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India look to take series lead on flat Rajkot wicket

India look to take series lead on flat Rajkot wicket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

A threat issued by the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti or Patel agitation could affect the game temporarily

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prices for the F-Pace start at Rs 68.4 lakh, for the base spec Pure model with the 2.0-litre diesel motor. For the top-spec R-Sport variant, you will have to shell out a whopping Rs 1.02 crore though, and that is before you get to the options list or pay for the insurance.

Suicide by family spurs Kerala to hunt for loan sharks

Suicide by family spurs Kerala to hunt for loan sharks

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The raids, codenamed "Operation Kuberan", was ordered by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in the wake of public outrage at the suicide of five members of a family, allegedly after running into deep debt on account of high-interest loans obtained from a local money lending racket, known as "blade companies" in local parlance.

Gaming: Mortal Kombat X is deliciously brutal

Gaming: Mortal Kombat X is deliciously brutal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

If you're a fan of the series, there's little reason not to pick it up right away.

Review: Rang Rasiya is an important film

Review: Rang Rasiya is an important film

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Rang Rasiya is not a consistent film, but one that tells a story of a pioneering artist and visionary, a story decidedly worth telling, says Raja Sen.

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Rediff.com7 May 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, tried to intimidate a friend of the former model in court on Tuesday, according to the friend's lawyer.

Quiz: Identify the object in the picture

Quiz: Identify the object in the picture

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Take our picture quiz and find out if you can identify them correctly.

PHOTOS: Guptill hits record 237 as New Zealand sail into semis

PHOTOS: Guptill hits record 237 as New Zealand sail into semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Martin Guptill on Saturday bludgeoned his way to the record books with the highest individual World Cup knock as New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs

Australia vs Pakistan: A slippery game in Adelaide

Australia vs Pakistan: A slippery game in Adelaide

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

When the 2015 ODI World Cup began, no one cared to look past Australia to lift a record fifth title. A strong team, home advantage, and flailing opposition, meant that they were in pole position going into the tournament.

Best of the Rest target Irani Trophy for India comeback

Best of the Rest target Irani Trophy for India comeback

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The likes of Robin UthaManoj Tiwaryppa, Manoj Tiwary and Kedar Jadhav will get another chance to impress the selectors and push their case for a comeback to international cricket when Ranji Trophy champions Karnataka clash against Rest of India lock in a five-day Irani Trophy match, in Bangalore, starting on Tuesday.

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

The end of civilisation as we know it? Not really

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ever pragmatic, the Americans are convinced that the future is in the Indo-Pacific.
There is a new Indo-Pacific century, and India has to decide whether it has its eyes on the prize, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Pistorius knew South African gun safety rules'

'Pistorius knew South African gun safety rules'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was aware of South African firearms and self-defence laws that say you cannot shoot at an intruder unless your life is in danger, a court heard on Monday.

302 films in 365 days!

302 films in 365 days!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube.

Clough guides Sheffield United to FA Cup semis

Clough guides Sheffield United to FA Cup semis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

English third-tier club Sheffield United kept alive their FA Cup dream on Sunday when two goals in as many minutes gave them a 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic and a place in the semi-finals.

Women's Day workout special!

Women's Day workout special!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Enough with the unisex exercises! Let's go back to the exercises we adored and tap into our feminine side completely!

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

'For me, Pataudi was India's best captain ever'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was the best captain the country ever had.

Witness: Pistorius asked friend to 'take blame' for restaurant gunshot

Witness: Pistorius asked friend to 'take blame' for restaurant gunshot

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius asked a friend to take the blame for him accidentally discharging a pistol under the table of a posh Johannesburg restaurant in January 2013, a month before he killed his girlfriend, his murder trial heard on Wednesday.

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke backed his players on Wednesday, stating that none of his teammates used silicone tapes on their bats to beat the controversial Decision Review System.

Setback for prosecution in Pistorius shooting case

Setback for prosecution in Pistorius shooting case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

South African prosecutors have removed a key argument for premeditation by reportedly admitting that Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius may not have been wearing his prostheses when he fired the shots that killed his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius talks of sorrow a year after Steenkamp shooting

Pistorius talks of sorrow a year after Steenkamp shooting

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius on Friday broke his months-long silence about the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, calling her death at his hands a year ago a "devastating accident".

PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

A look at some memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships.

World athletics: Bolt in 200m semis, Dix sees a chance

World athletics: Bolt in 200m semis, Dix sees a chance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Jamaica's Usain Bolt kept the showboating to a minimum and swept through to the semi-finals of the men's 200 metres at the world championships on Friday.

Don't let your stilettos kill you

Don't let your stilettos kill you

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat recommends exercises that will support you when you wear your stilettos and offer pain relief for your tired feet.

Dravid says India's CT win brought a lot of happiness

Dravid says India's CT win brought a lot of happiness

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Former captain Rahul Dravid heaped generous praise on ICC Champions Trophy winners' India saying their good showing had brought a lot of happiness to the fans, who were left in despair following the match-fixing saga in the Indian Premier League.

Review: 22 Jump Street will leave you begging for more

Review: 22 Jump Street will leave you begging for more

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film could have been shorter and better written. However, it isn't exactly bad the way it is

Strawberry love: 4 easy dessert recipes

Strawberry love: 4 easy dessert recipes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Celebrate the season of love with these yummy strawberry delights.

Bhuvneshwar undoubtedly the top performer

Bhuvneshwar undoubtedly the top performer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Bhuvneshwar Kuma vindicated his captain's decision to invite Pakistan to bat first by bowling a tight line in what was an uninterrupted eight-over spell.

'Semi-nude Steenkamp photos not intended for Pistorius'

'Semi-nude Steenkamp photos not intended for Pistorius'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Semi-nude photos of Oscar Pistorius dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have reportedly emerged in the United States, with the photographer who shot them suggesting that they were not intended for the eyes of the Paralympian.

Review: Planes: Fire and Rescue doesn't live up to expectations

Review: Planes: Fire and Rescue doesn't live up to expectations

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

It becomes quite clear early on in Planes 2 that it was made in order to keep the franchise alive, says Paloma Sharma.

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Youth slits wrist at Kejriwal's janta durbar to show support

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A 25-year-old youth on Friday slit his wrist at Delhi chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal's 'Janta Darbar' in Ghaziabad in what he said was an act of support for the Aam Aadmi Party.

Cars, planes made from scrap!

Cars, planes made from scrap!

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Chinese have built submarines, planes from recycled materials and helicopters with wooden blades.

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Smith released from ODI squad to focus on Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Opener and former captain Graeme Smith was released from the South African ODI squad, which is currently playing a three-match series against India, to "focus" on his preparations for the Test series, which starts from December 18.

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Nearly two decades ago, then defence minister George Fernandes said: 'China has built roads up to the border, while there has been negligence on India's part.' Since Fernandes uttered these brave words, what has been done on the Indian side? The Modi Sarkar is apparently trying, but little has been achieved so far, says Claude Arpi.

Tendulkar falls short of farewell ton as India take total control

Tendulkar falls short of farewell ton as India take total control

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's strokeplay dominated the proceedings at Wankhede as his majestic 74 helped India take total control of the second cricket Test against the West Indies in Mumbai on Friday.

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The Raid 2 is dominated by a lot of unnecessary violence, says Paloma Sharma.

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

People do not associate cricket with death and the shock loss of Phillip Hughes, against all rational expectation, will be the hardest thing for bowler Sean Abbott to deal with, according to trauma experts.

Pistorius gets support from female Twitter group

Pistorius gets support from female Twitter group

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has got support from a global fan group on Twitter set up by a British woman.

Google's Glass thrills but chills

Google's Glass thrills but chills

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

With Glass, suddenly Google has become the hot new name in what is to be the rage of the future - wearable computing.

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend due to start in March next year, prosecutors said on Tuesday.