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Tendulkar bats for bowler-friendly wickets

Tendulkar bats for bowler-friendly wickets

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Cricket pitches need to be more bowler-friendly if the rising imbalance between bat and ball is to be addressed, Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has said.

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

All you need to know about Riteish Deshmukh's birthday Tesla X

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.

What is it like to live in a 'sealed' building?

What is it like to live in a 'sealed' building?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

A Rediff.com journalist reveals what it's like to live in a building sealed by the authorities because one of the residents is COVID-19 positive.

Mumbai's 'ghetto' waits for a Cinderella makeover

Mumbai's 'ghetto' waits for a Cinderella makeover

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Bhendi Bazaar faces a fairytale future as the Dawoodi Bohras initiate a Rs 3,000-crore project to change it from a squalid marketplace to a swanky neighbourhood, says Ranjita Ganesan

Euro 2016: Griezmann leads France back from deficit to beat Ireland

Euro 2016: Griezmann leads France back from deficit to beat Ireland

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Hosts France came from behind to beat 10-man Ireland 2-1 and reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals after two second-half strikes from forward Antoine Griezmann at Parc OL on Sunday. A tactical switch from coach Didier Deschamps at the break revitalised the French, who struggled to find their feet early on after conceding a Robbie Brady penalty in the second minute, the fastest goal in the 2016 tournament.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the present PCB set-up should stop wasting its time trying to organise a series against India as "it would never happen".

Ram Rahim and that migrant in Mumbai

Ram Rahim and that migrant in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An unemployed migrant becomes a much sought after Baba right before Syed Firdaus Ashraf's eyes.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

Knees hurt? Back hurts? Try these exercises. Now!

Knees hurt? Back hurts? Try these exercises. Now!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Don't let a knee or back pain keep you from getting fit. Brinda Sapat has designed a workout routine to strengthen your joints and control weight gain.

10 tips to get the perfect posture

10 tips to get the perfect posture

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

When you have a proper posture, your lungs will open up and more oxygen will enter your body.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

One of the best-selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen, especially in the compact sedan segment.

The Man Who Changed Lives

The Man Who Changed Lives

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

This Teacher's Day, students remember Syed Feroze Ashraf, 'Uncle' who changed the lives of many children forever.

'I am happy with whatever Dharamji did for me'

'I am happy with whatever Dharamji did for me'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Hema Malini goes back in time, and recalls some beautiful moments from her life.

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Corus needs to look beyond Europe, US for revival: Tata

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

While admitting that $12-billion deal to acquire the Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus was 'expensive', Tata, however, said he was hopeful of a turnaround by the struggling European steel giant.

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill on providing 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education to the general category poor was passed by Parliament on January 9.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

12 oddball photos from around the world

12 oddball photos from around the world

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The gallery of the strange and weird.

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

9 push ups that'll keep you fit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

It's one of the best body-weight exercises for the upper body.

'The truth of non-violence, he repeated, could never be challenged'

'The truth of non-violence, he repeated, could never be challenged'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'A little old man who has renounced personal possessions, walking with bare feet on the cold earth in search of a great human ideal'.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In February 2013, the airline under the then chairman Rohit Nandan decided to shift its base to New Delhi.

How Bhuvi plans to bamboozle Australia

How Bhuvi plans to bamboozle Australia

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'We have five to six bowlers and everyone is different from each other.' 'Someone has got pace, someone has got swing, someone has got seam... we complement each other well.'

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Finally to end the dispute, Sharma threatened to show her shoes. Pasbola declared regally that he would like to forgo that particular honour. Sharma ignored him. Instead, she bent down, took off her shoe and triumphantly held her prize aloft, and said delightedly, "Yeh dekhiye! (Have a look!)"

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird and crazy!

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Steve Smith completed his fourth century in as many matches on Wednesday as Australia compiled a daunting first innings total in the final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Revisiting Geronimo: The op that killed Osama bin Laden

Revisiting Geronimo: The op that killed Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We present to you a blow-by-blow account on what happened on the night of May 1, 2011, when the terror mastermind was killed

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Opener Shikhar Dhawan's attractive stroke-play vindicated skipper Virat Kohli's decision to bat first as India comfortably amassed 239 for no loss at stumps on the first day of their one-off Test against Bangladesh in Fatullah.

'They should arrest the builder for failing to keep his promise'

'They should arrest the builder for failing to keep his promise'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

'For 20 years, successive governments have failed to provide housing for the poor. Here, they were to get 400 sq ft flats for Rs 54,000,' says Prakash Ambedkar who was arrested by the Maharashtra government for getting thousands of people to submit forms for these apartments.

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Magic workouts? Not quite

Magic workouts? Not quite

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

In a world where people do not have the time to go to the gym, home exercise equipment is becoming popular. But do they work?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.

England guilty of selecting ODI team on Test performances: Boycott

England guilty of selecting ODI team on Test performances: Boycott

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The former England opener says Cook, Bell and Root shouldn't be in the One-day squad and is unimpressed with the team's bowling line-up.

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Tanmay Pangam took the two Avengers for a spin and is mighty impressed

3 best ab exercises you're probably not doing

3 best ab exercises you're probably not doing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Where hot water and lemon has failed these best ab exercises have worked wonders for getting rid of the belly fat in less than two weeks!

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Sheena Bora Trial: What's Peter's crime?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The 25 odd witnesses that so far had given testimony had not come up with anything incriminating against Peter or the way Shivade characterised it -- "not even a whisper."

PHOTOS: Pakistan maul India to lift Champions Trophy title

PHOTOS: Pakistan maul India to lift Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

An inspired Pakistan hammered a blundering India by 180 runs to lift the ICC Champions Trophy, riding on a scintillating hundred from rookie opener Fakhar Zaman and a sensational bowling spell from Mohammad Amir.

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

'Sab bhagwan ke haath mein hai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of schizophrenic, Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.