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South African justice minister blocks Pistorius parole

South African justice minister blocks Pistorius parole

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Oscar Pistorius will not be freed on parole this Friday because the decision to do so was made without the right legal basis, South Africa's justice minister said on Wednesday, shocking the athlete's family as they prepared for his homecoming.

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

England set for another Indian spin test in Mohali

England set for another Indian spin test in Mohali

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Hosts India would look to do an encore by putting England through another rigorous spin test when the two teams square off in the third Test starting in Mohali, on Saturday.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the globe.

PHOTO: Is this the world's oldest Quran?

PHOTO: Is this the world's oldest Quran?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Radiocarbon dating found the manuscript to be at least 1,370 years old, making it among the earliest in existence.

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

Why discipline is a bad word

Why discipline is a bad word

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Teachers find that they are walking on egg shells while dealing with indisciplined students.

IPL PHOTOS: Bhuvneshwar, Warner help Hyderabad demolish Gujarat

IPL PHOTOS: Bhuvneshwar, Warner help Hyderabad demolish Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

David Warner's power-packed performance complemented by excellent death bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar enabled Sunrisers Hyderabad record an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Gujarat Lions, in a lopsided Indian Premier League encounter, in Rajkot, on Thursday.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

'Newcomers don't have that oomph factor'

'Newcomers don't have that oomph factor'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Talent is very important. It's a mix of everything -- you need to be a great dancer, you need to have good looks, you need to be glamorous... The newcomers these days rarely have all these qualities. It's been a while; no one has that oomph factor yet. Either someone is sexy but okay in performance or somebody is extremely good at performing and okay (looking).' Raai Laxmi turns sexy for Julie 2.

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Tamil Nadu faces worst drought in 140 years

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The storage of water in the six major reservoirs in the state was just 6.2 per cent of capacity as of April 27, 2017, reports T E Narasimhan and Gireesh Babu.

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England will be determined to get their act together against defending champions Sri Lanka.

Prosecutors want Pistorius to be convicted of murder

Prosecutors want Pistorius to be convicted of murder

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Paralympic gold medallist was freed on parole last month after serving a fifth of the prison term given to him for the "culpable homicide" of Reeva Steenkamp, who he killed on Valentine's Day 2013.

An appointment amid Pak army's dwindling patience

An appointment amid Pak army's dwindling patience

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Is Nasir Khan Janjua's appointment as Pakistan's national security advisor the first step in suborning the elected civilian government?

'The Finisher' finished? India debate Dhoni

'The Finisher' finished? India debate Dhoni

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The 'helicopter shot' has disappeared, the boundaries are not flowing from his bat and the whisper is now growing louder that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no more the middle-order finisher.

The Indian runner who made history in Boston

The Indian runner who made history in Boston

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'I ran with the Indian flag throughout and, believe me, it is a fantastic feeling.'

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Here's a weapon better than pellet guns

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'Crap cannons' can be an effective mob-control weapon.

3rd ODI Preview: India 'A' look to clinch series

3rd ODI Preview: India 'A' look to clinch series

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

After a shock defeat against Bangladesh 'A' in the second One-dayer, India 'A' will look to get their act together and clinch the unofficial three-match ODI series as they go into the third and final match, in Bengaluru, on Sunday, with both teams locked 1-1.

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Best April Fools' pranks: Meat cleaver phone, a selfie car...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Don't believe us? Take a look for yourself:

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

This is Mercedes' 10th AMG model in India

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

Man posts selfies after being shot

Man posts selfies after being shot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 20-year-old US student who was shot in the shoulder during the deadly Arizona rampage this week took it in his stride and posted online a series of bloody selfies rather than calling for medical help.

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

What was motive behind Indian techie's murder? Aus police still in the dark

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Cops are struggling to determine the motive, as they rule out sexual assault or a hate crime.

PHOTOS: Rohit's ton in vain as Smith, Bailey seal Australia win

PHOTOS: Rohit's ton in vain as Smith, Bailey seal Australia win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Images from the opening ODI between Australia and India at the WACA, Perth, on Tuesday.

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford undergoes surgery after plane crash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford underwent surgery to repair a broken ankle and pelvis following his death-defying plane crash in California.

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty.

15 Cool Toys That Get Your Kid's Brain Ticking

15 Cool Toys That Get Your Kid's Brain Ticking

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

15 Cool Toys That Get Your Kid's Brain Ticking

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Eight have been arrested in the gang rape and murder of a 28-year-old mentally challenged woman.

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.