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PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.

Kerala CM under fire for remark on Christian priest, who flayed LDF govt

Kerala CM under fire for remark on Christian priest, who flayed LDF govt

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

While Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala mockingly called the CM as "the most knowledgeable" person in the state who has the habit of terming priests "wretched creatures" and "ignorant", BJP leader V Muraleedharan said that Vijayan's remarks indicate that he continues to be intolerant towards those who disagree with him.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'InSight will study the interior of Mars and will teach us valuable science as we prepare to send astronauts to the Moon and later to Mars.'

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's archers have never been able to go past the quarter-final hurdle at the Olympic Games.

PIX: Fans have a blast on rain-marred day at Edgbaston

PIX: Fans have a blast on rain-marred day at Edgbaston

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday, was marred by rain, but despite a truncated proceedings there was no shortage of entertainment for the large crowd that turned up.

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a thing or two about life in all its messy grandeur and flawed imperfections, notes Arjun Menon.

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

'There will be no excuses...': Wood on England's World Cup preparations

Rediff.com30 May 2024

After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.

GT Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

GT Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Only three catches in the match, and all three were taken by the Gujarat Titans.

NASA to send helicopter to Mars in 2020

NASA to send helicopter to Mars in 2020

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Started in August 2013 as a technology development project at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Mars Helicopter had to prove that big things could come in small packages.

Loan growth may drive further gains for LIC Housing

Loan growth may drive further gains for LIC Housing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

LIC Housing Finance (LICHF) delivered a healthy FY24 with improvements in net interest margin (NIM) and credit costs and an improved return on assets of 1.7 per cent compared to an average of 1.3 per cent between FY14-FY23. Loan growth was low due to technology upgrades to the platform in H1FY24, though momentum improved in H2FY24. In Q4FY24, the net interest income (NII) came in at Rs 2,250 crore.

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Manufacturing activities in India touched a three-month high in March boosted by faster expansions in new orders and output amid demand resilience and easing of cost pressures, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 55.3 in February to 56.4 in March, signalling the strongest improvement in operating conditions in 2023 so far. The March PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 21st straight month.

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Ram Navami celebrations marred by deaths of 14 devotees, violence in WB, Maha

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Eleven people died during a havan at Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore after they fell into a well as its cover caved-in under the weight of a huge crowd, while three others got fatally electrocuted during a Ram Navami procession in Rajasthan's Kota.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

What Makes Triptii Dimri So Desirable?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Film stars are beloved in our cinema-obsessed country. Stars are not only watched and worshipped on screen but also talked about with much fondness.

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Took The Best Catch?

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Was it Sandeep Sharma?

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

India's maiden critical mineral auctions: Who are the participants?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India on Monday announced the results for the country's first critical mineral auction. Amid the tepid response from big players, the list of successful bidders included some lesser known names. A total of five companies secured bids for six critical mineral blocks of graphite, manganese, phosphorite, lithium, and rare earth elements with auction premiums ranging from 13.05 per cent to 400 per cent.

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Average monthly GST collection rose from Rs 90,000 crore during the first year of its implementation -- 2017-2018 -- to Rs 1.68 trillion during 2023-2024, representing an 87 per cent rise.

Mumbai, Lucknow look to sign off on a winning note

Mumbai, Lucknow look to sign off on a winning note

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Out of reckoning from the IPL playoffs, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will look to end their campaign on a winning note when they clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday.

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'I do not think the scam is limited to 1,563 students. The number is too low to have caused such an inflation in the marks'

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

BJP's Rudy vs Lalu's daughter makes Saran a keenly-watched contest

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya has entered the fray to wrest back her father's erstwhile pocket borough.

Mutual fund nomination deadline to end on Mar 31

Mutual fund nomination deadline to end on Mar 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Existing mutual fund investors have time till March 31 to nominate a beneficiary or opt out of it by submitting a declaration form, failing which their folios will be frozen, and they will not be able to redeem investment. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its circular on June 15, 2022, made it mandatory for mutual fund subscribers to submit the nomination details or declaration to opt out of the nomination on or after August 1, 2022. Later, the deadline was extended to October 1, 2022.

KKR Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

KKR Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The standout catches from the match.

Touchdown on Mars!

Touchdown on Mars!

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Radio signals received at 7:53:44 Eastern Time confirmed that the Phoenix Mars Lander had survived its difficult final descent and touchdown 15 minutes earlier. The signals took that long to travel from Mars to Earth at the speed of light.

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Widespread violence between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to a number of people.

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered high levels of manganese oxides in Martian rocks, which may indicate that the red planet was once more Earth-like than previously believed.

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik urge PM Modi to oust sports 'oppressors'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The two wrestlers, who have accused Sharan Singh of sexually harassing women grapplers, called on the PM to intervene.

Deepak Chahar doesn't look good: Fleming on his possible injury

Deepak Chahar doesn't look good: Fleming on his possible injury

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that seamer Deepak Chahar's latest injury "doesn't look good" but he is hoping for a positive report from the franchise's medical team ahead of the business phase of the ongoing IPL.

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at spacecraft that have successfully made it to Mars.

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Netto said that Christians in various parts of the country, especially in Manipur and north India, were being subjected to "cruelty and violence by dark forces" and alleged that there was no effective intervention against it by the authorities.

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

IPC Section 153 (wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot) was invoked against the professor.

'It's been 4 years since I'm around': ISRO's Mars probe

'It's been 4 years since I'm around': ISRO's Mars probe

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Although the designed mission life of MOM was six months, the satellite has continued to beam back science data from Mars for the past four years.

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

PIX: Liverpool's slim title hopes fade after draw at West Ham

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.

India's Mars mission on track

India's Mars mission on track

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

India's Mars mission is on track and space scientists are testing the payloads before they are integrated with the satellite.

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.