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Mickey Rourke wins bout...against a boxer 33 years his junior

Mickey Rourke wins bout...against a boxer 33 years his junior

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Actor Mickey Rourke marked his return to boxing with a quick win against Elliot Seymour, a fighter 33 years his junior.

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

US Air Force 'running out of bombs' to drop on ISIS!

US Air Force 'running out of bombs' to drop on ISIS!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The US Air Force is fast running out of bombs to drop on ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq after its pilots fired off over 20,000 missiles and bombs since the US bombing campaign against the terror group began 15 months ago, its chief has said.

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Organizers of the World Chess Championship sued on Monday to block a trio of website operators from broadcasting chess moves at the November 11-30 match in New York, which is expected to draw millions of online viewers.

The steam has run out

The steam has run out

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

It is too late in the government's term for it to pull its usual trick of blaming the last guys.

Is India turning the clock back on its institutions?

Is India turning the clock back on its institutions?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'Coalition governments, sometimes assumed to mean years of political instability, actually saw key institutions emerging with greater strength -- the Election Commission, the judiciary, the press, and civil society at large, among others.' 'The question now is whether the clock is being turned back in a new political phase,' asks T N Ninan.

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Apply the 'insurgent' tests on what Ambani, Ramdev and Agarwal have done of late, and you will start seeing the similarities rather than obvious differences of industry, upbringing or social station, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Kung Fu Yoga Review: Not a combination you want to try

Kung Fu Yoga Review: Not a combination you want to try

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Kung Fu Yoga assaults both senses and soul, warns Sukanya Verma.

Federer ramps game up to move into Aus Open semis

Federer ramps game up to move into Aus Open semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Roger Federer advanced to his 12th Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an efficient 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4 victory over sixth seed Tomas Berdych.

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

Hrithik Roshan vacations with kids in Africa

Hrithik Roshan vacations with kids in Africa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ford Foundation officer connived with Sabrang for fund grant: CBI

Ford Foundation officer connived with Sabrang for fund grant: CBI

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The chargesheet also said they did not maintain exclusive books of account for receipt of foreign contribution and Sabrang could not produce segregated books of accounts for checking.

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Ramdev made nature-to-goodness products popular, and reaped benefits. Then he seemed to lose focus and the last thing it needs is more distraction, like the passionate founder shooting his mouth off yet again

Defence budget inadequate, may affect military preparedness: Parl panel

Defence budget inadequate, may affect military preparedness: Parl panel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Coming down hard on the government for meagre increase in allocation for armed forces in the last few years, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence said the outlay cannot even fulfill the basic requirements of the armed forces.

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Kanika Datta explains why the Modi sarkar is gunning for non-profit organisations

'May take 10 years for India to have reusable rocket'

'May take 10 years for India to have reusable rocket'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Top space scientist G Madhavan Nair said it may take ten years for the country to put in place such an operational rocket.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

India hunts for missing Malaysian plane near Port Blair

India hunts for missing Malaysian plane near Port Blair

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The search for the missing Malaysian airliner under India's 'Operation Searchlight' has been expended to the Bay of Bengal area 900km west of Port Blair by the navy, the defence ministry said on Friday.

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Nawaz Sharif may have permitted the trial of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists for the Pathankot attack. But this fell apart because of General Raheel Shareef's keenness to make Kulbhushan Jadhav the centerpiece of global attention. Ambassador G Parthasarthy, a former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan, reveals the Pakistan army chief's gambit against India.

HDFC Bank's Q2 net profit up 20.5% at Rs 2,869.5 cr

HDFC Bank's Q2 net profit up 20.5% at Rs 2,869.5 cr

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The banks total income for the September quarter this fiscal was Rs 17,324.3 crore.

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

What exactly is wrong with Murray? Becker, McEnroe try to find out...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Andy Murray's wretched form ahead of the next week's French Open has left pundits including Boris Becker scratching their heads about what exactly is wrong with the world number one.

Is this the best budget smartphone?

Is this the best budget smartphone?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

If you do not require too many higher specs I would say that the Mach One is a better bet than Karbonn Titanium Mach Two for your money.

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Nobody would dare directly target Modi, and while there are murmurs about Amit Shah after Bihar, nobody is willing to say this openly. Arun Jaitley, in some calculations, is most expendable for Modi,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Make no mistake, Reliance's entry into Indian e-commerce cannot be taken lightly. It is akin to a combine of AT&T and Wal-Mart challenging Amazon on its home turf, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community and he will succeed CJI Thakur who will be demitting office on January 3, 2017.

Was Vijaykanth the villain who stole Modi's thunder in TN?

Was Vijaykanth the villain who stole Modi's thunder in TN?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If Vijaykanth and his party stole the media thunder, which lingered in the viewers' mind even while watching Prime Minister Modi's thunderous campaign speech, the latter suffered also owing to visible 'disconnects', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US doesn't see Afghan Taliban as terrorists!

US doesn't see Afghan Taliban as terrorists!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

But tactics adopted by them are similar to terrorism!!!

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Good grades will not get you a job. Skill yourself!

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Go beyond your college classroom. Take part in fests. Pursue an internship, says Abhishek Ajmera.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The travesty of recent Indian strategic thought is it emerges not from our brains, but from whatever part of the anatomy that secretes the prickliest hormones,' says Shekhar Gupta.

How to get the body you want without starving

How to get the body you want without starving

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Eat what you love but remember to burn extra calories and fight fat.

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

President Barack Obama has vetoed the legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'I compare Rocky Handsome to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Bajrangi (trailer) did not tell you much but when you came out of the theatre, you said it was a beautiful film and felt that emotion. What's different in the two films is that Bajrangi did not have action. Rocky Handsome has action that hasn't been seen before.' John Abraham on Rocky Handsome.

What Modi needs to do about jobs

What Modi needs to do about jobs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

If the country is to meet its jobs and income challenge, there has to be a parallel focus on jobs in the formal sector.

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution against Boko Haram

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

To provide more active support to African countries fighting the Nigerian Islamist militant group.

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'I have no doubt that the government means well.' 'I am merely curious to know whether my suspicions of it being enthusiastic about shooting first and aiming later are unfounded,' says Aakar Patel.

BSP, Congress likely to tie-up for UP polls

BSP, Congress likely to tie-up for UP polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The BSP-Congress tie-up is a done deal. Only the formalities need to be gone through and announced.