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Sugar rush! At 9 feet, this is the world's largest jalebi

Sugar rush! At 9 feet, this is the world's largest jalebi

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A restaurant in Mumbai has made a 18-kilo jalebi to enter the Guinness Book of World Records.

No centralised registration for banks under GST: govt

No centralised registration for banks under GST: govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Banks have been demanding a single centralised registration system, like at present, as they feel multiple registrations would create procedural and compliance problems.

VP Naidu unveils Rs 8.73 lakh Gandhi statue at Rajghat

VP Naidu unveils Rs 8.73 lakh Gandhi statue at Rajghat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The statue, made by renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, was installed at the parking area of Rajghat Samadhi Complex at a cost of Rs 8.73 lakh, an official release said.

How Mattis resignation will affect India

How Mattis resignation will affect India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

General Mattis has been the most steadfast champion in Trump's cabinet of the US-India defence relationship. If Trump chooses a more pliable successor, the Pentagon's attention could go off India.

Essar's US unit files for bankruptcy

Essar's US unit files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

In 2007, Essar had said it would set up a $1.8-bn unit in Minnesota, but scaled down from a full-scale taconite steel mill project to pellet plant after the 2008 financial crisis

Korea Open: Kashyap knocked out in semis

Korea Open: Kashyap knocked out in semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Indian shuttler P Kashyap's good run at the Korea Open came to an end after he suffered a narrow defeat against top seed Son Wan Ho in the semi-finals of the Grand Prix Gold tournament in Jeju, Korea, on Saturday.

Shorts Shorts: Saina enters Indonesia Masters final

Shorts Shorts: Saina enters Indonesia Masters final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

History shows how India has consistently annihilated the Kiwis

History shows how India has consistently annihilated the Kiwis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Going into the One-day series, India will start overwhelming favourites with the statistics stacked against the visitors.

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Along with HAL, Boeing intends to involve the Mahindra Group in building Super Hornets in India.

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'The INS Vishal -- a 65,000 tonne giant with 54 aircraft, including fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne command posts and anti-submarine helicopters -- can both protect and dominate,' says Ajai Shukla.

Sindhu advances to Round 2 of Singapore Open

Sindhu advances to Round 2 of Singapore Open

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The fifth seeded Indian will face Indonesian Fitriani Fitriani next.

Revealed: Why the navy seeks 57 fighter aircraft

Revealed: Why the navy seeks 57 fighter aircraft

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

>The Indian Navy wants 'day and night capable, all weather multi-role deck based combat aircraft which can be used for air defence, air-to-surface operations, buddy refuelling, reconnaissance, electronic warfare missions' from its aircraft carriers.

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Adani group's Australia woes continue

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Sources said Adani had not been able to tie up any financing for the coal project

Sindhu hopes to be fit in time for CWG

Sindhu hopes to be fit in time for CWG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

P V Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.

Game on: 6 vendors contest to supply IAF with 110 fighters

Game on: 6 vendors contest to supply IAF with 110 fighters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

With the IAF having rejected variants of 4 of the contending aircraft -- the Super Hornet, F-16, Gripen C/D and MiG-35 -- in flight trials carried out between 2009-2011 in the MMRCA tender, are the current contenders improved enough to pass flight trials conducted to the same standards?

Saina, Jayaram reach Malaysia Masters quarters

Saina, Jayaram reach Malaysia Masters quarters

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Ajay Jayaram continued their good run and reached the quarterfinals of the season-opening Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold in Sarawak on Thursday.

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Here is an explainer and a timeline relating to India's purchase of 36 combat jets.

Early exits for Sindhu, Prannoy at French Open

Early exits for Sindhu, Prannoy at French Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu suffered another second round defeat when she went down fighting against He Bingjiao of China in the women's singles competition at the $300,000 French Open Super Series badminton tournament in Paris on Friday.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

Dassault in race for Navy's Rs 50K cr deal for 57 fighter jets

Dassault in race for Navy's Rs 50K cr deal for 57 fighter jets

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Boeing has pitched its FA-18 aircraft, while Dassault is building case for its Rafale jet.

November was a good month for auto makers

November was a good month for auto makers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new models, helped in driving the sales.

Delhi Daredevils pinch win over Rajasthan Royals in rain-hit match

Delhi Daredevils pinch win over Rajasthan Royals in rain-hit match

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Images from the IPL match played between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in New Delhi on Wednesday

Lalit Modi's son loses RCA election for president's post

Lalit Modi's son loses RCA election for president's post

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

C P Joshi pips Ruchir Modi to become RCA president

Saina administered dexamethasone injection to curb pain: Vimal

Saina administered dexamethasone injection to curb pain: Vimal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

A knee inflammation affected Saina Nehwal's movement in her second group game on Sunday that led to her crashing out of the Rio Olympics, and her personal coach Vimal Kumar said that the star player had to be administered a dexamethasone injection after the opening round match to curb the pain but it didn't have desired results.

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Why investors in Tamil Nadu are in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

At 47 protests a day, the state has become the most restive in the country and investors are becoming increasingly wary

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host Man United legend Saha on Jan 20

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host Man United legend Saha on Jan 20

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

GST cut: BJP hails PM's sensitivity; Rahul effect, says Cong

GST cut: BJP hails PM's sensitivity; Rahul effect, says Cong

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Response to Rahul yatras in Gujarat forced GST cuts, says Congress. It reflects Modi's willingness to listen, says BJP.

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Skoda Superb

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Case to be re-opened, IAAF to return to CAS

Another single engine fighter to be made in India: Parrikar

Another single engine fighter to be made in India: Parrikar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Cutting down competition as of now to just two fighters -- F-16 by Lockheed Martin and Gripen by Saab -- Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said India will select one more single engine aircraft other than Tejas for indigenous manufacture under 'Make in India' route.

Modi vs Manmohan: What's the Rafale cost difference?

Modi vs Manmohan: What's the Rafale cost difference?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The Raksha Mantri was unable to address media queries about how much the Modi government was paying for 36 Rafales compared to what the UPA government had negotiated.

The Rafale 'secret' clause

The Rafale 'secret' clause

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'India placed the order, primarily due to the IAF's 'critical operational necessity'.' 'The complexity of the IAF's requirements delayed the process for months.' 'It is these requirements which cannot be made public.' 'Can you image Indian politicians publicly discussing the pros and the cons of such military equipment?' 'It would provide India's enemies with indications about the IAF's tactical plans in case of a conflict.' 'It is crucial that they should remain secret to protect India's defence preparedness,' explains Claude Arpi.

French Open Super Series: Saina loses to Ratchanok in quarters

French Open Super Series: Saina loses to Ratchanok in quarters

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Indian challenge ended at the $275,000 French Open Super Series badminton tournament after top seed Saina Nehwal suffered a straight game defeat to Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the quarter-finals in Paris.

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Sindhu survives scare to enter quarters of China Open

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram advanced to the quarter-finals after registering thrilling three-game wins over their respective opponents in the second round of the China Super Series Premier, in Fuzhou, on Thursday.

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Singapore Super Series: Pranaav-Sikki enter 2nd Rd; Srikanth, Jayaram, Prannoy lose

Singapore Super Series: Pranaav-Sikki enter 2nd Rd; Srikanth, Jayaram, Prannoy lose

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

India's mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Chopra and N Sikki Reddy reached the second round but it was curtains for men's singles shuttlers at the Singapore Super Series, on Wednesday.

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 27-year-old London Olympics bronze medallist hard broke a sweat as she cruised past her Swiss opponent 21-11, 21-12 in just 33 minutes at the Emirates Arena.

Now a 4-year-old is brutally raped in Madhya Pradesh

Now a 4-year-old is brutally raped in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The victim's family alleged that the police were initially reluctant to file as rape case.

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

ISL expanded to 10 teams, Bengaluru FC one of them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Indian Super League will be expanded to 10 teams this season with the organisers on Monday announcing two more franchises after a bidding process, with Bengaluru FC set to ply in the three-year-old ISL by leaving I-League.