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PHOTOS: India make it 6-0 v Pakistan in World Cup

PHOTOS: India make it 6-0 v Pakistan in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Images from the World cup match between India and Pakistan at Adelaide.

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For a leg-spinner coming from the land of Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and pilloried in initial years for not being able to turn his leg-breaks or possessing a googly, Anil Kumble ended his 18-year career with a massive haul of 619 Test and 337 ODI wickets.

Look before you leap for that home loan!

Look before you leap for that home loan!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

If one has to draw a parallel to a home loan, marriage comes pretty close. There is a high involvement of finances, emotions and a long time commitment. But don't let this analogy send your thought trail in a frenzy! Just like marriage, this can turn out to be the best decision of your life.

'Irrfan is sounding good'

'Irrfan is sounding good'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'He is optimistic and brave.'

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

'Indians go to vote next week -- the world's oldest democracy should both celebrate and perhaps analyse this event and its implications.' Dr S Jaishankar, India's ambassador to the US, offers prescriptions for India-US ties.

'Right Right has suspense like Drishyam'

'Right Right has suspense like Drishyam'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Sumanth Ashwin talks about his film Right Right and how he prepared for the role of a conductor.

'Every morning our officers go to the RBI begging for money'

'Every morning our officers go to the RBI begging for money'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'Today may be the last day for depositing old notes, but tomorrow all the worries of the banks will not go away.' 'As long as there is cash shortage, banks will not be able to function normally.' 'Nobody knows when the shortage will be over.'

Telangana formation is an example of Congress's utter lack of statecraft

Telangana formation is an example of Congress's utter lack of statecraft

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

A well-intentioned cause for the creation of Telangana that fulfils the aspirations of the people has been made controversial on account of the lack of political management, says Arun Jaitley

Spinners' achievements should have been highlighted more than pitch: Mishra

Spinners' achievements should have been highlighted more than pitch: Mishra

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra is disappointed that the good showing of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and him in the ongoing Test series against South Africa hasn't got the credit it deserves.

Modi's 18 months: The good, not-so-good and failed attempts

Modi's 18 months: The good, not-so-good and failed attempts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The government has made its initial moves, good and not-so-good, while the roll-out in some cases has been slow.

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Unfortunately, our system doesn't care for slow learners. That's where tutors like us come into play,' Aarti Kannan tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Although the PCB is leaving no stone unturned to allow suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal a chance to make a comeback to international cricket, the national selectors and head coach, Waqar Younis are already planning for the World Cup without the services of the suspended spinner.

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tickets for matches in Brasilia have already been on sale for months and it remains unclear how fans, many of whom may have bought flights and booked hotels, would be reimbursed

Modi envoy takes over reins of UP poll campaign

Modi envoy takes over reins of UP poll campaign

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's Man Friday Amit Shah arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday to take over the reins of the party in the country's most populous state, which he himself termed as the route to the ultimate seat of power in Delhi.

10 life lessons I learned from my travels

10 life lessons I learned from my travels

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Do not follow the herd. Do what your heart tells you to

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Great Grand Masti belongs to a super successful franchise and are Hindi cinema's best and most loved films. This film is much more on the naughtier, horror and comedy side.' Great Grand Masti heroine Urvashi Rautela discusses her latest film.

Tea-seller is better than those who sell the country: Modi

Tea-seller is better than those who sell the country: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Stepping up his attack on the Nehru-Gandhi family, Narendra Modi on Friday said Rahul Gandhi was talking of changing the system when it was his father and grandmother who made it and distorted and misused it for their personal gains.

'Today, they are making films only for people my age'

'Today, they are making films only for people my age'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'It is very easy for me to choose different genres, but a lot of actors are still stuck in the same rut.'

People from India, China out-educating us: Obama

People from India, China out-educating us: Obama

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Billions of people from countries such as India and China are striving hard to "out-educate" Americans in mathematics and technology, President Barack Obama has said while stressing on education reforms to prepare Americans for a global economy where "jobs can go anywhere."

Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Don't just look at interest rates when applying for a home loan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

There are other charges too that you need to budget for

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Starting a new venture? Choose a co-founder wisely

Starting a new venture? Choose a co-founder wisely

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Starting a new business is always exciting.

Tata Nexon to hit the roads in 2017

Tata Nexon to hit the roads in 2017

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power, fuel-efficiency, interiors and even space

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

The amputee who helps other amputees scale mountains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Meet Mona Patel, one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of the Year.

Here's all that I want from 2015

Here's all that I want from 2015

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Here's all I want from 2015: Just stop beating up the world so hard, okay? I don't care if not one new gadget comes into being, as long as we start managing our resources better, says Mitali Saran

'Any surgical procedure will create some discomfort'

'Any surgical procedure will create some discomfort'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'The common man in India who doesn't have anything to hide will have to put up with this short period of discomfort.' 'It will not last more than 10 days at the most.'

The government's Plan B for GST

The government's Plan B for GST

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Options include raising both excise and service tax rates in FY16

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com22 May 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Stephen Fleming's six-year partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings has been a successful one but the former New Zealand captain rates countryman Brendon McCullum and Australian Michael Clarke as better captains in One-Day Internationals at the moment.

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

'Got to display wide range of emotions in Brother Of Bommali'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Actress karthika Nair talks about her new Telugu film.

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

7 tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

If you are an ace at solving crises, you have already mastered the game.

The sharp decline of the MNS and Raj Thackeray

The sharp decline of the MNS and Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'Raj will have to do a lot more to win over the public and overcome the trust deficit. It is a lot of work and needs political patience, which can come with maturity and understanding. All of these seem to be lacking in the man.'

India-China relations can't be normal till Tibet issue is resolved

India-China relations can't be normal till Tibet issue is resolved

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

'Tibet remains a prickly issue between the giant Asian nations. China still claims more than 80,000 sq kilometres of Indian territory in the Northeast. Why? Just because Beijing refuses to acknowledge the McMahon line which separates India and Tibet, and this, simply because the 1914 Agreement delineating the border was signed by the then government of independent Tibet with India's then foreign secretary (Sir Henry McMahon),' says Claude Arpi.

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Delhi aim to bounce back vs struggling Kings XI

Delhi aim to bounce back vs struggling Kings XI

Rediff.com6 May 2016

After a below-par effort against Pune Supergiants, the Delhi Darevils will be looking to hit the straps rightaway with their prime players set to comeback in the playing XI as they take on bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab in an IPL encounter at Mohali on Saturday. Following three horrendous seasons, the Daredevils have had a decent outing so far under Rahul Dravid's mentorship and Zaheer Khan's captaincy, having won five of their eight games and are placed third in the eight-team table. There has been no standout performer as such but contributions from most of the players in their five victories has made it clear that Dravid's men are certainly not dependant on any one individual to carry the team forward.

What was Vajpayee like as prime minister?

What was Vajpayee like as prime minister?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former RA&W chief A S Dulat, who served as Atalji's adviser on Kashmir, gives us an insider's glimpse of a prime minister he has hailed as the 'greatest after Nehru'.

Buying a home? Keep these golden tips in mind

Buying a home? Keep these golden tips in mind

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Home buying can be seamless if you plan and execute your ideas well.