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Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Will India Play Samson Or Kishan Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Pakistan?

Why John Abraham still travels by rickshaw

Why John Abraham still travels by rickshaw

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'My middle class upbringing has shaped me up like that.' 'I am not saying actors are bad -- they are lovely people -- but I don't know which world they come from.' 'They come with their baggage, this aura...'

Hotel stocks have more room for an upside; buy selectively: Analysts

Hotel stocks have more room for an upside; buy selectively: Analysts

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The move to demerge the hotel business into a separate entity by ITC has brought back focus on hotel stocks, which have already seen a good run thus far in fiscal 2023-24 (FY24). Analysts believe there could be more gains in store over the next one year for the stocks in this sector, but suggest investors put in money on a correction only from a long-term perspective. Hotel stocks, according to A K Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital, have seen a good run as travel picked up post Covid in India. Not only have the room rents increased, the occupancy, too, has surged.

'I am not a star's daughter'

'I am not a star's daughter'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'Until I was 25, nobody even knew if I existed.'

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

A Film About Sex Not Seen In India Before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

DK said a word of praise from Dhoni made the job of commentary special for him.

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

After years of being sequestered by the pandemic, some intrepid travellers are planning to settle their score with the novel coronavirus. With fewer or no travel curbs, they are eager to get back on the road, again. Hotels and tour operators, too, are eager to shed excess Covid baggage. And this year's Diwali promises to add that extra layer sparkle with the introduction of new flights.

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."

Buttler regrets not performing in Tests, accepts criticism

Buttler regrets not performing in Tests, accepts criticism

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler talks acceptance of criticism, Test cricket frustration, and focus on upcoming 50-over World Cup.

England's Mott hopes his players will be fighting fit

England's Mott hopes his players will be fighting fit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Wood has taken nine wickets from four matches so far in the tournament. Malan sustained a groin injury in England's four-wicket win over Sri Lanka last Saturday.

Dutee expects Olympics spot on basis of world rankings

Dutee expects Olympics spot on basis of world rankings

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Dutee rued missing the World Relay Championships in Poland in May and two competitions in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan this month due to travel restrictions

Will rule change compromise the dynamics of hockey?

Will rule change compromise the dynamics of hockey?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

FIH president Tayyab Ikram asserted that the dynamics of the sport would not be compromised at any cost when they try out the proposed penalty corner rule.

10 lessons I learned from my travels!

10 lessons I learned from my travels!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

CEO and founder of TripHobo.com, Praveen Kumar an avid adventurer lists out his greatest learnings.

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film criticism, and film critics turned into psychiatrists, says Sreehari Nair.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

Kanpur train derailment: Bride travelling for wedding searches for father

Kanpur train derailment: Bride travelling for wedding searches for father

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Ruby, who was left with a fractured arm, was on her way to Mau in Azamagarh from Indore for her wedding scheduled on December 1.

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in different sectors in Mumbai, giving a big push to infrastructure, urban travel and healthcare ahead of civic polls in the city in which the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction will seek to showcase these ventures to take on their political rivals.

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Don't try it! Couple slammed for photo from train

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Instagram couple Jean and Camille, from Brussels, better known as "@backpackdiariez", travel the world taking photographs. Their most recent one is that of themselves hanging out of a moving train in Sri Lanka to get a photo they captioned as "one of our wildest kisses".

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The US is 'putting every ounce of its energy' to eliminate the long visa wait time in India, including sending a cadre of consular officers to the country and opening up its other overseas embassies as far away as Germany and Thailand for Indian visa applicants, according to a senior US visa officer. India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted. There have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first time visa applicants, especially for those applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories.

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Karishma Is In The Mood For Goa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Bollywood stars love travelling!

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

National Geographic reveals travel photograph of the year

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Here are the winners of this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Quoting Modi on Ukraine, US says India global strategic partner

Quoting Modi on Ukraine, US says India global strategic partner

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"India is a global strategic partner of ours. We have a wide, broad, deep relationship with India. There will be a lot on the agenda in the bilateral relationship and in the multilateral engagements he takes part in on the margins of the G20," Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, told reporters at his daily news conference.

Photos: Top 10 landmarks in the world

Photos: Top 10 landmarks in the world

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Don't miss the top 10 landmarks around the world in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice listings.

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 World Cup: Paine

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine said the chances of their first ever test against Afghanistan going ahead are "not looking good" with the Taliban unwilling to let women play cricket and questioned why the game's governing body had remained quiet on the issue.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

Three life lessons I learned from my travels

Three life lessons I learned from my travels

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Travel is all about venturing into unchartered territory, and experiencing new cultures and people. Starting up is very similar.

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Bawaal Review: Varun-Janhvi Juggle History And Honeymoon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan finds a sweet spot between an Ayushmann Khurrana role-meets-a Salman Khan role and makes it his own, notes Sukanya Verma.

Fit Team India ready to shed 'poor travellers' tag: Jadeja

Fit Team India ready to shed 'poor travellers' tag: Jadeja

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Signing off on a positive note, in what has been an exceptional year for the Indian cricket team, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja promised that they will try to shed the "poor travelers" tag in 2017.

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Be prepared to have a serious case wanderlust when you're scrolling through these awe-inspiring photographs of our Planet Earth.

Modi is The Boss, rock star: Australian PM

Modi is The Boss, rock star: Australian PM

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi gets a 'rock star reception' wherever he goes, as he welcomed his 'dear friend' at an event in Sydney and compared him to American singer Bruce Springsteen.

Dodging air raids, Ukraine team plays on 'to show we're still alive'

Dodging air raids, Ukraine team plays on 'to show we're still alive'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

War ravaged Ukraine's national ice hockey team players have been training in tough conditions, with the practice being interrupted by air sirens.

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted.

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Chinese foreign minister likely to hold 1st meeting with Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India to attend the meeting of G20 foreign ministers on March 2, during which he is expected to hold his first bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.