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Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The report said that Pakistan also plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing New Delhi of "eco-terrorism".

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings CEO rubbished claims of pacer KM Asif breaking the bio bubble to go to the reception area of the team hotel in Dubai to get spare keys for his room.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

COVID-19: Are vegetarians more immune? Find out

COVID-19: Are vegetarians more immune? Find out

Rediff.com13 May 2020

There is no proof at the moment. Even vegetarians have been affected because this is a virus which travels through droplet infection and enters the body, say experts. However, people who are taking a lot of fruits and vegetables as part of their natural diet have better innate immunity.

Confidence from playing for India rubbed off on Agarwal in IPL

Confidence from playing for India rubbed off on Agarwal in IPL

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I had got good feedback from the New Zealand series and the Indian team coaches had also said look to work on these things. So, whatever they had said, we worked on it and it is reaping benefits today.'

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Even as a teen, Syed Firdaus Ashraf was terrified about losing his hair. So here's what he did.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Saddled with plenty of downtime during the coronavirus shutdown, Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb has used home isolation productively by overcoming a life-long fear of horses. Despite being married to an eventing rider, the Test batsman had never dared mount a horse until being locked down at their rural property near Melbourne.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Why can't Chennai go under lockdown, HC asks TN govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Madras high court judges made it clear that they raised the question about lockdown as citizens of the state and the city in the interest of the public and were not initiating any public interest litigation (PIL) proceedings suo motu (on its own).

Sports Shorts: Rahi, Anjum, Saurabh shoot golds at Nationals

Sports Shorts: Rahi, Anjum, Saurabh shoot golds at Nationals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

'CM could not have directed anybody to burn the body'

'CM could not have directed anybody to burn the body'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'The DM is the ultimate authority in such situations.' 'The CM could not have directed anybody to cordon off the family and restrict them from meeting the family.'

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch-hunt' over Adria Tour fiasco

Djokovic accuses critics of 'witch-hunt' over Adria Tour fiasco

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I can only see criticism lately and much of it is malicious'

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

'Mermaid' Liu swims world record time to win 50m backstroke gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

China's Liu Xiang surprised even herself when she swam a world record time to win the women's 50 metres backstroke at the Asian Games on Tuesday, storming home in 26.98 seconds to claim her first major title.

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'But he doesn't let me forget when he wins,' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in this fascinating, multi-part, diary of a Covid Warrior.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Lower cost and easier termination may well be among the reasons that companies seek to have employees on contract. The share of employees on contract has increased to 57.3 per cent of the total workforce this year as compared to 53.7 per cent in the previous year.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

WATCH: Did Yami trip on the runway?

WATCH: Did Yami trip on the runway?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Uri actor who wore a dreamy gown tripped multiple times but kept the josh high as she walked on with a straight face.

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan has been a constant.'

PIX: 80-year-old Russian great grandmother sizzles on ice

PIX: 80-year-old Russian great grandmother sizzles on ice

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Valentina Fyodorova is the captain and oldest member of "Ustyanochka", a team composed mostly of women in their fifties and sixties who train three times a week in the gym and on the ice. Fyodorova, who has three great grandchildren, said that although she is much slower and less skilful than many younger players, she enjoys the camaraderie with her team mates.

Goa to kick-off football action amid COVID-19 with ISL

Goa to kick-off football action amid COVID-19 with ISL

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Behind closed doors and with a raft of health safety measures in place, Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off in Bambolin on Friday and become the country's first major tournament to be organised since the enforcement of a COVID-19 lockdown eight months ago.

Smith raring to go, Khawaja expected to be fit for Ashes opener

Smith raring to go, Khawaja expected to be fit for Ashes opener

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Steve Smith is back in the Test squad along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, the other two players hit with long bans for their involvement in the Cape Town scandal in March, 2018.

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Bowling at a slightly slower pace than he did at Lord's, Archer said his style reflected the conditions.

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

Wreckage of downed Pak F-16 seen in PoK

Wreckage of downed Pak F-16 seen in PoK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Sources added that Commanding Officer of Pakistan's 7 Northern Light Infantry inspected the site along with other officials.

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Afghanistan: America Forsakes Friends, Allies

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Remember the US withdrawal agreement was signed in February 2020. In the intervening period, a proper evacuation plan ought to have been in place. It was not. Consequently, tens of thousands of Afghans who had worked as interpreters, drivers, suppliers of goods and services, etc, face brutal retribution from the Taliban, Virendra Kapoor points out.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Jalebi Review: A Yawnfest

Jalebi Review: A Yawnfest

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Jalebi is sure to test your patience, predicts Namrata Thakker.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.