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Remembering a Hero

Remembering a Hero

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Two months ago, May 2, Major Anuj Sood made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in a hostage-rescue mission in J&K. As his grieving family grapples with their immense loss, they graciously share memories of the young major -- a husband, brother and son -- whose only calling was the fauj.

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The worst may perhaps be over for these stocks, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Can run-machine Kohli break Tendulkar's batting records?

Can run-machine Kohli break Tendulkar's batting records?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

With 66 international hundreds at the age of 30, Virat Kohli is a serious contender for breaking all the batting records set by Sachin Tendulkar.

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Industry observers are certain the next attempt will succeed even if they have to browbeat someone into buying as the government has put its might behind it,' predicts Anjuli Bhargava.

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

#InstaNews: What wise advice did Anil Kapoor have for Rajkummar Rao?

#InstaNews: What wise advice did Anil Kapoor have for Rajkummar Rao?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Actors entertain even in the hospital.

Need to protect young WI talents from vultures of world cricket: Pollard

Need to protect young WI talents from vultures of world cricket: Pollard

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Youngsters like Brandon King, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Keserick Williams and Hayden Walsh Jr were preferred for the India tour

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'She's a fighter on the court. She's playing really great, especially on the grass. She's attacking that ball really well. She doesn't let anything limit her'

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Here's what happens when Bhai is NOT in action mode!

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'There were days when we had to shoot the 20-year-old character first and then do the transformed Bulbbul and then return to the 20 year old. Those days were difficult.'

India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

India lose by not playing Pakistan in World Cup, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Sunil Gavaskar urged Imran Khan to take the necessary 'first step' towards improving ties with India.

Another flop show! No bidder for Kingfisher Villa

Another flop show! No bidder for Kingfisher Villa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 12,350 sq mt Villa was once used by Mallya to host lavish parties in his 'good times'.

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'I've had multiple skin cancers cut off, burnt off and every other way you can get rid of them. You get to 70 and you start to think, 'Christ, it's getting near the end now.' But I saw my mother, Jeanne near the end and she'd come to grips with death, and that's probably when I thought, 'shit, this is something you need to deal with'.'

PIX: Taapsee takes Manmarziyaan to Toronto

PIX: Taapsee takes Manmarziyaan to Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Canada gets a slice of Bollywood!

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Du Plessis had a tough time in 2015, scoring just 60 runs in seven innings.

DRL, 1st Indian company to supply generic drugs to China's state hospitals

DRL, 1st Indian company to supply generic drugs to China's state hospitals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The drug that it would supply is called Olanzapine, used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The Tum Bin II Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The Tum Bin II Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

All you have to do is answer a simple question!

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

How India can return to higher growth rate

How India can return to higher growth rate

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'The slide in growth has arisen primarily because we have an NBFC crisis on top of a banking crisis,' points out T T Ram Mohan.

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev hopes that the focus is not just on him, but on the entire squad in the upcoming film '83' which narrates the story of the historic 1983 World Cup triumph. In '83', directed by Kabir Khan, features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the team to India's first-ever World Cup win against the mighty West Indies.

How chat show storm made Hardik better

How chat show storm made Hardik better

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer.

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

KKR slumped to their third straight defeat after losing to CSK by five wickets in a home game, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

SP MP who defeated BJP in Gorakhpur joins saffron fold

SP MP who defeated BJP in Gorakhpur joins saffron fold

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav termed it as a 'ghaatey ka sauda' (loss-making deal) for the saffron party.

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

I am really happy what we could achieve as a team. If you know me, at no stage of my career has personal glory been important. The milestones (2442 runs in a year as opener) are fine but winning every series is what we focus on, says Rohit, who is keen on winning a big ICC event before hanging up his boots.

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Apoorba Kumar Patranabish, 37 from Hyderabad reveals how he went from 127 kg to 90 kg in 11 months.

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), former general officer in commanding, 15 Corps, explains what may have happened during the Indian Army's anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir in which four soldiers and one policemen, including the commanding officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Some lessons to be learnt here!

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Print Journalism in times of #GoCoronaGo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Pure, unadulterated football joy has been in short supply for United fans for a long time now,' complains Dhruv Munjal.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Indeed, this might be the easiest way to select India's World Cup team of 15, by picking the top 15, with only No 16 Vijay Shankar perhaps replacing No 13 Khaleel Ahmed to bolster the batting!

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'A narrative is needed that captures the reality in Pakistan objectively and more fully'

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.