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'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

'Yashpal won us the 1983 World Cup semi-final'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's cricket fraternity was in shock and disbelief as it mourned the death of 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday, paying glowing tributes to the former batsman with his teammates from that historic triumph breaking down while remembering him.

Don't miss Kate Winslet this week!

Don't miss Kate Winslet this week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Ross and Rachel end their super long break. Kate Winslet solves Easttown's grimmest mystery. Huma Qureshi gets political in Bihar. All this and more on OTT this week notes Sukanya Verma.

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

COVID-19: UK to move India from 'red list' to 'amber list'

COVID-19: UK to move India from 'red list' to 'amber list'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The United Kingdom will move India from 'red' to 'amber' list on August 8, according to the information available on the UK government website.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest in New Delhi.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Review: Groot and gang save the world. And this film!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling, promises Sukanya Verma.

Another Kashmir militant returns home after mother's appeal

Another Kashmir militant returns home after mother's appeal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The details of the surrendered boy have been kept secret in order to ensure his security.

PIX: Amitabh-Shatrughan party with Hema Malini

PIX: Amitabh-Shatrughan party with Hema Malini

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The actress-turned-politician celebrated her 68th birthday on October 16.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Plane debris sent to France, 'likely to be from MH370'

Plane debris sent to France, 'likely to be from MH370'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Wreckage washed up on a remote Indian Ocean island is "very likely from a Boeing 777", Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday as speculation mounted it could be from MH370 that vanished mysteriously over a year ago with 239 people, including five Indians, on board.

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

Surjeet Singh released after 31 yrs in Pak jail

Surjeet Singh released after 31 yrs in Pak jail

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

After spending 31 years in Pakistani jail, Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh on Thursday walked free and crossed over to his home country to an emotional reunion with his family.

LOVE GURU: 'I look typically Indian so boys don't like me'

LOVE GURU: 'I look typically Indian so boys don't like me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Sooner or later the right kind of guy will come along, who likes you for who you are, not based on the clothes you wear,' says Love Guru.

Why Gehraiyaan Is Not Deep At All

Why Gehraiyaan Is Not Deep At All

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Gehraiyaan seems to be aurally thin, which serves as a clue to the larger issues plaguing the movie, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Another piece of suspected MH370 debris found in South Africa

Another piece of suspected MH370 debris found in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Another piece of debris possibly from Malaysia Airlines plane MH370 has been found in South Africa, more than two years after the jet mysteriously disappeared during a routine flight over the Indian Ocean leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

They have been entertaining throughout the year!

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

Swapped at birth, boy and girl united with parents after 5 months

Swapped at birth, boy and girl united with parents after 5 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The babies -- a boy and a girl -- were exchanged by the parents in a cordial atmosphere as per Hindu rituals at the residence of one of the parents at Khalini near the state capital on Wednesday.

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The awareness of how big my father's sacrifice came to me when we went for the Republic Day parade and my mother received the Ashok Chakra,' Rukmini Vasanth, whose father Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action fighting terrorists, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

PIX: Aamir, daughter Ira launch a book on Nasir Hussain

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The entire Khan family makes its way to MAMI.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Review: Vettah is average

Review: Vettah is average

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Vettah is not as satisfying as promised, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Jail was a nightmare, want to start afresh: Malegaon accused

Jail was a nightmare, want to start afresh: Malegaon accused

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

There were celebrations across town as the seven accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case returned home. Released on bail, the youths were relived to be reunite with their families. But they shuddered as they recounted the five-horrific years behind bars.

Will debris help find MH370?

Will debris help find MH370?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Was Flight MH370 diverted en route Beijing? What exactly caused the fatal crash? Even as Malaysia confirms that the wing part washed ashore Reunion Island was from the missing jet, crucial questions remain unanswered

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'At the same time, if we are a little careless, we will run into trouble. No doubt about that.'

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Arti Singh's brother Krushna Abhishek was the first family member to enter the house with his kids and his reunion with Arti made everyone in the house emotional.

Tej Pratap hasn't returned home after meeting Lalu in Ranchi: Sources

Tej Pratap hasn't returned home after meeting Lalu in Ranchi: Sources

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Sources said he left mid-way for an unknown destination.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

The second round of National Geographic competition

The second round of National Geographic competition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

After being wowed by some of the best photographs from nature, here's part II of 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year award entries. Submissions from all over the world showcase stunning mountain landscapes in Austria, a rainbow over the Faroe Islands and seals in Denmark, to name a few.

'People still call me Kachra'

'People still call me Kachra'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'The character is so popular that even now, there is a new meme on me every day.'

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

I want to lead a normal life: Surrendered Maoist

I want to lead a normal life: Surrendered Maoist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The surrendered top Maoist leader in Andhra Pradesh Sambasivudu was today allowed to meet his family after which he visited a house in Vanasthalipuram area where his parents and daughter were staying with relatives and met them after several years. It was an emotional reunion as tearful parents and daughter Swarnalatha received him

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Mumbai engineer returns home after 6 years in Pakistan jail

Mumbai engineer returns home after 6 years in Pakistan jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Hamid Nihal Ansari was awarded imprisonment by a Pakistani military court in December 2015 after being slapped with charges of espionage and involvement in anti-state activities on him.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Trouble in DMK? Azhagiri claims loyal workers with him

Trouble in DMK? Azhagiri claims loyal workers with him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi had expelled Azhagiri and his supporters from the party in 2014 at the height of his fight with his younger brother M K Stalin over establishing supremacy in Tamil Nadu's main opposition party.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.