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Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Ganguly-Shastri relationship became a topic of discussion after the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman preferred Anil Kumble over him in 2016, with both having a public fallout.

Party sues top Malaysian-Indian politician

Party sues top Malaysian-Indian politician

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

A whopping Rs 140 crore suit has been filed against veteran Malaysian Indian politician Samy Vellu by the educational arm of his party, the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), accusing him of misappropriation. The Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the educational arm of the MIC, the country's largest Indian based political party said the sum 100 million ringgit (Rs 140 crore) included special and general damages.

Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely concluded that Virat Kohli has 'retired hurt'.

Bigg Boss 14: Vikas PUSHES Arshi into the pool!

Bigg Boss 14: Vikas PUSHES Arshi into the pool!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Vikas and Arshi have a bitter fight and he's shown the door!

PIX: Kohli's unique gesture to celebrate Root's wicket

PIX: Kohli's unique gesture to celebrate Root's wicket

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's animated send off to his counterpart Joe Root's dismissal added a dash of drama to the proceedings on the opening day of the first Test between India and England, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

Success means nothing without change, says Hamilton

Success means nothing without change, says Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton has used his platform more than ever this year to make his voice heard on subjects from racial injustice to diversity and the environment.

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Real estate: Godrej, Prestige vie for Rs 10K-cr sales booking club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The real estate sector might have been caught off guard by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but large listed developers like Godrej Properties and Prestige Estates Projects soldier on undeterred. They aim to have sales bookings of Rs 10,000 crore in the next few years.

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina-Abhinav have ANOTHER UGLY FIGHT

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina-Abhinav have ANOTHER UGLY FIGHT

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Nikki calls Rubina-Abhinav's relationship 'fake'.

Bigg Boss 14: Kavita punishes Aly Goni!

Bigg Boss 14: Kavita punishes Aly Goni!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

While Aly Goni directly gets nominated for another week, Bigg Boss asks Abhinav Shukla to give away his personal things permanently as a punishment.

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is Mumbai's favourite festival and is celebrated each year with fervour and frenzy. But when the city welcomes "Ganpati Bappa" this Friday, the celebrations will be low key. With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. Festival budgets have shrunk and as a result, corporate sponsorships have dried out.

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

A scientific disaster unfolds in Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The world had lost an opportunity to know long-term toxic effects of Methyl Isocyanate which had leaked from the Union Carbide factory on the night of December 2, 1984, because government research agencies have lost track of a bulk of survivors, says Dinesh C Sharma.

PIX: Kohli and Raina are entertainers off the field too!

PIX: Kohli and Raina are entertainers off the field too!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

India's flamboyant batsman Virat Kohli after steering India to an emphatic win over Pakistan during the Asia Cup, took charge of the microphone and started humming some songs.

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Trump-Biden debate to feature 'mute' button

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Under the new rules, Trump and Biden will each have two minutes of uninterrupted time to speak at the beginning of every 15-minute segment of the debate.

Phehlukwayo accepts Pakistan captain Sarfraz apology

Phehlukwayo accepts Pakistan captain Sarfraz apology

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, on Friday, met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI in Durban.

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Can Kenny Sebastian get serious? Only if it's funny!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

With comic Kenny Sebastian, you don't just get a stand-up act, you get a performance.

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Melania Trump, wife of the Republican presidential candidate said that two were engaged in "boy talk, and he was led on, like egged on from the host to say dirty and bad stuff".

Bigg Boss 13: Will Vishal walk out of the show?

Bigg Boss 13: Will Vishal walk out of the show?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Bigg Boss announces that if Madhurima and Vishal can't stay together under one roof then they can decide which one of them will voluntarily walk of the show midway.

Actions of MPs called for punishment: Joshi on Rajya Sabha ruckus

Actions of MPs called for punishment: Joshi on Rajya Sabha ruckus

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Condemning opposition MPs for attacking Harivansh, Joshi said the Congress and other opposition parties are frustrated with the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and have lost their balance.

Counter pessimism and panic: PM to media on COVID-19

Counter pessimism and panic: PM to media on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Modi also thanked the media for understanding the gravity of the pandemic threat and appreciated the role played by the news channels in spreading awareness.

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Arti Singh's brother Krushna Abhishek was the first family member to enter the house with his kids and his reunion with Arti made everyone in the house emotional.

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

KL Rahul finally wins some praise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

KL Rahul received applause from umpire Ian Gould for his honesty in the field during Day 3.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

Kohli explains fiery send-off

Kohli explains fiery send-off

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli, on Friday, explained what was behind his fiery 'send-off' of Steven Smith during the first T20 International earlier this week and said that it had nothing to do with the Australian wearing a microphone.

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

England captain Alastair Cook has said that teams have a duty to play the Ashes series in the right spirit.

Should these MPs be banned from Parliament? Your Say!

Should these MPs be banned from Parliament? Your Say!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A pepper spray was used, a mic yanked. MPs put on the worst show ever in the Parliament.

Parliament at its worst: Blame these MPs!

Parliament at its worst: Blame these MPs!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A pepper spray was used, a mic yanked. MPs put on the worst show ever in the Parliament.

Remembering Dev Anand

Remembering Dev Anand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'

'Their words were not an act of foolishness'

'Their words were not an act of foolishness'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

We should be scared, very scared by Samajwadi Party leaders' public statements about sex and rape, says Paloma Sharma.

PHOTOS: Australia beat South Africa in epic Test nailbiter

PHOTOS: Australia beat South Africa in epic Test nailbiter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Australia won the third and final Test against South Africa by 245 runs at Newlands in a nailbiting finish with just 27 balls to spare after a day of epic home resistance.

When Pant turned 'babysitter' for Tim Paine

When Pant turned 'babysitter' for Tim Paine

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant might be the 'baby' of the Indian cricket team but on New Year's Day, the wicketkeeper showed that he is good with babies, something that got an instant thumbs up from none other than Australian captain Tim Paine's wife.

Why Rahul Gandhi hugged this lecturer in Gujarat

Why Rahul Gandhi hugged this lecturer in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Ranjana Avasthi, a PhD holder, poured her heart out about the plight of part-time lecturers, prompting the Congress vice president to make the unexpected move.

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Cristiano Ronaldo sings: 'I'm the one you want in your bed'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo sang 'sex songs' like I'm the one you want in your bed.

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The 113th United States Congress will have at least 19 women senators, the highest ever in the country's history.

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said four police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in connection with the incident while an inspector has been put on wait.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Ittefaq: Revisiting Rajesh Khanna's DARK side

Ittefaq: Revisiting Rajesh Khanna's DARK side

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Made out of sheer desperation and shot in straight 20 days, Ittefaq remains Yash Chopra's greatest triumph.

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

It turns out that there is serious money in funny business these days!

Party animals, here's the speaker you were looking for!

Party animals, here's the speaker you were looking for!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The top panel has built-in tweeters that help in spreading the sound wider, says Erick Massey.

'Trump has maturity of an 8-year-old boy with insecurity of a teenage girl'

'Trump has maturity of an 8-year-old boy with insecurity of a teenage girl'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Ex-US secretary of state John Kerry has torn into Trump for accusing him of holding "illegal" meetings with Iran.