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Bigg Boss 11: 'I know it looked wrong, but it was a joke'

Bigg Boss 11: 'I know it looked wrong, but it was a joke'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'All the footage -- where I told Priyank to accept his feelings and that he loved me -- was a big fat joke between us.'

PHOTOS: Superb India overpower Aus to win 2nd ODI, level series

PHOTOS: Superb India overpower Aus to win 2nd ODI, level series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between Australia and India at Adelaide on Tuesday

Women's WT20: Australia beat England by five runs, enter final

Women's WT20: Australia beat England by five runs, enter final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Defending champions Australia made a dramatic comeback to beat old foes England by five runs and enter their fourth successive women's World Twenty20 final, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

La Liga: Messi scores as Barca stretch lead; another loss for Real

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Griezmann special earns Atletico 1-1 draw at Sevilla

Eat these foods to strengthen your immune system

Eat these foods to strengthen your immune system

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Keep infections and ailments at bay with a plateful of these vegetables.

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit stars in Mumbai's easy win over RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit stars in Mumbai's easy win over RCB

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Captain Rohit Sharma and Evin Lewis hit quickfire half-centuries to help Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs for their first victory in IPL-11, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

BJP to oppose Communal Violence Bill in Parliament

BJP to oppose Communal Violence Bill in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it will "unequivocally" oppose the Communal Violence Bill when it comes up for discussion and passage in Parliament as it is a "threat" to communal harmony and an "attack" on the federal structure.

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Ranji roundup: Iyer's blazing century deflates Baroda

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Shreyas Iyer slammed 178, while captain Siddhesh Lad made a responsible 130, to power Mumbai to an imposing score of 439 for eight against Baroda, on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match.

PHOTOS: Watson's century powers CSK to third IPL title

PHOTOS: Watson's century powers CSK to third IPL title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings completed a fairy tale comeback from disgrace to glory, clinching their third Indian Premier League title after imposing all-rounder Shane Watson single-handedly hammered Sunrises Hyderabad into submission with a blazing hundred in the final, in Mumbai.

Army Chief accuses Gen VK Singh of trying to block his promotion

Army Chief accuses Gen VK Singh of trying to block his promotion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Suhag has filed an affidavit in Supreme Court, accusing the minister of trying to scuttle his promotion to the appointment of army commander.

Winter special: Nolen Gur recipes. Share yours!

Winter special: Nolen Gur recipes. Share yours!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are two mouth-watering Bengali sweet recipes made with Nolen Gur. You can share your recipes too.

Confident England aim to give Cook a winning farewell

Confident England aim to give Cook a winning farewell

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

England captain Joe Root said they want to conjure up a perfect send-off for Alastair Cook in the fifth and final Test starting at the Oval on Friday, where a win will also send out a strong statement to the cricketing world.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Warner blitz keeps Sunrisers hopes alive

Rediff.com22 May 2014

David Warner pulverized a listless Chennai Super Kings attack into submission with some breathtaking strokeplay as Sunrisers Hyderabad won by six wickets to keep slim chances of qualifying for the IPL play-offs alive.

Five-star Ashwin helps India dominate Day 1 vs West Indies

Five-star Ashwin helps India dominate Day 1 vs West Indies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed five for 52 as Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings to bowl out West Indies for a meagre 196 on Day 1 of the second Test in Jamaica.

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

Jet-Etihad deal: BJP demands CBI inquiry

Jet-Etihad deal: BJP demands CBI inquiry

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday demanded that the government order a CBI inquiry monitored by the Supreme Court to find out the manner in which the Jet-Etihad deal was carried out in "half-cooked" and "objectionable" manner.

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover for the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah i

Jadhav is unlikely to be executed

Jadhav is unlikely to be executed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Was the death sentence provoked by a retired Pakistani colonel going missing in Nepal, presumably abducted by Indian agents?

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Tumbbad Review: A fairytale for grown ups

Tumbbad Review: A fairytale for grown ups

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'What seemed missing in Tumbbad was that screwiness, that kinkiness, which shades so many of our best parables,' observes Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rohit demolish England in first ODI

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rohit demolish England in first ODI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Kuldeep Yadav claimed six wickets while Rohit Sharma starred with the bat with an unbeaten century as India crushed England by eight wickets in the first ODI in Nottingham on Thursday.

Recipe: How to make Parsi Goat and Paneer Curry

Recipe: How to make Parsi Goat and Paneer Curry

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Chef Jimmy Seervai will help you show off your culinary skills.

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Holi recipes: Mawa Apple Gujiya, Rajasthani Korma and more

Holi recipes: Mawa Apple Gujiya, Rajasthani Korma and more

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Impress your guests with these delightful Holi recipes.

Centre to probe 'snooping' on woman by Modi govt

Centre to probe 'snooping' on woman by Modi govt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The Centre on Thursday decided to appoint a commission of inquiry into the "snooping" on a woman in Gujarat allegedly at the behest of Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Mehbooba had no clue about the BJP coup

Mehbooba had no clue about the BJP coup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'From what I know of her,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik -- the distinguished doyen of Kashmir commentators -- 'Mehbooba will not take too long to recover.' 'How much room she can then find to maneuver in the valley's extremely harsh political climate only time can tell.'

'Bravo keeps getting better with age'

'Bravo keeps getting better with age'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions opener Aaron Finch was all praise for his 'Champion' West Indies team-mate Dwayne Bravo, who he feels 'keeps getting better and better with age'.

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils lose way as Hooda sizzles for Royals

IPL PHOTOS: Delhi Daredevils lose way as Hooda sizzles for Royals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Daredevils by three wickets.

Gurkeerat takes India 'A' past Aus in tri-series final

Gurkeerat takes India 'A' past Aus in tri-series final

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Gurkeerat Singh turned in a superb all-round showing as India 'A' beat fancied Australia 'A' by four wickets in the final of the 'A' teams triangular series in Chennai on Friday.

Umesh Yadav guides Kolkata into IPL final

Umesh Yadav guides Kolkata into IPL final

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League on the back of a convincing 28-run win over Kings XI Punjab, with pacer Umesh Patel hogging the limelight with a fine display of fast bowling.

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Thursday's match was just Venus Williams's seventh of the year and first since January's Australian Open, where she fell to Simona Halep in the round of 32.

IPL PHOTOS: KKR eliminate Sunrisers in rain-hit match

IPL PHOTOS: KKR eliminate Sunrisers in rain-hit match

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday defeated title holders Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-truncated Indian Premier League Eliminator to set up a meeting against Mumbai Indians in Friday's Qualifier 2.

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke is pleased with whatever batting opportunity he and his teammates had against Scotland on Saturday and said every member of the squad was 'switched on' for the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.

Root's 44-ball 83 helps England pull off record run chase vs South Africa

Root's 44-ball 83 helps England pull off record run chase vs South Africa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Joe Root blasted a 44-ball 83 to help England pull off a record run chase in a thrilling last-over finish against South Africa in the ICC World T20 Super 10 Group 1 match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'Which path should Muslims take politically as they have been completely marginalised?'

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Tennis round-up: Murray marks return with doubles win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 32-year-old, five-times a winner of the singles at the prestigious Wimbledon warm-up event, delighted a large evening centre court crowd with some fluent shot-making as he and Spanish veteran Lopez beat top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6(5), 6-3.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers put all round show to dim lights on Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers put all round show to dim lights on Punjab

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Home skipper Glenn Maxwell invited Hyderabad to bat but could hardly trouble the visitors who negotiated the attack with remarkable ease.