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Good news! Mobile calls on roaming to be cheaper

Good news! Mobile calls on roaming to be cheaper

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Roaming will be cheaper by up to 23 per cent.

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Qualifiers: Veteran Pandev sends North Macedonia to Euros

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hungary reach Euro finals with last-gasp 2-1 win over Iceland

Chintan Shivir: Tharoor says results yet to be seen

Chintan Shivir: Tharoor says results yet to be seen

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Tharoor, among the group of 23 leaders who had written to party chief Sonia Gandhi in 2020 seeking large-scale reforms, said 'reformists' at the end of the day wanted a more consultative process where a wide variety of voices would be heard and taken into account before decisions were made.

'Ladakh Disengagement No Win Situation For India And China'

'Ladakh Disengagement No Win Situation For India And China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'The Chinese are retaining geostrategic pressure on India by keeping troops there and building infrastructure continually.'

BJP men instigated people to create unrest: Bengal minister

BJP men instigated people to create unrest: Bengal minister

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Senior TMC leader Subrata Mukherjee sought to know if it was an attempt by the BJP to divert attention from 'the historic launch' of the ruling party's report card.

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Olympic-bound long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on Saturday said he is working on his technical flaws and is hoping to take part in competitions abroad once the current travel restrictions on Indians are eased.

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Sports Shorts: Dipa qualifies for final round of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The US actions can be seen as a riposte to India's neutral position on the Ukraine crisis, its continuing import of Russian arms and oil thus undermining Western sanctions, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court in its official communication called it "Truly, a historic day".

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The maintenance of track is increasingly becoming mechanised and capital-intensive.

The challenge before India

The challenge before India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

A must-read excerpt from former RBI governor and former Rajya Sabha member Bimal Jalan's India: Priorities For The Future.

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The launch of a new party by former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy has spiced up the poll scene in parts of state.

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Kharge vs Tharoor: Congress set for presidential polls after 24 yrs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor will face-off in an electoral contest on Monday for the post of All India Congress Committee chief, as the party gets set to have a non-Gandhi president in over 24 years.

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Maskless indoor interactions pose greatest Covid risk, finds study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking have a range of sizes, and can carry different amounts of virus.

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to his homeland prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down football around the world.

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again.

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rain fury claims 30 lives as 5th thunderstorm in a month batters Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Mumbai recorded over 250 mm of rain in just three hours (between midnight and 3 am), touching 305 mm by 7 am on Sunday, a meteorologist said.

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Going beyond the tiger fixation at Pench National Park.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

They took a 500-day honeymoon around the world

They took a 500-day honeymoon around the world

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Mark, who said he had always wanted to travel the world, pitched the idea of doing so to his new wife in the shape of a 365-day honeymoon -- and after a year of convincing, she agreed.

Sports Shorts: Asiad bound steeplechase runner fails dope test

Sports Shorts: Asiad bound steeplechase runner fails dope test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

China's next: 'Polar Silk Road' close to North Pole

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

As the ice-covered parts of the Arctic Ocean melt due to climate change, China has flagged its interest to take part in building 'Polar Silk Road', raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route.

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The woman belongs to Gurugram and was in the Sohna area around 8-8:30 pm on Monday, when some people, driving a Swift car, dragged her inside and raped her.

No quarantine for Indian shooters, boxers at Olympics

No quarantine for Indian shooters, boxers at Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Indian shooters will begin training at the venue from July 19, having got their rooms allotted at the games village after arriving in Tokyo in the wee hours of Saturday.

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

PIX: Hungary humiliate England; Germany crush Italy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Hungary condemn England to worst home defeat since 1928

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister.

Heavy downpour floods Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Heavy downpour floods Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Santacruz observatory recorded 286.4 mm rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Wednesday, making it the fourth highest rainfall in Mumbai since 1974, an Indian Meteorological Department official said.

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, met the Indian athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and wished them luck.

We poor will just die, says migrant in viral image

We poor will just die, says migrant in viral image

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Rampukar Pandit, whose mournful face became emblematic of the tragedy faced by poor migrants currently, is currently in hospital, but all he wishes is to return home.

'Germans just jealous of Kenyan athletes' achievements'

'Germans just jealous of Kenyan athletes' achievements'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kenya reacted angrily on Tuesday to calls by the German Athletics Federation (DLV) that its athletes be barred from the Rio Olympic Games due to doping concerns.

India needs 'whole-of-govt approach' to confront strategic uncertainties: Army Chief

India needs 'whole-of-govt approach' to confront strategic uncertainties: Army Chief

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The army chief said that India needs to broaden its understanding of national security and must examine non-traditional threats like pandemics "de-novo" as they have the potential to inflict severe damage on the country. "We need to act and prepare ourselves accordingly."

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Wait for a while before he does another somersault... But one thing is reasonably certain -- the twice betrayed BJP may not embrace him again, predicts Virendra Kapoor.

Kenyan doping laws: Stiff jail terms to heavy fines for offenders

Kenyan doping laws: Stiff jail terms to heavy fines for offenders

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Kenyans convicted of doping offences will face at least three years in prison and heavy fines under a draft law to be submitted to parliament, the chairman of a government-backed anti-doping task force.

Gadkari plans to meet infra target despite lockdown

Gadkari plans to meet infra target despite lockdown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Despite the pandemic, we aspire to maintain the momentum of last year.'

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Athletics PIX: De Grasse, McLaughlin scorch the track

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line and beat her previous record of 51.90 set at the U.S. trials in June.