News for 'summer fires'

England's loss is IPL's gain... Find out!

England's loss is IPL's gain... Find out!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen will fly to India at the request of his IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'We are not film stars'

'We are not film stars'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

In the heat and dust of a Baramati rally with Supriya Sule.

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

Botham backs England for a 5-0 win in the return Ashes Down Under

Botham backs England for a 5-0 win in the return Ashes Down Under

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Former England Test captain Sir Ian Botham has backed Ashes heroes England to win 5-0 in the return series in Australia as he believes that England has the players to win again, especially a match-winning bowling attack.

Omar on I-Day: Section of leadership alienating J&K people

Omar on I-Day: Section of leadership alienating J&K people

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday lambasted a particular category of the national leadership for 'discriminating' against the state.

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

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

PM inaugurates India's longest road tunnel

PM inaugurates India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The tunnel, bypassing snow-bound upper reaches, will reduce the journey time by two hours and provide a safe, all-weather route to commuters travelling from Jammu and Udhampur to Ramban, Banihal and Srinagar.

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will have made uneasy viewing for coach Jorge Sampaoli and emphasised more than ever how reliant his side are on their talisman Messi, who has been struggling with a muscle problem.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'If you put colour-coded internal security maps of India in May 2014 and now, the picture won't be flattering to Modi.' 'Failures on internal security are now piling up and can break Modi's momentum,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In a world now over-stuffed with comic-book movies, X-Men: Apocalypse is far from being the finest movie yet may well rank among the most comic-booky, feels Raja Sen.

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

What ails Bengal's economy

What ails Bengal's economy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The state needs great numbers of new-generation entrepreneurs.

David Warner says he may skip IPL to focus on Test cricket

David Warner says he may skip IPL to focus on Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

David Warner said he might quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) to concentrate on Tests.

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

National Geographic has released a final selection of entries from the magazine's 2016 Nature Photographer of the Year contest and, as you might expect, they're breathtaking.

Salman-SRK, Deepika, Sanjay: Bollywood newsmakers of 2014

Salman-SRK, Deepika, Sanjay: Bollywood newsmakers of 2014

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

A look back at 2014 in Bollywood as we inch closer to a new year!

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

De Boer, who lasted only 77 days as Crystal Palace manager after losing his first four league games in charge with no goals scored, said in an interview on BT Sport that it was "a pity" Mourinho was Rashford's manager because he was not getting enough chances.

Come on board on climate change: Washington tells Delhi

Come on board on climate change: Washington tells Delhi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

'It is absolutely critical on pure economic terms, but it's also smart politically, because a recent survey reported that 73 percent of Indians view climate change as the most pressing global concern,' US Secretary of State John Kerry tells a high-power audience in Washington, DC.

Footballers of the weekend: Jamie Vardy shines in Europe

Footballers of the weekend: Jamie Vardy shines in Europe

Rediff.com9 May 2016

In England, the celebrations went on at Leicester City as they marked their fairytale Premier League success with another win while champions Juventus' long unbeaten streak in Italy came to an end.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Here's this week of truly crazy and mad stories that will make you laugh.

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Soccer updates: Inter's Kovacic agrees big-money move to Real

Soccer updates: Inter's Kovacic agrees big-money move to Real

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Bringing you all the news from the summer transfer window and other snippets from the soccer world...

VOTE: Who is the hottest model of 2015?

VOTE: Who is the hottest model of 2015?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These hotties have been the toast of the fashion world this year. Vote for your favourite.

10 movie gems from Berlin

10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'

Focus on bowlers as India face England in virtual semi-final

Focus on bowlers as India face England in virtual semi-final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

England start as the favourites but India have a golden chance to reverse the trend and get into gear just before the World Cup.

As Pakistan's army chief heads to US, is a tactical nuke deal possible?

As Pakistan's army chief heads to US, is a tactical nuke deal possible?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

A proposed nuclear deal aims to stop Pakistan from building small tactical nuclear weapons that could fall into terrorist hands.

Pakistan must know there is a limit to India's patience

Pakistan must know there is a limit to India's patience

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

'Kargil was Pakistan's strategic blunder. India must remain on guard against such sinister operations being launched in future by Pakistan's vengeful and devious military leadership that continues to have a hate-India mindset and the mentality of primitive warlords,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Sports Shorts: Froome claims fourth Tour title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

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

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.

10 intense hostage situations from the past

10 intense hostage situations from the past

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Rediff.com lists a few other dramatic and frightful hostage situations that sent governments and security agencies into a tizzy.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Winter Games begin, Putin keen to prove doubters wrong

Winter Games begin, Putin keen to prove doubters wrong

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on Friday determined to prove his doubters wrong after militant attacks, a row over gay rights and ballooning costs overshadowed preparations.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Serie A: Juve go six clear; Napoli edge 10-man Inter

Serie A: Juve go six clear; Napoli edge 10-man Inter

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Napoli kept their hopes of a first Serie A title since 1990 alive with an epic 4-2 win over 10-man Inter Milan after a Carlos Tevez hat-trick had put leaders Juventus six points clear with a 4-0 rout of Sassuolo on Sunday.

26/11: Colossal security failure, a nation on the run

26/11: Colossal security failure, a nation on the run

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

What distinguishes 26/11 from other bombings in big cities, for instance 9/11 in New York or 7/7 in London, is that it remains the best-documented attack in a digitally enhanced world, says Sunil Sethi

Top 4 Sky Bars in Mumbai

Top 4 Sky Bars in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Enjoy the beauty of the city from the top of the world. Here is a round-up of the best four Sky Bars that you should head to, whenever the next special occasion comes by.