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Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express.'

'They Wanted To Stop Us From Protesting Against Adani'

'They Wanted To Stop Us From Protesting Against Adani'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'All those who participated in the agitation were branded as anti-nationals.'

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Australian Peter Handscomb will replace Rahane. Handscomb has extended his stay with the Foxes to feature in next month's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Singapore extends Rajapaksa's stay by 14 days: Report

Singapore extends Rajapaksa's stay by 14 days: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rajapaksa, 73, fled Sri Lanka after the July 9 uprising when people broke into the President's House after months of public protests against him for mishandling the country's worst economic crisis since 1948.

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The new government that presents the full Budget for 2024-2025 in July should be ready to restructure the way divestment is managed and implemented, proposes A K Bhattacharya.

UN condemns Gaza hospital attack, calls for ceasefire

UN condemns Gaza hospital attack, calls for ceasefire

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The United Nations, its top leaders and agencies have expressed horror and strong condemnation over the killing of hundreds of civilians in a strike on a hospital in Gaza, underscoring that attack on hospitals or civilian infrastructure is against international humanitarian law and called for holding those responsible to account.

No quick exit in sight for trapped workers as auger drill stuck in rubble

No quick exit in sight for trapped workers as auger drill stuck in rubble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The auger machine was facing repeated obstructions in the rubble in the past few days.

Want Tax Benefit On Insurance Plan?

Want Tax Benefit On Insurance Plan?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

An individual can avail tax deduction on the amount spent during the year on a deferred annuity for self, spouse, or child.

SKY's Challenge: Shaking off World Cup woes in T20s

SKY's Challenge: Shaking off World Cup woes in T20s

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Will take time to get over World Cup final loss but excited to lead a fresh bunch: Surya ahead of Australia T20s

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the title

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rashmika Attends A Wedding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Where were the stars travelling this week? Lets take a look!

Rooney announces international retirement

Rooney announces international retirement

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old leaves as England's top goalscorer with 53 goals and most-capped outfield player with 119 appearances.

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

A SPECIAL DAY For Kangana

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Rashmika completes five years in showboz... Parineeti thanks 2021... Sonakshi gets to chat with Thor...

Is Diabetes Curable? Ask rediffGURUS

Is Diabetes Curable? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On World Diabetes Day, you can pose all your doubts and questions regarding diabetes to our health experts on rediffGURUS.

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

He also said that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was taken after detailed discussion in Parliament and with the support of majority of the members.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The average age of those who died was 80.3, and 90 per cent of the fatalities were aged 65 or over, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to celebrated cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their 'profound connection' with the country.

Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, the founder and chief executive officer of the beleaguered edtech firm Byju's, said the company credited all pending January salaries to employees over the past few days. This was communicated to the employees in another letter sent on February 4. Byju's has about 15,000 employees. "I know you were told that you would get your salaries by Monday.

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Indian sweet, snack, and restaurant chain group Bikanervala, with revenues of over Rs 3,000 crore, is working towards an initial public offering (IPO) for its food company in the next three years. Before that, it could also bring in private equity (PE) investors. The low-profile Aggarwal family-owned group company, Bikanervala Foods (which also sells under the brand name Bikano), operates in the snack business.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina, who pulled out of the IPL citing personal reasons, on Tuesday demanded a thorough probe into the violent attack on his aunt's family in Punjab, in which his uncle and cousin lost their lives.

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Dabur keen to acquire 26% stake in Religare for Rs 2,116 cr

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Entities belonging to the Burman family, the promoter of Dabur India, on Monday announced a Rs 2,116 crore open offer to shareholders of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) to acquire up to an additional 26 per cent stake in the company as part of its strategy to enter the financial services space. Post the open offer, the family's stake in the financial services firm is expected to increase to 51 per cent. The open offer is made to increase the family's stake and take control of REL and this will mark the entry of Burmans into the financial services space.

'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

England bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes on Saturday opened up on India batting talisman Virat Kohli's unavailability in the Test series against England and said that "the fans will be disappointed".

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes after soccer's global governing body called for Asia and Oceania bids on October 4.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Have spent 25 days at home in 5 years: Rashid Khan

Have spent 25 days at home in 5 years: Rashid Khan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Another regret that rankles is that he is yet to play international cricket at home with his countrymen cheering.