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'This is not a vote against Modi'

'This is not a vote against Modi'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'The voter is cautioning the BJP not to take them for granted.'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to work out like the stars

Lessons from Bollywood: How to work out like the stars

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Sukanya Verma flips through the pages of Bollywood, and sees just how they keep fit.

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

BJP-Sena retain power in Maha; Haryana a hung house

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena alliance looked set to return to power in Maharashtra while Haryana could be a cliffhanger with no clear majority for the BJP or the Congress, Election Commission trends indicated.

Heat drill for umpire Hill

Heat drill for umpire Hill

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

New Zealand umpire Tony Hill has come to India for the series against South Africa well-prepared.

MNS aftermath: Woman gives birth in train toilet

MNS aftermath: Woman gives birth in train toilet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Nagma Bano, who fled in the wake of increasing attacks against North Indians, gave birth to a child in the toilet of the running train on Wednesday.

It's a problem with humanity, not India, China, US

It's a problem with humanity, not India, China, US

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Let us come together as an international community and condemn this senseless violence while properly honouring the memory of the victims.

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

In the middle of turmoil, the stock markets have become the butt of jokes being circulated across media such as the Web and mobile phones.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Pledged shares face the brunt

Pledged shares face the brunt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Promoters of companies who have pledged their shares to raise funds from banks will be asked to top up with more shares if the carnage in the market continues.

ISL: ATK rally past Mumbai City 3-2 in dramatic first leg semis

ISL: ATK rally past Mumbai City 3-2 in dramatic first leg semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Iain Hume struck twice as former champions Atletico de Kolkata rallied to edge past Mumbai City FC 3-2 in the first leg of the Indian Super League semi-finals, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Shah Faesal launches JKPM to 'bridge gap between Kashmir and Delhi'

Shah Faesal launches JKPM to 'bridge gap between Kashmir and Delhi'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

JNU student leader and activist Shehla Rashid announced her joining of Faesal's party on the occasion.

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Workaholic colleagues: A boon or a bane?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Are workaholics a pleasure to work with, or a pain in the you-know-what? Share your opinion!

World leaders to attend Mahatma Gandhi conference

World leaders to attend Mahatma Gandhi conference

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Leaders and freedom fighters from 83 countries will assemble at a conference to share their views on the relevance of Gandhi's ideology and values in the present world ridden with violence and conflicts.

Race for Serie A title heating up

Race for Serie A title heating up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

, Juventus thumped Chievo 4-0 away to win their 12th league game in a row but it was not enough to topple leaders Napoli who thrashed Empoli 5-1.

Channel boom a bane for advertisers

Channel boom a bane for advertisers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Eighty per cent of television viewing is now split among 43 channels and not a single show is rated above 10. Viewers are not sticking to any channel for too long and definitely jilting it during commercial breaks.

Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Publicise benefits of note ban: PM to BJP MPs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

However, even 10 days after Modi took the nation by surprise by announcing demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, his rivals continued to aggressively target him

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Lancha Saamraajya has little substance, and stereotyped characters.

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Images from the League Cup matches played on Tuesday

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police jawan went on a shooting spree on Friday killing his officer and injuring another security person inside the prestigious Indian Administrative Service academy in Mussoorie, a day after he was punished by the senior.

'I was gangraped at the age of 24'

'I was gangraped at the age of 24'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani, now 44, said it took her two decades to break her silence about that fateful night.

The man who inspired SRK in Chak De

The man who inspired SRK in Chak De

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Mir Ranjan Negi's life story bears a lot of similarities to SRK's Kabir Khan.

'This could be the start of a new Harbhajan Singh'

'This could be the start of a new Harbhajan Singh'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

'You must tell yourself that this is not the end of the road and keep motivating yourself to do well,' the off-spinner tells Harish Kotian.

Will put our best foot forward in assembly polls: Omar

Will put our best foot forward in assembly polls: Omar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who had reservations against the holding of assembly polls in the state soon, on Saturday said there was no question of not contesting the elections and "we will put our best foot forward."

Jadhav's journey from a keeper-batsman to part-time spinner

Jadhav's journey from a keeper-batsman to part-time spinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Kedar Jadhav has played as a wicket-keeper batsman in 23 of his 51 IPL matches. The 31-year old attacking batsman donned a different role in India's victory in the first ODI against New Zealand in Dharamsala. A part-time off-spinner Jadhav claimed two crucial wickets to heap more misery on the Kiwis. On his new role with the Indian team Jadhav said, "When you play for India, you have to contribute in every possible way you can.

'Farmers will give response to Mamata govt'

'Farmers will give response to Mamata govt'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'A sum of Rs 6,000 a year is very significant for a small farmer whose land holding is very small and whose produce is very small. All these calculations on a daily basis are extremely unfortunate and an insult to farmers.'

United win Manchester derby

United win Manchester derby

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Manchester United surged nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with an edgy 3-1 victory over Manchester City.

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Militants snatch INSAS rifle from on-duty cop in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Militants snatched an automatic rifle along with a magazine from a cop and decamped with it in south Kashmir Pulwama town on Tuesday afternoon.

Year 2005 in Kashmir

Year 2005 in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Jeev opens with even-par round

Jeev opens with even-par round

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The Indian ace played a solid round with four birdies and four bogeys to be tied for 35th place at the Heritage Classic golf tournament.

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai-based "Hotel for Dogs" started getting distress calls from worried dog owners seeking help for their pets.

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton go out

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Troubled AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by AEK Athens

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'Chaotic prison breaks, mission misadventure gone horribly wrong, eye-popping surprises, zingers and zany action keeps viewers joyously glued to their chairs,' says Sukanya Verma.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Chelsea moved within three points of clinching the Premier League title with a 3-0 victory that condemned Middlesbrough to relegation on Monday after goals from Spaniards Diego Costa and Marcos Alonso plus a tap-in by Nemanja Matic.

Simon downs Anderson to win Tata Open title

Simon downs Anderson to win Tata Open title

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Gilles Simon's giant-killing spree culminated in a stupendous title win as he humbled second seed Kevin Anderson in straight sets to lift the inaugural Tata Open Maharashtra trophy, in Pune.

Spurs, Man City in FA Cup QF

Spurs, Man City in FA Cup QF

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Tottenham Hotspur to a 4-0 win at Fulham while Manchester City beat Preston 3-1 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's high court on Sunday banned male doctors from examining rape victims to save them from embarrassment. "You must ensure no male doctors take part in examining the victims of rape," a two-judge bench said summoning the director general of health services.

Quake relief: India rushes over 8,000 tents to Nepal

Quake relief: India rushes over 8,000 tents to Nepal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

With incessant rains and the hot sun adding to the miseries of quake victims in Nepal, India on Thursday rushed 8,450 tents to its disaster-struck eastern neighbour.

Wycombe hold Chelsea to cup draw

Wycombe hold Chelsea to cup draw

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Chelsea had seemed on course for a 1-0 win after a 36th-minute Wayne Bridge goal but were stunned 13 minutes from time when Jermaine Easter trickled a shot past Hilario.

10 effective ways to stay motivated

10 effective ways to stay motivated

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

There are times when it seems that the road to success is filled with nothing but boulders and gaping potholes. It is on this rutted road that you need motivation the most.