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IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

IAAF will not rush to change rule that ousted Bolt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not be rushed into revising the controversial false-start rule that sent Usain Bolt crashing out of the world championships 100 metres, a top official said on Wednesday.

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Andhra: How safe is the Congress govt?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

There was trouble yet again in Andhra Pradesh, with the Telegu Desam Party moving a no confidence motion against the Congress government on Thursday.

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

If you are someone eager to get your hands dirty with photography, but cannot afford to spend a lot, the D3200 is a great starter camera. The AF-S 18-55mm VR lens is not all that bad either in good lighting, but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Model speak: Everyone was giving me wolf-whistles

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Model and aspiring actress offers her take on love at first sight.

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Thumb injury may keep Praveen out of 4th Test

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Praveen Kumar, who has claimed 15 wickets (@ 29.53) in the ongoing series, is a doubtful starter for the fourth and final Test against England, starting at The Oval, on Thursday, having not full recovered from the injury he sustained in the Edgbaston Test.

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Why the US downgrade is a boon for India

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Fall in oil prices is good news, as every $10/bbl price swing impacts the current account deficit by $8 billion.

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Australia will start favourites in Thursday's clash but a passionate Bangladesh are expected to make life tough for the holders.

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Zaheer Khan ruled out of Edgbaston Test?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

In what might be a vital blow to India's chances, Zaheer Khan is doubtful for the third Test against England at Edgbaston.

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Tremlett likely to miss 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

England paceman Chris Tremlett is a doubtful starter for the second Test against India as he is yet to recover from a hamstring problem and stiff back, local media reported on Thursday.

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Too risky to focus on Tendulkar alone: Swann

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

England has lot to prove in the upcoming Test series against India, says Bikash Mohapatra.

'I believe in spirits'

'I believe in spirits'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'If you want to see sex, just go watch porn. You don't need to watch a film or a Web series for that.'

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Raina injures elbow in nets ahead of 3rd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Indian batsman Suresh Raina was rendered a doubtful starter for the must-win third One-dayer against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday after injuring his elbow during a practice session.

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in Sony's next biopic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Caroline Wozniacki wins Danish Open title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

World number one and local favourite Caroline Wozniacki thrilled a rowdy crowd to win the Danish Open on Sunday for the second consecutive year.

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Is Priyanka sexier than Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

PeeCee topples Dips from the top spot.

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Yuvraj Singh to miss ODI series against WI

Rediff.com27 May 2011

After stand-in captain Gautam Gambhir became a doubtful starter for India's upcoming tour of the West Indies with a shoulder niggle, it is learnt that Yuvraj Singh will miss out on the one-day series in the Caribbean.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

PIX: Pretty Parsi pin-ups kick up a storm!

PIX: Pretty Parsi pin-ups kick up a storm!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

They call themselves Zoroastrian Youth For The Next Generation -- and with their first-of-a-kind calendar, ZYNG have packed as much of a punch as their name!

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Despite all of the PM's many strengths, it is increasingly clear that he does not necessarily have a coherent and clear worldview on matters of macro policy.

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'What amazes me the most is that today users communicate with voice-activated speakers like as if they were talking to another human being, using words like "please," and "thank you," and even "sorry"!', says advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Mallika, Priyanka, Sonam: Hottest Twitter celebs!

Mallika, Priyanka, Sonam: Hottest Twitter celebs!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Twitter can be a jungle you'll get lost in if you don't happen to know anyone there. Here are some celebrities you can follow for starters, before you find your own group!

PM Modi serves up delicacies for Obama

PM Modi serves up delicacies for Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies were served at the lunch hosted by PM Modi in honour of visiting US President Barack Obama.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

US Open triumph helps Djokovic join select club

US Open triumph helps Djokovic join select club

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Following Novak Djokovic's triumph in New York, Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at the six players to have won three of the four majors in a year in the Open Era.

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Leading South African scorer AB de Villiers is a doubtful starter for Tuesday's group B World Cup fixture against Ireland due to a thigh muscle strain.

PHOTOS: The stunning Hyosung ST7

PHOTOS: The stunning Hyosung ST7

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

The name Hyosung might not make your heart skip a beat but the second coming of the Korean automaker in India (courtesy of Garware Motors) has a lot of promising stuff lined up for performance enthusiasts. So how does the ST7 stand out and fair?

Will Krish do a Gamyam with Vedam?

Will Krish do a Gamyam with Vedam?

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The director is ready with his second Telugu movie starring Allu Arjun, Anushka, Manoj Manchu, Manoj Bajpai and Lekha Washington.

McCullum uncertain for first ODI

McCullum uncertain for first ODI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Brendon McCullum's recurring back problem has rendered him a doubtful starter for the first ODI to be played at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.

Interesting ways to use old spices

Interesting ways to use old spices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

It's not time to throw them away yet!

Li hoping for quick start against Clijsters

Li hoping for quick start against Clijsters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Notorious slow starter Li Na seems to produce her best tennis teetering on the brink of defeat but the Chinese hopes to hit the ground running against Kim Clijsters in Saturday's Australian Open final.

The man who will help India tackle urban poverty

The man who will help India tackle urban poverty

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Known as the 'poor man's capitalist' for his insistence that market economies must work to include their poorest citizens socially, legally and economically, de Soto is a legend in academia for his work on informal economies and how to bring impoverished populations into the mainstream.

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia remains a doubtful starter ahead of their Friday's match against Bahrain in the Asian Cup football tournament as he has still not recovered completely from his calf muscle injury, coach Bob Houghton said.

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

'Strange match' awaits England and Belgium

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

England and Belgium, already qualified from World Cup Group G, meet on Thursday in what Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini says could be a "strange match". Depending on the outcome of other games, it may not be an advantage to finish top of the group, but both sides insist they won't take such calculations into account.

HRD's plan for 20 IIITs fails to get ministry nod

HRD's plan for 20 IIITs fails to get ministry nod

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A note issued by the HRD ministry for clearance of Expenditure Finance Committee has been returned by the finance ministry with the suggestion that the proposal may be considered during the 12th plan, official sources said.

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Ask Ajit: 'Help! I have inherited these stocks...'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

PIX: Lisa Ray's LOVELY Lebanon holiday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

It's time to tour Lebanon with Lisa Ray, who had gone on vacation with husband Jason Dehni.

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

WC Preview: Germans ready to confirm favourites tag against Mexico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

World champions Germany know they must up their game when they kick off their world title defence against Mexico on Sunday if they are to confirm their status as tournament favourites.

Daniel Vettori to play in Jaipur ODI

Daniel Vettori to play in Jaipur ODI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Injury-hit New Zealand got a boost as their skipper Daniel Vettori declared his availability for second ODI while opener Brendon McCullum is still a doubtful starter for Wednesdays match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.