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Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The vehicle will not be available until end-2017, or later.

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

50 years later: The City of Dawn thrives

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Auroville just turned 50. Aurovilians who grew up in The experimental city speak of how their childhood was marked by a sense of openness and possibility.

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

When Ireland sent the West Indies crashing for 25!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'Local legend has it the West Indians were plied with copious amounts of Ireland's favourite Guinness whisky the night before the match in 1969, though no one is willing to go on record about it!' says Gulu Ezekiel.

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Sensex dips 224 points, Nifty below 8,600 on US rate hike concerns

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

This was the biggest single-day fall for the benchmark index since August 10 when it had fallen by 310 points.

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

Sheena Bora Case: Is that Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: Is that Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

As Indrani, Sanjeev Khanna and Peter pass cupboard no 6 -- where the skull is stored -- what thoughts pass through their mind?

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Pakistan show just why they are cricket's enigma

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it's always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes. As far as the early stages of their ICC Men's World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well beaten one minute, dynamic the next for Sarfaraz Ahmed's team.

The hit filmmaker who left it all to tend cows

The hit filmmaker who left it all to tend cows

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Filmmaker Mansoor Khan turned his back to the movies, to live a simple life off the land. He has another passion now -- Mother Earth.

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Poll prediction: Germany to lift FIFA World Cup again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Germany will retain their World Cup title in Moscow to equal Brazil's record of five wins in the tournament, according to a Reuters poll of financial specialists more used to predicting market moves.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Eye candy, indeed!

Eye candy, indeed!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Here's looking at the latest style outings of our hottest stars.

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

PHOTOS: How your favourite sports stars celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

As the world celebrated Halloween on Monday, our favourite tennis stars and footballers didn't want to be left behind in all the celebrations.

CAG can audit accounts of telecom firms: Supreme Court

CAG can audit accounts of telecom firms: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

A bench comprising justices K S Radhakrishnan and Vikramajit Sen said CAG can carry out the audit to examine whether the companies are giving proper share of their revenue to the government.

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Sheena Bora case: Doctor in trouble?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Judge Jagdale halted Dr Gupta's testimony several times because he felt it had neither order nor direction. Tightly controlling his irritation, his lips compressed, the judge explained as patiently as he could: "What he has done in this case should come (out in his testimony) in a lucid manner. You eat chapati and then rice. You cannot eat half a chapati and then have rice and then eat half a chapati..." "He is not a witness of facts. He is an expert witness. Either he is not prepared. Or you are not prepared."

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods with his two adorable caddies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Tiger Woods appeared far more concerned about becoming the World's No 1 dad on Tuesday than golf's top player.

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations, choosing the theme 'Time-honoured traditions' -- a nod to 200 years of traditions at the executive mansion -- for her design aesthetic. The decorations include 53 Christmas trees, 71 Christmas wreaths, more than 12,000 ornaments and a 160 kg gingerbread reproduction of the White House.

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Modi has become confident enough not only to look forward to a second term in 2019, but also to celebrate the 75th year of India's Independence in 2022.' 'It will be in the fitness of things if the vestiges of the past are swept away and the country is reminded that the 1,200 years of 'slavery' under the Muslims and the British were a bad dream.' 'And what better way to achieve this objective than by rubbing out the names of the invaders?' says Amulya Ganguli.

The best currency note of the year... it's not India's

The best currency note of the year... it's not India's

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A look at the current contenders International Bank Note Society's Banknote of the Year

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Diwali kitchen: Top Indian-American chefs share their fav recipes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

I Am Bihar: A midday meal with Kareena

I Am Bihar: A midday meal with Kareena

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Two years after a midday meal took the lives of 23 children in Gandaman, Archana Masih sits down to have lunch at the same government school and discovers that much has changed and much remains the same.

Want a career in animation? Read this!

Want a career in animation? Read this!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'I can snap my fingers and get 1,000 people overnight, but I can't guarantee that they will develop because there has been zero change in education in the country in the last nine years.'

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Stock advice: Buy, sell, hold or avoid?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Art of Living Foundation chose to hold the World Culture Festival on the Yamuna floodplains in spite of being aware of the environmental, legal consequences, letters exchanged between it and the Delhi Development Authority show.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon feels like a rare breath of clean air in the cluttered, loud blockbuster universe, says Raja Sen.

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Kipchoge runs fastest marathon but...

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Eliud Kipchoge ran the quickest recorded marathon on Saturday, crossing the line at the Monza Formula One track in two hours and 25 seconds but missing out on an ambitious attempt to break the two-hour barrier.

Pachauri's promotion makes my flesh crawl, says complainant in open letter

Pachauri's promotion makes my flesh crawl, says complainant in open letter

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The woman who had accused environmentalist R K Pachauri of sexual harassment, on Tuesday tore into TERI, saying the "shameful" decision of appointing him as executive vice-chairman of the green body made her "flesh crawl", and resolved to take the case to a logical conclusion.

A dentist who's making people laugh

A dentist who's making people laugh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

At the age of 28 he's perhaps the only one in the country who's making cartoons on natural history.

'Suffocating atmosphere' in Cong forces Jayanthi Natarajan to quit

'Suffocating atmosphere' in Cong forces Jayanthi Natarajan to quit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The former minister has alleged a motivated campaign against her in the party.

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Will Supreme Court finally end RBI's supreme conceit?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the past 10 years or more, the RBI has been turning down dozens of applications under the RTI Act that sought disclosing the list of wilful defaulters and the RBI's inspection reports. In fact, it is the only organisation that has a granular and complete view of the heist that has been going on for 25 years at least. But it has escaped any blame for the multiple rounds of bankruptcy and massive periodic recapitalisation of public sector banks caused by bad loans. In fact, they don't want anyone to know how incompetent and collusive they have been in handling bad loans, says Debashis Basu.

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Rediff.com4 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A new book reproduces original Chinese maps that contradict Chinese propaganda. The book reveals Chinese intelligence admissions that Beijing never maintained any army base, customs office or other government function in the disputed area until 1983.

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Sports Shorts: Why training in India was always Plan B for Bindra

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

'C'mon, Tiger! Let's go, Tiger!'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Given the depth of his descent into a dark, cavernous hole that has swallowed so many child stars, Tiger's greatest victory was not in golf but rather in his journey back into the light. An exclusive excerpt from the fascinating new book, Tiger Woods.