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TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"The hell of being yanked around by police, courts, repeatedly to Goa. The hell of having this case tied to her neck like an albatross. The hell of systematic slander campaigns against her by TT (Tarun Tejpal) and Friends. Her integrity being smeared in court and in social parties," Krishnan said in another tweet.

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership.

Old-fashioned Christmas treats for you

Old-fashioned Christmas treats for you

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

You'll love these simple recipes.

Pandya out for 6 weeks, may miss England ODIs

Pandya out for 6 weeks, may miss England ODIs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of competitive cricket for a minimum of six weeks after the shoulder injury he sustained during the net-session in Mohali turned out to be a hairline fracture. The rehabilitation will start post recovery and it makes Hardik a doubtful starter for India's ODI series against England starting in Pune on January 15.

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

'Nitish Kumar has to be a junior partner of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'BJP has achieved its aim by making him a regional leader dependent on them.'

Should India pick Rohit-Dhawan for T20 World Cup?

Should India pick Rohit-Dhawan for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Former selector Sarandeep Singh called Rohit-Dhawan the 'best option' despite skipper Virat Kohli's recent interest in the slot.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ben Stokes ready to step in for Root

Ben Stokes ready to step in for Root

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Joe Root is a doubtful starter for the first Test in July as he will be required to undergo seven days of self-isolation after attending the birth of his second child.

PIX: Hollywood's SEXIEST men in the world

PIX: Hollywood's SEXIEST men in the world

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Take a look at these hotties!

When Shahid, Alia couldn't stop dancing!

When Shahid, Alia couldn't stop dancing!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Quite a shaandar way to do it, no?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

When must you educate your kid about sex?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Sex education is way too critical as a life skill to be ignored or postponed, writes Tanuja Sodhi.

No celebration for Manchester City after United rally to win derby

No celebration for Manchester City after United rally to win derby

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations were put on hold as rivals Manchester United produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to win their derby clash 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In the event of Narine missing out again, Mumbai will fancy their chances even more at the Sheikh Zayed stadium, where skipper Rohit Sharma has scored both his half-centuries this season.

Why Xi's China resembles Nazi Germany

Why Xi's China resembles Nazi Germany

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Chinese hubris and the slippery slope it finds itself on have important lessons for authoritarian leaders elsewhere, including in India, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Justin Rose, who withdrew from his last start a month ago with back spasms, kicked off his torrid run at the par-five eighth where he made eagle after his approach shot from 275 yards bounced off a greenside slope and settled nine feet from the cup.

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Indian aviation cannot resume without at least three major airports being functional. If Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata are shut, there is little chance that airlines will start flying even if the government gives the go-ahead.'

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Time for Pant to make strong case in New Zealand T20s

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rohit Sharma-led squad will be hoping it has enough left in the tank to record a maiden T20 series win in New Zealand

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Woods makes hot start at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A near three-hour delay due to lightning and rain forced players off the course 25 minutes after the first groups teed off and ended any hope of completing first-round action on Thursday given the decreased November daylight.

Restarting work: Industry staring at higher operations cost

Restarting work: Industry staring at higher operations cost

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Ensuring health insurance for all workers would be major challenge for the industry that is already grappling with cash crunch, and the government should have borne the cost.

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance minister Arun Jaitley's maiden budget has put more money into the hands of the salaried. Would you like to share how you are going to make use of that money?

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

World Cup PHOTOS: Where did Brazil lose the plot?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games with their own lacklustre midfield as much to blame for the 0-0 draw with Mexico as the inspired goalkeeping performance of Guillermo Ochoa.

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Yuvraj and his tryst with injuries at training...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh sustained a left ankle injury during the barefoot football session on Tuesday. In fact, Yuvraj has a history of injuries, sustained especially during training sessions, which have kept him out of major tournaments in the past. Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback of those unfortunate moments that have marred Yuvraj's career.

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Chelsea defender Azpilicueta extends contract to 2020

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract that runs until 2020, the Premier League club said on their website on Tuesday. The versatile 27-year-old has been a regular starter since joining the London side in 2012 and is set to make his 200th appearance for the league leaders if selected for Wednesday's game at Sunderland.

State of Siege 26/11 review

State of Siege 26/11 review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

State of Siege 26/ 11 leaves you shocked and wide-eyed, says Joginder Tuteja.

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Mardaani 2 on way to becoming a hit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly box office verdict.

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

That's why he is now finally focusing on the two things that alone can help: Fiscal expansion -- from December onwards -- and supply management via amended laws and rules that affect business, notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant, fantastic. And that is the reason why he was able to get big runs'

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Sports Shorts: Queen Elizabeth to start London Marathon

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

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

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Will it be Sachin Tendulkar against Sourav Ganguly in the ISL?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The much-anticipated ISL, an IPL-style football league to be organised by IMG-Reliance, is throwing up some interesting possibilities, both on and off the field.

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

#FridayFunda: How to have fun at work

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Take a cue from Dhadak co-stars Jahnavi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter.

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Tata Motors twice fixed faulty parts of the Nano.

When horror meets sex on screen

When horror meets sex on screen

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Over the years, many filmmakers have based their films on a combination of sex and horror. Some were successful, others were not.

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Pakistan speedster says he would like to be fully fit before returning to international cricket.

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

India venture into unknown against mighty Aussies

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.