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Ranji semis: Thakur's blazing ton rescues Mumbai vs TN

Ranji semis: Thakur's blazing ton rescues Mumbai vs TN

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shardul Thakur's sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

Praggnanandhaa gears up for Asian Games glory

Praggnanandhaa gears up for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Gujrathi and Erigaisi will represent India in the men's individual event while Koneru Humpy and D Harika will do so in the women's section.

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.

Rashmika's Summer Fashion

Rashmika's Summer Fashion

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Shriya promotes Music School... Mrunal shares a throwback pic... Sara wraps up a shoot...

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

PIX: Sri Lanka batters overpower Afghans in tricky chase

PIX: Sri Lanka batters overpower Afghans in tricky chase

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Images from Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday.

PIX: Karan Johar's twins turn 3!

PIX: Karan Johar's twins turn 3!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Karan Johar posted adorable pictures on Instagram, accompanied by a touching post, as his twins Roohi and Yash turned three on February 7.

Tamil film 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars

Tamil film 'Koozhangal' is India's official entry for Oscars

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

"Koozhangal" had won the top honour, the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Red tape reduced: Poonawalla lauds Modi for quick rollout of Covishield

Red tape reduced: Poonawalla lauds Modi for quick rollout of Covishield

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Recalling how the industry used to face "hardships" in securing permissions and "harassment from bureaucrats" 50 years ago, chairman of the Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII), Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, on Friday hailed the Modi government saying that red-tapism and licence raj have come down under its rule.

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played on Thursday

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The SP's bid to dent the BJP's formidable social equation is playing out in a big way in the Poorvanchal or eastern region of Uttar Pradesh as the ruling party is working overtime to keep its caste equation unharmed.

What to WATCH on OTT

What to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Intrigue filled whodunits, slice-of-life dramas, fast-paced animation, Sukanya Verma tells us what you can catch on OTT this week.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

Just what are Janhvi and Arjun laughing about?

Just what are Janhvi and Arjun laughing about?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Janhvi and Arjun get candid on Koffee With Karan 6.

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, says past govts neglected development

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

"Those who ruled for decades since Independence believed Dispur was too distant from Delhi. 'Dilli ab door nahi aapke darwaaze par hai' (Delhi is not far now, it stands at your doorstep," he told a massive gathering.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Why are the poor turning Right instead of turning toward far-Left parties, ponders Pranab Bardhan.

PHOTOS: Victory at Lord's with all the gorgeous wives!!!

PHOTOS: Victory at Lord's with all the gorgeous wives!!!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

For Team India's two-and-a-half month long trip, the men in Blue have their support staff in full swing. And when it came to victory celebration their wives were present at the Lord's.

Just how much money has Ayushmann's movies made?

Just how much money has Ayushmann's movies made?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Ayushmann Khurranna is riding the success wave with Bala being his seventh consecutive hit.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

PHOTOS: Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park, but succumbed just before close of play after seeing the tourists cancel out a first innings deficit.

Younis ton guides Pakistan to safety

Younis ton guides Pakistan to safety

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Younis Khan notched his 17th Test hundred to guide Pakistan to a draw against South Africa on the final day of the first Test in Dubai, on Tuesday. Set 451 for victory after the visitors declared their second innings on 318 for two, Younus stroked an unbeaten 131 as Pakistan lost just one wicket on the fifth day to reach 343 for three.

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

Panga review

Panga review

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Panga's slice of life makes up for in its gentle depiction of everyday struggles and pleasantries, lending it a consistently warm fuzzy feeling, feels Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's single brigade: Waiting in the wings

Bollywood's single brigade: Waiting in the wings

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

A look at some of tinseltown's most well-known single ladies.

Obama's victory bad news for India's BPO sector

Obama's victory bad news for India's BPO sector

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

US President-elect Barack Obama is a solid supporter of the growing Indo-US strategic partnership and backs the landmark bilateral nuclear deal, but has strong views about outsourcing of American jobs overseas, a cause of concern for Indian businesses.

Sakhi: Good one-time watch

Sakhi: Good one-time watch

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Though it has a story by Ace Photographer Gautam Rajadhyksha and Yogesh Khadikar, a reputed director like Sanjay Surkar at the helms and backing of Producers like Lata Narvekar and Bharati Aachrekar, Sakhi fails to explore fully the emotional drama expected in the movie if u go by the name and meaning of it.

The lady behind Deepika's success

The lady behind Deepika's success

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'Deepika always got all the jobs she auditioned for.' 'There was really no stopping her.'

PHOTOS: Hetmyer, Hope hit centuries to lift WI to win

PHOTOS: Hetmyer, Hope hit centuries to lift WI to win

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Images from 1st ODI between India and West Indies in Chennai on Sunday.

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'She's the best actor in the family,' her dad, arguably the finest actor in all of Bollywood, said later.

Why everyone needs a #Veere in their life

Why everyone needs a #Veere in their life

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

We give you five valid reasons! Pick your favourite

What Modi got wrong about the economy

What Modi got wrong about the economy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'There has been far too much overconfidence about the size and composition of the Indian consumer economy,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Australia's captain scored a brave unbeaten century in a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

How a swanky Mumbai cultural venue was transformed into a contact-less facility to combat coronavirus.

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani was nominated for this year's Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award, which comprises a trophy, citation and cheque for Rs 25 lakh.