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Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Belly button challenge sweeps the internet

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

This must be the most bizarre challenge that is currently trending over on social media and making people go crazy.

Young Khaleel learning the ropes of bowling from Bhuvneshwar

Young Khaleel learning the ropes of bowling from Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Young India pacer Khaleel Ahmed is learning everyday on his maiden tour of Australia and getting the much needed help from senior pro Bhuvneshwar Kumar on how to bowl on the hard and bouncy tracks Down Under.

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

'India becoming 3rd largest economy is not far away'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'The Indian State needs to focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure and law and order, and get out of all these regulatory cholesterols.' 'Then, India will fly.'

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

A New Congress for New India

A New Congress for New India

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Rahul appealed to the youth while Sonia and Priyanka presented a fairytale family portrait that entire India identifies with. Their teamwork and harmonisation of expressions about each other helped the Congress.

India gets younger as years go by

India gets younger as years go by

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Today's India is vastly different from the one most of us grew up in. There is a new India that is rising, a young India that is yearning to join the international ranks of the brightest and best.

Sai's Take: For whom the exit polls toll

Sai's Take: For whom the exit polls toll

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'When the clouds lift and the mists clear, when saner heads and minds sit down to parse the outcome, they will find that the Congress was not lacking in either fight or spirit,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Abhik Sen believes it's a must-have.

The Mahatma and the Vaikom Satyagraha

The Mahatma and the Vaikom Satyagraha

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Almost a century before the current Sabarimala movement -- to facililate the entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50 into the Kerala shrine -- there was the Vaikom temple movement, to throw open temples in Kerala to all castes, a movement led by among others a man whose 71st death anniversary we mark today. A fascinating excerpt from Rajmohan Gandhi's new book, Modern South India: A History From The 17th Century To Our Times.

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'If you are not able to perform today, 10 years later, you won't have an excuse to explain why you didn't do it when you could.'

Dhoni unperturbed by calls to quit

Dhoni unperturbed by calls to quit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'The biggest motivation is being a part of the Indian cricket team.'

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following his appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people.

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, on Sunday said the two soft dismissals in the 28th over set the team back after being 'well ahead of the game' up until that point in the third and final ODI against India in Visakahpatnam on Sunday.

Kirmani points out problems in Pant's 'keeping technique

Kirmani points out problems in Pant's 'keeping technique

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Pant has broken into the Test mainly on the basis of his batting and not his glove work.

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that Rahul Dravid will continue as coach for the India 'A' and Under-19 teams for the next two years.

PHOTOS: Karthik does a Dhoni, propels India to T20 title

PHOTOS: Karthik does a Dhoni, propels India to T20 title

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

With India needing 34 runs off the last two overs, Karthik hammered 29 not out off just eight deliveries, his third six sealing India's third, and the most hard-earned, victory over Bangladesh in the tournament.

We OBJECT, Mr Chetan Bhagat!

We OBJECT, Mr Chetan Bhagat!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Rediff reader and Senior Researcher, Centre for Investment, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Nupur Pavan Bang lists out his objections about Chetan Bhagat's new book, What Young India Wants.

Yuki bows out of China Open qualifiers

Yuki bows out of China Open qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Young India Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri stumbled at the first step of the ATP China Open qualifiers, losing in straight sets to Donald Young, in Beijing.

SC relief to Gandhis but trial in Herald case will go on

SC relief to Gandhis but trial in Herald case will go on

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The apex court also said that the Delhi high court judge has drawn a conclusion which can affect the trial.

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul move SC to quash charges against them

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul move SC to quash charges against them

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi moved the SC on Thursday against a Delhi HC decision that dismissed their appeals seeking a quashing of summons in the National Herald case.

Video: B-boying, the hottest new dance trend in India

Video: B-boying, the hottest new dance trend in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Want to know what young India is grooving to? Check out b-boying, the country's hottest new dance trend

Asia Cup Hockey, PHOTOS: India trounce Pakistan 3-1 to top group

Asia Cup Hockey, PHOTOS: India trounce Pakistan 3-1 to top group

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

But at the end of the day, the Indians came out superior and continued their recent domination over Pakistan that includes back-to-back victories in the Hockey World League Semi-Final in London earlier this year.

For biographers, Gandhi as father was a mixed bag

For biographers, Gandhi as father was a mixed bag

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

While historian Ramachandra Guha and Iranian-Canadian philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo believe Gandhi was less than the perfect father, author Sandhya Mehta treads a more middle path.

Kohli-Hilfenhaus exchange of words part of game: Ganguly

Kohli-Hilfenhaus exchange of words part of game: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the on-field verbal exchange between Virat Kohli and Ben Hilfenhaus in the fourth and final Test between India and Australia is part and parcel of international cricket and signifies 'competitive spirit'.

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar was named as his replacement for the four-match Test series beginning in Melbourne on December 26.

Say hello to Dr Vidya Balan

Say hello to Dr Vidya Balan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A look at the felicitation ceremony.

Five auto giants rev up for India

Five auto giants rev up for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

India will beat China, North America and Europe to become the fastest growing automobile market.

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A memorable T20 debut performance in his bag, young India seamer Barinder Sran says receiving tips on the art of swing bowling from veteran Ashish Nehra and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped him. Sran (4/10) returned the best figures by an Indian debutant in T20 Internationals to help the visitors restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry 99 for nine and then register a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Harare on Monday.

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Calling for discipline is branded autocratic: Modi @ Naidu book launch

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

After launching a book on experiences of Naidu during his first year as vice president of India and chairman of Rajya Sabha, Modi said he always provides visionary leadership whenever he gets a responsibility.

Mumbai, Delhi may produce next Google: E&Y

Mumbai, Delhi may produce next Google: E&Y

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Despite regulatory hurdles, India continues to be among the preferred destinations for FDI due to the country's high economic growth, with both Mumbai and Delhi being touted as among the cities likely to produce the next Microsoft or Google, a survey said.

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Art 370: 'Tomorrow it can happen with any state!'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

'I would say it is not going to be days and weeks. It is going to be months and years, over which we would make an assessment on the decisions taken by the Parliament at this point of time. 'We are in for a long haul is what I would say.' It was a very diverse India, which was coming together, politically, in a very cohesive, democratically-resilient way." Professor Navnita Behera examines the wisdom of the exit of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Uppal ODI: Inspirational Dhoni leads India to emphatic win

Uppal ODI: Inspirational Dhoni leads India to emphatic win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

A young India finally broke its prolonged losing streak as they trounced England by 126 runs in a lop-sided first cricket one-dayer in Hyderabad on Friday.

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi attacked the Modi government of forcing everyone into silence at a function to re-launch the National Herald newspaper.

Leading economists welcome RBI measures

Leading economists welcome RBI measures

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Describing the annual monetary policy announced by RBI Governor D Subbarao as a progressive one, Ernst & Young India's Ashvin Parekh said, "We have almost reached a point where inflation has become unmanageable and RBI has clearly indicated that bringing down inflation to a comfortable level is its top priority."

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.

Herald case: Court seeks Congress' balance sheet

Herald case: Court seeks Congress' balance sheet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The court's direction came after the counsel appearing for the Indian National Congress informed it that the party needed time to follow the March 11 order by which the documents were sought.

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Modi quotes Bob Dylan: 'The times, they are a changing'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday quoted lines from Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan's iconic "The times they are a-changin'", a song which had apparently become an anthem of change, to make a veiled reference to the political situation in the country in the backdrop of the demonetisation move as he addressed the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Don't know the difference between De-friending, RTing, Hashtag and Facebook Whale? We give you a lowdown on the hottest phrases that are fast becoming the lingua franca of Young India.

CWG, 2G or jijaji: BJP takes dig at Sonia Rahul

CWG, 2G or jijaji: BJP takes dig at Sonia Rahul

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The Congress, however, dismissed it saying that the BJP was levelling baseless charges as it sensed imminent defeat in the Bihar assembly elections.