News for 'local heroes'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Manchester City keeper Willy Caballero's penalty shootout heroics sealed a League Cup final win against Liverpool.

Hero Cycles may tie up with microfinance firms

Hero Cycles may tie up with microfinance firms

Rediff.com9 May 2011

According to industry estimates more than 70 per cent of motorcycles are bought through financing schemes.

Tashkent Challenger: Paes-Begemann fall at final hurdle

Tashkent Challenger: Paes-Begemann fall at final hurdle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and Andre Begemann of Germany went down to local hero Denis Istomin and Mikhail Elgin of Russia in the doubles finals at the ninth edition of the $125000 Tashkent ATP Challenger at the Olympic Tennis School in Tashkent on Friday.

Twitter hails the King of Chennai!

Twitter hails the King of Chennai!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Many cricketers hailed R Ashwin on social media.

Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the world's cheapest cafe racer motorcycle

Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the world's cheapest cafe racer motorcycle

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

At Rs 53,900, the Hero Splendor Pro Classic is the cheapest cafe racer motorcycle in the world, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam. The other locally manufactured cafe racer styled motorcycle is the Royal Enfield Continental GT.

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

India need to pull up socks to face England challenge

India need to pull up socks to face England challenge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

England will again be led by their victorious Test skipper Alastair Cook but their bowling attack, without the presence of several key Test bowlers, appears inexperienced and could be just the tonic needed by the bruised Indian batting line-up to get back into the groove.

 Hero Cycles to enter US by year-end

Hero Cycles to enter US by year-end

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The world's largest bicycle maker, Hero Cycles, on Monday said it plans to enter the US market by the end of this year, for which it is close to signing up with a local partner.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Super Cup will get underway from April 3, where Kerala Blasters has been grouped together with Bengaluru FC.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Chennai Open: Keen contest on cards

Chennai Open: Keen contest on cards

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Holder and World number 17 Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland faces a daunting task to retain his title as the 17th edition of ATP Chennai Open unfolds, on Monday, promising a keen tussle among top players.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Bravo guides Windies to 7-wicket win over India

Bravo guides Windies to 7-wicket win over India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Darren Bravo hit a career-best 86 as the West Indies comfortably defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth and final One-day International in Kingston, Jamaica.

Four years on, lustre fades from IPL

Four years on, lustre fades from IPL

Rediff.com18 May 2011

India's glamour-packed cricket league is having difficulty sustaining momentum four years after it burst forth with a TV-friendly format, cheerleaders and big salaries.

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.

Dress Up For Halloween, Bollywood Style

Dress Up For Halloween, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Wondering how to make heads turn and jaws drop at the Halloween party near you?

Unseeded Lacko stuns Rochus in Tashkent Challenger

Unseeded Lacko stuns Rochus in Tashkent Challenger

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Second seed Denis Istomin, third seed Marcos Baghdatis, giant-killer Oleksandr Dolgopolav Jr. and unseeded Lukas Lacko entered the semi-finals of the men' singles at the $125,000 Tashkent ATP Challenger, being played at the Olympic Tennis Stadium.

Jeev Milka Singh maintains lead

Jeev Milka Singh maintains lead

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

The Indian golfing ace, who carded a superb 66 on the opening day, has a two-day total of six-under-par 138 in the Hero honda Masters.\n\n

London: Anand draws again, slips to third

London: Anand draws again, slips to third

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with lowest rated David Howell of England but local hero Luke McShane downed compatriot Nigel Short to shoot into sole lead after the second round of the London Chess Classic in London, on Friday.

Karun storms to victory

Karun storms to victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Karun Chandhok scored his second victory in Round 5 of the Formula Renault V6 series at the Sentul race track in Jakarta.

How BIG Is Anime In India?

How BIG Is Anime In India?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Our research shows that 60 per cent of the growth and interest in anime will come from India for the next few years.'

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Durand Cup: Parthib 'tricks in NorthEast United's win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The Highlanders were the more organised side from the moment the referee blew his whistle and their upper hand in the game finally paid dividends in the 26th minute of the first half.

Perfect start for Kallis in Champions League

Perfect start for Kallis in Champions League

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Royal Challengers Bangalore got their Champions League Twenty20 campaign off to the best possible start on Sunday when they totally outclassed Guyana to win their match by nine wickets, with more than seven overs in hand.

Shah Rukh Khan's 20 Iconic Fashion Statements

Shah Rukh Khan's 20 Iconic Fashion Statements

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

If clothes indeed make the man, of the numerous characters SRK has essayed in a career spanning over three decades, he's created a series of iconic looks and sartorial trends.

Mukesh Kumar tied-third

Mukesh Kumar tied-third

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

The No. 1 player on the Hero Honda Indian Golf Tour shot a four-under 68 on the opening day of the London Myanmar Open.

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Hero sole resistance as Japanese cos rule one-third of 2-wheeler market

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Honda has grown from 15% in FY12 to 27% now; Yamaha has doubled share to 5% in five years.

Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Why Srishti Jain is India's Hunger Hero

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The co-founder of Feeding India is changing the way India deals with wasted food.

Dad knows best

Dad knows best

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

England's man-in-form Mark Butcher about the turnaround in his career.

Pappan continues to lead

Pappan continues to lead

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

His two-day tally of six-under 134 kept him atop the leader-board in the Hero Honda Open South 2004.

Unhappy Hamilton blames team for costly pitstop

Unhappy Hamilton blames team for costly pitstop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

Lewis Hamilton capped off his troubled return to Australia on Sunday by tangling with local hero Mark Webber and then blaming his own McLaren team for costing him a podium finish.

Muralitharan may play for Victoria in T20 Big Bash

Muralitharan may play for Victoria in T20 Big Bash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan may sign for Australian domestic side Victoria Bushrangers for the Twenty20 Big Bash and play as a local hero at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he was labelled a chucker 14 years ago.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

NYPD hero cop stops Uzbek terrorist from taking more lives

NYPD hero cop stops Uzbek terrorist from taking more lives

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Officer Ryan Nash, 28, works in the New York Police Department's 1st precinct, shot and apprehended the suspect Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Shops and markets have been opened in the morning while vehicles run on the roads in Churachandpur town where the maximum protests and violence took place on Friday and Saturday, officials said.

Indian challenge at Tashkent Challenger ends

Indian challenge at Tashkent Challenger ends

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Indian challenge at the $125,000 Tashkent ATP Challenger, being played at the Olympic Tennis Stadium, ended on Thursday when second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Hsun Yen Lu went down to the local pair of Denis Istomin and Murad Inoyatov in the semi-finals. The Uzbek pair of Istomin and Inoyatov beat the Indo-Taipei 3-6, 6-1, 10-5 in a well-contested semi-final.

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Heartbreak for Aus Open runner-up Danielle Collins

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Danielle Collins spoke of the challenges of plotting matches without a coach but will still head off with lessons learnt.

The birth of an unlikely hero

The birth of an unlikely hero

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Suffering has no religion,' an Uber driver tells Geetanjali Krishna.