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Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Would your kids like to visit Prani?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Prani is both a home for rescued animals and a habitat classroom for kids.

Why current players are opposed to four-day Test plan

Why current players are opposed to four-day Test plan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Players are unlikely to embrace the proposed four-day Tests until administrators clarify how they plan to utilise the calendar space freed up by the move, the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) said on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council is set to discuss the idea of trimming the current five-day Tests by a day to ease a crammed international calendar and reduce player workload.

Pakistan arrests 18 Indian fishermen

Pakistan arrests 18 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

The arrested Indian fishermen would be produced in court by the police and sent to jail.

Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Terming the incident "unfortunate", the Bangladesh home minister said the director general of both the forces should ideally sit together and solve the issue.

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Amid protests, third woman breaches ban at Sabarimala

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Sasikala, said she was not allowed to undertake the trek to the shrine and sent back by the police, official sources said that she entered the sanctum sanctorum and offered prayers.

EPL: Rodgers backs 'real leader' Toure after costly error

EPL: Rodgers backs 'real leader' Toure after costly error

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers refused to criticise defender Kolo Toure after his glaring error gifted West Bromwich Albion striker Victor Anichebe an equalising goal in their 1-1 Premier League draw on Sunday.

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

Business lessons from Uttarakhand

Business lessons from Uttarakhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Financial markets and public policy will have to privilege those businesses which not only reduce emissions but try to holistically resuscitate the environment.

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'Mumbai stands tall yet again.' Bollywood raves about the city's resilience.

Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Jaitley said the Congress party which ruled the country for decades is out of sync with the ground realities and aspirations of India as it exists now.

Can the UPA claim India is 'shining'?

Can the UPA claim India is 'shining'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The poor quality of the initial statistics must take some of the blame for the flak that the government has been getting; growth rates have been recorded as plunging more than they may in fact have.

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

cution' of the Brahmins in the regime of Adityanath, a Rajput, accused of pandering to his caste's interests. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

This is how Pakistan celebrated big win over India

This is how Pakistan celebrated big win over India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

A sense of euphoria gripped Pakistan soon after the Greenshirts upstaged a strong Indian side in the Champions Trophy final at the Oval on Sunday.

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

If you fail democracy fails, NSA Doval tells young police officers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

NSA Ajit Doval on Thursday told young police officers heading the district force to be "credible and fair" and warned them that if they fail, democracy would also fail. During his lecture, organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Union home ministry, Doval laid special emphasis on police and policing and asked the new officers to ensure that the man in 'khaki' is seen as fair by a common person. The comments from the National Security Advisor (NSA) assume significance in the wake of the recent riots in Northeast Delhi where the role and effectiveness of the police in controlling the violence have been questioned.

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Novelist Renu Balakrishnan will conduct a workshop for budding writers in Mumbai.

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

EPL PIX: West Ham relegation fears grow; Leicester draw

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

West Ham United's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a cruel blow as an own goal by midfielder Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane's first goal since December condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China has chosen to keep New Delhi guessing, while retaining for itself the option of constantly changing facts on the ground and shifting the LAC westwards -- the strategy called 'salami slicing', notes Ajai Shukla.

Dogs attack 30 Bangla children

Dogs attack 30 Bangla children

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The victims, aged between 2 and 12, were attacked by a pack of stray dogs Friday and Saturday in Patuakhali district, 150 kilometers south of Dhaka. But the local hospital lacks the rabies vaccine.

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

You know you're watching Race when...

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

2 weeks after PM's anti-gaurakshak speech, man beaten up for carrying beef

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Police arrested four people for the assault on Wednesday.

Pak govt killed Sarabjit, alleges his former jail inmate

Pak govt killed Sarabjit, alleges his former jail inmate

Rediff.com5 May 2013

It is not destiny, but the Pakistan government which claimed the life of Sarabjit Singh, according to a resident of Ahmednagar, who spent time with him in Lahore jail, and was released last year.

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Rediff reader Rajiv Aggarwal shared this list of books he wants everyone to read

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The Punjabi film industry is going through an explosion, with a film releasing every third day.

Smart ways you can have a green Diwali this year

Smart ways you can have a green Diwali this year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

By switching to simpler alternatives, you can make Diwali enjoyable for all.

Blackbuck deaths: Kanpur zoo guard booked

Blackbuck deaths: Kanpur zoo guard booked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Five days after 31 blackbucks were 1killed by stray dogs in a zoological park in, a suspended guard along with some unidentified persons were booked under sections of Wildlife Protection Act, Animal Cruelty Protection Act and the Indian Penal Code.

India, Pak border guards praised for safe return of girl

India, Pak border guards praised for safe return of girl

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The family of the seven-year-old girl who had strayed into Pakistan and locals in her village have thanked border officials in both India and the neighbouring country for the safe return of the child. Pooja was handed over to the Border Security Force at Neelkanth outpost on Monday night. She returned home in new clothes, new footwear and with candies which Pakistan Rangers had given her.

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

How coronavirus teaches us to work online

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'The sooner we understand and accept this current situation as the new normal, the better,' advises Major Mohammed Ali Shah (retd).

'We don't want our salaries, we just want to go home'

'We don't want our salaries, we just want to go home'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Despite Union Minister for Overseas Indians Vayalar Ravi's intervention, the fate of 29 Indian fishermen, who have been languishing in Iran since October 10 last year, remains uncertain.

DON'T MISS: Readers share their summer travel pics

DON'T MISS: Readers share their summer travel pics

Rediff.com31 May 2013

We invited you to share your travel pictures with us. Here's the first batch of responses!

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The Pakistani army had shelled the brigade headquarters and other Indian military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on October 23.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.

Rediff Impact: 29 Indian sailors released in Iran

Rediff Impact: 29 Indian sailors released in Iran

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar's report secures the release of 29 Indian fishermen from an Iranian prison.

Leslie Claudius: The glory days

Leslie Claudius: The glory days

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

From our archives: Payal Singh Mohanka on the Indian hockey legend who passed into the ages on Thursday.

Pak vessel with 17 crew members caught off Guj coast

Pak vessel with 17 crew members caught off Guj coast

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

A Pakistani vessel with 17 crew members on board was today caught by the Indian Coast Guard for straying in Indian Maritime boundary, officials said.

Gaming review: Dead Space 3

Gaming review: Dead Space 3

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Dead Space 3 puts on quite a show, says Murali Venukumar