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Silicon Valley bust prompts bid to revamp image

Silicon Valley bust prompts bid to revamp image

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

As people flocked to Silicon Valley for its concentration of talent and capital, it became one of the most expensive places to run a business.

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

This summer quench your thirst with these 'healthy' drinks

Rediff.com3 May 2017

PepsiCo is gearing up to launch a new 7UP with 30 per cent less sugar and plans to extend the formulation to its other brands

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Terrorists gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A civilian was killed in a firing incident at Ganowpora, while two others sustained injuries, a police official said.

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A militant was on Wednesday gunned down in Baramulla in an encounter during which an armyman also lost his life.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

CBI is also probing a criminal conspiracy angle of the Saradha scam.

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Virbhadra questioned by CBI for second day in graft case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was on Friday questioned for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case against him.

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence is quite active in fomenting trouble in Punjab and the grenade attack in Amritsar was a pure act of terrorism, Singh said.

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

After five weeks of lockdown, migrant workers' patience ran out and so did the money, which forced them to leave Mumbai on bicycles.

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that Ajinkya Rahane reminded him a bit of Sachin Tendulkar and his "compact technique" would fetch him a lot of runs for India.

4 terrorists, 'active associate' killed in encounter

4 terrorists, 'active associate' killed in encounter

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Two of the terrorists belonged to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Stunning destinations: How to babymoon like a star

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Don't settle for an ordinary babymoon. Get inspired by these six celeb-inspired destinations to visit before your due date.

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'I asked a group of uniformed high school kids: Who was the one Kashmiri they admired?' 'I shouldn't have been surprised by the answer,' says Sunil Sethi.

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Will MGNREGA end up subsidising private farm labour?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In case MGNREGA is expanded, officials said the total expenditure on farming-related works could reach up to 80 per cent of MGNREGA budget, as against the current 67 per cent.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

HIL: Punjab Warriors to lock horns with Kalinga Lancers in final

HIL: Punjab Warriors to lock horns with Kalinga Lancers in final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors made it to the third final with a 3-1 win over Delhi Waveriders while it will be a maiden summit clash for Kalinga Lancers who ousted defending champions Ranchi Rays 4-2 in the Hockey India League, in Ranchi, on Saturday.

FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

FB video shows Hizbul militants cracking jokes, loading assault rifles

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In yet another audacious move, the banned Hizbul Mujahideen has uploaded a video of its militants training in army fatigues with assault rifles and cracking jokes on a social networking site, seen as a "psychological warfare" against the security forces.

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

CBI questions son of Himachal CM Virbhadra in assets case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

CBI sources said Singh appeared before the probe team on Tuesday morning and was questioned.

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

J&K: 3 soldiers, 1 terrorist killed in militant strike in Tangdhar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Three army troopers and a militant were killed and a trooper wounded when security forces foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in the Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir Kupwara district.

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Major Sandeep Kumar,Captain Manik Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan gunned down the the poster boy of resurgent militancy in the Kashmir valley.

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

70 Kashmiri youth joined terrorist ranks this year: Official

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The officer claimed 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016.

13 lions enmeshed near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

13 lions enmeshed near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Three more lions were enmeshed by the Forest department on Sunday from nearby Ambardi village in Gujarat's Amreli district located near Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Leo Burnett gets future-ready

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The agency proposes to improve revenues from non-advertising segments, integrate non-traditional disciplines and strengthen sister agencies Orchard and Black Pencil.

Himachal apples turn bitter for farmers as agents gain at their cost

Himachal apples turn bitter for farmers as agents gain at their cost

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Apple farmers say things have become difficult for them as these agents have not paid for their produce for the several years.

Pattan: Body of militant, 2 others found; protests erupt

Pattan: Body of militant, 2 others found; protests erupt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Bodies of three men, including that of an alleged militant, were found on Monday about 30 kms from here in Baramulla district, triggering protests by locals even though police said the deaths appeared to be a result of fight between two militant groups.

7 young men and their unusual start-up

7 young men and their unusual start-up

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

After medal, skier Aanchal hopes govt ends apathy towards winter sports

After medal, skier Aanchal hopes govt ends apathy towards winter sports

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'I just want to say that we too are fighting, working hard, day in and day out for India'

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).

Hockey World League: Australia cruise into semis with a 7-2 win over India

Hockey World League: Australia cruise into semis with a 7-2 win over India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India squandered a two-goal lead to suffer a 2-7 hammering at the hands of world champions Australia and crash out of the Hero Hockey World League Final in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Hockey: India win hearts after losing to Australia on penalties

Hockey: India win hearts after losing to Australia on penalties

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

India settled for silver after losing to Australia 3-1 (0-0) in penalty shootout in the final of Champions Trophy hockey tournament in London on Saturday. After their spectacular effort to hold World No.1 Australia at 0-0 in regular time, India missed three penalties in the shootout to go down fighting in a morale-boosting clash. SK Uthappa, vice-captain SV Sunil and Surendar Kumar missed the strokes for India.

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

8 dead as Cyclone 'Fani' slams into Odisha

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The storm is India's strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in 20 years.

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The policemen were abducted nearly three weeks after terrorists had abducted relatives of policemen from various places in south Kashmir on August 30.

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"This move will strengthen the unity of the country, which is the requirement of the hour," says Charu Wali Khanna.

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Why Modi's dream of starting bullet train by 2022 may be derailed

Rediff.com21 May 2018

While farmers in Gujarat are rejecting the compensation package, farmers in Maharashtra say they do not wish to part with their land for a project that largely benefits Gujarat.

Dogs maul girl to death in Sitapur; 7th death in May

Dogs maul girl to death in Sitapur; 7th death in May

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Some 22 villages of Khairabad block are affected by the dog menace

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.