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'Rahul Gandhi told me he also feels humiliated'

'Rahul Gandhi told me he also feels humiliated'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, who resigned recently, is set to join the BJP, citing humiliation within the Congress party. He also responded to allegations of accepting money to switch parties.

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Gavaskar's big advice to struggling Abhishek

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar believes Abhishek Sharma is struggling with expectations in the T20 World Cup and advises him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also praises Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's performances and suggests potential changes for the Super 8 clash against South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Abhishek Sharma after recent failures in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of avoiding overanalysis and trusting the player's plans.

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Mhambrey Hails India's All-Round Show In T20 WC

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praises India's dominant run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting squad depth and the importance of peaking at the right time.

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A six-year-old girl died and her grandmother was injured after their e-rickshaw collided with a car in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about e-rickshaw safety in the city.

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used an unparliamentary word for the Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, prompting apologies and protests.

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

Rediff.com1 days ago

The court made the remarks while reviewing a petition from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. regarding free electricity distribution policies.

Trump now says 200% tariff warning stopped India-Pakistan conflict

Trump now says 200% tariff warning stopped India-Pakistan conflict

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Trump repeated the assertion that Sharif had claimed he saved "25 million lives" when he stopped the war between India and Pakistan.

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rashid Rues Limited Games vs Top Sides After Tight Losses

Rediff.com4 days ago

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan says lack of regular matches against top teams hurt their T20 World Cup campaign after close defeats to New Zealand and South Africa left them on the brink.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Do Deewane Seher Mein: Zero Deewangi. Sigh.

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The film uses the romcom template, but hampers itself with a plodding pace, flimsy conflicts and an almost absent sense of humour.

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

India vs Netherlands: Shivam Dube: India's Secret Weapon At T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shivam Dube is making a name for himself as a premier power-hitter in the T20 World Cup, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball for Team India.

'Mamata, Stalin or...': Sena-UBT on INDIA bloc leadership issue

'Mamata, Stalin or...': Sena-UBT on INDIA bloc leadership issue

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Shiv Sena-UBT is openly questioning the Congress party's leadership within the INDIA bloc.

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accuses rival Formula One engine manufacturers of ganging up to pressure the FIA over a proposed rule change, calling the controversy a "storm in a teacup" ahead of the new season.

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Rediff.com3 days ago

Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

'This Isn't Day One Of AI; It Is Hour One'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'When a technology is this fundamental, a country should have its own version of it, rather than relying on whether someone else chooses to build it for you.'

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

PM Tarique Rahman vows to turn Bangladesh into safe land for all faiths

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bangladesh's newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to strengthen the rule of law and ensure the country is a safe land for people of all faiths, while also addressing corruption and improving law and order.

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

My Airport Ordeal: 'He Was Drunk...'

Rediff.com3 days ago

All the while, this guy kept staring at us. Non-stop. After nearly half an hour, we seemed to be at a stalemate. Everything could be done pursuant to an official complaint. I didn't want to file one.

Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Congress high command has intervened to manage discord within the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, following controversial remarks by state leaders regarding power-sharing demands.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: How SKY decides who plays and who gets rested

T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: How SKY decides who plays and who gets rested

Rediff.com5 days ago

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav emphasizes the importance of a positive dressing room environment for tactical flexibility and making tough decisions to improve team performance in cricket.

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Relaxed ECB norms may lift foreign borrowings by Indian companies

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com2 days ago

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

What are the Do's and Don'ts while using MTF!

What are the Do's and Don'ts while using MTF!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Margin Trading Facility (MTF) provides an avenue for traders to magnify their potential returns by trading with borrowed money; however, it carries inherent risks. While the lure of increased purchasing power is strong, responsible engagement with MTF requires having a clear understanding of the MTF feature. In this blog, we will explore the key do's and don'ts of those who are considering using MTF.

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

T20 World Cup: How West Indies benefitted from change in approach

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

27-year-old biker dies after falling into open pit in Kerala

27-year-old biker dies after falling into open pit in Kerala

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 27-year-old man died after falling into an open roadside pit near Thodupuzha in Kerala's Idukki district. The incident has sparked protests and an investigation into potential negligence by the Public Works Department.

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com4 hours ago

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

Can Congress Recover From Borah Exit?

Can Congress Recover From Borah Exit?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bhupen Borah's resignation and swift switch to the BJP has dealt the Congress a major setback in Assam just weeks before the Assembly elections.

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Youth Congress workers' shirtless protest disrupts AI Summit

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

India Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi before being removed by security. The protest caused a brief disruption at the event, which features global AI leaders and heads of state.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

SC to slate final hearing of pleas against Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has agreed to list for final hearing the pleas challenging the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Packed with punchy flavours, the chef's burnt garlic and black pepper paneer goes well with a Chinese meal.

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Rediff.com1 days ago

The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

What worries India heading into T20 World Cup Super 8s...

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights the team's challenges against finger spin and the predictability of their left-handed top order as they prepare for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

T20 World Cup: Manjrekar Slams Handshake Row

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sanjay Manjrekar: ' It's unbecoming of a nation like ours. Either play properly within the spirit of the game or don't play at all.'

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com2 days ago

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Pakistan hockey captain slams federation: 'We had to wash dishes'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has criticized the national federation following a problematic tour of Australia, citing issues with accommodation and team management.

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Rediff.com1 days ago

Members of the Yadav community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, staged a protest against the film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story,' claiming it could disrupt social harmony and hurt community sentiments. Protesters burned posters and demanded a ban on the film's release, threatening legal action and further agitation if their demands are not met.

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

T20 World Cup: England next? Trott breaks silence on future

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Jonathan Trott, after concluding his tenure as Afghanistan coach, expresses his desire to coach the England cricket team, a role he would cherish.

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.