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CA's trophy that was never handed to Tendulkar

CA's trophy that was never handed to Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Sachin Tendulkar's much awaited ton-of-tons has not only left his fans world over in anticipation, but it has also made Cricket Australia to wait arduously, as it intended to present the Indian batsman with a memento on reaching the historic feat.

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

WATCH: These babas are the main draw at Kumbh Mela

WATCH: These babas are the main draw at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Ultimately the Kumbh Mela is about the babas, or holy men, what with the akharas turning up in full strength to make the religious gathering what it is. Some of the holy men have proved to be a big draw at the ongoing Kumbh Mela. Here are some videos showcasing their popularity.

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

Captain India's Gloom At The Doom

Captain India's Gloom At The Doom

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Arguably the most expressive face in current world cricket, Virat Kohli's expressions and body language say it all.

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

'BJP is prepared to take strong decisions'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'In AAP, those who are in charge of a particular state provide information to Arvind Kejriwal. 'In the BJP, several organisations convey what is happening on the ground to the top leadership.' 'There are so many channels through which issues are being understood.'

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The latest among his donations was the initial corpus of Rs 2.25 lakh to the PM CARES Fund.

Hyderabad traffic cop runs 1 km to clear way for ambulance

Hyderabad traffic cop runs 1 km to clear way for ambulance

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

G Babji, a constable with Abids Traffic Police Station, noticed the ambulance stuck in traffic jam along the GPO Junction-Koti road stretch on Monday evening and jumped into action to clear its path and ensure that it reached the hospital in time.

People will reduce Mamata to 'political refugee': Shah

People will reduce Mamata to 'political refugee': Shah

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

He said though the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to expand its influence in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state, its goal is to rid West Bengal of the 'environment of terror'. "Bengal is the only state in the entire country where the culture of political violence is flourishing," he told the BJP's virtual 'Jan Samvad' rally.

Dhoni felicitates hockey goalkeeper Sreejesh for Asiad heroics

Dhoni felicitates hockey goalkeeper Sreejesh for Asiad heroics

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

After venturing into football, Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni felicitated Asian Games gold-winning hockey team vice-captain P R Sreejesh on behalf of the Kerala Cricket Association.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel in Rohtang

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel in Rohtang

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 9.02-km tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year, the Prime Minister's Office has said, noting that the valley was earlier cut off for about six months every year due to heavy snowfall.

Nehra one of the smartest cricketers I have played with: Kohli

Nehra one of the smartest cricketers I have played with: Kohli

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the retiring Ashish Nehra as 'one of the smartest cricketers' he has ever played with.

Rajya Sabha issues code of conduct for members ahead of budget session

Rajya Sabha issues code of conduct for members ahead of budget session

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

As per the rules and regulations, members must not do anything that brings disrepute to the Parliament and affects their credibility, and members must utilise their position as Members of Parliament to advance general well-being of the people.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

What Trump wrote in book at Sabarmati Ashram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

After landing in Ahmedabad and being accorded a grand welcome, United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump made their way to Sabarmati Ashram for a brief stopover on their way to Motera Stadium.

US president likely to be offered 'Trump platter' at Bukhara

US president likely to be offered 'Trump platter' at Bukhara

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Trump is likely to dine at the iconic restaurant where a 'Trump platter' is likely to be laid out for him. It will be customised according to his taste.

Day/Night Test: More than 50,000 spectators expected at Eden

Day/Night Test: More than 50,000 spectators expected at Eden

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will ring the customary Eden Bell

You will always be our captain: Kohli on Dhoni reaching 300

You will always be our captain: Kohli on Dhoni reaching 300

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

"You will always be our captain," is what an emotional Virat Kohli told Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Gifts given to Modi to be auctioned, proceeds to go to Ganga project

Gifts given to Modi to be auctioned, proceeds to go to Ganga project

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Currently on display at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, a total of 2,772 gifts including head gears, shawls, portraits, swords gifted by different organisations and chief ministers to the PM will be up for the auction on an online portal designed by the National Informatics Centre.

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Even if the Paytm fiasco does not mark the end of the bull run, at least some sanity will return to the wild IPO market, observes Debashis Basu.

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for Pranab

PHOTOS: PM Modi hosts farewell dinner for Pranab

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

On the occasion, the PM presented a memento to the outgoing president.

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Pele to celebrate 80th birthday in isolation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pele told his fans he was happy and healthy and pleased to be reaching the landmark with his lucid mental state.

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

A memento was presented to him in the form of a crystal shield.

100th Test very special: Kumble

100th Test very special: Kumble

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

PHOTOS: Tendulkar holds special screening of his film for armed forces

PHOTOS: Tendulkar holds special screening of his film for armed forces

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar conducted a special screening of the much-awaited film on his life, 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' for the Indian Armed Forces personnel at the Indian Air Force Auditorium, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Though it's not the first time an Indian actor is working offshore, Dimple's gig in Tenet, has us thrilled.

Jagan cancels move to rename Abdul Kalam award

Jagan cancels move to rename Abdul Kalam award

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Soon after the above government order was released, the Opposition strongly condemned the move.

As a Hindu, won't attend mosque inauguration: Yogi

As a Hindu, won't attend mosque inauguration: Yogi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Attending roza-iftar with a skull cap is not secularism. People also know that this is drama'

Kamal Haasan to star in Traffic's Tamil remake

Kamal Haasan to star in Traffic's Tamil remake

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The actor has announced the Tamil version of the film.

Shah Rukh, Kamal Haasan meet Christopher Nolan

Shah Rukh, Kamal Haasan meet Christopher Nolan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

When movie aces meet, what do they talk about?

Indian Olympians receive momentos from London Mayor

Indian Olympians receive momentos from London Mayor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson personally delivered a memento of London's thrilling Olympic and Paralympic Games to India's six medal winning athletes on Monday.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Indore retains cleanest city tag for 3rd straight year

Indore retains cleanest city tag for 3rd straight year

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

While the New Delhi Municipal Council area was given the 'Cleanest Small City' award, Uttarakhand's Gauchar was adjudged the 'Best Ganga Town' in the central government survey.

Mamata gets standing ovation from IITians

Mamata gets standing ovation from IITians

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

In a gesture of warmth, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, gave a token gift to IITians who arrived in Kolkata for the PanIIT Global conference on Friday and was given a standing ovation.

JK: Villager awarded for detecting cross-border tunnel

JK: Villager awarded for detecting cross-border tunnel

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The villager who gave the tip-off to the army about an underground tunnel dug from Pakistan along the International Border in Samba sector was on Thursday awarded Rs 5,100 cash by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Rahul visits temple sacred to Patels ahead of Gujarat rally

Rahul visits temple sacred to Patels ahead of Gujarat rally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The Patel community, a decisive vote bank in Gujarat, has two main sects -- Leuva and Kadva. Maa Umiya is the reigning deity of Kadva Patel community.

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal scored a hundred each as Bangladesh thrashed Zimbabwe by 123 runs in a rain-hit third One-Day International to complete a clean sweep in the three-match series, in Sylhet, on Friday.

Aleem Dar honoured for officiating in 150 ODIs

Aleem Dar honoured for officiating in 150 ODIs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Elite Panel umpire Aleem Dar has been honoured by the ICC for becoming only the seventh man to officiate in 150 ODIs, a feat he achieved when he took the field for the 1st One-Dayer between England and Australia.