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'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Former captain Zaheer Abbas feels restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India would prove to be beneficial for Pakistan as presently India is in astronger position in world cricket.

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Instead of doing ground work they are sitting and monitoring the drought through Mantralaya and trying to solve the problem with Aamir Khan.'

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

I-T seizes over Rs 135 cr cash, jewellery from Sahara group

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The agency had received intelligence inputs that a huge amount of "unaccounted" cash is lying at the groups properties at Delhi and Noida.

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Clinton alleged that it was very well possible that Trump has not paid any taxes.

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

On 1st anniversary of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi thanks listeners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

All India Radio announced a special radio show captioned 'Mann Ki Baat: Ek Saal Jan Judao Ka', which will be telecast on October 5, and it has also planned a survey to gauge the impact of the programme.

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The controversy created by a Gujarat minister was totally unnecessary and unwanted.' 'It is a disgrace that a person who happened to be Gujarat's finance minister, spoke this kind of rubbish.'

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

PM Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress saying they had made the state their political battle ground, pitting one community against the other.

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Pakistan-origin MP appointed new UK home secretary

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sajid Javid, the son of a Pakistani bus driver whose family migrated to Britain in the 1960s, becomes the first South Asian origin MP to hold a key portfolio in the UK Cabinet.

Of websites and factories

Of websites and factories

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Regulating the internet only as a medium is somewhat similar to regulating electricity only as a driver of the TV industry

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

'Can't imagine what cinema will be without Ramanaidusaab'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Naidusaab is the last of the movie moghuls,' Anil Kapoor tells Subhash K Jha.

Stick to fiscal discipline, spend on infra: Jaitley to states

Stick to fiscal discipline, spend on infra: Jaitley to states

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Jaitley said focus is on larger expenditure on social sector.

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi to join Obama's delegation to India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

National Security Advisor Susan Rice, influential business leaders and a host of other lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, would be travelling with President Barack Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebrations.

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Ex-France winger Ginola throws his hat in ring for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Former France winger David Ginola will announce on Friday that he is entering the race to become president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, The Sun reported on Thursday.

How to reduce health insurance premiums

How to reduce health insurance premiums

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Anil Rego shares six tips to help you bring down your cost of owning an insurance policy

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The instant stardom associated with impressive performances in the Indian Premier League has not changed Rashid Khan's ultimate cricketing dream -- to bowl lethal googlies to the best in the world while donning Afghanistan whites.

PM Modi takes swipe at 'gareebi hatao' slogan

PM Modi takes swipe at 'gareebi hatao' slogan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Addressing a rally in coastal Odisha town of Balasore on completion of two years of his government, he called for a 'balanced' development in the country and wondered why the eastern belt had remained backward despite being generously bestowed with natural resources.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

What is the first thing people subconsciously notice - Your Shoes. Find here why it is important to wear the right shoes at the right time.

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Maharashtra farmers call off protest as state agrees to demands

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It's a major victory for the farmers who trekked 180 km from Nashik over six days under the blazing sun, some even barefooted.

Modi sarkar is visible, pro-active unlike previous regime, says Amit Shah

Modi sarkar is visible, pro-active unlike previous regime, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2015

BJP chief Amit Shah said that the government has brought the country out of policy paralysis.

A happy story, for a change

A happy story, for a change

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'I may not have had a lot of money to spend on her, but I certainly make sure the government did,' a Delhi electrician who inspired his daughter to study tells Geetanjali Krishna.

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi accused PM Narendra Modi of not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, saying many of those involved in the case were "close to him".

Thakur casts doubt over NZ series, says 'can't run game without money'

Thakur casts doubt over NZ series, says 'can't run game without money'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has refused to speculate the fate of the ongoing Test series with New Zealand, but has categorically stated that the game cannot be run without money even as the Lodha Panel clarified it did not direct the banks to freeze cricket Board's accounts.

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Cricket Board has rubbished former England great Ian Botham's criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League, saying he had no locus standi, and advised him to first get his facts right before commenting on the Twenty20 League.

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

'IPL shouldn't be there at all as the players are slaves to it'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

England legend Ian Botham has called for the scrapping of Indian Premier League, saying the T20 domestic event is "too powerful" for cricket's "long-term good" and the game would be better off without the tournament.

CWG: Horton ends Australia's long wait for 400 freestyle champion

CWG: Horton ends Australia's long wait for 400 freestyle champion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The 21-year-old had to chase down James Guy and Jack McLoughlin to win the title, pulling ahead in the final 100 metres to edge out compatriot McLoughlin and the Englishman to touch in three minutes, 43.76.

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Varadkar declares victory as Ireland votes against abortion ban

Rediff.com26 May 2018

One of the key cases influencing the debate on abortion in Ireland was that of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died of sepsis in a hospital in Galway after being denied an abortion during a protracted miscarriage in 2012.

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Starting up an independent business? Virender Kapoor has these words of advice for you.

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Votes not priority; serving even animals who never vote: PM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Praising villagers where he went to lay the foundation of a toilet for naming it as Izzatghar, Modi said, "I liked this word so much".

Jihadi Jack's parents arrested for sending him money

Jihadi Jack's parents arrested for sending him money

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The parents denied allegations that their son had joined IS and said the money was for their son to buy a new pair of glasses.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Rs 1.10 lakh crore train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is expected to be completed by 2022. The train would cover the distance of over 500 km in around two hours.

The 5 BEST Tamil Films

The 5 BEST Tamil Films

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at Tamil films which earned critical acclaim and also commercial success!

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

History calls as Serena and Kerber face off in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The showdown will see world number one Serena Williams try to equal Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, while Angelique Kerber will seek to become the first German woman to lift the Wimbledon singles crown since her idol Graf 20 years ago.

Celebrations as Australians vote 'Yes' to same-sex marriage

Celebrations as Australians vote 'Yes' to same-sex marriage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Emotional embraces, tears of joy and an overwhelming message of equality washed over Australia after a majority of 61.6 per cent voted in favour of legalising gay marriage. Thousands of 'Yes' advocates erupted at the designated areas throughout the country.

Why is unemployment in India so 'volatile'?

Why is unemployment in India so 'volatile'?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'In India, a large proportion of the labour force does not have a regular job.' 'People are mostly employed as daily wage workers, agricultural labourers, small farmers and self-employed traders.' 'These move in and out of "jobs" fairly rapidly.' 'It is the high proportion of these workers in India that makes unemployment volatile,' explains Mahesh Vyas.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.