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'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Microsoft Office for iPad: Hit or miss?

Microsoft Office for iPad: Hit or miss?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Office suite for the Apple device has touched users, and desktop users will be glad to shift to the mobile platform.

PHOTOS: World Cup fever scorches Indian shores

PHOTOS: World Cup fever scorches Indian shores

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and while the participating nations are waiting with bated breath for kick-off, India cannot be kept away from all the football frenzy. Rediff.com let's you catch a few glimpses of the football mania that has cast a spell on Indian footy fans.

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In August, Steve Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months.

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

With professional soccer at a virtual standstill around the globe, fans in need of their weekly fix are turning to the Belarusian Premier League to fill the void as it carries on with matches despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Have you seen GSLV-D5's spectacular lift-off?

Have you seen GSLV-D5's spectacular lift-off?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

ISRO has put out stunning photos of the launch of GSLV-D5. The vehicle smoothly lifted off to space from Sriharikota on Sunday afternoon and put India into the elite 'cryogenic club'.

'David Beckham thought he was bigger than Alex Ferguson'

'David Beckham thought he was bigger than Alex Ferguson'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

David Beckham thought he was too big for Manchester United and later surrendered part of his career by moving to the United States to play for LA Galaxy, former United manager Alex Ferguson said in his autobiography published on Tuesday.

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Teenage Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma on Wednesday rose to the top spot in the ICC women's T20 International rankings, riding on her stellar run at the T20 World Cup in Australia. The 16-year-old Verma takes over from New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who had been the top batter since October 2018 after wresting the spot from West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor.

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Rattled by embarrassing domestic defeats, Chelsea looked jittery before Olivier Giroud settled their nerves with a close range tap-in shortly after halftime at StamfordBridge following good work by N'Golo Kante and Willian in the build-up.

Will it be Dipika's squash or Sushil's wrestling at Olympics 2020?

Will it be Dipika's squash or Sushil's wrestling at Olympics 2020?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

India's wrestling and squash fraternity is waiting with bated breath for the International Olympic Committee's highly-anticipated vote on September 8 to decide on the inclusion of one of the disciplines to the 2020 Olympic roster.

Chandrayaan 2: Technical glitch leaves spectators dejected

Chandrayaan 2: Technical glitch leaves spectators dejected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Despite the odd time, hordes of enthusiasts had reached the island, some of them travelling long distances on two wheelers, to witness the historic moment.

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Women's Twenty20 World Cup gets underway when hosts and defending champions Australia meet India in Sydney on Friday and hopes are high that the seventh edition of the tournament will prove transformational for the game.

Rediscovering Feroz Khan-Zeenat Aman's seductive Qurbani

Rediscovering Feroz Khan-Zeenat Aman's seductive Qurbani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

One of the biggest successes of Feroz Khan's career, Qurbani co-starring Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman, oozes style, sizzle and just about enough substance to carve a niche of its own.

PIX: Karnataka Assembly poll not short on glamour quotient

PIX: Karnataka Assembly poll not short on glamour quotient

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

While ticket aspirants, particularly in the Congress, are waiting with bated breath for announcement of the list for the May five Assembly polls, one thing appears certain at this stage itself -- that the elections would not be short on the glamour quotient.

'Jallikattu' kicks off amid fanfare in TN, 62 injured

'Jallikattu' kicks off amid fanfare in TN, 62 injured

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

As the feisty bulls, one after the other started racing towards the lengthy sporting arena from the entrance, known as 'vadivasal,' young men waiting with bated breath strained every nerve to latch on to the hump of the animals.

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Champions League PIX: Sergi, Suarez rescue Barca; Bayern thrash Dinamo

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Two late goals in two minutes from Sergi Roberto and Luis Suarez gave European champions Barcelona a dramatic 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

When aging provides a business opportunity

When aging provides a business opportunity

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The aging of the population is creating market demand for new products and services at an unprecedented pace.

IMAGES: Royal babies from across the globe!

IMAGES: Royal babies from across the globe!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Now that Prince William and Kate have welcomed Baby Windsor into the world, we take a look at some of the other blue-blooded tots he'll probably have royal play-dates with!

'The closets are becoming claustrophobic, constrictive'

'The closets are becoming claustrophobic, constrictive'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

A young member of the LGBT community speaks of his hopes and dreams that now lie shattered.

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

VVIP helicopter shadow on billion dollar torpedo sale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Rs 1,700 crore contract is for 98 Blackshark heavyweight torpedoes for the navy's six Scorpene submarines. Ajai Shukla reports

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The idea is to keep the RBI's information technology (IT) infrastructure in top shape to run the payments and settlement system uninterrupted 24x7, and run the full gamut of RBI functions from the secured data centres, as nearly 14,000 RBI staffers, except the senior-most management, work from home.

Brangelina, Demi Moore: A day out in Hollywood

Brangelina, Demi Moore: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Harmanpreet battled stomach cramps on way to historic ton

Harmanpreet battled stomach cramps on way to historic ton

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

For the Indian women's team captain, hitting eight sixes in order to avoid running is best way to ignore stomach cramps.

Women's ranking: Mithali holds on top batting spot

Women's ranking: Mithali holds on top batting spot

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj held on to his number one spot while world champions Australia became the number one ODI team in the latest ICC rankings issued.

No Indian in ICC Women's World Cup Team of the Tournament

No Indian in ICC Women's World Cup Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Not a single Indian cricketer featured in the ICC Women's World Cup team of the tournament even as players from Australia and England dominated the list announced in Mumbai on Monday.

Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The NINL management can see this as their moment of giving back to the nation and humanity. Its plant has an oxygen unit that can produce 418 tonnes of oxygen every day. 418 tonnes is about 58% of Delhi's daily demand for oxygen, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Indian eves crush NZ to win series; BCCI awards Rs 21 lakh

Indian eves crush NZ to win series; BCCI awards Rs 21 lakh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

India's women cricketers produced a clinical performance to crush New Zealand by nine wickets in the fifth and final One-Day International in Bengaluru and win the series by a 3-2 margin on Wednesday.

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Teenage star Shafali a big hit at T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The early overs used to be all about Smriti Mandhana but India's star opener says she feels relieved of pressure thanks to the emergence of teenage prodigy Shafali Verma. There's been no hesitation from Verma in making a name for herself on the global stage, the 16-year-old having scored 68 runs across two games, including five sixes and seven fours, at an impressive strike rate of 212.

Pope election: Five Indians among cardinal electors

Pope election: Five Indians among cardinal electors

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

As the world awaits with bated breath for the election of the new pope, five Indian Roman Catholic Cardinals are part of the secret conclave to elect the Church's 266th pontiff, forming the biggest bloc of electors from a country in Asia.

Rayudu, Parthiv take West past North in Deodhar final

Rayudu, Parthiv take West past North in Deodhar final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

West Zone turned in a profession bating display to beat North Zone by five wickets and win the Deodhar Trophy in Guwahati on Wednesday. Put in to bat in the final, North put up a commendable 289 for 8 in 50 overs, courtesy Unmukt Chand's scratchy 88 and Yuvraj Singh's useful 67. In reply, Ambati Rayudu anchored the chase with a well-made, unbeaten 78 as West successfully reached the target in 48.2 overs.

Budget 2013: Small fish, big wish

Budget 2013: Small fish, big wish

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The small, medium and micro industries are fidgeting in anxiety after having seen some tough times in the past few years.

Budget 2013: Small fish, big wish!

Budget 2013: Small fish, big wish!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The Small Medium and Micro industries are fidgeting in anxiety after having seen some tough times in the past few years.

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

With more than 21 lakh migrant workers returning to the state as per official data, the Nitish Kumar government faces an enormous challenge in providing jobs for them.

Shahktar beat Chelsea; Barca, Manchester Utd recover

Shahktar beat Chelsea; Barca, Manchester Utd recover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Shakhtar Donetsk led the way for the Champions League underdogs as they beat holders Chelsea 2-1 while former European champions Barcelona and Manchester United came from behind to maintain perfect starts on Tuesday.

Has Shankar sealed his place in World Cup squad?

Has Shankar sealed his place in World Cup squad?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Arun would not disclose if Shankar was being considered at the number four position, a place captain Virat Kohli filled in the fourth ODI in Mohali.

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Skipper Charlotte Edwards anchored a comfortable chase as England sailed into the final of the Women's World Twenty20 with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first semi-final on Thursday.

'Normalcy is far away'

'Normalcy is far away'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If the government has not listened to scientists, it must.' 'It's obvious that this is a science-driven campaign (fight), a science-driven situation.' 'We cannot afford to ignore the science.'

Champions League: Malaga take control, Udinese held

Champions League: Malaga take control, Udinese held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Malaga gave themselves an excellent chance of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time by beating Panathinaikos 2-0 at home in the first leg of their playoff on Wednesday.

The Heroes Who Vaccinate You!

The Heroes Who Vaccinate You!

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Mrigank Warrier reports on life -- beyond masks and PPE suits -- of frontline medical personnel at vaccination centres.