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Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Top men's contenders at 2019 French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Here are eight men to watch on the Roland Garros clay.

Tech-company cash hoards come with a big asterisk

Tech-company cash hoards come with a big asterisk

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Tech companies typically do lots of business overseas and book profits in low-tax jurisdictions.

How to keep summer infections at bay

How to keep summer infections at bay

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Your sunscreen should contain mineral sun blocks like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, says cosmetologist Dr Rinky Kapoor.

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

WARNING! Delhi's toxic ozone levels are shooting up

Rediff.com28 May 2015

With increasing temperature, the toxic ozone levels, which cause a number of health problems especially for asthmatics, have breached the permissible limits in the city, the MET department said on Thursday.

RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

CNN cameras go inside the secretive nation to places few outsiders have ever seen.

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on Jan 22, refuses stay on verdict

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on Jan 22, refuses stay on verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

"All the review petitions along with all pending applications will be heard in open court on 22nd January, 2019, before the appropriate Bench. We make it clear that there is no stay of the judgment and order of this Court dated 28th September, 2018 passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No.373 of 2006 (Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. vs. The State of Kerala & Ors)," the order said.

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Why besan and lemon may not be good for your skin

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Besan can be abrasive to your skin. Using lemon juice can cause severe irritation, says Dr Shital Poojary.

Shiv Sena taunts ally BJP again, says backing Bihar's Manjhi a sin

Shiv Sena taunts ally BJP again, says backing Bihar's Manjhi a sin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Firing yet another salvo at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena on Monday slammed its ally over the issue of supporting Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi saying backing him would be a "sin" as it would be an endorsement of "black era in politics".

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

With a substantially weakened Left Front and the Congress, political observers say the anti-Trinamool vote will go to the BJP.

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

GST has transformed economy: PM in Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He said it was not only a tax reform but 'is a measure that lends strength to the new culture of honesty'.

20 clever cleaning hacks to make life easier

20 clever cleaning hacks to make life easier

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Smart home hacks to save some 'me' time and fasten up the cleaning process.

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Why Sleep is Important for Fat Loss

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

You may eat great food, exercise enough and yet not lose fat because you are sleep-deprived. Most of the magic takes place when you sleep well.

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I asked the coach for an explanation. An explanation can be just two minutes long. It's not complicated ... But I am still at the coach's disposal. The coach knows this' 'I have the feeling that my name is being manipulated for reasons that have nothing to do with football'

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Why this Kenyan runner is going the distance for Israel...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Chemtai, a diminutive 27-year-old and a marathon novice, gained Israeli citizenship earlier this year through her coach, Dan Salpeter, after the two married in Kenya. They will be in Rio next month.

Is your bike monsoon ready?

Is your bike monsoon ready?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Here are a few tips and things to look out for to ensure that your bike is ride ready before and during the monsoons.

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

MP headed for nail-biting finish; Cong fails to get Guv's appointment

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party claimed it has the support of the independent candidates also.

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The Asus G752VY is one notebook you won't fancy lugging the entire day. But then, at Rs 179,000, it isn't meant for everybody.

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Old-style Wimbledon lawns would have snagged Nadal, says Laver

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Australian great Rod Laver is as impressed as anyone while watching Rafael Nadal tear into the fourth round of Wimbledon on Saturday to stay on track for a third title.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The fixed line broadband will offer "ultra high-definition entertainment on large screen TVs, multi-party video conferencing from your living room, voice-activated virtual assistants, virtual reality gaming, digital shopping, immersive experiences," Ambani said.

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'

What's holding back Digital India

What's holding back Digital India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Compared to a 64 per cent penetration in Brazil (130 million users total) and 53 per cent in China (total 733 million users), India has barely 28 per cent penetration. Of the digital reach, almost 80 per cent are from affluent segments in urban areas. How can this change?

Ivanovic sails into French Open semis, meets Safarova

Ivanovic sails into French Open semis, meets Safarova

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former champion Ana Ivanovic was at her brilliant, aggressive best on Tuesday. The seventh seed swept aside Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 to storm into the French Open semi-finals.

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening too, says Rajesh Karkera.

Allowance hike: Government staff have to wait for 2 years

Allowance hike: Government staff have to wait for 2 years

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Officials cited the example of the Sixth Pay Commission.

Ever heard of a 'hospital' at a museum?

Ever heard of a 'hospital' at a museum?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Mumbai's museum is no longer a mere showcase for objects of history, but an active agent in prolonging its life.

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

Sydney Test: Kohli leads India's fight back with 10th hundred

Sydney Test: Kohli leads India's fight back with 10th hundred

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Lokesh Rahul hit his maiden century, Virat Kohli his fourth of the series but Australia's Shane Watson hit back with two wickets in as many balls to leave India on 342 for five after the third day of the fourth Test on Thursday.

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Cornet joins Azarenka in slamming line regulations

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Local favourite Alize Cornet has backed up former world number one Victoria Azarenka's call for a review of the line call regulations at the French Open, labelling a decision against her on Sunday as "shameful".

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Natural remedies for a sinus infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Suffering from sinusitis? Here's what to do.

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

'It unfortunately became a feud between brothers'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'... And I don't think it really is that despite a lot going wrong.' 'Naiveté or stupidity or trusting the wrong person, the outcome is the same, which is that the group has gone to trash.' 'I'm not OK with people saying I had a role to play in crooking the system, which is not what I did.'

Budget investments should have measurable outcomes: Modi

Budget investments should have measurable outcomes: Modi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The PM was interacting with secretaries of various department.

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Members from Opposition and treasury benches had a heated exchange of words in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on foreign soil that he wanted to clean the dirt of 60 years forcing three adjournments in the pre-lunch session.

Modi has become a father figure

Modi has become a father figure

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Modi wants a 'change in the Indian citizen's character.' 'An internal transformation.' 'This is reformation of the sort that is usually done by spiritual and religious leaders.' 'It is not in the domain of popular politics,' points out Aakar Patel.

Halep roars back to reach semis, Pliskova ends French presence

Halep roars back to reach semis, Pliskova ends French presence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Simona Halep trailed by a set and 5-1 against Elina Svitolina but somehow dug herself out of a hole before storming to victory to set up a semi-final against Karolina Pliskova.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

'I will never go to Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'For the last ten years they have approached me every single year.' 'There was a year when I was really looking forward to going.' 'I wanted to see how interesting it is to spend 60 days with random people.' 'But as time progressed the dirt kept becoming bigger and bigger and personalities kept becoming smaller and smaller.'

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Driving in the monsoon? Keep these tips in mind

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

It will save you the embarrassment of wading through waterlogged roads in a broken down car.

The Great Gloom of Delhi

The Great Gloom of Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Visiting my friend in his affluent locality, I realised that the Delhi weather had become the great equaliser.' 'Pollution was always in the air, everywhere, and had become the primary subject of all conversations,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.