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India U-19 'keeper Avanish wants to make Dhoni proud

India U-19 'keeper Avanish wants to make Dhoni proud

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I want to learn about the mindset in pressure situations from him. Like when the team is under pressure and not performing well, how he uses his mind to win matches from those situations.'

'I want to hug my son tight'

'I want to hug my son tight'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Shikhar Dhawan revealed that he has not met his son in the last five to six months/

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly international between Argentina and Nigeria amid a growing backlash against Lionel Messi's failure to play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last week.

Sarfaraz's First Reaction To India Call

Sarfaraz's First Reaction To India Call

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Sarfaraz's inclusion is well-deserved, backed by an exceptional performance in the unofficial Test match against England Lions,

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Kinetic on Wednesday relaunched the iconic two-wheeler Luna in an electric avatar, addressing the demand for affordable electric vehicles (EVs), more than two decades after its initial introduction. e-Luna will be available at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 69,990, as announced by Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder and chief executive officer of Kinetic Green, after Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the vehicle. Motwani pointed out that the current top 10 electric two-wheelers in the country are priced between Rs 1.05 lakh and Rs 1.49 lakh, making them a "luxury" that is not "practical and accessible" for most people in India.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Hospitality icon PRS 'Biki' Oberoi passes away at 94

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. The Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group, popularly known as 'Biki', built a sprawling chain comprising 32 hotels during his lifetime. EIH owns the eponymous Oberoi and Trident hotel chains.

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on Thursday in a decked-up Jaipur city, where he will spend several hours savouring the sites -- and perhaps some roadside chai -- before engaging in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening India France ties.

Nitish's swipe at dynasty didn't target RJD, clarifies JD-U

Nitish's swipe at dynasty didn't target RJD, clarifies JD-U

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Tyagi, the JD-U's political advisor and spokesperson, was replying to queries about the suggestion that followed Kumar's speech at a party rally in Patna on Wednesday.

When Roger Met Neeraj

When Roger Met Neeraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Tennis legend Roger Federer and Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra met in Zurich, marking a rare convergence of two iconic athletes from different sporting domains.

2nd Test: 'Bumrah and Anderson have been brilliant'

2nd Test: 'Bumrah and Anderson have been brilliant'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Former England pacer Steve Harmison loves watching the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami go about their business and thanks to their unbelievable skills, he feels India have become a formidable force in all conditions.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

'One of the greatest stories in world sport': Cricketing world hails Jaiswal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test double hundred in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, becoming the third youngest Indian to achieve the feat in his nascent-but-remarkable career.

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Habib, who was suffering from dementia and Parkinson's syndrome for the past couple of years, breathed his last in Hyderabad, his birthplace.

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand will seek trust vote on February 5, minister Alamgir Alam said on Friday after a Cabinet meeting.

BJP sees opportunity in Bengal post TMC-Cong break up

BJP sees opportunity in Bengal post TMC-Cong break up

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Struggling to gain political traction on issues of corruption, the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party is shifting its focus to emotive topics such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in a bid to achieve its target of securing 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats from the state.

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray president and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday.

Sania confirms split; wishes Shoaib Malik happiness

Sania confirms split; wishes Shoaib Malik happiness

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Sania confirms divorce with Shoaib, wishes Pakistan cricketer well for new journey

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Why These Fishermen Escaped From Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'They often complained about the ill-treatment by their employer in Kuwait. They were not taken to a doctor also when they fell ill.'

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The stamps are not merely a piece of paper or artwork but they are a miniature form of epics and great ideas, he said in a video message.

'Hitman' Scripts Comeback For The Ages

'Hitman' Scripts Comeback For The Ages

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Rohit's knock was peppered with eleven boundaries and eight maximums. Scoring at a strike rate of 175.36, he played one of his most iconic knocks.

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bopanna and Ebden won 7-6(0), 7-5 in the final that lasted one hour and 39 minutes.

U-19 World Cup star Pandey the next Ravindra Jadeja?

U-19 World Cup star Pandey the next Ravindra Jadeja?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

India's U-19 World Cup star all-rounder Saumy Kumar Pandey possesses a striking similarity to Ravindra Jadeja's bowling action.

Keralite Noah first Indian to win a stage at Dakar Rally

Keralite Noah first Indian to win a stage at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Harith sits at 13th in the overall standings after Stage 8 and third in Rally 2 class.

Dhoni instrumental in Dube's impactful comeback

Dhoni instrumental in Dube's impactful comeback

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'When I came to bat, I wanted to implement what I have learnt from MS Dhoni about finishing games. I keep speaking to Mahi bhai. He tells me about how to tackle different situations.'

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

What To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

From a conqueror's epic journey to a school kid's nocturnal adventures, fasten your seatbelts as OTT takes you to multiple destinations this week.

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Tablet in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers.

Tablet wrapped in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Tablet wrapped in a red pouch, FM presents 3rd paperless Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers.

Ayodhya skyline imbued with saffron on the eve of consecration

Ayodhya skyline imbued with saffron on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A day ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, the streets and the skyline of Ayodhya have turned saffron with flags flying atop buildings, small and big, across the temple town.

Why didn't Maldivian Prez Muizzu's Delhi visit in Nov go ahead?

Why didn't Maldivian Prez Muizzu's Delhi visit in Nov go ahead?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

People familiar with the matter said the new Maldivian government conveyed to the Indian high commission in Male that Muizzu wishes to travel to India.

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Step Inside Harbhajan Singh's Home

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Geeta Basra and Bhajji's home is a testament to their shared vision, with each nook and cranny narrating a unique story of love.

Tiger Woods ends decades-long partnership with Nike

Tiger Woods ends decades-long partnership with Nike

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Tiger Woods, now 48, signed his first five-year, $40 million contract with Nike in 1996, and renewed it repeatedly.

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