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Canadian author wins Booker prize

Canadian author wins Booker prize

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Canadian short story writer Alice Munro was on Wednesday announced as the winner of the third Man Booker International Prize. One of Canada's most popular writers, Munro said she was 'totally amazed and delighted' after receiving the news of her award.The judging panel for the Man Booker International Prize 2009 comprised writer Jane Smiley, writer, academic and musician Amit Chaudhuri and writer, film script writer and essayist Andrey Kurkov.

The passing of Slogan Murugan

The passing of Slogan Murugan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The purposeful Narendra Modi who won the election has been replaced by a prime minister who looks quite lost, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan

China hindering India's normal patrolling along LAC: Govt

China hindering India's normal patrolling along LAC: Govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The MEA said it was the Chinese side that recently undertakook activities hindering India's normal patrols in the areas.

PIX: Kate Winslet, Christopher Plummer at TIFF

PIX: Kate Winslet, Christopher Plummer at TIFF

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Hollywood continued to dazzle on the last day of the Candian Film Festival.

Cook announces England retirement with 'nothing left in the tank'

Cook announces England retirement with 'nothing left in the tank'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The 33-year-old will play his last Test when he faces India in the 5th Test at the Oval on Friday.

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

'BJP is getting a walkover and we are providing them with a red carpet'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Painting opponents as the enemy of the State, using fake news, making wild allegations about rival parties, curtailing civil liberties and challenging the Constitution itself are worrying developments.'

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

Celeb spotting at New York Fashion Week

Celeb spotting at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

A fashion week is incomplete without celebrities gracing the front row.

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Top 8 biographies every entrepreneur should read

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Presenting tips and case studies about innovation, management, leadership, growth, technology and investment.

10 tax-smart tips for salary earners

10 tax-smart tips for salary earners

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

So, it pays to be tax-smart; you can get to keep more of your hard-earned money for yourself rather than having to cough it up to the taxman . . .

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Edavappathi, Shikhamani: Which film will you watch?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Amex gets limited licence for card, travel biz

Amex gets limited licence for card, travel biz

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a restricted banking licence to American Express Bank (Amex) to conduct credit card and travel-related businesses in India.

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

When Syrian refugee Bana Alabed came to the Oscars stage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Bana Alabed's tweets from war-torn Syria made a world numbed by the violence care again.

'Almost everyday is my cheat day'

'Almost everyday is my cheat day'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Meet 22-year-old model Alice Rosario who is walking her second season at Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai.

Prithviraj gets busy!

Prithviraj gets busy!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

No policy change on Kashmir, urge India-Pak to maintain calm: US

No policy change on Kashmir, urge India-Pak to maintain calm: US

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The US said that it supports dialogue between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

Cricket Australia apologise for Panesar Twitter gaffe

Cricket Australia apologise for Panesar Twitter gaffe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Cricket Australia apologised on Thursday after being criticised on social media for a clumsy joke involving England spinner Monty Panesar posted on Twitter during the opening day of the second Ashes Test.

Here's what top Indian CEOs earn

Here's what top Indian CEOs earn

Rediff.com28 May 2007

CEO pay is not always the function of performance.

Golden Globe 2015: The awards that will go WRONG

Golden Globe 2015: The awards that will go WRONG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Golden Globes that could go wrong.

Pune and its ghosts

Pune and its ghosts

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

We dare you to visit these five haunted places

Pak suspends talks with US after Trump's warning

Pak suspends talks with US after Trump's warning

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Pak also suspended all bilateral visits as a mark of protest.

Movies: Best Of The Week

Movies: Best Of The Week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies' stories.

Factbox: List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Factbox: List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions:

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Superman can still fly!

Superman can still fly!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Natalie, Emma Stone, Jolie: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID actress 2015

Natalie, Emma Stone, Jolie: Forbes' HIGHEST PAID actress 2015

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Can you guess who's claimed the top spot?

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

You have inspired us: NASA to ISRO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

NASA said it is looking forward to explore the solar system with its Indian counterpart.

What's with Federer and the jacket?

What's with Federer and the jacket?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Aditi, so gorgeous!

Aditi, so gorgeous!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Look who had us head over heels in love with her fashion choice.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

Dulquer-Sai play married couple in Kali

Dulquer-Sai play married couple in Kali

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Aparna Popat shocks defending champion

Aparna Popat shocks defending champion

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

India's top women's shuttler stormed into the women's singles badminton quarter-finals, shocking Li Li of Singapore.

Rang de Basanti: Readers respond

Rang de Basanti: Readers respond

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

We asked readers to tell us what they liked, and disliked, about Aamir's latest. This is what they sent us.

Time to sell your mutual fund?

Time to sell your mutual fund?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Pakistan's exit from FATF list puts India on the spot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

If the FATF lets Pakistan off the hook, which is to be expected, it would signify a big boost to Pakistan's standing in the fight against terrorism. Delhi, on the other hand, loses the propaganda advantage, states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The road to financial fitness

The road to financial fitness

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006