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Report on graft charges against Walmart by Apr: Govt

Report on graft charges against Walmart by Apr: Govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The company has spent close to Rs 125 crore since 2008 on its various lobbying activities.

The E-Comm Debate In India

The E-Comm Debate In India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the state of ecom in a nation of shopkeepers.

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The focus will be firmly on India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and young prodigy Prithvi Shaw when Mumbai take on Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B game, beginning in Mumbai on Friday. Both Rahane and Shaw failed with the bat in the last Ranji Trophy game against Railways which the domestic giants lost by 10 wickets inside two and half days.

McTominay's defining moment comes against Barca

McTominay's defining moment comes against Barca

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Every time he plays for us he is improving. He's a great athlete, wins his challenges and is quick on his feet. He started settling us to be fair'

Winter Olympics sidelights: Deadly Mexican uniforms bring team to life

Winter Olympics sidelights: Deadly Mexican uniforms bring team to life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The suits, which depict red flowers and blue diamonds on top of enormous skulls in a homage to the Mexican holiday, at first stoked controversy among committee members.

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Taskmaster Chandrababu Naidu is a man of records

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

As he took oath of office on Sunday night, Nara Chandrababu Naidu has earned a unique distinction of becoming the first chief minister of a new state in addition to being the longest-serving CM of Andhra Pradesh.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

Naples grieves over death of adoptive son Maradona

Naples grieves over death of adoptive son Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Hundreds of blue and white Napoli scarves were tied to railings outside the stadium, and flowers, childrens' pictures, church candles and even a bottle of wine were laid out along the pavement in a rapidly expanding, makeshift shrine.

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Stunning finalists in the 'best photo of eyes' contest

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

These incredible photos show off just how expressive the eyes can be. Photographers from around the globe were challenged to capture images which featured eyes as part of the Agora Images contest called the World's Best Photos of #Eyes2019. There were more than 23,660 submissions, and the photos featured below have all made the top 50 -- which is an incredible achievement. A winner will be selected on December 12 who will win the prize of $1,000 (Rs 71,772).

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'Whoever owns the best chip industry will be the Saudi Arabia of the era of data,' predicts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane rushed to hospital

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane rushed to hospital

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

He had reportedly developed severe flu-like symptoms while travelling from London to Orlando.

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

10 photos that prove the world we live in is crazy and strange

Toolkit case: Lawyer, green activist move HC for transit bail

Toolkit case: Lawyer, green activist move HC for transit bail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

An advocate and an environmental activist on Monday moved the Bombay high court seeking transit anticipatory bail after they were named as suspects in a case filed by the Delhi police with regard to the 'toolkit' shared by climate activist Greta Thunberg over the farmers' protest.

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Among other transfer news globally, defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC while Locatelli completes Juventus move.

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed Facebook and Google to remove alleged derogatory material related to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sasikala Pushpa who claimed that her image was being tarnished by purported morphed photos and videos with a man on social media.

Messi the man as Barcelona attempt to repeat 2009's historic treble

Messi the man as Barcelona attempt to repeat 2009's historic treble

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Barcelona's talismanic Lionel Messi remains the driving force of a talented side on the brink of repeating 2009's historic treble despite a change in their coach and style of football, not to mention a host of players.

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

PIX: Fans back in the stands as Arsenal thrash Vienna

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Arsenal's fans had waited nine long months to return to the club's north London stadium but the 2,000 people sprinkled across the red seats had to wait only nine minutes to enjoy the thrill of celebrating a goal in the flesh again on Thursday.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step.'

Feels Like Ishq review

Feels Like Ishq review

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

At the end of the six short stories, Feels Like Ishq is uneven yet watchable, feels Sukanya Verma.

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires have raged since the year began, over 9,500 new infernos have ignited since last Thursday, according to Brazil's space research centre INPE. There has been an 83 per cent surge in forest fires since the same period last year and the highest number since records began.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

BJP man who walked over boys likely to go scot free

BJP man who walked over boys likely to go scot free

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajkot candidate, Mohan Kundariya, who had found himself in a controversy after he walked over some school children at a function, is likely to go unpunished. An enquiry into the issue by the chief of Rajkot District Social Protection Department, which will be submitted on Friday, says Kundariya may not have been at fault.

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

Mandatory minimum pay hike for H-1B workers to be delayed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Biden administration on Friday issued a formal notification to delay the implementation of the previous Trump regime's controversial rule to raise mandatory minimum pay for foreign workers on H-1B visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China. The Department of Labour in its federal notification published on Friday said that it is considering whether to propose a further delay of the final rule's effective date and accompanying implementation periods that are currently scheduled to take effect on May 14, 2021, and July 1, 2021, respectively.

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3.

Barcelona in danger of ending up trophyless

Barcelona in danger of ending up trophyless

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino needs to find a quick fix for whatever is ailing his team or his first season in charge at the Nou Camp is likely to end without major silverware.

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

PHOTOS: It's a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world

INSIDE STORY: How this aam aadmi rose to power in Delhi

INSIDE STORY: How this aam aadmi rose to power in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

An ordinary man -- Saurabh Bharadwaj -- has become a legislator elected from one of South Delhi's most posh constituencies. He recalls the struggles, his journey from being a volunteer to a leader.

Chanderpaul should have received proper send-off: Lara

Chanderpaul should have received proper send-off: Lara

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has described Shivnarine Chanderpaul as 'one of the giants of the Caribbean cricket' and expressed that the recently retired batsman should have been given a 'proper send-off' in international cricket.

Amitabh Bachchan: Mandela's humilty was his greatest asset

Amitabh Bachchan: Mandela's humilty was his greatest asset

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Year Ender 2018: A rare good year for Indian football

Year Ender 2018: A rare good year for Indian football

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Indian football was a picture of good health with a 10-man under-20 outfit's triumph over Argentina

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Microsoft had pasted a white man's head on to a black man's torso in a promotional photo in the Polish version of its official website.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Nothing is impossible in the world of football, especially if it concerns, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Where were you when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

What were you doing when Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility abroad the lunar module Eagle? How did you hear about it, and what did you think when you first heard that man now owned the moon?

ISSF World Cup: Sheeraz Sheikh best-placed Indian in men's skeet

ISSF World Cup: Sheeraz Sheikh best-placed Indian in men's skeet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The remaining qualification rounds will be followed by the six-man final on Sunday. 81 shooters are in the fray.

Antoni Gaudi: Google doodles for the great architect

Antoni Gaudi: Google doodles for the great architect

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The search engine giant doodles for the man who designed several iconic buildings.

PHOTOS: Chinese return to space, this time for 15 days

PHOTOS: Chinese return to space, this time for 15 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

China on Tuesday successfully launched its fifth and longest manned space mission with three astronauts, including a woman, on board 'Shenzhou-10' as part of the Communist giant's efforts to build a permanent space lab of its own by 2020