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India tests indigenous interceptor missile

India tests indigenous interceptor missile

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

A mock air defence exercise relating to India's indigenously developed interceptor missile is carried out from Wheeler's island off the Orissa coast today.

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Eliud Kipchoge's story is unusual because when he came into competitive running it was not in the marathon. Fortunately for himself and the rest of us, he then turned to the marathon. Aakar Patel salutes the great runner's incomparable spirit.

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bench said after perusing the report, if it came to a conclusion that an amicable solution through mediation was not possible, then the apex court would commence day-to-day hearing in the matter from July 25.

N-deal oppn brings Left, Third Front closer

N-deal oppn brings Left, Third Front closer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, along with Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, had a fifteen minute meeting with Karat at the CPI-M headquarters on Thursday morning.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people, reports Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'Being one of the 150 million upper middle class consumers, I can vouch that the average expenses on white goods or clothing are minimal. Indians are not consumerist by nature,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

India pull-out of ODIs still looms

India pull-out of ODIs still looms

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah says the team will play the next two Tests against Australia as scheduled, but the playing the triangular ODI series which also involves Sri Lanka hinges on Harbhajan Singh hearing.

Sport shining, bouncy hair this summer!

Sport shining, bouncy hair this summer!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Dr Parul Kolhe provides Get Ahead readers with tips on how to keep hair healthy through the summer season.

How to build your MF portfolio?

How to build your MF portfolio?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Building a MF portfolio is akin to building and furnishing your home. There is no model portfolio to suit everyone's needs, so you can follow a few rules to build yourself one.

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says the two batting greats have a lot in common and even went on to compare Kohli with Viv Richards

The long and short of investing

The long and short of investing

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Frequently moving in and out of the market only leads to losses. For the long-term investor, a good corpus always gets accumulated.

How to select an online broker

How to select an online broker

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

It is important to zero in on the right Net broker before stepping into the convenient world of online stock investing. Evaluate both qualitative and quantitative factors to make a choice.

Morphed photo of Pranab in RSS-style salute goes viral, daughter says told you so

Morphed photo of Pranab in RSS-style salute goes viral, daughter says told you so

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

However, in reality, Mukherjee neither wore a cap nor did he give any salute.

China's top film actress reappears after 3 month vanishing act

China's top film actress reappears after 3 month vanishing act

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Fan Bingbing, who has been ordered to pay $130 million (Rs 952 crore) for tax evasion, was reportedly kept at a "holiday resort" used by investigators in a suburb in the coastal province of Jiangsu.

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Nirav Modi intends to appeal for bail in UK High Court

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The diamond merchant, who has been behind bars at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London ever since his first bail application was rejected on March 20, can apply for a high court bail appeal at any time until his next remand hearing on April 26.

Costliest Indian wine ferments profits

Costliest Indian wine ferments profits

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

When the husband-wife duo of Yatin and Kiran Patil inherited a 200-acre grape farm, they decided to enter the wine business and position the brand at the top of the price pyramid. Vintage Wines' brand, Reveilo, was launched in 2006 from its winery in Nashik valley and is currently the most expensive wine brand in India.

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Indian leaders condemn Saddam verdict

Indian leaders condemn Saddam verdict

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

"Death sentence prevents replacement of the erroneous pages of the book. This is applicable not only to the common man, but also to dictators like Saddam Hussein," Karunanidhi said.

Bronze consolation as South Africa too strong for Argentina

Bronze consolation as South Africa too strong for Argentina

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

South African winger Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Pollard fell just short in their bids for individual records despite helping the Springboks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Shahid Kapoor's comic ease and contagious energy are not enough to brighten up this dim-witted slog notes Sukanya Verma.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

How to build your MF portfolio?

How to build your MF portfolio?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

RBI autonomy is sacred, shouldn't be compromised: Arvind Subramanian

RBI autonomy is sacred, shouldn't be compromised: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Progress on the steps taken by Governor Shaktikanta Das' predecessor Urjit Patel to restore financial system integrity will be a key thing to assess any damage to the institution, Subramanian said.

Toyota lauds Indian manufacturing

Toyota lauds Indian manufacturing

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Toyota Chairman Okuda Hiroshi said Indian and Thai companies were the strongest contenders for the Deming Prize, somewhat akin to the Oscars in manufacturing quality

MNCs cozy up to Bollywood films

MNCs cozy up to Bollywood films

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Taking a lead from in-film advertising, multi-national companies are now eyeing associative marketing partnerships in Bollywood.

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also mentioned responses of families of deceased CRPF men and said that the story of every family of martyrs is full of inspiration.

Ban RSS since SIMI is banned: Congress

Ban RSS since SIMI is banned: Congress

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

The MP Congress has said the RSS also divides the community on communal grounds.

Satellite radios sing Indian tune

Satellite radios sing Indian tune

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

What does future hold for Internet TV?

What does future hold for Internet TV?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

It's been a bumpy ride so far for Internet TV, but faithfuls insist it won't be for long.

Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth

Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The location was the central part of the southern pacific and most part of the Tiangong-1 was burnt up on the re-entry.'

Orissa may become a desert in 150 yrs

Orissa may become a desert in 150 yrs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

"The way mineral and water guzzling heavy industries are being pushed, the fast pace of deforestation and mercurial behaviour of climate could cause desertification of state's land even faster."

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The 1986 batch Odisha cadre IPS officer has been described as a competent officer and is known for his acumen in handling disasters.

Chhapaak review

Chhapaak review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.

Pajero tag is dead. Long live Montero!

Pajero tag is dead. Long live Montero!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The big Mitsubishi sheds its price tag and the Pajero moniker. But does it gain any cred?