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Iyer Fire Destroys Sunrisers!

Iyer Fire Destroys Sunrisers!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Venkatesh Iyer blasted his way to an entertaining half-century as KKR clinched their third IPL title.

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Olympics PIX: Chaos as Morocco beat Argentina; France whip US

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2.

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What hospitality industry wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Hospitality players want the government to accord infrastructure status to hotels to make investments on new properties more attractive rather than categorising them as luxury or even 'sin goods' in the upcoming Union Budget considering the sector's potential to play a key role in India's growth. They also want the government to consider incentives in the form of tax breaks or subsidies for adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, while asserting that the upcoming budget must accelerate the tourism agenda saying it is an opportunity to make Indian hospitality the emerging engine for GDP growth and employment generation.

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Sarvesh Kushare said Neeraj Chopra's advice has boosted his confidence as at one point in time this year, he was not even sure of making the Paris Games cut.

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Sharath Kamal a 'nondescript sportsman' to be flag-bearer in Paris Olympics, protest TN athletics officials against Kamal as flag bearer

Gaikwad Or Bairstow? Who Gets Your Vote?

Gaikwad Or Bairstow? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The standout performers with the bat on Wednesday...

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Andreeva sends Sabalenka crashing out of French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing out of the French Open after a shock 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 quarter-final loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva

'Dhoni should lead CSK, not Gaikwad'

'Dhoni should lead CSK, not Gaikwad'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

CSK have won five titles under Dhoni's leadership and the two share a bond like no other.

Govt extends approval for use of drones for spraying pesticides for 1 year

Govt extends approval for use of drones for spraying pesticides for 1 year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The government has extended the interim approval given to plant protection companies for use of drones for spraying specified pesticides. The approval has been extended for one more year starting from April 18, 2024. All other terms and conditions for the use of drones for spraying plant protection chemicals including the standard operating procedures etc. will remain the same.

Woman throws son into crocodile-infested river after fight with husband

Woman throws son into crocodile-infested river after fight with husband

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The couple often fought with each other over the condition of their elder son, who is speech-disabled since birth. They have another two-year-old son, they said.

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between France and Austria at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

'I'm cutting down on wasteful expenses'

'I'm cutting down on wasteful expenses'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Management professional Shajan Samuel explains his current frugality.

Olympics-bound sailor Saravanan adopts unique training

Olympics-bound sailor Saravanan adopts unique training

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan is taking an unconventional approach to prepare for the Paris Olympics.

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Switzerland and Germany, in Frankfurt, on Sunday.

Kohli fined half his match fees for violating code of conduct

Kohli fined half his match fees for violating code of conduct

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kohli was seen remonstrating with the umpires after a controversial dismissal.

Act against Modi for 'insult to Hinduism' remark: DMK to EC

Act against Modi for 'insult to Hinduism' remark: DMK to EC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

In a letter to the poll panel dated March 21, DMK's Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi alleged Modi made that claim in Tamil Nadu while campaigning for the ensuing LS polls. Modi's remark was a gross violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Model Code of Conduct.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The BJP's strategy seem to be to wean away allies from the Congress, in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, and maybe later in UP, Bihar and elsewhere, though in slow doses, but without wooing them into a new alliance. The idea seems to be only to weaken the INDIA bloc from within -- and leaving it at that, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Head, Abhishek's Records Galore!

Head, Abhishek's Records Galore!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The left-handed pair put on a hundred between them inside the Powerplay, a feat they've achieved twice this IPL, setting the record for the highest Powerplay scores in all T20 cricket on both occasions.

SEE: Jaiswal continues 'love story' with sixes!

SEE: Jaiswal continues 'love story' with sixes!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's not wasting any time, diving headfirst into practice sessions and showcasing his already impressive batting skills.

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Wimbledon champion Krejcikova emulates mentor Novotna

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Jana Novotna, who lifted the Wimbledon title 26 years ago in 1988, tragically died in 2017 following a battle with ovarian cancer aged 49.

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

PBKS Vs SRH: Which Batter Impressed Most?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Nitish Reddy or Shashank Singh? Pick your favourite.

India ranks 111th on Global Hunger Index; govt says measure 'flawed'

India ranks 111th on Global Hunger Index; govt says measure 'flawed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index-2023, which was rejected by the government as erroneous and having malafide intent. The index, released on Thursday, also stated that India has the highest child wasting rate in the world at 18.7 per cent, reflecting acute undernutrition. India ranked 107th out of 121 countries in the 2022 edition of the Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.

'Sarfaraz will have to make the most of this chance...once Kohli's back...'

'Sarfaraz will have to make the most of this chance...once Kohli's back...'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

After Sarfaraz Khan received his maiden Test call-up in the India squad, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on the 26-year-old and said that he has worked very hard to be in this place.

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how to navigate your dating and relationship problems.

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

Celebs Arrive For Rakul-Jackky Wedding

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Goa airport has been crawling with celebrities jetting in from Mumbai for the destination wedding of Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani.

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Union Budgets are often used as political instruments and that was the intention of this government too.' 'But while the exercise has settled two fronts, it has left open several others and this has the potential to aggravate with time,' predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The credibility of the examination system has also come under question, they said.

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Why Adil Hussain And Sandeep Vanga Reddy Are At War

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

When Adil Hussain declared that he regretted starring in Sandeep Vanga Reddy's Kabir Singh, he didn't know what he was getting into.

'I Face Everything With Chin Up'

'I Face Everything With Chin Up'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Whatever I have done well, I have forgotten about them immediately and moved forward.' 'Same with difficult times. I don't run away from it.'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

A look into India's e-waste problem

A look into India's e-waste problem

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

E-waste accounts for 70 per cent of Indian landfills.

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.'

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Shopping blunders to movies, music: Neeraj Chopra gets personal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'