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Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Shaw has been out of reckoning from the red ball set-up for some time but has played white ball cricket. However, his off-field disciplinary issues have grabbed more air time than his on-field performances.

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

At 59, Shah Rukh Wins 1st National Award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award for best actor for Jawan, sharing the honour with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji was named best actress for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. 12th Fail was adjudged best feature film.

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday referred the complaints of four MPs, who accused Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha of proposing their name in a House panel without their consent in violation of rules, to the privileges committee to examine and investigate the matter.

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

There's a reason why Anupam Kher directed Tanvi The Great.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid's mantra for those aspiring to take up cricket professionally.

Speaker refers Bidhuri to privileges committee for slurs against Danish

Speaker refers Bidhuri to privileges committee for slurs against Danish

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has referred MPs' complaints on the issue involving BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri's use of objectionable words against BSP's Danish Ali to the Privileges Committee, sources said on Thursday.

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A wake is expected to take place at a chapel in Gondomar from 4 PM (1500 GMT) and a funeral on Saturday at a church nearby at 10 AM local time, Gondomar's mayor's office said.

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Djokovic sad that Big Four rivals are now gone

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Novak Djokovic said he owes much of his success to his former rivals Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The BJP had no option but to get Jagdeep Dhankhar out of its way for the sake of the Modi government's stability, reveals Sheela Bhatt, the legendary political journalist.

Working Post Maternity Like Deepika? Know Your Rights

Working Post Maternity Like Deepika? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, tells you why Deepika Padukone's quiet protest should inspire you to understand your maternity benefits and plan your return to work with confidence, not compromise.

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Kerala ex-CM, veteran CPM leader Achuthanandan dies at 101

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan, a key figure in Kerala's political history, died on Monday at the age of 101. He was a founding member of the CPI(M) and served as Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'When you are someone's kid, you get easier access to the industry.' 'People will meet you, maybe even give you a first opportunity out of goodwill.' 'But at the end of the day, it's business.'

Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa, to begin new chapter

Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa, to begin new chapter

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, was appointed as India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022, months before India assumed the G20 Presidency.

'Luck is a privilege too'

'Luck is a privilege too'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I did not have the privilege of someone holding my hand and guiding me. I had to chart my own journey.'

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

RCB's Suyash thrives on clarity and team support

RCB's Suyash thrives on clarity and team support

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'My coaches gave me just one role, which is to hit the stumps, whether I bowl legbreak, googly, flipper or any other variation.'

'I Was Just Trying To Win Hearts'

'I Was Just Trying To Win Hearts'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'Somewhere they felt that this guy is notorious because of what we read in the media.' 'I was just trying to make people understand who the real me is.' 'But you can't be the real you.'

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

As India prepares to take on England in the first Test at Leeds, all eyes will be on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Swiss tennis great will lower the flag to start the 93rd edition of the endurance race on June 14.

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'The chief minister believes the poorest of the poor have the first right on government resources.'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

In call with Modi, Putin confirms India visit for summit

In call with Modi, Putin confirms India visit for summit

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India for the annual high-level meeting as the two leaders held a telephone conversation, the Kremlin said on Monday.

NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged that leaders of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) were involved in a "conspiracy" against his cabinet colleague Jaykumar Gore in a case involving a woman. Fadnavis said there was proof of communication between NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, and one of the accused in the case where three persons, including the woman, have been arrested for trying to extort money from Gore. He also pointed to Gore's acquittal more than five years ago in a case involving the woman's allegations of harassment. Fadnavis emphasized that opposition and ruling parties are political opponents and not enemies. The CM also criticized the behavior of some opposition members in the state assembly, accusing them of insulting the House and pressuring ministers.

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday dismissed as 'completely baseless' and 'misleading' the media reports that claimed it has dropped the 'Father of the Nation' title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and revised the definition of freedom fighter.

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Gen Munir turned against my wife after...: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Khan said the events of May 9, 2023, in which military installations were targeted, were in fact a part of the "London Plan"- the sole purpose of which was to "eliminate Pakistan's largest political force, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf".

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros' post-Rafa Nadal era.

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

SEE: Warm hugs as Shuks, 3 others enter space station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts on Thursday reached the International Space Station as the Dragon spacecraft docked with the orbital laboratory.

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Manipur MP A Bimol Akoijam has alleged that his questions about agreements the government has signed with insurgent groups in the northeastern states were removed from the list of starred questions scheduled for March 11, 2025. Akoijam, a Congress leader, claims this is a "serious infringement" on his rights as an elected Member of Parliament and undermines his legislative oversight function. He says he has met with the Speaker and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs to raise the issue.

Kannada row: No coercive action against Sonu Nigam, says HC

Kannada row: No coercive action against Sonu Nigam, says HC

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The court also permitted the singer to appear via video conferencing for recording his statement, if required by the investigating officer.

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Pakistan's army has got a streak of democracy. It is more democratic than the country.'

Lafangey Review: True To Life

Lafangey Review: True To Life

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The three lead actors are excellent, giving their parts the various shades of joy, anger, despair and the emotional heft required to make their characters believable and likeable, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Air India relaxes privilege leave norm for staff approaching retirement

Air India relaxes privilege leave norm for staff approaching retirement

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Air India has relaxed the new norm related to the accumulation of privilege leaves for those employees retiring in the current and next financial years. In March, the Tata Group-owned carrier revised its policy with respect to privilege leaves for both permanent and full-term contract staff to align the policy with prevailing market conditions. From April 1 onward, Privilege Leaves (PLs) accumulation limit for all employees is 60 days in a particular financial year.