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Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akbar was alive when police reached the spot.

8 reasons why Indian cricket looks like Indian politics

8 reasons why Indian cricket looks like Indian politics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Indeed, if you look at this hypothesis with sufficiently jaundiced eyes, you will find plenty in common in the way 'Team India' conducts its affairs and the way 'Team Modi' does, argues Krishna Prasad.

Clamour grows for Pujara's inclusion in Lord's Test

Clamour grows for Pujara's inclusion in Lord's Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Pujara may not have set alight county cricket with his Yorkshire stint but many believe the time he spent in the country gives him a distinct advantage over his team mates.

Ayodhya temple allows 300-year-old mosque to be rebuilt on its land

Ayodhya temple allows 300-year-old mosque to be rebuilt on its land

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Days after local civic body declared Aalamgiri Masjid 'hazardous' and pasted notice banning entry into building, Hanumangarhi temple trust, which is in possession of the masjid land, not only allowed its reconstruction and agreed to bear cost but also welcomed Muslims to offer namaz in premises.

After Dhoni, Chahar criticises Chepauk pitch

After Dhoni, Chahar criticises Chepauk pitch

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar has agreed with his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni that the team needs a better pitch at home despite winning all their games, in Chennai, so far.

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Sushmita Sen looks back at the day that changed her life.

MS Dhoni is not retiring, clarifies Ravi Shastri

MS Dhoni is not retiring, clarifies Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Team India coach Ravi Shastri has rubbished all talk of Dhoni retiring.

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and would be open to hearing any 'person who is desirous of placing any fact' in the matter.

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

'You are in a crisis. You need to do things quickly'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Unless we change and we see a change in the direction we are taking, times can only get worse.'

And the BEST part of an item song is...

And the BEST part of an item song is...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.' 'This may appear aggressive and combative to readers and viewers, but the fact is that sometimes it becomes unclear as to who is interviewing who,' discovers Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Miss World Manushi Chhillar finally goes home

Miss World Manushi Chhillar finally goes home

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

In photos: Homecoming parades welcome the beauty queen.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

India needs years of strong growth to match China: Rajan

India needs years of strong growth to match China: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

China's per capita GDP is about four times of India's, Raghuram Rajan said.

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Proposals to scrap the time-honoured tradition of a coin toss prior to Test matches defy logic and should not be considered, according to several former South Asian cricket captains.

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The use of RBI capital to strengthen public sector banks will have many positive implications for the economy -- and a few manageable downsides, points out R Jagannathan.

Chennai students beaten at movie theatre for not standing for anthem

Chennai students beaten at movie theatre for not standing for anthem

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The incident occurred at Kasi theatre in Chennai's Ashok Nagar during the interval at 11:30 am on Sunday.

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Which 15 players should India pick for World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The two areas where India's team management and selectors need to do a lot of brainstorming are the No 4 slot and an extra fast bowler.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'

Times management reluctant to let Arnab go

Times management reluctant to let Arnab go

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Times management is reluctant to let the star anchor leave on such a short notice.

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

As Hardik predicted, a 'sex CD involving him' surfaces

As Hardik predicted, a 'sex CD involving him' surfaces

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Patel said that the video has been released to malign his image in the light of the upcoming elections in the state.

PHOTOS: Stars descend in all their glory at Sports Awards night

PHOTOS: Stars descend in all their glory at Sports Awards night

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the personalities that graced the event:

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.

Team India keen to shed 'poor travellers' tag

Team India keen to shed 'poor travellers' tag

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

India will approach 2018 as the year to shed their 'poor travellers' tag, head coach Ravi Shastri said ahead of the team's tour of South Africa.

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 May 2018

This was the second time D K Shivakumar foiled Amit A Shah's plans.

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

'Time heals, but for us the pain has only intensified'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Grandparents of Moshe Holtzberg, who survived the 26/11 carnage at the age of two, talk of how questions by the now 12-year-old boy only add to their grief.

Indira gets too much credit for the 1971 victory

Indira gets too much credit for the 1971 victory

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'Had Sam Bahadur not dictated the timing of India's military intervention, Bangladesh would not have been created without a prolonged battle.' 'Manekshaw's strategy won the war for India in just 13 days,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Huffington Post launches India edition

Huffington Post launches India edition

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

US-based news and blogging platform Huffington Post on Monday launched its Indian edition in association with Times of India Group.

An Editor Like None Other

An Editor Like None Other

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Darryl D'Monte mentored more journalists than any other editor of his generation. Some of the biggest bylines owe their beginnings in our glorious profession to this wonderful human being.

What the kanwariya yatra tells us about jobs situation

What the kanwariya yatra tells us about jobs situation

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Can 3 crore out of the 8.9 crore young male population of the nine states set off on a pilgrimage that extends for about a month? If yes, then what can we infer regarding the state of the young working population in these states, asks Mahesh Vyas.

Shastri promises to 'mentor' players as he begins innings as India coach

Shastri promises to 'mentor' players as he begins innings as India coach

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'It is more to do with working on their mental strength, helping build their confidence, helping them stay organised in their daily activities as against tinkering with their style of play'

'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.

'I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it'

'I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'Throughout my journey, people have been wishing me well, praying for me, from all over the world.' 'People I know, people I don't even know.' 'They were praying from different places, different time zones, and I feel all their prayers become ONE.' 'One big force, like a force of current, which got inside me through the end of my spine and has germinated through the crown of my head.'

PIX: Kareena, Ranveer, Salman return from Dubai

PIX: Kareena, Ranveer, Salman return from Dubai

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

B-townies spotted at the Mumbai airport!

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

'The Gandhis are very much in Modi's crosshairs'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'He totally gets the Gandhis...' 'If anything, he pays too much attention to the Gandhis.' 'I feel that in places like UP, where the Congress doesn't matter, he often spends time blasting the Gandhis.'

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident has been met with astonishment in Australia, with the protagonists -- Smith, his vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft -- lambasted in the media under headlines almost universally trumpeting the word "Shame".

Trigger-happy 'godwoman' and her guards kill 1 at wedding function

Trigger-happy 'godwoman' and her guards kill 1 at wedding function

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

One person lost his life while three were injured during celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Karnal, Haryana allegedly by controversial Hindu Mahasabha leader Sadhvi Deva Thakur and her security guards.