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Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane made it very clear that the undisputed leader of this side is Virat Kohli and he is happy filling in when required.

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

'I choose real life stories because there are so many untold stories of such incredible characters'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

'The show's success has only gone on to reinforce my belief that the best way to tell a story is with honesty, love and conviction... easier said than done in our industry!'

Investor wealth grows a mammoth Rs 32.49 lakh cr in pandemic-hit 2020

Investor wealth grows a mammoth Rs 32.49 lakh cr in pandemic-hit 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Equity investors grew richer by Rs 32.49 lakh crore in 2020 on the back of smart returns in the stock market which had a roller-coaster ride during the year hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak ravaged lives and livelihoods on a global scale, shuttering businesses and jolting world equities. But amid all the gloom, Indian stock indices gave hope of returning to winning ways towards the latter part of the year.

HC relief for Chidambaram, son in INX Media corruption case

HC relief for Chidambaram, son in INX Media corruption case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the proceedings before the trial court in the CBI's INX Media corruption case involving Congress leader P Chidambaram and his son Karti.

HCL ME Champ: Promises to educate and entertain young ones

HCL ME Champ: Promises to educate and entertain young ones

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Technology has touched everyone's life, crossing even age barriers. HCL ME Champ tablet attempts to reach out to the tiny tots with a singular purpose - education combined with entertainment.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Mamata's Delhi visit jolts Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The fear that Mamata might snatch the mantle of Opposition leadership which the Gandhis firmly believe to be theirs by birthright seems to have persuaded Sonia and Rahul to give up their hoity-toity ways, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Roger Penrose, 2 others share Physics Nobel for black hole research

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Nobel Assembly on Tuesday said in a tweet, 'The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics with one half to Roger Penrose and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.'

EC slams Mamata's 'taking instructions from Shah' charge

EC slams Mamata's 'taking instructions from Shah' charge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

"Commission maintains the position that they would not like to keep on being put in the dock for alleged proximity to any political entity," Deputy Election Commissioner in charge of West Bengal Sudeep Jain wrote to Banerjee.

English Quiz: What is the plural of 'sheep'?

English Quiz: What is the plural of 'sheep'?

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Take our quiz and find out if you know the plurals of these tricky words.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Child's education: How much should you save every month?

Child's education: How much should you save every month?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Many of us would agree that parenting is a tricky job. Even trickier is planning for your children's higher education.

Modi's Surgical Strike

Modi's Surgical Strike

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Modi seems to have an innate faith in his capabilities to handle the myriad challenges confronting the nation and would rather manage the affairs of the nation as a CEO would of a large industrial-business empire, observes Virendra Kapoor.

QUIZ: Test the power of YOUR English plurals!

QUIZ: Test the power of YOUR English plurals!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Answer these questions and find out just how strong your command over English words really is!

Now, Aadhaar-linked accounts to be basis for mobile payments

Now, Aadhaar-linked accounts to be basis for mobile payments

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The SMS-based application extends DBT's payment architecture to individuals, where their Aadhaar number will be linked to their bank accounts at the back-end.

'Mandela's legacy cuts across all confrontations'

'Mandela's legacy cuts across all confrontations'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

'Mandela is part of every South African's life. I'm not just talking about black families or coloured families that might have the pride of having fought white oppression. I'm even talking about young white people who feel a tremendous pride in Mandela. 'They see him as the singular reason why there was no violence when the apartheid government was defeated. White people were not persecuted. They see him as the reason behind that kind of acceptance and peace in the country.' Broadcast journalist Swati Thiyagarajan, who lives in South Africa, on Nelson Mandela's legacy.

'Border crisis shows China has little respect for India'

'Border crisis shows China has little respect for India'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'The unfortunate truth is that China, having exploited the initiative to seize pieces of India's claimed territory, can now hold on to its new acquisitions forever unless India chooses to eject Chinese troops by force or decides to impose tit-for-tat costs on China by symmetrically occupying other pockets in disputed territory where it possesses a tactical advantage'

'For a long time, I couldn't believe I couldn't become a mother'

'For a long time, I couldn't believe I couldn't become a mother'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The actress looks back at her life and career, and chats about celebrating birthdays as a child, the reasons for her successful marriage with Javed Akhtar and never becoming a mother.

Dance bars are not Mumbai's only problem

Dance bars are not Mumbai's only problem

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

As home minister I would expect R R Patil to think of protecting women. He doesn't evoke a sense of pride and security. He is singularly obsessed with banning things, says N Suresh.

First look: Bipasha HOTS up Maxim cover

First look: Bipasha HOTS up Maxim cover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

The actress looks superhot on the December issue of Maxim.

Rajnath lauds Modi as MOST popular CM, defends Gadkari

Rajnath lauds Modi as MOST popular CM, defends Gadkari

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Amid calls for a larger role for him, Narendra Modi on Saturday won singular praise from Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh for being the 'most popular' chief minister having registered 'never before' three consecutive electoral wins for the party in Gujarat.

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes want their chance to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

While the debate over the political, financial and health implications of holding the Tokyo Olympics in July rages around the world, triple jump gold medal hopeful Will Claye believes a crucial voice is not always being heard - that of the athlete.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

View: How Shinde spoilt Rahul's good beginning

View: How Shinde spoilt Rahul's good beginning

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

If the home minister knows anything unlawful about the RSS or the BJP, who has stopped him from taking the sternest action? But to blame nationalist forces without any proof is a sin against the very idea of India, says BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has criticised the US Supreme Court over its two landmark rulings of legalising same-sex marriage and upholding the healthcare law, and has called for "getting rid" of the apex judicial body.

Tendulkar's tips for run-machine Kohli

Tendulkar's tips for run-machine Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar's singular piece of advice for Virat Kohli is to worry less and follow his instincts.

Congress boycotts Lokpal panel meet again

Congress boycotts Lokpal panel meet again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Kharge shoots off another letter to the prime minister.

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

Why India needs a Sardar Patel today

Why India needs a Sardar Patel today

Rediff.com7 May 2012

From NCTC to GST and from economic reforms to targeted subsidies/entitlements the political need of the present times is leadership in Patel's mold that can engage, negotiate, build trust and confidence where possible, awe and overwhelm when necessary, says Shashi Shekhar.

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'We saw that a large number of people entered the campus and they started arbitrarily attacking teachers and students'

Lalit Modi loses verdict appeal in Cairns libel case

Lalit Modi loses verdict appeal in Cairns libel case

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi failed in his appeal against a 90,000 pounds (approx Rs 74 lakh) libel award to former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns over match-fixing allegations.

Is Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady marriage on the rocks?

Is Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady marriage on the rocks?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Gisele Bundchen and American football ace hubby Tom Brady as it has been rumored that the duo have been through lot of arguments.

Wrestling: Geeta clinches 2nd bronze at World C'ships

Wrestling: Geeta clinches 2nd bronze at World C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

In a historic first for Indian women's wrestling, the country notched up a second medal at the ongoing World Championships after Geeta Kumari (55kg) added another bronze to the one clinched by her sister Babita in Edmonton, Canada.

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

But it is disappointing to note that Sitharaman's third Union Budget continues to promote a few problematic ideas, observes A K Bhattacharya.

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

When a manufacturer launches the fifth generation of a product, it is given that earlier avatars hit the mark. Ditto for the new Honda City, the latest version of which also brings in sweeping changes to the carmaker's product strategy for the Indian market, says Pavan Lall.

How jobs will determine the US election

How jobs will determine the US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The latest report, out Friday and the last before the final voting on November 6th, shows US economy added 171,000 jobs higher than the 125,000 expected.

Corporate America hails Indian's FDI reforms

Corporate America hails Indian's FDI reforms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The USIBC -- a body that represents the views of Corporate America -- hailed India's steady progress in advancing major economic reforms in a statement following Cabinet approval for opening up India's vast multi-brand retail sector to foreign direct investment and removing the FDI cap in single-brand retail.

How Captain Paine has turned around Australia

How Captain Paine has turned around Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Since the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, Australia's on-field histrionics had been toned down under the leadership of the wicketkeeper-captain.

Maharashtra's charge of vaccine shortage 'utterly baseless': Vardhan

Maharashtra's charge of vaccine shortage 'utterly baseless': Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'The state government is putting Maharashtrians in danger by letting people escape institutional quarantine mandate for the sake of their personal vasuli'