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Global recovery: Destination India?

Global recovery: Destination India?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

This year, the India Economic Summit has more foreign companies attending than Indian ones.

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

From the winking girl to the dancing amputee, these people won over the Internet and our collective hearts.

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has made it clear that he is not interested in replacing Craig McDermott as bowling coach of the Australia Test side.

GenNext at LFW: Bollywood won't be able to resist these designers

GenNext at LFW: Bollywood won't be able to resist these designers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The first show of the season showcased collections from five new designers.

Sigh! No good college despite 92% in Class 12

Sigh! No good college despite 92% in Class 12

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The prospects of getting a good course in a good college with an aggregate of 92 per cent are bleak, says a parent.

Asexual and proud of it

Asexual and proud of it

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Vibhor Sen tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com about the struggles he faced before he finally accepted his sexuality.

Sreesanth to participate in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7

Sreesanth to participate in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Other celebrity contestants who have been finalised are singer-composer Sukhwinder Singh, actress Sophie Choudry, television actors Mohit Raina, Mouni Roy, Karan Thacker and Purab Kohli.

Outrageous 5: Superman in a thong?

Outrageous 5: Superman in a thong?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Young and upoming fashion designer Kallol Datta insists he is not half as grim as his clothes. We let him prove it by tickling his funny bone.

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Chelsea playmaker gave Lukaku a piece of his mind in Sochi on Monday after Belgium had huffed and puffed but failed to blow Panama's modest defensive fortress down before the interval.

Awwww-inspiring: Tiny tots put their stylish foot forward

Awwww-inspiring: Tiny tots put their stylish foot forward

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Little ones stepped out in style at India Kids Fashion Week.

Chennai pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Chennai pays tribute to Michael Jackson

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Here are moments from the concert.

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Frenchman, voted the world's third best player of 2016, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since signing a new contract with Atletico in May 2017.

4 reasons why Dhoni is happy with his bowlers

4 reasons why Dhoni is happy with his bowlers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Sunday, heaped praise on his bowlers for their superb show.

When expressways take their toll

When expressways take their toll

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

It's also true that the traffic estimates for the sea link were made quite a few years back after which a good many offices have shifted from the central business district to the western suburbs because rents had become simply unaffordable.

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Jerry Rao's mission: Affordable housing

Jerry Rao's mission: Affordable housing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

After bidding adieu to his technology firm, this ex-Citibanker-turned-poet is now indulging in his latest passion of providing affordable housing for the masses.

Why Satya Nadella's dad will always be remembered

Why Satya Nadella's dad will always be remembered

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Bukkapuram Nadella Yugandhar's 'formidable legacy will survive through a generation of civil servants whom he trained, nurtured, mentored and inspired with a rare combination of energy, enthusiasm and passion,' says former RBI govenor Dr Duvvuri Subbarao.

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The real head turners at Met Gala 2019.

Warne loses in Poker Series

Warne loses in Poker Series

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

His legendary wiles and guiles notwithstanding, Australian spin great Shane Warne could not advance beyond the third round of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. Warne would have been richer by US $10 million had he reached the final of the event scheduled on Wednesday.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Just why am I a champion of Slumdog?

Just why am I a champion of Slumdog?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

India is too great a country to have its reputation made or broken by a single movie.

Ban on single-use plastic won't help

Ban on single-use plastic won't help

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Plastic bags are but one aspect of India's growing waste management crisis, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.

Investing in stocks? Beware of falling knives

Investing in stocks? Beware of falling knives

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Value stocks and stocks in trouble can be hard to distinguish. It's all about the research.

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'We knew exactly the impact it would have.' 'You see, the line doesn't make its impact in isolation.' 'Its resounding impact depends on Amitabh's lengthy diatribe that precedes Shashi's line.'

Exciting times ahead for bike lovers

Exciting times ahead for bike lovers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

There could be some significant changes in motorcycles over the next few years says Shobhana Subramanian.

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Vishu kani, kaineetam and more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Vishu invokes fond memories of childhood writes Divya Nair/Rediff.com

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I'm tempted to say that he's in a better place now, but I'm quite sure he's not.' 'There was no better place for him than the basketball court, and now he'll never set foot on one again. Because he's gone,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Rain halts India's charge after West Indies collapse on Day 4

Rain halts India's charge after West Indies collapse on Day 4

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

West Indies were hurtling towards another heavy defeat when they lost four quick wickets before rain ended play early on day four of the second Test against India in Jamaica on Tuesday.

Top spots to de-stress

Top spots to de-stress

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

10 top meditation retreats: Oases around the world for making an inner journey

Barcelona chief Bartomeu slams disloyal Neymar

Barcelona chief Bartomeu slams disloyal Neymar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu hit out at Neymar's lack of loyalty to the club on Monday and criticised the Brazilian for staying silent up until his world record 222 million euro ($261 million) move to Paris St. Germain.

India-Lanka: Beware Gota's gambit!

India-Lanka: Beware Gota's gambit!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'Gotabaya will expect India to observe the red line.' 'He even dispensed with any gesture welcoming India as an interlocutor on the Tamil issue.' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.' 'Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Tennis star Andy Murray airs his views on Scottish independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

British tennis star Andy Murray came out in support of Scottish independence on Thursday, just hours before millions of his fellow Scots voted in a referendum on whether to end the 307-year union with England.

CONFIRMED! Nadal, Wawrinka will play the Australian Open

CONFIRMED! Nadal, Wawrinka will play the Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former champions Stanislas Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal gave Australian Open organisers a massive boost on Tuesday when they both said they were looking forward to next week's season opening Grand Slam after battling long-term injuries.

Microsoft's LinkedIn buy panned on social and trading sites

Microsoft's LinkedIn buy panned on social and trading sites

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Microsoft has had a rough track record in making big acquisitions pay off.

Benaud may commentate on India Test series from home

Benaud may commentate on India Test series from home

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Australia's voice of cricket Richie Benaud has been offered the chance to commentate on Test matches from his home this year if he is not well enough to get to the grounds, according to broadcaster Channel Nine.

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Barca assistant Unzue receives players' backing for top job

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unzue is one of the two leading candidates to succeed Luis Enrique, who announced this month he will leave at the end of this season, along with Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde.

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal told Fox News on Wednesday he will not run for vice president on the Republican ticket

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Wishlist: Stars we want to play Yuvraj, Shikhar Dhawan, Sehwag on screen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

When Indian skipper MS Dhoni has commissioned a film on his life, why should other cricketing luminaries be left behind? Raja Sen presents his wishlist for potential cricketing biopics.