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'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'My father's dreams for me were connected to cricket.'
'I knew if I did well in cricket, his soul would rest in peace.'

10 ICONIC MOMENTS from DDLJ

10 ICONIC MOMENTS from DDLJ

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja offers a fresh recap of its 10 most iconic moments.

A standing ovation for the Oscars

A standing ovation for the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha applauds the Oscars for Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand.

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The country may become militarily impressive, pile on GDP and the durbar of the ruling party may fill with the wealthy indebted to the rulers for their riches. But the spontaneous camaraderie of a free people will diminish and with it, our shared ownership of the country, warns Shyam G Menon.

'Sushil's arrest is shameful and unfortunate'

'Sushil's arrest is shameful and unfortunate'

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'He has two small children, think of the impact on them.' Mixed emotions in Indian sports fraternity after Sushil's arrest in murder case.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

WTC final: Another washed out day diminishes result hopes

WTC final: Another washed out day diminishes result hopes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Rain washed out an entire day's play for the second time in the ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton on Monday, diminishing hopes of a result in the India vs New Zealand contest.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

Sharapova's great fall: From most followed athlete to two-year doping ban

Sharapova's great fall: From most followed athlete to two-year doping ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Factbox on Russia's Maria Sharapova who was banned until January 2018 on Wednesday after testing positive for the banned drug meldonium at this year's Australian Open.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Aus Open PIX: Nadal survives scare, meets Berrettini in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Images from Day 9 of the 2022 Australian Open, at Melbourne Park, on Tuesday.

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country.

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

As many as 48 persons were injured in these incidents and 25 still missing, while so far, 2,29,074 persons have been evacuated from the flood and rain-affected affected areas and moved to safer places, the government said in a statement in Mumbai.

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

WATCH Adah Sharma WORK OUT!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'When they were looking for an action girl, I wanted my name to be right on top.'

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

How Indian sports adapted to COVID conundrum

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Cricket was the first to hit the restart button in Indian sports with the IPL, albeit on foreign shores of UAE, in a strict bio-secure bubble.

South Africa to stage unique three-team fixture on July 18

South Africa to stage unique three-team fixture on July 18

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

CSA had to postpone the match from its original date of June 27 as the government had not provided the necessary approval for training and match-day protocols.

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Desire is a strange thing.' 'It wells up uninvited and goes missing when most needed.'

4 online courses that'll help you in your career

4 online courses that'll help you in your career

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

In-depth understanding of various concepts and programming languages is what employers are looking for, says Sarvesh Agrawal.

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Stating that 'we cannot...infuse creativity in your bureaucracy', the apex court warned it will have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution.

India's Olympics-bound boxers undeterred by virus fears

India's Olympics-bound boxers undeterred by virus fears

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Our boxers are mature and strong enough to withstand these kinds of shocks.'

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

EXPLAINED: What's this row over now-retired Bengal Chief Secretary

EXPLAINED: What's this row over now-retired Bengal Chief Secretary

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Following is the gist of the controversy over sudden transfer of West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, who retired on Monday, to Delhi and related rules.

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 6: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 6 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Yay or Nay? RJ Malishka's parody on Mumbai rains

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

RJ Malishka has a message for the BMC! Who's listening?

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amit Panghal helped his father with the harvesting of wheat and in the process witnessed the 'misery of farmers' shattered by unseasonal rains and the lockdown to contain the deadly pandemic.

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

How the ATS pulled youth out of ISIS's influence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

There are many such young men in Maharashtra, mainly in the industrially backward Marathwada region, who had once fallen victim to ISIS's propaganda but are now leading a normal life with the help of the employment training programme.

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

'The roads are blocked with military tanks'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Those (Russian) fighter jets just drop bombs and fly away.' 'How will they know if a bus is carrying Indian students?'

Gohil requests Cong to relieve him of Bihar charge

Gohil requests Cong to relieve him of Bihar charge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Gohil, who is also one of the party's national spokespersons and a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, made the disclosure on his official twitter handle. 'Due to personal reasons, I have requested our party high command to allocate me lighter work for next few months and to relieve me ASAP as #Bihar in charge,' Gohil tweeted, tagging his party, its units in Bihar, Gujarat and Delhi besides a number of colleagues.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Time to Hold or Fold in the Market?

Time to Hold or Fold in the Market?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The fundamental debate remains where you stand on the long-term growth question. That is what every investor must monitor and come to their own conclusions, suggests Akash Prakash.

Why Dhoni batted at No. 7 in Royals defeat...

Why Dhoni batted at No. 7 in Royals defeat...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who came in at No. 7 in Tuesday's IPL match against Rajasthan Royals, blamed the 14-day quarantine for lack of batting time.

Coach Rana wants India's shooters not to take things for granted

Coach Rana wants India's shooters not to take things for granted

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

India's junior shooting coach Jaspal Rana advised his wards, urging them to follow in the footsteps of Abhinav Bindra and not take things for granted.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

How I fought obesity, sleep apnea and lost 45 kg

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Rediff reader Rahul Datta tells us how he changed his unhealthy diet and lifestyle and reclaimed his life.