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Pietersen must go back in time to improve: Jones

Pietersen must go back in time to improve: Jones

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Kevin Pietersen must go back in time and start constructing his innings as he did at the start of his international career in order to ignite England's World Cup challenge, according to former team mate Geraint Jones.

Surat: Kids forced to walk on fire, glass pieces

Surat: Kids forced to walk on fire, glass pieces

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

In a bizarre incident, primary section students of a private school in Surat were compelled to parade barefoot on a bed of ignited coal and glass pieces, as a confidence building measure."Primary school students aged between 10 to 14 years of Riverdale Academy in Surat were paraded barefoot on a fire bed of coal and glass pieces, to help them gain confidence," revealed an employee of Riverdale School.

Resul Pookutty's next after Slumdog Millionaire

Resul Pookutty's next after Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Oscar winning sound designer is behind the sound of his first Malayalam film, Pazhassi Raja.

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The suicide attack on a Muharram procession in Karachi on Monday, in which 40 people were killed and over 95 sustained injuries, has added to the Pakistan government's woes, as the attack may spell more trouble by igniting massive sectarian clashes.

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

US nonproliferation lobby relishes Pokhran-II row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The United States' nonproliferation lobby is apparently relishing the controversy ignited by erstwhile Defense and Research Development Organization scientist K Santhanam that the May 1998 Pokhran thermonuclear tests were not a full success implying that India needs to test again.

Attempt to blow up US-bound flight foiled

Attempt to blow up US-bound flight foiled

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

A man ignited a small explosive device on board an international flight headed to the United States on Friday, in a suspected terrorist attack, informed the White House.A fellow passenger, traveling on the flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, spotted the man and alerted the cabin crew. He put out the explosive with a blanket and isolated the terror suspect with the help of the cabin crew.The man carrying the explosive was identified as Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23.

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

'Police wants to defame Hindutva activists'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Many BJP MLAs and ministers tell us the police does not listen to them.'

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C15 carrying five payloads, including India's remote sensing satellite Cartosat-2B, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota on Monday.

Serie A PIX: Ronaldo nets hat-trick; Ibra fails on return

Serie A PIX: Ronaldo nets hat-trick; Ibra fails on return

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Later on Monday, Lukaku's brace helped Inter to a win over Napoli, taking them atop the standings on goal difference from Juventus.

'Don't tell me the 'seven ways to be successful''

'Don't tell me the 'seven ways to be successful''

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

We catch up with Priya Kumar, motivational speaker, corporate trainer and first-time author -- her book 'I Am Another You' hit bookshelves this month.

China's crushed 'Golden Flowers' to bloom again

China's crushed 'Golden Flowers' to bloom again

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

China's hopes of a first grand slam finalist were crushed by two of the greats of the women's game on Thursday but Li Na and Zheng Jie's brilliant Australian Open run marked another step in the country's inevitable rise.

British Muslim MP says fine to profile passengers

British Muslim MP says fine to profile passengers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Labour MP from Birmingham Perry Barr Khalid Mahmood said it had become necessary to "profile" passengers from certain racial and religious groups to weed out possible terror suspects. "I think most people would rather be profiled than blown up... It wouldn't be victimisation of an entire community," he said.

Assam: BJP/RSS and 'illegal immigrants'

Assam: BJP/RSS and 'illegal immigrants'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The BJP and RSS were working on the ground to define who is an illegal immigrant.'

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rolling Stone Summer Rock Tour

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Rolling Stone magazine and Z3 shirts [from the house of Zodiac], have come together this summer to bring the best of Indian Rock live to five cities.

Karunanidhi intervenes in DMK succession row

Karunanidhi intervenes in DMK succession row

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

In an apparent bid to put an end to the succession war ignited by his son and Union minister M K Azhagiri, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo M Karunanidhi has said that only the party has the authority to name a leader.

Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab centre

Dennis Rodman checks into alcohol rehab centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Retired basketball star Dennis Rodman has checked himself into an alcohol treatment program, his spokesman said Saturday, just days after returning to the United States from North Korea, where he ignited a furor over comments he made about an American citizen held prisoner there.

As finance secretary, Garg rubbed too many the wrong way

As finance secretary, Garg rubbed too many the wrong way

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Owing to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman being new to her role, a number of crucial announcements in the Budget bore Garg's imprint, especially the decision to borrow in overseas markets, reduce the fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross domestic product, and resort to off-Budget borrowing to meet that target, says Arup Roychoudury.

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

#Women's Day: Let her be imperfect

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Happy Women's Day to all the beautiful ladies out there!

When must you educate your kid about sex?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Sex education is way too critical as a life skill to be ignored or postponed, writes Tanuja Sodhi.

Images from the Australian Open 2010, Day 10

Images from the Australian Open 2010, Day 10

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Images from day ten of the 2010 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton

EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Arsenal fought back from 2-0 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4-2 and go top of the Premier League while Liverpool re-ignited their season with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

India makes a mark in space

India makes a mark in space

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday placed in orbit seven satellites including Oceansat-2 within a span of 20 minutes, its first successful mission after the abrupt end of the ambitious Chandrayaan-I project.

Toyota's alcolock can prevent drunk driving

Toyota's alcolock can prevent drunk driving

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Fitted with a digital camera, the alcolock locks the ignition if it detects that the driver has drunk too much, or is under the legal limit, and gives the motorist a warning.

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.

Triumph Bonneville Bobber: A bike that stands out

Triumph Bonneville Bobber: A bike that stands out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

It doesn't really matter where you take this motorcycle, heads are bound to turn.

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

They dream to 'reinvent' nuclear power

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

A University of Texas team has proposed a fusion-fission hybrid reactor using current technology.

John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Japanese auto major Nissan has roped in Bollywood actor John Abraham as brand ambassador for its standout models to be launched in India including sportscar GT-R and Hybrid SUV X-Trail.

Monstrous hydrogen gas cloud boomeranging back to the Milky Way

Monstrous hydrogen gas cloud boomeranging back to the Milky Way

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A team of researchers has revealed that the old adage "what goes up must come down" is ringing true for an immense cloud of hydrogen gas that is heading towards our galaxy at nearly 7 lakh miles per hour.

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The torch relay for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics got underway on Thursday, with the sun's rays igniting the silver torch during a brief break in the clouds at the ancient Olympic stadium.

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is organising Student Counselling for admission to its courses.

Innovator designs gas-run iron box

Innovator designs gas-run iron box

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

With an aim to provide an energy-saving and low cost option to iron boxes operated through electricity, an innovator has come up with an iron box operated with the help of liquified petroleum gas.

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

All systems go for ISRO's first ever multiple launch today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

In its first multi-orbital launch, India's workhorse PSLV will on Monday inject eight different satellites, including the country's weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and five from other nations, into two different orbits.

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The government wants the RBI to part with most of its profit as dividend.

When advertising created celebrities

When advertising created celebrities

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Sasha Chhetri, the Airtel 4G girl, is a better known face across India than most Bollywood starlets, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Don't let infertility affect your relationship

Don't let infertility affect your relationship

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Dealing with infertility can be challenging. But by standing together as a team, you can give your relationship a strong base, nurture that special bond you share and cherish what you have, suggests Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The survey noted that advertising campaigns supported the increase in new work growth in the sector amid competitive pressures.

Man City eye big signings for CL push

Man City eye big signings for CL push

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Manchester City are planning big-name signings to ensure Champions League soccer within the next two years.

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Want to train your brain muscles? Try these exercises

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Indulge in physiological and psychological exercises that challenge your brain and help it function optimally.

'But for slain major, no dog will visit his house'

'But for slain major, no dog will visit his house'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

'If it had not been (Major) Sandeep's house, not even a dog would have glanced that way.' This was how Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan heaped scorn on Monday on the family of NSG Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan slain in the Mumbai terror attack during commando operations, igniting a controversy after smarting under the snub from the father of the angry officer's when he went to Bangalore to offer his condolences.

Switch on for a good read

Switch on for a good read

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Since its launch, Amazon's Kindle has lived up to its name, igniting interest in electronic reading devices where others, including Sony, had failed.