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Olympics: Harmeet knocked out in second round

Olympics: Harmeet knocked out in second round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's campaign in the Table Tennis men's singles event ends with Harmeet's exit

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, July 27, 2024:

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Manika to play Britain's Hursey in Olympic TT opener

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ace Indian paddler and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manika Batra will take on Great Britain's Anna Hursey in the women's singles opening round

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker marched into the final of women's 10m air pistol event at the Olympics after finishing third in qualifications on Saturday.

Strong near-term outlook to aid IndiGo's revenue growth

Strong near-term outlook to aid IndiGo's revenue growth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of India's leading airline IndiGo, delivered a better than expected performance across most parameters in Q2FY24. The company posted its fourth consecutive quarter of net profit of Rs 188 crore. It had reported a loss of Rs 1,583 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

People having blood group of A, B and those with Rh factor positive are "more susceptible to COVID-19 infection" compared to those having O or AB group and Rh negative, according to a new study conducted by doctors at a Delhi hospital.

'Avoid Pausing SIPs'

'Avoid Pausing SIPs'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'Continue with your SIPs to get the benefit of lower average prices in this challenging market environment.'

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

"We want an investigation into the performance of the whole refereeing team," Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida said on Friday.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

2 States: What binds West Bengal and Kerala?

2 States: What binds West Bengal and Kerala?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Do read Gangapriya Chakraverti's fascinating comparison between the two Indian states

'Indian entrepreneurs are really, really driven'

'Indian entrepreneurs are really, really driven'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

'I love the fire in Indian entrepreneurs's eyes. I just hate how Indian society does not believe that entrepreneurship is a means to earn a living or create change. That limits us from doing or thinking beyond the ordinary.' A winner of the prestigious ITU Young Innovators Award, Varun Arora tells Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore how he plans to change the way the world gets its education.

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Review: Maranthen Mannithen is enjoyable

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Maranthen Mannithen deals well with many subjects like love, lust, heartbreak, betrayal and jealousy.

Watch it, Pakistan! You're making a BIG mistake: Army

Watch it, Pakistan! You're making a BIG mistake: Army

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Sending a strong message to Pakistan over repeated ceasefire violations and BAT attacks, the Indian Army has warned it was making a "serious mistake" and said a befitting reply would be given with "full force" at the time and place of its choice.

Should you now sell or buy more stocks now?

Should you now sell or buy more stocks now?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

October finished with a Sensex reading of 21,164, a new closing high for the index.

IM plan to target Delhi during festive season thwarted

IM plan to target Delhi during festive season thwarted

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The three alleged Indian Mujahideen terrorists arrested in the national capital on Thursday were planning an attack masterminded by Yasin Bhatkal, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Will Shah Rukh Khan hit jackpot with Chennai Express?

Will Shah Rukh Khan hit jackpot with Chennai Express?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

With more than 700 prints of the film set for overseas theatres -- Chennai Express is the first Hindi film to get such a wide release. But will SRK finally deliver a blockbuster?

Why RTI verdict is BAD NEWS for India's politicians

Why RTI verdict is BAD NEWS for India's politicians

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A full bench of the Central Information Commission on Monday passed a historic judgment, stating that political parties would under the ambit of the Right to Information Act). While the CIC verdict was made about a case connected to the Communist Party of India, fresh complaints may be filed against all other parties before the CIC to secure a similar verdict and put them under the ambit of the RTI.

PSU bank staff go on 2-day strike

PSU bank staff go on 2-day strike

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The nation-wide strike call has been given by United Forum of Bank Unions, consisting of nine national level unions, including AIBEA, NCBE, BEFI, INBEF, NOBW and AIBOC.

Transfer talk: Is Drogba heading to Milan?

Transfer talk: Is Drogba heading to Milan?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Didier Drogba would be a great addition to AC Milan's squad, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday as Italian media speculated that a deal was in the offing.

Gandhiji among leaders most admired by CEOs globally

Gandhiji among leaders most admired by CEOs globally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Mahatma Gandhi figures among the top three most admired leaders of the world, said a global survey of CEOs conducted by accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

'We have retained the look of Delhi Belly in Settai'

'We have retained the look of Delhi Belly in Settai'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Director R Kannan talks about Settai- A tamil remake of Delhi Belly

Sushma should have been considered for PM's post: JD-U

Sushma should have been considered for PM's post: JD-U

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Hours after L K Advani emphasised that the Bharatiya Janata Party would need to join hands with other political outfits to defeat the Congress, the Janata Dal - United on Saturday attempted to reach out to senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, saying she should have been considered first for the prime minister's post as she is a lady and the leader of her party in the Lok Sabha.

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

In a shocking discovery that could spell more trouble for the Sabarmati Central Jail authorities in Ahmedabad, police have found that the tunnel dug by Ahmedabad serial blasts accused was 214 feet long and not 26 feet as originally said.

Upset wife more fearsome than enraged pacer, jokes Tendulkar

Upset wife more fearsome than enraged pacer, jokes Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

He has squared off against the most fearsome of pace attacks all over the world but veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar jokes that it is nothing when compared to facing his wife when she is upset!In the Marathi book Samvad Legends Shi (Conversations with Legends) by Dwarkanath Sanzgiri and published by Majestic Publications.

PM all set to do more than just 'look east'

PM all set to do more than just 'look east'

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Rediff.com's Vipin Vijayan, who will accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his upcoming trip to Japan and Thailand, gives his take on what to expect on the bilateral fronts from the two significant visits.

Why no law against rape will work

Why no law against rape will work

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

There are at least two reasons why no anti-sexual violence law, however stringent, will work. One is our police. The other is, sadly, ourselves, says Sumit Bhattacharya

Sebi flooded with Sahara refund calls

Sebi flooded with Sahara refund calls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Regulator has set up a special cell to carry out the refunding operation.

'No link between jawan's suicide and Samba stand-off'

'No link between jawan's suicide and Samba stand-off'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

There was no connection between the suicide of an army soldier and the stand-off between officers and jawans in an armoured unit in Samba sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh said on Thursday.

Panel bats for abolishing LTCG on start-up investments

Panel bats for abolishing LTCG on start-up investments

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

A strong start-up ecosystem can propel investment, jobs, and demand creation, and for that, substantial growth capital is required.

Exclusive! $20 bn Rafale deal was manipulated, says MP

Exclusive! $20 bn Rafale deal was manipulated, says MP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

'There is an evaluation committee which is involved in these matters. The committee comprises six persons and there are persons from the armed forces and also the finance wing. My information suggests that two persons in this committee have allegedly manipulated this deal,' MV Mysura Reddy, member of the parliamentary defence standing committee, tells Vicky Nanjappa

'Even today, Aamir feels he was the right choice for Josh'

'Even today, Aamir feels he was the right choice for Josh'

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Mansoor Khan looks back at his films and career, and tells us why he quit Bollywood.

55 to 60 per cent voting in Udupi-Chikmaglur LS bypoll

55 to 60 per cent voting in Udupi-Chikmaglur LS bypoll

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

About 55 to 60 per cent voters on Sunday exercised their franchise in the Udupi-Chikmaglur Lok Sabha bye-election where ruling BJP faces a litmus test, locked in a bitter contest with Congress and Janata Dal-Secular.

Aussie gets 3 years for killing Indian, maybe out soon

Aussie gets 3 years for killing Indian, maybe out soon

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Grant Moore, one of the attackers, was jailed for three years for stabbing 25-year old Balijinder Singh to death, The Age daily reported. Moore pleaded guilty to one charge of attempted armed robbery and one charge of reckless causing serious injury during the court hearing

IPL has got all close together: Albie Morkel

IPL has got all close together: Albie Morkel

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Albie Morkel, a regular in the Chennai Super Kings line-up during IPL, says the experience of sharing the dressing room with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, R Ashwin and Suresh Raina will help South Africa when they take on India in their final Super Eight game of the World Twenty20.

Prithviraj's Bollywood dreams

Prithviraj's Bollywood dreams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Southern snippets from Malayalam film industry.

Delhi car blast probe proceeds amid conflicting views

Delhi car blast probe proceeds amid conflicting views

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Investigating agencies in India appear to be caught in a cross fire between Iran and Israel over Monday's car blast in the national capital. Several agencies that are probing the case have made it clear that there is no concrete lead as of yet and a lot that is being spoken about this case is 'theory' at the moment.

We were outplayed by a better team: Dhoni

We were outplayed by a better team: Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

For a captain on a roll, it is nothing sort of an embarrassment. For someone who has never tasted defeat previously, it is a bitter pill to swallow.

'Smokin' Joe' Frazier gets his due at last

'Smokin' Joe' Frazier gets his due at last

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Joe Frazier had to wait until death to win rightful appreciation after a boxing career spent in the shadow of the magnificent Muhammad Ali, boxing historian Bert Sugar said.

My father is safe, still in Tripoli: Gaddafi's son

My father is safe, still in Tripoli: Gaddafi's son

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam, who was rumoured to have been arrested by rebels, appeared at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli in the wee hours of Tuesday and spoke to some of the journalists staying there. Rebel leaders had claimed that Seif al-Islam had been arrested and he was expected to be tried at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Putting these speculations to rest, Seif al-Islam made an appearance at the hotel in an armoured vehicle.

Goodbye, Mankada Ravi Varma

Goodbye, Mankada Ravi Varma

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Shobha Warrier pays tribute to the world renowned cinematographer who passed away on Monday.