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13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Over a dozen aftershocks jolted Nepal on Wednesday, keeping people on edge a day after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake killed 76 people in the Himalayan nation that had just begun to rebuild itself following the devastation from the temblor less than three weeks ago.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Why do girls have all the fun?

Why do girls have all the fun?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'Maybe what the lady in Sex and the City said was right-- that maybe our girlfriends are indeed our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.'

Pix: How Esha, Alia, Akshay get their adventure fix!

Pix: How Esha, Alia, Akshay get their adventure fix!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The stars attempt dare devil stunts.

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan beat England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as the World Cup's first centuries from Joe Root and Jos Buttler were not enough to help the hosts and pre-tournament favourites overhaul the huge target of 349 set for them.

Man pulled out alive by Indian team 98 hours after Nepal quake

Man pulled out alive by Indian team 98 hours after Nepal quake

Rediff.com1 May 2015

The man was identified as Shiva Shrestha, 37.

New Afghan president has a tough road ahead

New Afghan president has a tough road ahead

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

If Afghanistan is going to make any gains through democratic reforms, the newly elected president must start with addressing corruption at all levels of government and developing a comprehensive government financing plan independent of American support.

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Red Star reach Champions League group stage with Benfica, PSV

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A thrilling draw away to Salzburg enabled Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time where they will be joined by Portugal's Benfica and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. Red Star, who won the European Cup in 1991, came back from two goals down in an electrifying second leg in Austria to draw 2-2 and go through on away goals.

Google to make 'strategic' investments in Android, Chrome

Google to make 'strategic' investments in Android, Chrome

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Pumped up by robust demand for content, apps and devices across its platform, search giant Google is set to make "strategic" investments in Android, Chrome, YouTube and Enterprise, among others, to further shore up revenue.

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.'

Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Survivor: 'I thought the summit was crashing; it all happened in 10 seconds'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For over two decades, Breeze Sharma dreamt of conquering the Everest. And when it did come true, he was staring at a life and death situation.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Breathless action is the only script 56-year-old Tom Cruise needs to work on as he jumps off from building to building with an agility and assurance that could put Spider-Man to shame.

Football PIX: Spurs rout Wolfsberg; Real escape with win

Football PIX: Spurs rout Wolfsberg; Real escape with win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Images from Europa and Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Ranji: Jagadeesan hoists TN; Sarfaraz misses double ton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A summary of the second day's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Salute This Hero of the 1971 War!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Our men had suffered so much pain for the independence of other people in a foreign land.'

The best wedding photos from around the world

The best wedding photos from around the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Are you looking for inspiration for your wedding photography? Here are the winning photos from this year's International Wedding Photography of the Year image competition. The International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition was created this year to promote and celebrate the art of wedding photography from all around the world. One of the unique rules for this competition was that the photographer had to take the image during an actual wedding day. Below are some of the beautiful images from the competition.

Vidarbha beat Saurashtra to retain Ranji Trophy title

Vidarbha beat Saurashtra to retain Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Set a target of 206, Saurashtra folded for 127 in 58.4 overs, giving Vidarbha their second title triumph in the country's marquee first-class tournament.

'We had to throw the Pakistanis out'

'We had to throw the Pakistanis out'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Brigadier M P Bajwa (retd), commander of the troops that captured Tiger Hill, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how a band of young soldiers won the Kargil War's most famous battle with their blood and grit.

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top; Everton sink Chelsea

EPL PIX: Liverpool go top; Everton sink Chelsea

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Liverpool's livewire Sadio Mane scored one goal and played a crucial part in the other as they reclaimed the Premier League's top spot with a scrappy 2-1 win at second bottom Fulham on Sunday.

Ranji semis: Bengal takes firm control; Gujarat fights back

Ranji semis: Bengal takes firm control; Gujarat fights back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'War is won by team work. War is won by sacrifices,' says Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra.

6 sentences that make absolutely no sense!

6 sentences that make absolutely no sense!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Watch what you say! Because English, as we've known for some time now, is a 'phunny' language!

It was like Shiva dancing in rage: Shobha Karandlaje

It was like Shiva dancing in rage: Shobha Karandlaje

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Former Karnataka Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who returned to Bangalore after remaining stranded for four days at Rudraprayag in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, on Friday said it was a harrowing experience as her group of 1,000 pilgrims had to spend sleepless nights sandwiched between high mountains and flooded Ganga river.

The most dangerous stunt ever!

The most dangerous stunt ever!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Extreme sports legend Dean Potter died attempting parachute jump in Yosemite.

Mamta Rawat: The unsung hero of Bankoli, Uttarakhand

Mamta Rawat: The unsung hero of Bankoli, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Mamta Rawat is one among the thousands who were rendered homeless during the June 2013 Uttarakhand floods. Six months on, however, not much work on relocation or rehabilitation has started. And money is really not the issue.

Mental strength paid off for France: Deschamps

Mental strength paid off for France: Deschamps

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Deschamps said 14 of his players were World Cup newcomers but were ready to work towards a common goal and were mentally more mature than their age.

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

How to remember every thing you see, read

How to remember every thing you see, read

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

There has to be a purpose, aim or a goal. The brain should know why it should remember what it is trying to remember.

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Chelsea's unbeaten runs ends, Arsenal lose to Stoke

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Newcastle United's Papiss Cisse struck twice in a 2-1 victory against English Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

PHOTOS: Fletcher steers Windies to big win over Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Fletcher steers Windies to big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Andre Fletcher produced a blinder of an innings, smashing 84 runs off only 64 balls, to power the West Indies to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

PHOTOS: India vs England, 3rd ODI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Images from the third One-Day International between India and England, in Pune, on Sunday.

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Himachal's hills come alive with labourers from Nepal

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Nepali labourers are not only the backbone of the state's apple economy but also part of the highly grounded manpower in the orchards, setting an example for other states struggling with the migrant labour question, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Pakistan's hopes of an automatic World Cup qualification got tougher after plummeted to their lowest-ever rating of 86 following their five-match ODI series loss against England.

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Tour de France: Froome survives danger as Sky execute perfect plan, Barguil wins

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan in Friday's 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France's Warren Barguil.