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Who is this hot Indian dusky beauty?

Who is this hot Indian dusky beauty?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

19-year-old Naomi Janumala stars in Rihanna's Fenty campaign.

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The commission had rejected the theory that it was a spontaneous act by karsevaks whereas the CBI court has ruled that there was no evidence that demolition was a conspiracy.

Yuvraj should enjoy his second innings: Dhoni

Yuvraj should enjoy his second innings: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes in keeping his emotions under check and as a leader, he wants to guard Yuvraj Singh from the hype surrounding the World Cup hero's comeback against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 match in Vizag on Saturday.

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Think again, is what Ashwin is telling the 'community' as a whole.

'India is a tough place but is also an exciting challenge'

'India is a tough place but is also an exciting challenge'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

England pacer James Anderson believes they were completely out bowled by South Africa in their 2-0 Test series loss, which also ended their reign as the world's number one Test team.

Luck plays a major factor in archery, says team manager

Luck plays a major factor in archery, says team manager

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Indian archery team manager Paresh Mukherjee has said that though the hype surrounding his team is justified after the archers' recent performances, previous records would be of no value on the day of the competition.

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Stokes' success mantra: 'I am never happy with where I am as player'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

In the form of his life for the past few years, the 29-year-old all-rounder already has 7000 plus runs and more than 270 wickets across formats and finds his name mentioned alongside the likes of Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff.

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma produced an elegant hundred before Kuldeep Yadav flummoxed the Pakistani batsmen as India inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat via the Duckworth-Lewis method on their arch-rivals.

Why Young India Thinks Old

Why Young India Thinks Old

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Three decades after liberalisation kicked off, my friend's son and niece -- both born well after that historic shift in economic policy -- find themselves newly off the beaten path for no fault than listening to their heart,' notes Shyam G Menon.

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Apart from its enforceability through courts due to it being part of the I-T Act, two other factors will help ensure the taxpayers' charter is implemented, at least in letter (if not in spirit) this time around, points out Harsh Roongta.

Harmanpreet channelling positive vibes ahead of Aus opener

Harmanpreet channelling positive vibes ahead of Aus opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team has the ability to put pressure on any side in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup if it stays in the right frame of mind.

Congratulate Virat and Anushka!

Congratulate Virat and Anushka!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

In one of the most awaited weddings in tinsel town and the playing fields, the two were married in a private ceremony, attended by close family members and friends, at a resort in Tuscany, Italy.

Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Selectors name the Test squad on Thursday but will have to rely on their gut rather than hard numbers

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Tendulkar focuses on enjoying the game

Tendulkar focuses on enjoying the game

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Millions across the globe have been waiting for his historic 100th international century but Sachin Tendulkar says that he would prefer to just enjoy the game without thinking much about the hype surrounding the landmark.

10 questions to ask yourself before you go for an MBA

10 questions to ask yourself before you go for an MBA

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

It is easy to get swayed by your peers getting themselves the much hyped business administration degree. But should YOU get one too? Sameer Kamat, author of Beyond the MBA: A Guide to understanding and Surviving B-Schools lists out the questions you must ask yourself before taking the big step.

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Govt has flattened GDP, not COVID: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

In an interaction with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on the impact of lockdown on India's economy, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said India tried to implement a hard lockdown which was still porous and ended up with the worst of both worlds.

'BJP in Bengal means Borrowed Janata Party'

'BJP in Bengal means Borrowed Janata Party'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'You don't win elections on the basis of borrowed players.' 'There is a great crisis of leadership for the BJP in Bengal'

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Portnoy's complaint about Warren Buffett

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

When it comes to Mr Portnoy, it is hard to claim that his trading patterns are any more logical than his fictional namesake's methods of entertaining himself, notes Devangshu Datta.

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Congress sources said party president Rahul Gandhi met Lt Gen Hooda and discussed the modalities of the panel.

Class of '83 review

Class of '83 review

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Class of '83 is no Ardh Satya and Bobby Deol is no Om Puri, notes Sukanya Verma.

The doosra: 6-0? Are India and Pakistan playing a tennis match?

The doosra: 6-0? Are India and Pakistan playing a tennis match?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks on the lighter side of things after India beat Pakistan in Adelaide for their sixth straight win over their arch rivals in a World Cup clash.

Can Modi get Saudis to invest their promised $100 bn?

Can Modi get Saudis to invest their promised $100 bn?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'The Saudis are in the driving seat in navigating the relations with India; they set its compass and calibrate its pace,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Kunal Kemmu's crime thriller Abhay 2 continues to be gripping in the second season, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'Only if you have enough vaccines can you vaccinate everybody'

'Only if you have enough vaccines can you vaccinate everybody'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'There are only two bottlenecks for universal vaccination.' 'One, is availability of the vaccine.' 'Two, is the logistics for administering the vaccine.'

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Poonam's brilliance will give India huge confidence: Mithali

Poonam's brilliance will give India huge confidence: Mithali

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

India's stunning win over defending champions Australia proves how competitive the women's T20 World Cup is going to be, says former India Test and ODI captain Mithali Raj.

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The current Bangladesh team have no pink ball experience even at the domestic level and they only had four sessions, including two in Indore, before their first ever D/N Test.

Pink ball supplier has fingers crossed ahead of Eden Test

Pink ball supplier has fingers crossed ahead of Eden Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'We've Tested the ball in very rough conditions. But having grass on the wicket is very important for the colour to last longer'

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

VOTE: Like Virat Kohli on mag cover?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli adorns the cover page of GQ magazine

China opens world's longest high-speed rail line

China opens world's longest high-speed rail line

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

China has opened the world's longest high-speed rail line.

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The IPL Governing Council is planning to have an umpire assigned specifically to check no-balls after a number of howlers in the past few seasons led to heightened concerns about quality of Indian match officials.

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Trump's visit to India to feature many firsts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Donald Trump becomes the first American president to visit India with his wife and daughter and son-in-law in tow

Fanaa music: Disappointing

Fanaa music: Disappointing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

How India can realise its true potential

How India can realise its true potential

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Sanjeev Nayyar offers a roster of things to do to see the India of our dreams.