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A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

A young girl's quest to inspire and educate young minds

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Apoorva Giri tells us how she's making a difference through her workshops.

Will Vijender deal third straight knock-out?

Will Vijender deal third straight knock-out?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Vijender Singh would be eyeing a third successive knockout victory but the task seems easier said than done against an experienced and aggressive Samet Hyuseinov when the two square off in the star Indian boxer's maiden six-round professional contest in Manchester on Saturday.

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I love commentating for a reason that not many will admit.' 'Yes, it gives me financial security; yes, it lets me stay in touch with the game; but importantly, it gives me visibility.' 'In a way, commentary ensures that people don't forget you.'

Mourinho appeases 'crying' Chelsea players

Mourinho appeases 'crying' Chelsea players

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Jose Mourinho was purring like a cat that had devoured the leftovers from Christmas dinner but it did not stop him showing his professional claws after his Chelsea side eased past West Ham United 2-0 on Friday.

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Value investor Parag Parikh's sudden death has come asa big jolt to the fraternity.

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 16 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 16 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The gold medallists on Day 16 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday.

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Guha's resignation letter makes it clear that Kumble-Kohli rift is a reality.

A tweet ended dosti with Kajol: KJo

A tweet ended dosti with Kajol: KJo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The tweet validated the insanity, that she could believe I would bribe someone.' 'I felt that's it. It's over. And she can never come back to my life.'

Goal difference sees Bournemouth all but promoted to EPL

Goal difference sees Bournemouth all but promoted to EPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Bournemouth's remarkable rise from the brink of obscurity was virtually completed when they effectively sealed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their 116-year history on Monday.

Formula One? No! Baku is all about Rio for boxers

Formula One? No! Baku is all about Rio for boxers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Formula One has taken over the city streets but for Cuban Olympic boxing champion Robeisy Ramirez, being in Baku is all about the road to Rio.

'I think like a dancer when I act'

'I think like a dancer when I act'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

'I have played 54 characters till now, and there was always some reference point, but in Raabta, there was none.'

'Misbah, Younis have earned right to decide when to leave'

'Misbah, Younis have earned right to decide when to leave'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has insisted that veteran cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have earned the right to decide when they want to draw curtains on their international careers. Both the batsmen, who underwent a stern examination by Josh Hazlewood and Jackson Bird, were dismissed in the space of five overs on a rain-shortened opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, leaving visitors on 142-4 when play was finally called off before Tea.

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Football Extras: New-look Germany draw with Serbia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The young guns scripting poll victories in India

The young guns scripting poll victories in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

From Narendra Modi's victory in 2014 to the Nitish-Lalu triumph in 2015 and delivering Assam to the BJP in 2016, young and very professional strategists have startled politicians and the media.

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'100 Fayazs will bring a change in Kashmir, that's why they don't want a Fayaz.'

Mukkabaaz Review: Going for the tear glands with brass knuckles

Mukkabaaz Review: Going for the tear glands with brass knuckles

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'You walk out of Mukkabaaz feeling good about yourself, but unlike Kashyap's best pictures, it releases you from the responsibility of seeing yourself in it; the movie is darn clever, most of the way, but it hardly has any wisdom,' says Sreehari Nair.

E Sreedharan for President

E Sreedharan for President

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

'Sreedharan epitomises the way in which an Indic ethos can be brought to bear upon the seemingly intractable problems facing India,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

7 things you didn't know about Kill Dil director Shaad Ali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.

India must narrow focus to boost medal hopes in Tokyo: Padukone

India must narrow focus to boost medal hopes in Tokyo: Padukone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

After bringing home just two medals from the Rio Olympics, India needs to be realistic in its preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Games and should narrow its focus to a handful of sports, says former All England badminton champion Prakash Padukone. P.V. Sindhu's silver medal in the badminton women's singles and a bronze from wrestler Sakshi Malik at the Rio Games was considered a sorry return for a nation of 1.3 billion people. India have won a total of 28 medals since first competing at the Olympics in 1900 but a government think tank has come up with a strategy it hopes will help the country to 50 medals in 2024, including prioritising 10 sports.

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Like Sachin, I want to end career at my home ground: Younis

Like Sachin, I want to end career at my home ground: Younis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Like Sachin Tendulkar, Pakistan's record breaking Test batsman Younis Khan too wants to end his career in front of his home crowd.

Why the hell was Harsha Bhogle axed?!

Why the hell was Harsha Bhogle axed?!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'The BCCI is -- and always has been, across successive dispensations -- allergic to criticism.' 'It has used the 'control' it enshrines in its name to destroy anyone who has dared to point fingers at its functioning,' says Prem Panicker, the distinguished cricket writer.

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

How Irrfan celebrated his birthday

How Irrfan celebrated his birthday

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

Huge queues and angry fans mar the start of Rio Games

Huge queues and angry fans mar the start of Rio Games

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The Rio Olympic Games got off to a shambolic start on Saturday as fans queued for hours at security checkpoints to enter venues, with some missing their events and many athletes competing in front of eerily empty stands. Games organisers apologised for dropping the ball on the first day of full competition, the morning after a dazzling opening ceremony, as iconic venues such as beach volleyball on the famed Copacabana beach saw only a few hundred spectators.

'Taare Zameen Par still pays my bills'

'Taare Zameen Par still pays my bills'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'It is our fault that we are not superstars. We should be superstars if we can help it,' Tisca Chopra tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Each scam that comes out in the open shows the regulators to be miles behind.

10 reasons why BlackBerry Passport will be a big hit

10 reasons why BlackBerry Passport will be a big hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

BlackBerry has got everything in place to help its latest launch become a favourite with consumers, says Himanshu Juneja

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

How far will you go to catch a Pokemon?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Gamers are losing sleep because of the craze of catching Pokemons.

Why Farhan Akhtar feels sad

Why Farhan Akhtar feels sad

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'In the mist of all the hungama created on screen, we should not lose sight of the fact that it's about the story.' 'The audience is telling us we are spending a lot of money to watch a film, give us something that is worth it.'

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Real Madrid and Portugal record goal-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo is certain in his mind that he is the best footballer in the world.

Have skills? Say goodbye to shrinks!

Have skills? Say goodbye to shrinks!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I believe that if you have your skills, you will be in a mentally good space.'

Brisbane International: Ruthless Sharapova thrashes Shvedova

Brisbane International: Ruthless Sharapova thrashes Shvedova

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova made a powerful start to the new tennis season on Tuesday, crushing Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 6-0, 6-1 at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Soccer PIX: Barca beaten; Atletico slump to biggest defeat

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Atletico Madrid fell to their heaviest league defeat of the season