first child, your first kiss, your first relationship... this was a first for me.' 'I've never done this before.' 'When it got over, there was a feeling of disbelief that we managed to attain this feat in a matter of three days.'

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Aus Open PIX: Resurgent Muguruza sets up Halep semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza stormed back into the Grand Slam big time with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her first Australian Open semi-final. Fourth seed Simona Halep advanced to her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in just 53 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

They only watch 'dirty movies': NITI member on J-K Internet shutdown

They only watch 'dirty movies': NITI member on J-K Internet shutdown

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat said the shutdown of internet services did not have any significant impact on the economy in J-K.

Clarke offers to help Australia after tampering bans

Clarke offers to help Australia after tampering bans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Former captain Michael Clarke has offered to help the embattled Australian cricket team 'in any way' he can as they deal with the fallout of ball-tampering bans to captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner.

Force-feeding incident shows BJP, Sena's ideology: Rahul

Force-feeding incident shows BJP, Sena's ideology: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Shiv Sena over the alleged force-feeding of a fasting Muslim employee at a Maharashtra government guesthouse in Delhi, dubbing it "politics of bullying" people.

Narendra Modi makes 3 promises to himself

Narendra Modi makes 3 promises to himself

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a three-point pledge under which he will neither do anything for himself nor do anything with "bad intent" if he becomes Prime Minister.

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Extras: Bayern whip Schalke; Ilicic scores from halfway line

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

New of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Saturday.

Must read: At 68, THIS is how Narendra Modi stays fit!

Must read: At 68, THIS is how Narendra Modi stays fit!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Indian prime minister swears by Ayurveda, castor oil and mustard oil for treating common health problems.

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

WADA is at the heart of the biggest doping scandal in years after three Russian whistleblowers went to the media and exposed a massive systematic doping scheme in the country across many sports and involving more than 1,000 athletes.

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

After Mumbai's bowlers gave the team a great start by dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 118, the defending champions made a hash of the chase.

SC says Delhi under 'mountains of garbage', slams LG for inaction

SC says Delhi under 'mountains of garbage', slams LG for inaction

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Referring to the "mountains of garbage" at the three landfill sites -- Ghazipur, Okhla and Bhalswa-- the court said no action has been taken by authorities, including the office of the LG due to which Delhi was facing the serious problem.

Inspiring breastfeeding stories from badass moms

Inspiring breastfeeding stories from badass moms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

These celebs hope to create awareness among mothers about breastfeeding with their 'brelfies'.

Afghan spinners weave web around batsmen world over

Afghan spinners weave web around batsmen world over

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'We have been already successful in Australia at Big Bash. That's why they pick us. The main thing is to adjust to the conditions. Here most of the times, the condition is such that the ball is turning. In Australia, it is totally different, there is bounce and not that much turn, so you have to stick to your line and look for dot balls'