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Sunny Deol, Bollywood's Knockout Man!
Rediff.com2 hours agoAt many stages, it has appeared as though Sunny Deol's career was running out of steam, but each time he has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes. Dinesh Raheja gives us a closer look at the man on his 67th birthday on October 19.
'Bowlers Who Took 10 Wickets Won't Trouble You'
Rediff.com1 days ago'Now the spin that will come will be Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel. You should back yourselves.'
Baba Siddique murder: Celebs in crosshairs of underworld
Rediff.com2 days agoHere are some instances of celebrities coming in the crosshairs of the underworld with cases of extortion, threats and even a killing.
Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach
Rediff.com3 days agoThomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.
Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?
Rediff.com3 days agoMuch of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.
Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?
Rediff.com4 days agoWill Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon.
Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!
Rediff.com7 days agoWe asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
The aviator: How Ratan Tata finally made his group fly
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024In a December 2012 interview, Ratan Tata, then preparing to step down as chairman of Tata Sons, expressed doubts about the Tata group re-entering the aviation sector, calling it a space plagued by "destructive competition". But beneath that frustration lay nearly two decades of failed attempts to conquer the Indian skies. In 1994, Tata, along with Singapore Airlines, had plans to launch a joint venture (JV) airline in India.
'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com
Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:
Jaishankar, not Modi, will attend SCO summit in Pakistan
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan.
FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'
Promoter dilution in small, midcaps surges
Rediff.com4 Oct 2024The controlling shareholders of smaller and mid-sized companies are reducing their stakes at levels seldom seen since the 2008 global financial crisis. Over 20 per cent of companies listed on BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap have seen a decline in promoter holdings for five consecutive quarters, reveals data from DSP Mutual Fund, shared with Business Standard. In the latest June quarter, the figure stood at 22.6 per cent.
FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.
Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics
Rediff.com1 Oct 2024The conclave drew valuable insights from former athletes and Olympians, including celebrated ones such as Anju Bobby George, Mary Kom, and Tarundeep Rai, all of whom shared their personal experiences and perspectives on what it takes to excel at the highest levels of sports.
Pak continuously used terrorism to disrupt polls in J-K: India in UNGA
Rediff.com28 Sep 2024India stressed that it is even more extraordinary for a country with a history of rigged elections to talk about political choices, that too in a democracy.
What Will Israel Do Next?
Rediff.com25 Sep 2024In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.
MUDA 'scam' threatening Sidda govt goes back 3 decades
Rediff.com24 Sep 2024The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case over which the Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accorded sanction for investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has its origins more than three decades ago.
Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.
Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!
Rediff.com23 Sep 2024Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.
Marxist leader Anura Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential vote
Rediff.com22 Sep 2024Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna's (JVP) broader front National People's Power (NPP), on Sunday consolidated his lead in the Sri Lanka's presidential election.
Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to Australia.
'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'
Rediff.com20 Sep 2024'Afzal Guru became a victim of Pakistan's conspiracy. He was used as a means, just like all other innocent Kashmiris.'
Nipah is back, should you be worried?
Rediff.com20 Sep 2024The Indian Council of Medical Research was in talks with the Serum Institute of India for local manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies (MABs). However, it did not take off, as the volume was much less in India.
Another cricket club exposed for racism in England
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday.
Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat
Rediff.com18 Sep 2024The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.
Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy
Rediff.com17 Sep 2024As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.
What Biden, Harris said after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump
Rediff.com16 Sep 2024Biden commended the Secret Service for their 'vigilance' and keeping the former president 'safe'. He further said that one suspect has been held in custody and an active investigation is underway.
What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book
Rediff.com14 Sep 2024"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.
PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu
Rediff.com13 Sep 2024Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.
Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger
Rediff.com13 Sep 2024'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'
Kamala Shakes Hands With Trump At 9/11 Event
Rediff.com12 Sep 2024Glimpses of the ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City, September 11, 2024.
Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?
Rediff.com12 Sep 2024United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.
Can Modi 3.0 Beat The 3 Cs Trap?
Rediff.com10 Sep 2024'Don't be surprised if the Census forms come with a caste box.' 'I will be surprised if it doesn't. It will be a point conceded to Rahul Gandhi and his allies,' asserts Shekhar Gupta. The BJP machine could take all 3 in its stride, but this election has changed that, notes Shekhar Gupta.
Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy
Rediff.com8 Sep 2024The chargesheet, spread over 1,000 pages, was filed before the Patiala House Court in June and the court took its cognisance last month. A supplementary was filed in July.
Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president
Rediff.com8 Sep 2024A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.
How Modi Has Been Cut To Size
Rediff.com6 Sep 2024In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Love This New Trend In The Movies?
Rediff.com4 Sep 2024On September 13, three nostalgic movies are up for re-release: Shah Rukh Khan's ageless romance with Preity Zinta Veer Zaara, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh's first film together, Tujhe Meri Kasam and Soham Shah's horror film, Tumbbad.
'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head
Rediff.com2 Sep 2024The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.
India gets 16% higher rainfall, more to come in September
Rediff.com31 Aug 2024India recorded around 16 per cent more rainfall than normal in August, with rainfall over Northwest India recorded at 253.9 mm, the second highest in August since 2001, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.