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Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The Indian Ocean group hoped to reconnect the old linkages but it has not been easy to do so due to large difference in the economic development of member countries. Shubha Singh reports.

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Samantha is constantly pushing the envelope. In fact, she is doing more work now and far more challenging roles than she did before she got married. Those old theories of audiences not wanting to see married actresses are done with.'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The order, a "negative" overall, will be a short term positive for corporate focused state-run and private lenders because of the possibility of delaying incremental stressed asset recognition.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Treble-chasing Barcelona are exactly where they want to be as they prepare for two matches this week that could make or break coach Luis Enrique's first season in charge.

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

Ta-ta Tata, another Indian tycoon steps in to rescue British steel industry

Ta-ta Tata, another Indian tycoon steps in to rescue British steel industry

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Gupta has expressed an intent to buy Port Talbot, Britain's biggest steelworks

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Who does Neeraj Kabi in Pataal Lok remind you of?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'He was once a hero. He was the poster boy of investigative journalism.' 'Then suddenly, because the TRPs of his channel were down, his boss decides to sack him.'

PHOTOS: Rohit demolishes Bangladesh in 100th T20I

PHOTOS: Rohit demolishes Bangladesh in 100th T20I

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Images from Thursday's second T20I between India and Bangladesh, at Rajkot.

Images: Obama's newlook Oval Office

Images: Obama's newlook Oval Office

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

While the first family of the United States was on a vacation at Martha's Vineyard, the historic Oval Office -- the seat of power -- at the White House has been renovated and remodelled.

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Going by the name paperboyo, Rich McCor has developed a unique style of photography that involves using intricate paper cutouts to transform landmarks into amusing vignettes.

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The White House has committed an embarrassing blunder over an Oval Office carpet quotation, which they thought belonged to Martin Luther King, but in fact, doesn't.

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Katju said after carefully studying the judgment of the court he finds that the evidence on which Memon has been found guilty is "very weak".

India look to seal T20 series against New Zealand

India look to seal T20 series against New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

India won the twin T20 Internationals in Auckland by margins of six and seven wickets respectively to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Nisha Agarwal is making her acting debut with the Telugu film Emaindi ee Vela.

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The photo-sharing account, launched on Monday, contained some of rarely published images of the 84-year-old Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal family dating back to centuries.

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Speaking at a tri-service seminar on the 1965 India-Pakistan war in New Delhi, Indian Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag said, "The military needs to be ready for short wars, as the borders are live with frequent ceasefire violations and infiltration bids by Pakistan."

Love in 140 characters: 'Stick to one model!'

Love in 140 characters: 'Stick to one model!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Here are some responses to our invite to share your love story in not more than 140 characters.

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

PIX: Real Madrid lose again; Barcelona booed by home fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Real Madrid's stuttering season continued as they were reduced to 10 men and then slumped to an 11th La Liga defeat of the campaign by going down 3-1 at Real Sociedad.

The War Review

The War Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

War is an ode to such star power, one that pits Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together for the first time and capitalises on their famous idol-idoliser energy to draw us into a world of espionage, action and camaraderie.

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The role of women as soldiers and warriors has been evident in history the world over for centuries. As early as the 15th century, Joan of Arc, is said to have led the French army during the hundred year's war against England.

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

It has quite a few plus points but the price could be a deterrent, says Khalid Anzar.

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Your photos: The many colours of India

Your photos: The many colours of India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

We invited readers to share their favourite travel pics and we have been flooded with photos that perfectly capture India's beauty. Check them out!

Sexy Bruna Abdullah shares beauty and fitness tips

Sexy Bruna Abdullah shares beauty and fitness tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Bruna Abdullah, from Cash and now I Hate Luv Stories, shares her story with Nithya Ramani.

ArcelorMittal to shift Rs 50k cr project to Bokaro

ArcelorMittal to shift Rs 50k cr project to Bokaro

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal is set to relocate its plant proposed in Khunti-Gumla to Bokaro district in the state mainly on account of land acquisition problems

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor, Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, has been honoured as Scientist of the Year, 2009, by the Lubbock Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists."Normally, very senior scientists who have reached national prominence get the honour," Ramkumar said. "This time, they were gracious to recognise me for my successful result using the nonwoven wipe and its technology transfer."

It's not just about chasing out Taliban anymore

It's not just about chasing out Taliban anymore

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

In the first major military confrontation since US President Barack Obama ordered the deployment of an additional 30,000 US troops late last year attack, thousands of American, Afghan and British troops are battling the Taliban in Helmand province of Afghanistan.

NATO launches major offensive in Taliban fortress

NATO launches major offensive in Taliban fortress

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Thousands of American, Afghan and British troops launched an attack on the watery Taliban fortress of Marja on Saturday morning.

What's cooking at the IFFLA?

What's cooking at the IFFLA?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Cooking with Stella starring Lisa Ray opened the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on April 20.

'Nuke war may start in South Asia or Middle East'

'Nuke war may start in South Asia or Middle East'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

A former US non-proliferation official has warned that South Asia and the Middle East are most likely to be the first point of a future nuclear attack.

Is he responsible for Real Madrid's poor start?

Is he responsible for Real Madrid's poor start?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Bernabeu faithful have never taken Gareth Bale to their hearts with injury problems and a perceived lack of integration into the side often used as sticks to beat him with.

Chiranjeevi to act again?

Chiranjeevi to act again?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Ramcharan Tej announced that his father will act in his 150th film which will in all probability release next year on the megastar's birthday.

'This Budget is like a meal you get in a Udupi hotel'

'This Budget is like a meal you get in a Udupi hotel'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'One thing is sure: After this Budget, no Ambani-Adani tag will be attached to the government.'

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

Govt staff may lose job if they don't perform

Govt staff may lose job if they don't perform

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The government employees could lose their job after 20 years of service if they failed to come up to the expectations of their superiors under a new system of assessment suggested on Friday.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names.