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Who really shot Osama?

Who really shot Osama?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A day after former US Navy Seal Robert O'Neill came out in the open and revealed that he was the man who killed dreaded Al Qaeda chief and terror mastermind Osama bin Laden back in 2011, another Navy Seal has countered his claims.

PIX: Hamilton wins Brazil GP and 5th F1 title despite engine trouble

PIX: Hamilton wins Brazil GP and 5th F1 title despite engine trouble

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The Briton had won his own fifth championship in Mexico two weeks previously but the broader celebrations were kept in check until Interlagos.

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

London Marathon PHOTOS: Kipchoge wins fierce battle with Kipsang

London Marathon PHOTOS: Kipchoge wins fierce battle with Kipsang

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge got the better of compatriot and defending champion Wilson Kipsang in a fierce battle over the closing miles to win the London Marathon by five seconds on Sunday.

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Why Indian women's team have struggled to win World title

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The Indian women's cricket team needs to develop the mental toughness that the mighty Australians possess to end its drought of winning a World title, believes veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. Like the men's team, Indian women have been consistently reaching the knockout stages of ICC events in recently but have failed to lay their hands on the trophy. In fact, they are yet to win a World Cup.

Losing your sex drive? This could be the reason!

Losing your sex drive? This could be the reason!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

These tips may come handy.

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Abdul Aziz Haqqani, a top leader of Pakistan-based dreaded Haqqani network, has been named 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the United States for his involvement in planning and carrying out attacks against Afghanistan.

IAAF Diamond League: Morale boosting 4th place finish for Gowda

IAAF Diamond League: Morale boosting 4th place finish for Gowda

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Ace Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda got a morale booster ahead of the upcoming Asian Games as he finished overall fourth in the prestigious IAAF Diamond League Series to pocket $ 3,000 prize money.

How best to plan your retirement

How best to plan your retirement

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Happy retirees are the ones who have planned well in advance

Scolari fired as Brazil manager, newspaper reports

Scolari fired as Brazil manager, newspaper reports

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Brazil have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari just hours after the end of a home World Cup in which they suffered two of their worst defeats in the tournament's history, one of Brazil's leading newspapers reported on Monday.

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

In the past three years, personal loans have grown at twice the rate of growth in personal disposable income, leading to a steady rise in household indebtedness. At the end of March this year, Indians owed Rs 25.2 lakh crore to banks and listed non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), up 65 per cent in the past three years.

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

TN: Demolition of Tamil martyrs' memorial triggers protest

TN: Demolition of Tamil martyrs' memorial triggers protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Days after its inauguration, officials on Wednesday demolished the compound wall and removed a park at the Mullivaaikal Memorial, built in honour of Tamil martyrs in the war in Sri Lanka, alleging that these were constructed on encroached highway land, triggering instant protests by pro-Eelam activists.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

Australian F1 GP Pix: Mercedes' Bottas wins season opener

Australian F1 GP Pix: Mercedes' Bottas wins season opener

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Starting second behind pole-sitter Hamilton, Bottas got the jump on the Briton during a typically messy start at Albert Park and ended up cruising to his fourth win by some 20.80 seconds after delaying a tyre-change.

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Why vaping is just as bad as smoking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

E-cigarette users, according to a study, were 56 per cent more likely to have a heart attack.

Football Extras: Messi tricks as Barca thump Levante 5-0

Football Extras: Messi tricks as Barca thump Levante 5-0

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

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

Champions League Preview: Tough test for Real in Dortmund

Champions League Preview: Tough test for Real in Dortmund

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

European champions Real Madrid head to rampaging Borussia Dortmund for their Champions League Group F game on Tuesday in a frazzled state with their buoyant start to the season having been punctured by successive La Liga draws.

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Despite lay-offs and the threat of automation, the industry will continue to be an important driver of growth in employment and GDP, says Ashok Soota.

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

An army major was killed in an accident during a cordon and search operation in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The weakness in the rupee and broader markets has led to evaporation in the market cap.

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Two goals in three devastating second-half minutes helped Napoli reach the Italian Cup final on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over AS Roma in the second leg of their semi-final in Naples, to clinch the tie 5-3 on aggregate.

'Boof' defends the 'brat' and Aussie aggression

'Boof' defends the 'brat' and Aussie aggression

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has defended wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and the team's vocal aggression.

Race for Serie A title heating up

Race for Serie A title heating up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

, Juventus thumped Chievo 4-0 away to win their 12th league game in a row but it was not enough to topple leaders Napoli who thrashed Empoli 5-1.

ITC to hike cigarette prices by up to 15%

ITC to hike cigarette prices by up to 15%

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Leading conglomerate ITC will soon increase prices of cigarette brands like Classic and Gold Flake Kings by up to 15 per cent per pack.

Review: Oru Muthassi Gadha is worth watching

Review: Oru Muthassi Gadha is worth watching

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The director works as if he has a magic wand that makes this theme -- which is not exactly fresh -- engaging, raves Paresh C Palicha.

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Credit Suisse thinks it possible for the company to narrow its forecast ('guidance') range.

Top picks in a bull market

Top picks in a bull market

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Experts tell Ujjval Jauhari that investors need to be careful in picking stocks given high valuations and with markets possibly ignoring potential risks

PIX: A peek inside Tanishaa's LAVISH bungalow

PIX: A peek inside Tanishaa's LAVISH bungalow

Rediff.com26 May 2015

An inside view of Tanishaa's beautiful bungalow.

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

Review: Cafe Zoe

Review: Cafe Zoe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

There are some places that just beg for a review. When you come back from a meal and put off doing anything else until you've written one. It happens rarely, but happen it does. Caf Zoe is one of those, says Harnoor Channi-Tewary.

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Karthik-led KKR have resources to make play-offs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Karthik will be surrounded by cricketing brains all around him with the 2019 England World Cup winning skipper as his deputy, and New Zealand great Brendon McCullum as the head coach.

Kandy Test: Magnificent Mendis revives Sri Lanka with maiden ton

Kandy Test: Magnificent Mendis revives Sri Lanka with maiden ton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis struck a majestic maiden century on day three of the first Test against Australia to leave the bowler-dominated contest evenly poised at Pallekele on Thursday.

Just one bad day, says coach Kumble

Just one bad day, says coach Kumble

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

India coach Anil Kumble gave a measured response on Friday after his team's spectacular collapse against Australia in the opening Test, calling it just one bad day for his world No 1 team.

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

India, Singapore firms invest $51 bln in each other's markets

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Two years ago, the number was 4,000, according to Indian businessmen.

The single woman's investment guide

The single woman's investment guide

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Leading up to the International Women's Day on March 8, this is the first of a four-part series that talks about how women can invest to achieve their long-term financial goals.

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

India@Asiad: Bopanna-Sharan, Ankita assure at least two medals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Ankita Raina and top seeds men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan assured India of at least a couple of bronze medals in the tennis competition by progressing to the semifinals at the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Wednesday.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.