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Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, who replaced injured skipper Viart Kohli, returned figures of four for 68 in 23 overs after Australia decided to bat and made a resounding start.

Indians aim to clip Kiwi wings in Hyderabad

Indians aim to clip Kiwi wings in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

The narrow escape in the first Test was hardly the kind of start India wanted against a depleted New Zealand and the hosts would be determined to notch up a convincing win against their spirited rivals in the second cricket Test starting in Hyderabad on Friday.

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Chat@2: So you wanna work in the movies? Here's how

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Rahul Puri, Executive Director, Whistling Woods International will take questions on how you can pursue a career in the film industry on September 3, between 2 and 3 pm IST.

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

For a discipline that has given Indian athletes only the Olympian's tag, the country's track and field participants will begin their campaign in the Rio Olympics on Thursday, with little hope to break the 116-year-old medal jinx.

Meet popular blogger-turned-novelist Amit Varma

Meet popular blogger-turned-novelist Amit Varma

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Amit Varma, who publishes the popular India Uncut blog, speaks to rediff.com about his debut novel, My Friend Sancho.

China at it again: 35 PLA men return to Chumar

China at it again: 35 PLA men return to Chumar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Hours after withdrawing from the Chumar region in Ladakh, Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers were on Friday reported to have crossed into Indian territory again and stationed themselves on a hillock.

Can captain Dhoni avoid another series defeat?

Can captain Dhoni avoid another series defeat?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership as well as finishing skills will be put through a stern test when an inconsistent India take on a rejuvenated New Zealand in the series-deciding fifth and final cricket ODI in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. With the series locked at 2-2, Dhoni and his men will be eager to clinch the issue while history beckons Kane Williamson's men as they have a glorious opportunity to taste their maiden success in a bilateral ODI rubber. The only thing that can play spoilsport is the cyclone threat which can lead to complete washout.

'India is not becoming intolerant'

'India is not becoming intolerant'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'Some intolerance is there in society. Fortunately, a majority of Indians are tolerant.'

Hope to get nod for airline joint venture with SIA: Tata Sons

Hope to get nod for airline joint venture with SIA: Tata Sons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The proposal of Tatas and Singapore Airlines for a new joint venture, entailing foreign investment of $49 million, is likely to come up before the Foreign Investment Promotion Board for approval on October 18.

Lessons investors & founders must learn from Housing.com fiasco

Lessons investors & founders must learn from Housing.com fiasco

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

There are quite a few lesson that upcoming entrepreneurs must learn from housing.com controversy.

America won't stop India from more such strikes

America won't stop India from more such strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The interests of the United States and India are sharply aligned on the issue of Pakistan-based terrorism.'

New Zealand Cricket doffs hat to Charlesworth

New Zealand Cricket doffs hat to Charlesworth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

New Zealand Cricket described the Aussie hockey legend as 'a change agent' who made everyone realise the importance of becoming a world class performer.

We would have chased down even 195: Jayawardene

We would have chased down even 195: Jayawardene

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene insisted that his team would have come out trumps in the tri-series match even if the Duckworth-Lewis method hadn't reduced their target at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday.

India knocked out of Hopman Cup

India knocked out of Hopman Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Indian hopes of making the final of the Hopman Cup ended when the United States defeated Australia to top Group B.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

India sealed a semi-final berth in the World Twenty20 after defeating Australia by six wickets in a do-or-die Group 2 match in Mohali.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

The much-awaited Mahatma Gandhi's bronze statue at Britain's historic Parliament Square will be unveiled on March 14

Wrong to say bull run has ended: Nirmal Jain

Wrong to say bull run has ended: Nirmal Jain

Rediff.com11 May 2015

'Earnings revival could be two quarters away.'

India seal T20 series after big win at MCG

India seal T20 series after big win at MCG

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

India turned in a fine all-round show to beat Australia by 27 runs in the second Twenty20 International and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Friday.

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops on Thursday night began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said.

PHOTOS: Another golden day for India at South Asian Games

PHOTOS: Another golden day for India at South Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

India garnered most of the gold medals on offer for the fourth successive day at the 12th South Asian Games, as their swimmers, archers and track-and-field athletes ensured the top position on the medals tally remained unchallenged, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

Another 'spin test' in store for injury-hit Proteas

Another 'spin test' in store for injury-hit Proteas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Having decimated South Africa inside three days on a turning track in Mohali, India will again look to unleash their troika of spinners to spoil A B de Villiers's landmark 100th match when the two sides meet in the second Test, in Bangalore, on Saturday.

You heard it right: Investment in Bollywood to get transparent

You heard it right: Investment in Bollywood to get transparent

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

To ensure transparency, the Third Eye Cinema Fund has roped in various agencies as auditors and advisors.

PHOTOS: Raina ton stretches India's unbeaten run in World Cup

PHOTOS: Raina ton stretches India's unbeaten run in World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup game between India and Zimbabwe being played in Auckland

Lessons I learnt from the Gita

Lessons I learnt from the Gita

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

International media hails BJP's stunning victory

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The international media on hailed Narendra Modi as a "no-nonsense, can-do leader" after Bharatiya Janata Party secured a stunning win in the Lok Sabha polls, but cautioned that many challenges are in store for the "steely style" politician.

How India escaped to victory

How India escaped to victory

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

India is now 2nd best Test team

India is now 2nd best Test team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A historic bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London at the Parliament Square, standing adjacent to iconic leaders like Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Start of play on day 4 delayed

Start of play on day 4 delayed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Did boxer Sarita really show lack of sportsmanship? Tell us!

Did boxer Sarita really show lack of sportsmanship? Tell us!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Indian boxer L Sarita Devi's refusal to accept her bronze medal on the podium went against the values of sportsmanship, Asian Games organisers said on Thursday, adding they were reviewing the incident and could take action against her.

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'

Narain 17th on grid

Narain 17th on grid

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

Fernando Alonso put Renault on pole position for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

The life and times of a modern princess

The life and times of a modern princess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Princess Shivranjani of Jodhpur is breathing new life into dead forts and quietly changing the house of Marwar.

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'Students tell me their parents are fine with them either joining a start up or even starting one. This was not the case 10 years ago.'

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'While the government must be relentless in its efforts to curb unruly elements to ensure secular harmony and protect its goal of national development,it must not lose the moral high ground by giving in to the antics of the anti-nationalist lobby.' 'They must be countered and relegated to the dustbin of history,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Want snow? Travel to Delhi

Want snow? Travel to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Mr PM, give us the freedom to achieve economic success

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

After many false starts, India may well be at the inflexion point that Deng Xiaoping took China to post-1978. The window of opportunity is wide open right now, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Chhetri becomes India's all-time leading scorer in win over Nepal

Chhetri becomes India's all-time leading scorer in win over Nepal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A goal each half gave India a 2-0 victory over Nepal, and made Sunil Chhetri the country's all-time leading goal-scorer, in Tuesday's friendly at the Kanchenjunga stadium in Siliguri.