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After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

After BSSC exam leak, another exam racket comes to light in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Close on the heels of paper leak in Bihar State Staff Selection Commission test for clerks, a TV sting on Friday exposed a purported shady deal in the ongoing recruitment of fourth grade employees in civil courts across Bihar.

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

It's like a festival outside Nitish Kumar's home

It's like a festival outside Nitish Kumar's home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Truckloads of laddoos, hundreds of packets of sweets, and tonnes of flowers have been brought in by his admirers. "Laddoos will be distributed in the afternoon to mark Nitish Kumar's victory," a JD-U leader said. In true Holi style, jubilant JD-U supporters have been playing with colours, bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets since the morning. "It is a red letter day for us," Satish Kumar, an upbeat JD-U leader, told rediff.com

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As Steve Smith and David Warner padded up at suburban Sydney cricket grounds over the weekend, the warm spring sunshine may have seemed fitting weather for the banned Australian cricketers to take a small but important step in their rehabilitation.

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000 (ex-showroom).

Marsh completes family hat-trick of Ashes centuries

Marsh completes family hat-trick of Ashes centuries

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Their father Geoff Marsh beamed with pride in the WACA crowd, having scored 138 at Nottingham as an opener in Allan Border's victorious 1989 team.

Australia rout Uzbeks to set-up Japan final

Australia rout Uzbeks to set-up Japan final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Australia secured a first Asian Cup final appearance against three-times champions Japan after they thrashed a disappointing Uzbekistan 6-0 at the Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday. Japan beat South Korea 3-0 in a penalty shootout after the two sides drew 2-2 in the first semi-final at the Al Gharafa Stadium.

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Is he the greatest Marathoner of all time?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Eliud Kipchoge's story is unusual because when he came into competitive running it was not in the marathon. Fortunately for himself and the rest of us, he then turned to the marathon. Aakar Patel salutes the great runner's incomparable spirit.

Faster, Higher, Hotter - Tokyo weather prompts 2020 Olympics fears

Faster, Higher, Hotter - Tokyo weather prompts 2020 Olympics fears

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Japan is being scorched by an intense heatwave that has prompted fears of similar extreme weather when the sporting showpiece takes place in the country.

'Modi govt spent Rs 1,000cr on anniversary ads'

'Modi govt spent Rs 1,000cr on anniversary ads'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

At the same time, Kejriwal said the expenditure of the Delhi government was less than Rs 150 crore for a full year.

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two years and dropping middle order batsman Peter Handscomb.

Canoe: Great Britain's Clarke takes gold

Canoe: Great Britain's Clarke takes gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Dark clouds and drizzle were just what Britain's Joseph Clarke needed to make him feel at home and win gold on the frothy whitewater of Rio's K-1 slalom course on Wednesday.

PIX: Shraddha, Sonakshi, Arjun party with Varun Dhawan

PIX: Shraddha, Sonakshi, Arjun party with Varun Dhawan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Producer Dinesh Vijan throws a success bash for his latest film Badlapur.

Mumbai boasts of the country's 1st monorail

Mumbai boasts of the country's 1st monorail

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The Rs 2,460-crore project, an initiative of the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority, is a modern urban transport where cars move on a single beam in an elevated corridor.

Have you seen Dr Singh smile so much?

Have you seen Dr Singh smile so much?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doesn't seem to have stopped smiling since he met Barack Obama at Delhi airport on Sunday.

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

With a jaunty victory dance, 101- year-old Man Kaur celebrated winning the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, the 17th gold medal in the Indian athlete's remarkable late-blooming career.

IPL auction weekend was stressful for Dravid & Co

IPL auction weekend was stressful for Dravid & Co

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I'll say that I was worried in those two or three days but credit to the boys that they responded really well to that as well.'

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Simone Biles' triumph made her the fourth successive American to win the title -- following the successes of Carly Patterson, Nastia Liukin and Gabby Douglas -- which is the longest winning streak by a country in the Olympic discipline.

'Guru Dutt was never satisfied with his work'

'Guru Dutt was never satisfied with his work'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

V K Murthy gives insight in Guru Dutt's life.

CWG: Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold

CWG: Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Australia's Sally Pearson overcame last week's 100 metres heartbreak to win the hurdles event over the same distance on Monday, collapsing on the track in tears after her golden run.

Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold

Tearful Pearson takes solace in hurdles gold

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Australia's Sally Pearson overcame last week's 100 metres heartbreak to win the hurdles event over the same distance on Monday, collapsing on the track in tears after her golden run.

Adlington owes C'wealth gold to pasta and pizza

Adlington owes C'wealth gold to pasta and pizza

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

World record-holder Rebecca Adlington credited pasta and pizza for her return to form with a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games women's 800 metres freestyle on Thursday.

Reader pix: The black and white beauty

Reader pix: The black and white beauty

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Readers tell us what the Taj Mahal means to them.

Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps

Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Mexico's Javier Hernandez literally followed in his grandfather's footsteps when he scored in the World Cup finals against France on Thursday.

Top aerospace award for Indian-origin engineer

Top aerospace award for Indian-origin engineer

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

His 35 years of professional experience encompass conceptual design, payload trades, detailed component design, and hardware test for commercial and military satellites. He holds 32 United States patents.

Nadal charms New York crowds before heading home

Nadal charms New York crowds before heading home

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Rafa Nadal was still beaming about winning the US Open when he spent his final day in New York on Tuesday, posing for photographs and appearing on the morning talkshow circuit, before heading back to Spain.

Africa's World Cup dream to become reality at last

Africa's World Cup dream to become reality at last

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The once inconceivable notion of a World Cup played on African soil, in ultra-modern stadiums beamed live to soccer fans in all corners of the globe will become a reality on Friday.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

'I have never been happier making someone else cry'

'I have never been happier making someone else cry'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'This is a movie for a lot of people, but for us, it's an experience.' Dhadak stars Ishaan Khatter and Jahnvi Kapoor talk about their success.

Mahindra's got its Mojo back!

Mahindra's got its Mojo back!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Mahindra is an automotive brand which is not exactly 'world renowned' for its two-wheelers. However, this has not stopped the Indian company from coming up with handsome looking, Mahindra Mojo, a touring motorcycle, says MotorBeam.

When advertising created celebrities

When advertising created celebrities

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Sasha Chhetri, the Airtel 4G girl, is a better known face across India than most Bollywood starlets, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain

Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wimbledon will naturally miss an old favourite with Rafael Nadal sidelined by injury yet Garbine Muguruza, armed with her sunny demeanour and blistering talent, seems perfectly happy and equipped to fill the void left by her great Spanish compatriot.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

In Pix: Janhvi's journey from star kid to star debut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Have you seen Janhvi Kapoor's photo album?

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The Suzuki Burgman Street steps up the style quotient with its maxi-scooter looks, but is the same as the Access 125 in many ways. So, is it worth paying Rs 9,000 extra?

Will Champions Trophy triumph end Pakistan's exile?

Will Champions Trophy triumph end Pakistan's exile?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

No major cricketing nation has toured Pakistan since the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka team back in 2009.

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Pranab calls shots; Centre goes for caste census

Pranab calls shots; Centre goes for caste census

Rediff.com8 May 2010

With the Centre taking a U-turn on caste-based census and agreeing to include it as a part of the ongoing census exercise, an angry P Chidambaram virtually walked out of the Lok Sabha and did not return even for Vande Mataram recital when the House came to a close after the eventful Budget session.

Vidarbha: Denied water access, Dalit man digs well in 40 days

Vidarbha: Denied water access, Dalit man digs well in 40 days

Rediff.com8 May 2016

He finished the digging in a mere 40 days and was pleasantly surprised to find water.

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.