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Share your mango recipes with us!

Share your mango recipes with us!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

We invite readers to send in their mango recipes.

Tendulkar's fitness crucial to Mumbai's fortunes

Tendulkar's fitness crucial to Mumbai's fortunes

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Much will hinge on Tendulkar's availability when Mumbai Indians take on Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Sunday.

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Heat drill for umpire Hill

Heat drill for umpire Hill

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

New Zealand umpire Tony Hill has come to India for the series against South Africa well-prepared.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

John Kelai wins Mumbai marathon

John Kelai wins Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

Ethiopia's Gashaw Melese was second and countryman Tariku Jufar third.

Sehwag's batting was a treat: Kumble

Sehwag's batting was a treat: Kumble

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

India captain Anil Kumble on Sunday lauded rich tributes on Virender Sehwag for his blazing 319 in the first Test against South Africa, saying it is one of the best ever innings he has seen.

Massa puts Ferrari on pole at Sepang

Massa puts Ferrari on pole at Sepang

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Brazilian Felipe Massa secured pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on an all-Ferrari front row.

Williams cruises into last eight in Bangkok

Williams cruises into last eight in Bangkok

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Playing her second match in three hot and humid hours, the Wimbledon champion overpowered the hard-hitting Tamarine Tanasugarn in 75 minutes to set up a meeting in the final eight with unseeded Frenchwoman Camille Pin.

Summer pics: It's grazing time

Summer pics: It's grazing time

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Readers share their summer pics.

Tigers beat Heroes

Tigers beat Heroes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Electing to bat the Kolkata Tigers managed to put on 279 in their 50 overs.

'Uttarakhand forest fires to be doused in 2 days'

'Uttarakhand forest fires to be doused in 2 days'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Thousands of firemen, NDRF and IAF personnel along with forest officials are working together to douse the flames.

Dibaba wins 10,000m in miracle fightback

Dibaba wins 10,000m in miracle fightback

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba had contemplated pulling out of the race after complaining of crippling stomach pains before taking her place on the starting line.

Kuznetsova to play Henin in Sydney final

Kuznetsova to play Henin in Sydney final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

World number one Justine Henin set up a dream final against second-ranked Svetlana Kuznetsova after beating Ana Ivanovic at the Sydney International on Thursday.

Rahane, Gambhir should learn from Williamson, says Jones

Rahane, Gambhir should learn from Williamson, says Jones

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Kane Williamson has shown that classically elegant batsmen, too, could prosper big time in the slam-bang world of Indian Premier League cricket and former Australia batsman Dean Jones wants the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Gautam Gambhir, who have struggled in this year's IPL, to take cues from the New Zealand captain.

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

Controversial US Open promises of improvement

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Issues of sexism, officiating double standards and adverse playing conditions have dominated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, raising uncomfortable questions and prompting authorities to promise a review of existing policies.

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Certain scrubbers can be the perfect breeding ground of bacteria, a new study has revealed.

Peace, as the Dalai Lama sees it

Peace, as the Dalai Lama sees it

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Image of the Dalai Lama in Mumbai

Gutsy Warner leads Australia's strong reply on Day 2

Gutsy Warner leads Australia's strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

David Warner made 88 not out and featured in two significant partnerships to lead Australia's robust reply to Bangladesh's first-innings total of 305 in the second and final Test on Tuesday.

Saving our youth! One t-shirt at a time!

Saving our youth! One t-shirt at a time!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A humourous look at the growing influence of the cultural and moral police.

Heat forces early Jankovic exit

Heat forces early Jankovic exit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Top seed Jelena Jankovic retired from the Bangkok Open after suffering from heat illness in her first round match

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Serena Williams takes another step to ninth Miami title

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Serena Williams won her 750th career match to stay on track for her ninth Miami Open title when she beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-5 6-3 in the third round in Florida on Saturday. The world number one improved her career record to 750-125, seventh on the all-time list and just three match wins behind Lindsay Davenport's 753. Martina Navratilova sits atop the all-time list with 1,442 wins. The 34-year-old Williams will meet Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round. The 15th seed defeated France's Caroline Garcia 4-6 6-2 7-6(6). Unlike the last time they met, when Williams required 54 minutes and Diyas won just two games, the 22-year-old Kazak gave the American some trouble in the heat and humidity of Miami.

Gasquet beats Rochus to win Mumbai Open

Gasquet beats Rochus to win Mumbai Open

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

World number 14 Gasquet wrapped up the final in an hour and 26 minutes in humid conditions to win his first ATP title of the season.

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The national capital has received the season's highest rainfall at 63.1 mm.

Dravid backs batsmen against SA pace

Dravid backs batsmen against SA pace

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Captain Rahul Dravid bristled suggestions India were poor players of fast bowling.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

'No chance at all': CEC on simultaneous polls

'No chance at all': CEC on simultaneous polls

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Rawat also said a legal framework is needed to be in place for holding simultaneous polls.

Biggest mistake that Indian pacers made on Day 3

Biggest mistake that Indian pacers made on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The visible discomfort of their own batsmen on a seaming track made them over-excited which is the reason for leaking way too many runs on the third day, feels seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Defar wins first world 5,000m title

Defar wins first world 5,000m title

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The 23-year-old was left as the ovewhelming favourite for the race after team mate Tirunesh Dibaba decided to skip the 5,000 metres because of illness following her 10,000 metres triumph.

Kibet ends Kenya's marathon wait

Kibet ends Kenya's marathon wait

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

Luke Kibet ended Kenya's 20-year wait for a men's world marathon title with a comfortable victory on Saturday.

Federer survives, Roddick falls in Cincinnati

Federer survives, Roddick falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Roger Federer survived a scratchy performance to beat Marcos Baghdatis 7-6, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals.

Giovani gives Barcelona tour win over Yokohama

Giovani gives Barcelona tour win over Yokohama

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Mexican teenager Giovani dos Santos struck again to give a fatigued Barcelona a 1-0 win over Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos in the second game of their Asian tour on Tuesday.

Computer crash: Have you got insurance?

Computer crash: Have you got insurance?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

A computer, which conks out, brings the whole world crumbling down. To ensure PC protection, a way out is to insure it.

South Korea grind down Iran to seal penalty win

South Korea grind down Iran to seal penalty win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2007

South Korea beat Iran 4-2 on penalties after a gruelling 0-0 draw in humid conditions to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Glowing skin is just a face pack away

Glowing skin is just a face pack away

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Five face packs to keep your skin's healthy glow.

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

20 killed as heavy rains hit MP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Twenty people were killed on Saturday in rain-related incidents in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan even as rivers continued to be in spate in Bihar.

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

'It is a sly and tricky virus'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Anyone who takes the eye off the movement of the virus should be prepared for unpleasant surprises.'

Laxman, Yuvraj to miss out again

Laxman, Yuvraj to miss out again

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Rookie paceman Ishant Sharma has been drafted in to the final twelve for the second Test against Bangladesh.

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Kumar, who had been away in New Delhi since Saturday, returned to the state capital on Monday evening and held an emergency review meeting on the AES situation with officials.