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Tweet predicts Kohli's dismissal!

Tweet predicts Kohli's dismissal!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The tweet did not just accurately predicted Kohli's score, but also the wicket-taker

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'Journalists must ask the Mumbai police why are they sending notices via X to cartoonists.' 'The Mumbai police must come clean. Who is giving them such orders?'

India's High Intensity Fielding Drills

India's High Intensity Fielding Drills

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'Intensity and target. Fielding Coach T Dilip describes #TeamIndia's fielding drill in Perth.'

HC stays Alt News co-founder Zubair's arrest in post on Narsinghanand

HC stays Alt News co-founder Zubair's arrest in post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in an FIR accusing him of promoting enmity among religious groups. The court also directed Zubair not to travel abroad. The FIR was lodged last month following a complaint by an associate of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand. Zubair had moved the high court, requesting quashing the FIR and protection from coercive action. In his plea, he stated that his post did not call for violence against Narsinghanand.

Thanks to Elon Musk, you can now read only 600 tweets a day

Thanks to Elon Musk, you can now read only 600 tweets a day

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Meanwhile, Twitter users across countries on Saturday complained of facing issues accessing the micro-blogging website amid a buzz of a global outage.

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Lisa Curtis, who served as deputy assistant to President Trump and as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, said she expected the same bumps for India and the US, as in Trump's first term, including tariff, dependence on Russia over arms supply and oil purchase from Iran. Curtis, however, said both countries could never enter an alliance but develop a partnership that is "short of an alliance". She hoped them to achieve a cooperation that deters China, but also prepares both countries in case of a crisis or conflict, be it in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, or another flare-up on the India-China border.

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claims that he might have quit Delhi Capitals following disagreements over his retention fee.

What A Grand Way To Celebrate Kohli, 36!

What A Grand Way To Celebrate Kohli, 36!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 5 foot high sculpture of Virat Kohli using around four tons of sand.

FIR against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'false claim'

FIR against BJP's Tejasvi Surya for 'false claim'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya and editors of some Kannada news portals have been booked for allegedly spreading fake news linking a farmer's suicide to land disputes with Waqf Board, police said on Friday.

Dead Ball Drama: Harmanpreet Loses Cool

Dead Ball Drama: Harmanpreet Loses Cool

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India suffered a disappointing start to their Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Dubai, facing both on-field struggles and a contentious decision against New Zealand.

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win the world title defeating Liren in the 14th and final game of the championship in Singapore.

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'How is Jaspreet Bumrah even allowed to bowl with that action?' one Aussie asked on social media. 'He is clearly chucking.'

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The maiden Test ton celebration in Salaar style was a tribute to his father Mutyala, who watched his son rescue India from the stand behind team's dug-out.

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through Thick And Thin'

'Anushka's Been By My Side Through Thick And Thin'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.' 'I take pride in performing for the country. Feels amazing, the fact that she's here makes it more special.'

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

If it becomes a reality, the Chennai-based company will become the first private player from India to conduct such a mission to the lunar surface.

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

BJP IT Cell chief booked for tweet on Rahul; party cries abuse of power

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The complaint was lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee member Ramesh Babu in connection with a tweet posted by Malviya.

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'When it comes to playing spin, the only way, spend time playing against it for hours and hours and hours.'

'Vishy's Children Are All Grown Up'

'Vishy's Children Are All Grown Up'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'It is truly unfathomable how this kid would come from a country with no chess culture and not only become World Champion, but inspire generations of Indian kids to push chess forward. The legend, @vishy64theking!'

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Zubair's tweet threatened communal harmony: Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

A day after fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Tuesday that his 'objectionable tweet of 2018 led to a Twitter storm with hate speeches, detrimental to communal harmony'.

BJP won't call for ban...: NCP on SRK's tweet on new Parliament

BJP won't call for ban...: NCP on SRK's tweet on new Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The parliament is to the nation what soul is to the body, the 57-year-old actor said in the clip.

Should Sachin Help India In Australia?

Should Sachin Help India In Australia?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'#TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their prep for the #BGT2025.'

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police have issued a notice to a teenage boy, his father and another person from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh to join questioning in connection with bomb threats posted on social media targeting three flights, officials said.

'Bit Of Rahul, Bit Of Sachin'

'Bit Of Rahul, Bit Of Sachin'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'The most attractive hundred I've seen in India in recent times.'

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Meet DSP Nikhat Zareen!

Meet DSP Nikhat Zareen!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Sports gave me the platform, and today, it allows me to serve in a greater capacity. This is not just my achievement, but our collective triumph. With all my heart, thank you!'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity

Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the iconic Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of the country's first home minister.

Terrorists who killed VDGs cornered, JCO martyred in gunfight

Terrorists who killed VDGs cornered, JCO martyred in gunfight

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Army's special forces laid down his life on Sunday, while three more soldiers were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said.

Actor Kamal R Khan arrested over 'defamatory' tweet

Actor Kamal R Khan arrested over 'defamatory' tweet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Khan was nabbed from the Mumbai airport late Monday night after he arrived from Dubai.

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Delhi govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued detailed instructions to ensure the effective implementation of the ban.

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'What solution can Gambhir or Nayar possibly give, apart from telling him to not play those deliveries?'

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could later become his memorial.

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket.

How Serious Is Gaikwad's Injury?

How Serious Is Gaikwad's Injury?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The ankle injury he suffered was a minor sprain. He went on to score 46 not out off 50 deliveries.

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Biden tweets on 'most consequential' US-India friendship, Modi replies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's visit saw India and the US signing several major deals to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, space and trade.

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021. The couple has two sons.