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'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Historic! Haryana's Kamboj picks all 10 wickets in an innings!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

Shivakumar's remark on Shakti scheme sparks row, Sidda clarifies

Shivakumar's remark on Shakti scheme sparks row, Sidda clarifies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the CM said, "There is no situation for revisiting it at the government level. There is no such intention, there is no such proposal."

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for Twitter on Monday online, argued the company was following the rules laid out in the Information Technology Act.

Twitter removes filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster tweet

Twitter removes filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster tweet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Social media platform Twitter has pulled down filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's tweet about her documentary Kaali, which is currently at the centre of a controversy, in response to 'a legal demand'.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

TMC spokesperson Gokhale sent to police custody for Morbi tweet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The 35-year-old spokesperson of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC underwent a heart surgery recently and was on a private visit to Jaipur, sources said.

Ganguly announces launch of app after cryptic tweet

Ganguly announces launch of app after cryptic tweet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Ganguly in his tweet said he is embarking on a new journey, which was all about launching an educational app.

Hoax bomb threats to flights: Mumbai cops summon 3 from Chhattisgarh

Hoax bomb threats to flights: Mumbai cops summon 3 from Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Two IndiGo flights, one headed to Muscat and the other to Jeddah, also received bomb threats before they took off and the planes were moved to isolation bays for security checks.

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Mishra said the actor should learn to differentiate between the Army and cinema.

Delhi police delete tweet after slamming media for false reports on WFI chief

Delhi police delete tweet after slamming media for false reports on WFI chief

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The wrestlers, who had been protesting at Jantar Mantar since April 23 seeking the arrest of Singh, were removed from the site by the Delhi Police on Sunday after they tried to march to the new Parliament building that was inaugurated the same day.

Why Sachin Tendulkar Is So Happy

Why Sachin Tendulkar Is So Happy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Maharashtra urban development department has approved a proposal for a memorial dedicated to renowned cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar, who trained Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and numerous other Mumbai cricketers.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

Unstoppable, tweets Congress with video of only Rahul, no Karnataka leaders

Unstoppable, tweets Congress with video of only Rahul, no Karnataka leaders

Rediff.com13 May 2023

However, the architects of the Congress's success, if the leads turn into the winning seats -- local Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar or Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge -- were missing from the video.

Gautam Gambhir's Daughters Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Gautam Gambhir's Daughters Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

On Raksha Bandhan, the coach got Aazeen and Anaiza to tie rakhis to each other as their mom Natasha Jain holding a thaali of sweets, looked on.

Chess champ Gujrathi prioritises PM Modi meet over title defence

Chess champ Gujrathi prioritises PM Modi meet over title defence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot Arjun Erigaisi.

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what not, remembers Laveesh Bhandari.

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

On his English county cricket debut, the leg-spinner recorded his career-best match figures of 9 for 99 to help Northamptonshire beat Derbyshire.

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The tweets by Shehla, dated August 18, 2019, had accused the Army of entering houses and "torturing" locals in Kashmir.

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal. A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has internal testicles, an XY chromosomal pattern, and male testosterone levels.

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that South African Gary Kirsten ended his tenure as Pakistan white-ball head coach as he made "some breaches" of his contract with the Board.

Kashmir Marathon: '42 kilometres in a paradise!'

Kashmir Marathon: '42 kilometres in a paradise!'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Around 2000 runners, including 59 internationals athletes, took part in the inaugural Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar.

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Later in the day, Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the organisers of the event, said the Pakistan contingent has arrived at Wagah border.

HC asks Twitter user to apologise to AltNews founder Zubair

HC asks Twitter user to apologise to AltNews founder Zubair

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday directed an 'X' user to apologise to Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for his "offensive" comment against him on the social media platform.

What Did Leander Paes Discuss With Sports Minister?

What Did Leander Paes Discuss With Sports Minister?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'It was a pleasure to meet legendary Olympic medallist @Leander today! Also Congratulated him on being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame! He continues to inspire youth and athletes to chase their dreams.'

'Stand Up For What's Right, Even When It's Hard'

'Stand Up For What's Right, Even When It's Hard'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'Forgive, but don't forget. Stand up for what's right, even when it's hard. Cherish happy memories with loved ones and hold them close. Celebrate yourself, ALWAYS.'

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The source, however, disputed Fakhar's tone and said one of the newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to length with Babar on Saturday and explained to him the decision to rest him for the two Tests.

A Chess Champion's Mom Moment

A Chess Champion's Mom Moment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

During the felicitation ceremony honoring the gold-medal winning teams, she heard Hanvika's voice calling out from the audience. Harika stepped off the stage, hugged her daughter, and carried her to the back of the hall.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

'When Durga Died, We All Felt The Loss'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'I often wondered while watching the film/trilogy, what if Durga had lived. What if Ray made The Durga Trilogy.' Sandip Roy looks back at Pather Panchali's Durga and the woman who brought her alive, Uma Dasgupta.

DK's Touching Tweet For Mukesh, Patidar

DK's Touching Tweet For Mukesh, Patidar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Mukesh is one of the few players in recent times to have made it to the Indian limited overs squad without ever having played in the IPL.

National Hero Neeraj Chopra Returns to India

National Hero Neeraj Chopra Returns to India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here after winding up an eventful season that was dotted with an Olympic silver medal and a second-place finish in the Diamond League grand finale.

PIX: Young guns get first taste of Test preparations!

PIX: Young guns get first taste of Test preparations!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Here's a glimpse of India's new faces and veterans sweating it out...

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday directed Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale on Monday to apologise and pay Rs 50 lakh damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, wife of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, for his defamatory tweets against her over the purchase of a property in Switzerland.

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Priyanka Gandhi has assets worth Rs 12 cr; faces cheating case in MP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Her immovable assets are worth over Rs 7.74 crore, which includes two inherited half shares of agricultural land in Mehrauli area of New Delhi and a half share in a farmhouse building located therein, all of which together are now worth over Rs 2.10 crore.