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Tiger Woods tees off at private Delhi golf event

Tiger Woods tees off at private Delhi golf event

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods teed off during an exhibition match at a quiet, private event at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) on Monday.

Gold medals for golden jubilee Test

Gold medals for golden jubilee Test

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'Now that the Ram mandir is done, we need to move on. And grapple with COVID-19, a sputtering economy, a belligerent China...' 'The temple may win a few more elections for the BJP, but by itself it won't solve the nation's growing problems of economic and social distress,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Batman returns!

Batman returns!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

PM performs 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The event brings to fruition the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'mandir' movement that defined its politics for three decades and took it to the heights of power.

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

India enjoys close relations with Afghanistan and both accuse common neighbour Pakistan of not doing enough to stop Islamist militants operating on their territory.

Prime Minister Vajpayee turns 78

Prime Minister Vajpayee turns 78

Rediff.com25 Dec 2002

The prime minister had a puja at his residence followed by breakfast with his deputy Advani and his family.

The best ever books on film?

The best ever books on film?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Modi's sixer at MCG: Speaking here is like scoring a century

Modi's sixer at MCG: Speaking here is like scoring a century

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Cricket diplomacy was in abundance at a rare reception given to Narendra Modi at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground with the prime minister saying a "new journey" in India-Australia relationship has begun.

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Immediately after his arrival in Riyadh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Masmak fortress.

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Maharashtra emerges @MakeInIndia's LION!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

More than 50 per cent of the value of all MOUs signed at the Make In India Week in the last five days has made Maharashtra emerge numero uno in the committed investment stakes!

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

PM launches 'Amma' two-wheeler scheme, bats for women empowerment

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

He also launched 70-lakh tree sapling planting drive to commemorate the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of late Jayalalithaa.

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

New goal for Indian women's cricket team

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

'Our goal is to win the next World Cup and we will surely win it'

Jaane kahan gaye woh din...

Jaane kahan gaye woh din...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Iconic RK memorabilia we'll miss!

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Narendra Modi is like a brother: Aus PM Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The personal warmth Abbott shared with Modi was reflected yet again at a reception at the iconic 161-year-old Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where he said Modi is like a "brother."

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Best moments of Canadian PM Trudeau's India tour: Day 2

Best moments of Canadian PM Trudeau's India tour: Day 2

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

After a successful first day to the Taj Mahal and the wildlife sanctuary in Mathura, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is in India on a seven-day-long visit, made his way to Gujarat accompanied by his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and three children -- daughter Ella Grace, and sons Hadrien and Xavier. Here are the some snapshots of Trudeaus' day in Gujarat.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

Rahul skips Cong's farewell dinner for PM Manmohan Singh

Rahul skips Cong's farewell dinner for PM Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who leaves office this week, was tonight given a warm farewell dinner by Congress President Sonia Gandhi which was attended by a galaxy of party leaders and Union ministers.

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Justice Kurian Joseph, who will turn 65 on November 30, was part of the five- judge bench which by a majority of 3:2 had ruled the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims as "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional".

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Captain's gameplan on Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur corridor was an excellent opportunity for the Congress to seize centre-stage in Sikh religious affairs. After all, the Akalis never achieved this in their years in power, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

PHOTOS: Modi offers prayers at Tirupati shrine

PHOTOS: Modi offers prayers at Tirupati shrine

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Upon his arrival, Modi addressed a thanksgiving public meeting organised by the Andhra Pradesh BJP at Renigunta near Tirupati.

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A red carpet will be rolled out to facilitate Shyam Saran Negi to cast his vote in the Himachal assembly elections without any hassle.

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Netanyahu will cap his hectic schedule by attending the 'Shalom Bollywood' event.

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara fought back tears in an emotional farewell where the country's President Maithripala Sirisena stumped him by offering the High Commissioner's post to United Kingdom, in Colombo, on Monday.

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Gujarat wasn't even uttered, says ex-Pak minister who attended Aiyar's dinner

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'Surprised and pained that my name has been dragged into Indian domestic politics,' says Pakistan's former foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.

PHOTOS: Energised Nadal completes straight-sets win in opener

PHOTOS: Energised Nadal completes straight-sets win in opener

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal, who said his injured wrist is improving daily, beat Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in his first-round match on Monday's opening day of the year's last Grand Slam.

From Durrani to Jadeja: Saurashtra's cricketing heroes

From Durrani to Jadeja: Saurashtra's cricketing heroes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

It took 84 long years for Test cricket to come to the land of Ranjitsinhji.

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Tennis Roundup: Halep on top of the world, Nadal battles past Dimitrov

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Simona Halep will take over as the new number one in the WTA world rankings after progressing to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2 6-4 victory over Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in Beijing on Saturday.

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

'I want to fight corruption until my dying breath'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'If Mahatma Gandhi could fight to eradicate corruption at the age of 78, why can't I try at 60?'

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Rediff.com6 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

This iconic hotel in New York will house Prime Minister Modi

This iconic hotel in New York will house Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by over 500 Indian-Americans who had gathered outside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Thursday.

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Review: Finding Dory is a film kids will love

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

This is a film packed with laughs and pathos, but the emotional manipulation is too blatant, too obvious, says Raja Sen.

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Baldev Sharma, the former editor of Panchajanya, has been appointed as the new chairman.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

Modi has no magic wand to change the country: Sonia

Modi has no magic wand to change the country: Sonia

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Jaipur Rural on Monday, attacked the BJP and Narendra Modi and said they are not seeing the achievements of the UPA government. She also sought to point out, in a barb at Modi, that running a state and a country are two different things. Shanawaz Akhtar reports.