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BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Rishabh Pant brightened his World Cup selection prospects

How Rishabh Pant brightened his World Cup selection prospects

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

I am glad to bat anywhere the team wants me to: Pant

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Oh to be rich and famous!

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

EPL: Coutinho scores on Liverpool debut to crush Swansea

EPL: Coutinho scores on Liverpool debut to crush Swansea

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho scored on his first start for Liverpool who leapfrogged SwanseaCity into seventh place in the Premier League by crushing the below-strength Welsh side 5-0 at Anfield on Sunday.

Smartphone review: HTC One

Smartphone review: HTC One

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Why this spanking new phone is a top-notch gadget

Sushil, Yogeshwar doubtful for Asian Championship

Sushil, Yogeshwar doubtful for Asian Championship

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Recuperating from their shoulder and knee injuries, star Indian grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt remain doubtful starters for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held from April 18 to 22.

IPL: Daredevils in trouble; Sehwag doubtful for opener

IPL: Daredevils in trouble; Sehwag doubtful for opener

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Already missing a few key players due to injuries, Delhi Daredevils may suffer another setback as explosive batsman Virender Sehwag is a doubtful starter for Wednesday's IPL opener against Kolkata Knight Riders due to a back problem.

SA pacer Steyn doubtful for India match

SA pacer Steyn doubtful for India match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

South Africa captain AB de Villiers tried to put up a brave front as he informed that his premier fast bowler Dale Steyn is a doubtful starter against India in the opening group league encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff, on Thursday.

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The West Indies bowling could have been taken to the cleaners, but the skipper hit only 10 fours in his knock -- significantly less than Shaw's 19 boundaries and Pujara's 14 hits.

Recuperating Kohli could miss early part of IPL

Recuperating Kohli could miss early part of IPL

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'It's still a few weeks to go before I can be 100 percent on the field'

I will be fit for opening Test: Clarke

I will be fit for opening Test: Clarke

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Recovering from a hamstring problem, Michael Clarke remains a doubtful starter for the second warmup game but the Australian skipper is confident that he will be fit for the opening Test against India beginning in Chennai on February 22.

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Golfing great Arnold Palmer died on Sunday, aged 87. His death left the golfing fraternity in mourning. Tributes flow...

Liverpool stalwart Carragher to quit at end of season

Liverpool stalwart Carragher to quit at end of season

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher will retire from soccer at the end of the season after making more than 700 appearances for the club, the former England defender said on Thursday.

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

You don't need to visit a super-expensive restaurant for great food. The Bohri Kitchen is one such unique dining option says Harnoor Channi Tiwary

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India sprang no surprises in the list of central retainership contracts which was announced on Friday by including all their star players in the top group.

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik praised his players for their all-round clinical effort in his side's eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

How Maruti plans to change its fortune

How Maruti plans to change its fortune

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Maruti Suzuki expects a pick-up in demand for petrol cars, even as the diesel segment continues to clock strong volumes. It is also trying to grow exports.

Divestment: Finally some light at the end of tunnel

Divestment: Finally some light at the end of tunnel

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The non-starter Rs 30,000-crore (Rs 300 billion) divestment programme of the government got a little boost towards the close of the year.

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Many political experts believe that the extent of protests has put the government on the defensive and highlighted its unpreparedness.

Beckham hopes to emulate Giggs and Scholes in PSG role

Beckham hopes to emulate Giggs and Scholes in PSG role

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

David Beckham does not expect to be a regular starter at Paris St Germain but he hopes to adopt the same role as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes perform at his old club Manchester United, the former England captain said on Thursday.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

Unfit Ishant unlikely to play 1st Test

Unfit Ishant unlikely to play 1st Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Ishant Sharma has been rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against England as the lanky India pacer skipped the practice sessions on Tuesday.

Third front? KCR meets Stalin in Chennai

Third front? KCR meets Stalin in Chennai

Rediff.com14 May 2019

While the DMK dubbed the meeting as only a 'courtesy visit', Rao did not meet the waiting reporters.

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.

Dhoni doubtful for third ODI due to sore back

Dhoni doubtful for third ODI due to sore back

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Licking the wounds of yet another series defeat, India's struggling cricketers will seek to restore some pride when they go into the last One-dayer against arch rivals Pakistan in New Delhi, on Sunday with their captain M S Dhoni being a doubtful starter because of a sore back.

COLUMN: Has the time for India to lead come?

COLUMN: Has the time for India to lead come?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

For starters given a declining West, it is indeed unwise on our part to depend on it for any matter whatsoever for our growth.

Karan Johar's Pakistan connection

Karan Johar's Pakistan connection

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The filmmaker has cast a new face in his upcoming directorial Aye Dil Hai Mushkil.

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The former Aus leg-spinner then went on to place a bet with Ganguly, asking him to buy him dinner and wear the Australian jersey if the Aussies would win the June 10 ICC Champions Trophy match against England and he in turn would wear the England jersey if the Poms won.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

Dempsey wins US player of the year award

Dempsey wins US player of the year award

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Striker Clint Dempsey was named US Soccer's 'Athlete of the Year' for 2012, winning the award for the third time and second in a row, the federation said on Monday.

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Barcelona have one hand firmly on the La Liga title after winning 2-0 at Alaves on Tuesday, leaving them 12 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.

OUT NOW: Hero Passion XPro launched!

OUT NOW: Hero Passion XPro launched!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Having reached the company's authorised outlets already, the Hero Passion XPro is available in five variants with their prices ranging from Rs 46,800 to Rs 51,800.

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'Trollers and controversies never bothered me.'

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Amit pulls out, Sushil unlikely for Indian GP Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Olympic-bound grappler Amit Kumar has been forced to pull out of the Hari Ram Indian GP Wrestling after being diagnosed with chicken pox while Beijing Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar still remains a doubtful starter for the inaugural edition of the event, commencing on Friday.

PHOTOS: 15-year-old Meilutyte makes a big splash in pool

PHOTOS: 15-year-old Meilutyte makes a big splash in pool

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte survived the ultimate test of nerves to win the women's 100 metres breaststroke gold medal at the London Olympics on Monday.

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Mithali Raj decided to quit T20 Internationals after a career spanning 89 matches

Ready to roll: Stars to watch out for at the Games

Ready to roll: Stars to watch out for at the Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Check out the athletes who could set the 2012 Olympics alight. Swimming dominates the first week of the Games, athletics the second while gymnastics continues throughout at the North Greenwich Arena.

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.

Farewell to Bappa!

Farewell to Bappa!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.