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Slain Kashmir cop left govt jobs to don uniform

Slain Kashmir cop left govt jobs to don uniform

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He was awarded DGP medal and commendation recently for his outstanding contribution.

How Hyundai Verna trumped the Honda City

How Hyundai Verna trumped the Honda City

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Hyundai has hit pay dirt in India's sedan market, but Honda will strike back.

With or without me, India should select best XI: Yuvraj

With or without me, India should select best XI: Yuvraj

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

He firmly believes that a team can't be selected on the basis of past laurels, but Yuvraj Singh, in his inimitable manner, reminded everyone that the contribution of senior Indian players can't be forgotten easily.

'We're going to get greedy and try to win the Oval Test as well'

'We're going to get greedy and try to win the Oval Test as well'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Captain Alastair Cook will not let England rest on their laurels after snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in the fourth test and he wants to end the Ashes series in style next week.

Shah sets 2024 deadline for nationwide NRC

Shah sets 2024 deadline for nationwide NRC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

"Today, I want to tell you that before the 2024 polls the NRC will be conducted across the country and each and every infiltrator identified and expelled."

How Dipa Karmakar is an inspiration to other gymnasts

How Dipa Karmakar is an inspiration to other gymnasts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Dipa Karmakar, a recent recipient of the Arjuna award, is the first Indian to make enter the final of the World Championships and finished fifth in the rankings.

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

'Corruption, divorce from people main challenges in CPC'

'Corruption, divorce from people main challenges in CPC'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Identifying corruption and the ruling CPC's "divorce" from people among "severe challenges" facing the party, China's new supreme leader Xi Jinping on Thursday vowed to make every effort to address these problems.

Raina does a Dhoni, becomes co-owner of a HIL franchise

Raina does a Dhoni, becomes co-owner of a HIL franchise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Following in the footsteps of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina has become the second cricketer to be associated with the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) after he was named today as the co-owner of the Uttar Pradesh Wizards franchise.

Samarth, Coast Guard's largest offshore patrol ship, enters service

Samarth, Coast Guard's largest offshore patrol ship, enters service

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Coast Guard's latest and largest offshore patrol vessel, Samarth, was on Tuesday commissioned at Vasco Da Gama in Goa by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar who asked the force not to sit on past laurels and focus on securing India's maritime interests.

Review: Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala disappoints

Review: Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala disappoints

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Malayalam film Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala is like a TV serial on the big screen.

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Telangana Badminton Association vice president V Chamundeswarinath on Tuesday gifted a high-end car to Indian women's cricket team Captain Mithali Raj for becoming the highest run-getter in the women's ODIs.

Rajkot rejoices in 'Chintu' Pujara's hundred

Rajkot rejoices in 'Chintu' Pujara's hundred

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Arvind Pujara celebrates his son Cheteshwar's maiden hundred in the first Test against New Zealand with Haresh Pandya.

Here's why Tendulkar is batting for sports in school curriculum

Here's why Tendulkar is batting for sports in school curriculum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Sense of responsibility and cooperating with teammates were some of the life lessons that Tendulkar recalled learning from his days as an active sportsperson.

The three words that'll change your life

The three words that'll change your life

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Prakash Iyer, executive coach and MD, Kimberly-Clark Lever and author of The Habit of Winning says that one of the best pieces of advice he received was from a childhood cricketing hero, many years ago. No, it wasn't words of wisdom from Sunil Gavaskar, or Kapil Dev!

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

9 Branded Watches That Look Expensive But Are Not

Shed personal egos and bring medal: Krishna to players

Shed personal egos and bring medal: Krishna to players

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday appealed to the bickering Indian tennis players to shed "individual egos" and instead play to bring laurels for the country in London Olympics.

London medallists Kumar, Narang to cash awards from NRAI

London medallists Kumar, Narang to cash awards from NRAI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced cash awards of Rs 20 lakh to London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar and Rs 15 lakh to bronze winner Gagan Narang for bringing laurels to the country in the mega event.

Tendulkar recommended for Rajya Sabha membership

Tendulkar recommended for Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and yesteryear actress Rekha are among four eminent personalities recommended for nomination as members of the Rajya Sabha. The 39-year-old Tendulkar and Rekha will become Members of Parliament under a provision of the constitution that allows the President to nominate 12 members to the Upper House.

PIC: Kareena Kapoor goes desi for Heroine

PIC: Kareena Kapoor goes desi for Heroine

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

My award can raise the profile of cue sport: Aditya

My award can raise the profile of cue sport: Aditya

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

India's No. 1 snooker player Aditya Mehta, who has been chosen for the prestigious Arjuna award, has said that this recognition would help raise the profile of his sport in the country.

We hope to play good badminton in Olympics: Jwala

We hope to play good badminton in Olympics: Jwala

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Jwala Gutta will become the first Indian to qualify for two events -- mixed and women's doubles -- in the Olympics when the World rankings are out next week and the doubles specialist said she was delighted and hoped to bring laurels to the country at the London Games.

Sachin, Rekha accept Rajya Sabha nomination

Sachin, Rekha accept Rajya Sabha nomination

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and actress of yesteryear Rekha are among four eminent persons who have been recommended for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha.

'King' Anand still simple, affable and accessible

'King' Anand still simple, affable and accessible

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Vishy Anand talks to Shobha Warrier about life after his triumpoh in the fifth World Chess Championship.

Asian Wrestling: Harpreet bags silver, Gyanender wins bronze

Asian Wrestling: Harpreet bags silver, Gyanender wins bronze

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

India's overall tally of 16 medals included eight -- one gold, three silver and four bronze -- won by men's freestyle wrestlers, four bronze by women and three silver and one bronze by Greco-Roman wrestlers.

PHOTOS: PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners

PHOTOS: PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medal winners

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India won a record medal haul at the 18th Asian Games by bagging 69 medals, beating the previous best of 65 won at the Guangzhou Asiad in 2010.

India's champion para-swimmer in dire straits

India's champion para-swimmer in dire straits

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Bharat Kumar, who is a gold medalist in World Games, a silver medalist in the World Championship for India, has been forced to wash cars of others to earn his living

'I still want that Olympic gold'

'I still want that Olympic gold'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'

Four reasons why Rahul Gandhi's show flopped in UP

Four reasons why Rahul Gandhi's show flopped in UP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Rahul Gandhi always left crowds happy. Talking to people he addressed after his rallies, always left the impression that people were impressed by him. But then, what went wrong?

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Thanks to their decent showings in recent years, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Abhay Singh Chautala has pinned his hopes on the pugilists to bring laurels to the country in the upcoming London Olympics.

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

While bronze medallist Sakshi would soon be seen driving her new, customized Mahindra Thar, a brand new BMW awaits new badminton sensation Sindhu.

Swami Yogananda, as a close disciple remembers him

Swami Yogananda, as a close disciple remembers him

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Swami Kriyananda, then a young American who had become Yogananda's disciple at age 22 and who became one of his trusted lieutenants, has come out with an intimate and powerful story of Yogananda, betraying knowledge only an insider would claim. It is a biography that needs to be read but, Kriyananda warns, it is not a hagiography

No sweets, spicy food for Indian women hockey team

No sweets, spicy food for Indian women hockey team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'We have stopped eating sweets, chocolates, spicy and oily food. We are are taking low carbs and balanced diet and feeling better'

AFC Challenge Cup: Chhetri warns against complacency

AFC Challenge Cup: Chhetri warns against complacency

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday warned his players against complacency if they have to defend the AFC Challenge Cup which begins in Kathmandu on March 8.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Tendulkar hails contribution of Pujara, pacers in India's win

Tendulkar hails contribution of Pujara, pacers in India's win

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, singled out 'Run Machine' Cheteshwar Pujara for his stellar show in India's historic maiden Test series win in Australia.

The Coolest Cowboys of all time!

The Coolest Cowboys of all time!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

With Cowboys and Aliens releasing this week, we take a look at some of the best onscreen cowboys in the past.

Annu calls for equal opportunities for women athletes

Annu calls for equal opportunities for women athletes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Annu became the first Indian woman javelin thrower to qualify for the final round