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Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Missing plane flew on for 5 hours with radio switched off

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

According to engine data automatically recovered from the missing Boeing 777, investigators believe the plane remained airborne for another five hours after vanishing from the radars.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Tennis: Dimitrov, Philippoussis mentor McNamara dies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Melbourne man McNamara won five singles titles and 19 in doubles and teamed up with compatriot Paul McNamee to win the Australian Open doubles in 1979 and Wimbledon twice in 1980 and 1982.

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Contrary to the popular belief that the IAS cadres manage the country - they are actually required to manage politicians, most of whom do not pass any sort of muster, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'I still have Hawa Hawai on my playlist'

'I still have Hawa Hawai on my playlist'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Love pours in from all around the globe!

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The veteran off-spinner was part of the Indian squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka in August but was dropped for the ongoing four-match series against South Africa.

Who wants to marry a billionaire?

Who wants to marry a billionaire?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

The list of the ten most eligible people in the world is culled from the Forbes ranking of the world's richest people. All these singles are billionaires, and most of them are under 40. Try searching for that on Match.com.

The most dangerous stunt ever!

The most dangerous stunt ever!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Extreme sports legend Dean Potter died attempting parachute jump in Yosemite.

When the toss played a part in Pune Supergiant's win

When the toss played a part in Pune Supergiant's win

Rediff.com14 May 2017

In a potential knock-out clash, Pune defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets on Sunday to finish second in the points table behind Mumbai Indians, which means they will get two shots for a place in the summit clash.

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The agency has registered a case against Roy, his wife Radhika and RRPR Holdings for allegedly causing losses of Rs 48 crore to ICICI Bank, CBI sources said.

Gutka sale will soon be a non-bailable offence in Maharashtra

Gutka sale will soon be a non-bailable offence in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The sale of gutka would be booked under non-bailable sections regarding the offence

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

9 facts you MUST know about Planet 9

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Here's everything you need to know about Planet Nine.

Devyani Khobragade gets waiver from appearing in person in US court

Devyani Khobragade gets waiver from appearing in person in US court

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has been exempted by a United States court from appearing in person for pre-trial processes in the case filed against her on visa fraud charges, her lawyer said on Monday.

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The United States has agreed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the arrest of an Indian diplomat has caused hiccups in bilateral ties, but said it is now focused on getting the relationship back on really strong footing.

How iOS app can help you with traffic updates

How iOS app can help you with traffic updates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The app uses quite a few icons, so it would be a good idea to figure out what each means before hitting the road.

'Actors are very stupid'

'Actors are very stupid'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'I am most happy about the memes of Thor and me; that was so cool!' 'I showed my wife one where my face was photoshopped on Thor's body.' 'She loves muscles -- she's always keeps telling me to get muscles.' 'I showed her the photo and told her that the muscle guy has been replaced by the artist.'

Geelani's son-in-law, 6 other separatists arrested for terror funding

Geelani's son-in-law, 6 other separatists arrested for terror funding

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Seven people including Altaf Ahmed Shah, the son-in-law of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, were arrested on Monday by the National Investigation Agency in connection with its probe into the funding of terror and subversive activities in the Kashmir Valley, officials said.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

'The financial system is shaken, but safe'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Tamal Bandyopadhyay, columnist and author of several books like From Lehman to Demonetisation: A Decade of Disruptions and Sahara: The Untold Story, tells Rediff.com why Yes Bank depositors should not panic and the current crisis at India's fifth largest private lender does not pose any systemic risk.

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'If the RBI board forces the management's hand on all the key issues, it should be prepared for resignations by the governor and the key deputy governor, Viral Acharya,' warns T N Ninan.

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

More encounters=neutralising more terrorists: Parrikar

More encounters=neutralising more terrorists: Parrikar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

50 terrorists had been killed this year while 12 security forces personnel lost their lives.

New Windows OS, old concerns

New Windows OS, old concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Users find W10 a definite improvement over the Windows 8.

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Regulators will need to allow the model to evolve to allow profits to flow, says Una Gulani.

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

The United States has said that it was time to get past the recent tensions with India and both the countries should move on.

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12. In 2011 and 2015, the World Cup was held before the IPL and this is the first time that it will be held post the tournament.

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Journalists will be exempted from seeking consent of individuals before collecting and reviewing their personal data to be used in news reports.

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The deal will build the most significant media platform in the world.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Review: Sanam Teri Kasam has chartbuster songs

Review: Sanam Teri Kasam has chartbuster songs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Sanam Teri Kasam is a good soundtrack, promises Aelina Kapoor.

How to fix India's banking problems

How to fix India's banking problems

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Advice to the new finance minister from former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan: 1. Clean up banks by reviving projects that can be revived after restructuring debt. 2. Improve governance and management at public sector banks. 3. De-risk banking by encouraging risk transfers to non-banks and the market. 4. Reduce the number and weight of government mandates for public sector banks, and for banks more generally.

Privacy in the Dock

Privacy in the Dock

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'No government will forego the usage of data of this order and nor will any private concern.' 'Unless, of course, there are strong safeguards to privacy.' 'Which is why that nine-member Supreme Court bench could make or mar everybody's future,' says Devangshu Datta.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Citizenship Amendment Act: BJP's next Ram Mandir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The BJP knows the CAA, combined with a fresh nationwide NRC process, is an idea that's dead on arrival. Where it lives on is as a divisive, polarising instrument as its rivals have to take a position against it and thereby be exposed to the charge of 'Muslim appeasement' again, points out Shekhar Gupta.

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

Grappling with succession after Ratan Tata

Grappling with succession after Ratan Tata

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

What would happen to the ownership after Ratan Tata? The succession plan for the 263,862 Tata Sons promoter shares owned by seven Tata Trusts and other holdings of Tata brothers? Would a younger family member inherit?

Hawking said Vedic theory superior to Einstein's, claims science minister

Hawking said Vedic theory superior to Einstein's, claims science minister

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Vardhan, however, parried questions on the source of the information.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet