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Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that he doesn't have his first car with him anymore and appealed to those who bought it to get in touch.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Don't blame us if you go into food coma after reading this!

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Tendulkar's 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa is the highest runs scored by an individual in a single edition but there were two matches where the maestro pushed his body beyond its limit.

Why's Rahman hanging out with Will Smith?

Why's Rahman hanging out with Will Smith?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

And just what were these cool guys discussing?

PIX: Rakshanda Khan mingles with Pankaj Udhas

PIX: Rakshanda Khan mingles with Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The 15th Khazana Ghazal Festival 2016 was held in Mumbai on July 30.

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

He has been a model sportsman all his life and it was hardly a surprise when Sachin Tendulkar became a guide to the young Prithvi Shaw, helping him deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. The 20-year-old Shaw had a sensational Test debut as the second youngest Test centurion from India before an ankle injury and a failed dope test kept him out for 16 months.

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The popularity of the fashion trends the movie established saw the Filmfare awards introduce a new category for costume design, Manish Malhotra being the first recipient.

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Chappell credited Kohli's intensity for bringing about a paradigm shift in Indian cricket.

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Test rankings: Labuschagne at career high, Kohli unmoved

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Pujara was placed sixth, down one rung, with 791 points, while Rahane occupied the ninth spot after slipping a couple of positions with 759 points.

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

These animals are actually hilarious comedians!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Images of playful lion cubs and a confused seal are guaranteed to raise a smile even with the world observing coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

I do not feel unloved by opposition fans: Djokovic

I do not feel unloved by opposition fans: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Tennis pundits have often suggested that Djokovic gets infuriated as well as galvanised by overwhelming support for Federer and Nadal when he locks horns with them

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Rojer knocked out by unseeded duo

Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Rojer knocked out by unseeded duo

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his doubles partner Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands were knocked out of the Barcelona Open after a straight-sets defeat in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles event.

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

I am NOT performing at Lucknow Mahotsava: Ghulam Ali

I am NOT performing at Lucknow Mahotsava: Ghulam Ali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

"I am not doing any such thing! Where did this report come from?," retorted the maestro when he was asked about the Lucknow show.

Ghulam Ali cancels India concerts, says atmosphere not right

Ghulam Ali cancels India concerts, says atmosphere not right

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali has scrapped his upcoming shows in India, saying the situation was not conducive for music right now and he doesn't want to "get involved in any kind of politics".

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Astad and Delhi's street kids ready to woo CWG

Astad and Delhi's street kids ready to woo CWG

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Astad Deboo and his students at the Salaam Baalak Trust are ready to thrill the world on Monday with their performance at the Commonwealth Games.

Tribute: A friend recalls Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Tribute: A friend recalls Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

In 2009, Mohan Nadkarni, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's biographer, wrote exclusively for rediff.com recalling his long association with the legend. We re-publish the feature.

Injured Nadal withdraws from Queen's Championship

Injured Nadal withdraws from Queen's Championship

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal on Wednesday pulled out of the Queen's club grass-court tournament, due to wrist injury.

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Kohli penned a letter addressed to his 15-year-old version, dedicating quite a bit of its content to his late father Prem Kohli.

Harder to be bowler, easier to be batter in T20s: Ashwin

Harder to be bowler, easier to be batter in T20s: Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

With Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting calling Ravichandran Ashwin "one of the most successful spinners in IPL history", the 33-year-old feels he has started understanding his role better.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Here's a hint: He made Judi Dench go weak in the knees.

Vidarbha reach 598/3 riding on Jaffer's 285 no

Vidarbha reach 598/3 riding on Jaffer's 285 no

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Wasim Jaffer defied age and modern fitness norms to flay a young Rest of India Mumbaikar attack throughout the second day of Irani Cup as Vidarbha reached a mammoth 589 for three, riding on Mumbai maestro's unbeaten 285.

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc described Virat Kohli as a 'fantastic captain', having shared the dressing room with the India captain while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Futsal Anthem, biopics, and much more in this candid chat with Rahman.

'As long as you are not deforming the music, it is fine'

'As long as you are not deforming the music, it is fine'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

An increasing number of young classical musicians are dabbling in fusion music, discovers Aditi Divekar.

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

The key strengths of Liverpool's winners

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool could be crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, on Wednesday, having turned the Premier League title race into a procession.

Ode to Peace: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan wows UN

Ode to Peace: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan wows UN

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Suman Guha Mozumder attends sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's Ode to Peace concert at the United Nations in memory of the victims of 9/11.

I am not going away anytime soon, says Chhetri

I am not going away anytime soon, says Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri, who holds the national record of most international matches and most number of goals, made it clear that retirement plans are currently not on his mind.

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Actress-turned-Congress leader from Meerut, Nagma, put herself in a spot after she confused late Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan with Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates  51 crore

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

BCCI donates 51 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for disaster management in wake of COVID-19 pandemic while Suresh Raina donated 52 lakh.

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena on Friday threatened to disrupt the scheduled concert of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali on December 3 during the Lucknow Mahotsav.

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Shah Rukh Khan extends his support for hockey team

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

As the much-awaited hockey men's World Cup is inching closer, music maestro AR Rahman has shared the glimpse of the much-anticipated official theme song and video of the hockey tournament, slated to be held from November 28 to December 16 in Bhubaneswar.

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Tendulkar on Rahane, Ashwin and what ails Australia

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

One of the highlights of the series so far has been Ravichandran Ashwin's duels with Steve Smith and Tendulkar explained why the senior off-spinner enjoyed an upper hand.

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Dubai Open: Federer returns with easy win over Paire

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Roger Federer breezed back into action to reach the second round of the Dubai Open with a straightforward 6-1, 6-3 over erratic Frenchman Benoit Paire on Monday.

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

'Wimbledon is Federer's best chance to win 21st slam'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and the world number three, won the last of his eight Wimbledon titles in 2017 and is seeded second this year behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic.

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

'Khayyamsaab was like my father'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Among those who are deeply saddened by music composer Khayyam's passing is ghazal maestro Talat Aziz.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.