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BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The BJP's manifesto speaks about the Prime Minister's vision of making 'Atmanirbhar Bihar'.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

PIX: Javelin champ keeping husband-coach busy in lockdown

PIX: Javelin champ keeping husband-coach busy in lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Javelin world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber has fewer chances to practise and none to compete. Her husband Mike Barber is now much more than a coach and confidant, becoming the 28-year-old's physio, massage therapist and training partner because of social distancing rules preventing her from spending time with anyone else.

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Soaring fuel prices give birth to a jugaad system in Bihar's border towns abutting Nepal with residents smuggling in India-supplied cheaper petrol and diesel from the mountain kingdom.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'Vijay wants to use Sarkar as a stepping stone to a career in politics.'

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

'Vasundhara and Gehlot are hand in glove'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'When the Congress attacked Modiji, Vasundharaji kept mum.' 'Why was she so tongue-tied?' 'Everybody knows why she kept quiet then.'

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Sensex crashes 363 pts as US-China trade talks derail

Sensex crashes 363 pts as US-China trade talks derail

Rediff.com6 May 2019

In the Sensex pack, Yes Bank, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, HDFC twins, IndusInd Bank, RIL, Asian Paints, Hero MotoCorp, Axis Bank, M&M, HUL, Bajaj Auto, NTPC, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank and Infosys fell up to 5.30 per cent.

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Real Estate biz helps Asian Shooting champ dream big

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Sheikh, who is very optimistic of the industry sailing though this tough phase, thanked Mohit Arora, the owner of Supertech, who has been sponsoring him since 2017.

Auto parts: 200,000 may lose job

Auto parts: 200,000 may lose job

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

India's auto component makers are facing one of the biggest crises ever. With the domestic market in the doldrums and the exports to the American market badly hit, many companies are on the verge of shutting down.

Ambani says nation on the cusp of a digital revolution

Ambani says nation on the cusp of a digital revolution

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Ambani says nation on the cusp of a digital revolution

EPL PIX: Nine-man Spurs slump to Bournemouth loss; Wolves, West Ham win

EPL PIX: Nine-man Spurs slump to Bournemouth loss; Wolves, West Ham win

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Tottenham's task was made all the more difficult two minutes before the interval when forward Son Heung-min was sent off

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.

Traders want reduction in duty on chana, govt says no

Traders want reduction in duty on chana, govt says no

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Chana is majorly imported from Australia and Tanzania and it attracts an import duty of 60 per cent. A section of the traders is demanding a reduction in import duty to around 35-40 per cent to tide over any shortage of the commodity as the new crop will start hitting the market only around mid-February.

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech Republic

Retrenchment norms: Govt says it won't be 'hire and fire'

Retrenchment norms: Govt says it won't be 'hire and fire'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The government further defended its move to introduce fixed-term employment, insisting that the present system of hiring workers through contractors is exploitative.

India A stare at defeat against South Africa A after Bawne's fighting 82

India A stare at defeat against South Africa A after Bawne's fighting 82

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Ankit Bawne (46, 82), who looked set was out of the last delivery of the day, giving a return catch to pacer Junior Dala. India A require 255 runs on the final day with only four wickets in hand.

16-year-old Manu Bhaker wins 10m pistol

16-year-old Manu Bhaker wins 10m pistol

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

India's 16-year-old shooting sensation Manu Bhaker comfortably won gold in the women's 10 metres air pistol event as Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable recovery to secure silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

What is this chronic anxiety syndrome that affects Kendall Jenner?

What is this chronic anxiety syndrome that affects Kendall Jenner?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The supermodel has always been open about her struggles with anxiety.

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's unhappy stay at Old Trafford looks to be drawing to a close with the Spaniard on the verge of a loan move to Belgium club Standard Liege, according to media reports on Thursday. The 33-year-old former Barcelona keeper, who joined United last season when he was out of contract as possible cover for compatriot David De Gea, has made only two appearances.

Rediff.com readers help champion athlete Prajakta Godbole survive

Rediff.com readers help champion athlete Prajakta Godbole survive

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Thanks to them, I have enough money to run my house for three months at least.'

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

Can Messi reignite season in El Clasico?

Can Messi reignite season in El Clasico?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Lionel Messi requires two more goals to reach 500 for Barcelona and will have his sights set on achieving the milestone against great rivals Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico.

Abu Dhabi GP: On cusp on history, Force India secure fourth row start

Abu Dhabi GP: On cusp on history, Force India secure fourth row start

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez will start the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from seventh and eighth on the grid courtesy a solid showing in the qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

India @ Wimbledon: Sharan-Sitak out after close defeat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Divij Sharan and Artem Sitak's remarkable run at the Wimbledon championships came to an end following a close defeat against experienced Americans Mike Bryan and Jack Sock in the men's doubles quarterfinals.

Siddharth: I felt Jigarthanda would be a cult but it's even more spectacular

Siddharth: I felt Jigarthanda would be a cult but it's even more spectacular

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

'I'm on the verge of a more important streak,' Siddharth tells Praveen Sundaram.

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Subterfuge: Mamata writes to PM over GST

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Banerjee asked Modi not to allow "an insufferable blow to the federalist polity of the nation" by depriving the states of the GST compensation. "I am deeply anguished by the Goods and Services Tax imbroglio which tantamounts to a betrayal of the trust and moral responsibility of the Government of India towards the states, violating the very premise of federalism."

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Meet Giiro, an Alexa-powered bot which can be your health companion at work.

Should you go for EMI on credit cards?

Should you go for EMI on credit cards?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Of course, NO! You must think of EMI option if and only if one is on the verge of defaulting on a payment.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

Why Mahesh Babu missed wife Namrata's birthday

Why Mahesh Babu missed wife Namrata's birthday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'There was no way he could get away from the final lap of shooting for a day.' 'Nor could I fly to him since our son's exams are on.'

Swamy almost ties the knot at wedding he's invited to bless

Swamy almost ties the knot at wedding he's invited to bless

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Swamy was presiding over the wedding of a party colleague at a temple when the faux pas occurred.

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Pinarayi Vijayan: The CM as crisis manager

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Kerala chief minister's four years in office may well be remembered for the way he handled Cyclone Ockhi, two floods, Nipah, and now COVID-19, reports Shine Jacob.

In Colombia, forgetting Pablo Escobar

In Colombia, forgetting Pablo Escobar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Colombia are on the verge of a berth in the knockout round. It is probably the end of an era for the Spanish La Roja and a new beginning for Colombia, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

PHOTOS: Colombia close in on knockout stage after victory

PHOTOS: Colombia close in on knockout stage after victory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Images from the football World Cup match between Colombia and Ivory Coast.

'Quitting is not one of my personality traits'

'Quitting is not one of my personality traits'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Had it not been for Abhinav, I would have never been on this show.' 'When I was approached, I said it was not my cup of tea.' 'Taking your intimate relationship on a public forum is like walking on eggshells.'

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge now available in India

Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge now available in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Available for a starting price of Rs 49,900.