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IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

IPL Preview: Rajasthan Royals eyeing third consecutive victory

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The in-form Rajasthan Royals will be confident of a third consecutive victory when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

It's all in the family! Tigers niece, Cheyenne, shares LPGA lead

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Cheyenne Woods upstaged the game's biggest names as she birdied five of her last nine holes to share the first-round lead at the Manulife LPGA Classic .

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Phil Mickelson has played in Tiger Woods' shadow for much of his career but got some semblance of revenge on Friday by winning their $9 million (7.02 million pounds) matchplay exhibition under the floodlights in Las Vegas

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

French exploits give Henman boost

French exploits give Henman boost

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

Did Rohit Sharma throw away a golden opportunity?

Did Rohit Sharma throw away a golden opportunity?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The ball was old, the stage set and expectations high but India's Rohit Sharma again spurned the opportunity to assert his long-form credentials in the first test against New Zealand on Thursday. Often hailed as the next big thing to come out of Mumbai since Sachin Tendulkar, the 29-year-old is an automatic choice in the limited-overs side and the only batsman to score two one-day international double centuries.

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Durban Test: Root among runs again as England take command

Durban Test: Root among runs again as England take command

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An unbeaten half century from Joe Root helped England into a commanding position on the third day of the first Test as they opened up a 261-run lead over South Africa on Monday.

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

Sachin visits adopted village, calls for clean, healthy India

Sachin visits adopted village, calls for clean, healthy India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has called for making the country 'Swachh' and 'Swasth' Bharat (clean and healthy India), while encouraging children to be more active in sports.

Feasting on mutton!

Feasting on mutton!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Indulge in scrumptious mutton delicacies from Reshma Aslam's kitchen diary.

'Pakistan will find ways to keep you busy'

'Pakistan will find ways to keep you busy'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'Not only in Kashmir, but in the rest of the country.'

Safin upsets Agassi

Safin upsets Agassi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Debutant boxer Amit Panghal (49kg) continued his sensational run to make the final with a hard-fought win but an injured Vikas Krishan (75kg) had to settle for bronze after being declared medically unfit for his semifinal at the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Friday.

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With 40 officers and 260 men, INS Kochi sailed into the eye of a cyclonic storm and rescued 125 men who had jumped into the sea from a sinking barge. It was one of the Indian Navy's greatest rescue operations.

Federer eases into quarters

Federer eases into quarters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

At 70, going by hospital records made public, most age and health-related arguments put out against super-star Rajinikanth's entry into politics, before he withdrew citing a 2016 kidney-transplant, hold good for Sasikala, too, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

The ultimate routine to fight BURNOUT

The ultimate routine to fight BURNOUT

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Stay away from your phone until you are done with breakfast. Respond to your e-mails at fixed times. Read a book or practise five minutes of mindfulness.

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first.

Honor 8 Pro Review: The affordable flagship phone

Honor 8 Pro Review: The affordable flagship phone

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Huawei phone might not surpass the popularity of the OnePlus 5, but it is a well-rounded phone that offers great performance, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'Nature does not send us a bill, so we ignore them in decision making until we hit a moment of crisis, such as the current shortage of water.'

Operation Water Baby: How Coast Guard rescued a newborn, mom and family

Operation Water Baby: How Coast Guard rescued a newborn, mom and family

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

"On August 16 night, just as we reached an abandoned government hospital for rest after four days of non-stop work, the local police officer, villagers and NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) officials came to us, asking to save the life of a woman who had just given birth," he said.

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Heavy rains claim 26 lives in Kerala; red alert for Idukki reservoir

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in the state have been opened to drain out excess water.

Recipe: How to make Aloo Pohe Vade

Recipe: How to make Aloo Pohe Vade

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Rediff reader Vishaka Rautela shares an experimental breakfast recipe.

Recipe: How to make Peas Pulao

Recipe: How to make Peas Pulao

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

rediff reader Rachna tells us how to make it.

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

With 13 properties on board, The LaLit is now keen to take its hospitality school -- The Lalit Suri Hospitality School -- in Faridabad, Haryana, to the next level.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Enjoy these sumptuous traditional delicacies, courtesy chef Ranveer Brar.

Hindi is ideal, everyone understands it but batsman doesn't: Dhoni

Hindi is ideal, everyone understands it but batsman doesn't: Dhoni

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped praise on his bowlers.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The NGT has asked the Centre to respond to the plea of an environment enthusiast alleging that large-scale burning of municipal solid waste in Agra was turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

Slurp! Three non-veg soup recipes

Slurp! Three non-veg soup recipes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Reshma Aslam tells you how to make Chicken Yakhni, Chicken Corn Soup and Paya Soup.

Monsoon recipes: 5 scrumptious snacks

Monsoon recipes: 5 scrumptious snacks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares five finger-licking recipes that you will simply love.

BWF World Superseries Finals: Inconsistent Saina ousted by Tai

BWF World Superseries Finals: Inconsistent Saina ousted by Tai

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

India's Saina Nehwal lost to Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying 21-16, 18-21, 21-14 and was knocked out of the BWF World Superseries Final in Dubai on Friday.

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Rory McIlroy won for the second time in three weeks and shattered the tournament record when he clinched a seven-stroke victory at the $7.1 million Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday.