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The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'May take 10 years for India to have reusable rocket'

'May take 10 years for India to have reusable rocket'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Top space scientist G Madhavan Nair said it may take ten years for the country to put in place such an operational rocket.

Terror scorching peace path, Pak told

Terror scorching peace path, Pak told

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Pakistan not doing enough to stop cross-border terrorism: India

The economy is still a reluctant beast

The economy is still a reluctant beast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The government's full five-year term is unlikely to deliver more than 7+ per cent growth.' 'That's creditable, but no different from the 7.2 per cent achieved in the previous five years (2009 to 2014).' 'Those who expected the change of government to deliver a change of tempo would be disappointed,' says T N Ninan.

Aparna, Konkona support Hangman

Aparna, Konkona support Hangman

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Will Kerala lose Smart City?

Will Kerala lose Smart City?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Review: Arjun Kapoor impresses in Khatron Ke Khiladi

Review: Arjun Kapoor impresses in Khatron Ke Khiladi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Namrata Thakker hopes the KKK 7 has some dhamakedaar stunts coming up.

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Hangman film controversy again in Bengal

Hangman film controversy again in Bengal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

The documentary film One Day from a Hangman's Life, critically commenting upon the state government's 'personal interest' in the hanging of rape and murder convict Dhananjoy Chatterjee, was withdrawn from the Nandan complex on June 20

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Clinton blames FBI chief's letter in email case for her loss

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"I was on the way to winning until the combination of Jim Comey's (sic) letter on October 28th and Russian WikiLeaks raised doubts in the minds of people," she said.

6 steps to financial planning for women

6 steps to financial planning for women

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

We simplify the investment and financial planning process for you.

Diary beats Oscar films!

Diary beats Oscar films!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A report stated that despite initial setbacks from demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax, "all in all" the Indian economy has done well.

What is Modi's Pakistan policy really?

What is Modi's Pakistan policy really?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

'When Sushma Swaraj was campaigning like a one-man army against Pakistan for the treatment meted out to Chetna Jadhav and her mother-in-law, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was secretly huddled with his Pakistani counterpart in Bangkok.' 'It is becoming impossible to make rational judgments about our government's Pakistan policies,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

6 reasons why West Indies is MOST TROUBLED World Cup team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

West Indies head into World Cup with little or no expectations of success.

Federer crushes Hewitt

Federer crushes Hewitt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Why Australia can't be written off at World T20

Why Australia can't be written off at World T20

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

With the batting firepower in Australia's ranks, they cannot be ruled out as contenders to grasp it at the sixth attempt.

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mourinho faces the boot: Can any of these men change Chelsea's fortunes?

Mourinho faces the boot: Can any of these men change Chelsea's fortunes?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

After the reigning English Premier League champions suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, will Jose Mourinho continue to lead the defending champions for the second half of the season? Here's a look the men who could take over at Stamford Bridge.

Pak plan to execute 500 militants disturbing, says Amnesty International

Pak plan to execute 500 militants disturbing, says Amnesty International

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan's plan to execute 500 militants who have been given death sentences is deeply disturbing and would do nothing to protect civilians from the conflict with Taliban, a leading rights group has said.

Blogging for dummies

Blogging for dummies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

After banning registration of diesel cars and SUVS with engines above 2,000 cc in December last year till March 31, the Supreme Court has extended the ban until the next hearing which is expected in July

Shah Rukh shines in Swades

Shah Rukh shines in Swades

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Sensex may touch 7200 in a year

Sensex may touch 7200 in a year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

What happened to the Americans?

What happened to the Americans?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

There's hell to raise!

There's hell to raise!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

IIM plea movers seek to be heard

IIM plea movers seek to be heard

Rediff.com20 Mar 2004

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones feels the standard of bowling in international cricket has touched an "all-time low", voicing his concern at a time when 300-plus totals have become the norm in One-Day Internationals.

With series win at stake, should Kohli opt to bat first at toss?

With series win at stake, should Kohli opt to bat first at toss?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The visitors have a 2-0 lead in the series and can wrap up the contest with another win here before leaving for the last leg of the tour in Colombo.

Shrek 2 devours USBO

Shrek 2 devours USBO

Rediff.com24 May 2004

EVM row: Mayawati to move court, Kejriwal alleges foul play

EVM row: Mayawati to move court, Kejriwal alleges foul play

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Arvind Kejriwal said that 20-25% of AAP's votes transferred to SAD-BJP.

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'The most striking thing about the US strike on Syria is its futility of purpose beyond a symbolic value to impress the domestic constituency that Trump is a forceful decision-maker,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone Biles, won the team gold medal at the Olympics on Tuesday by the widest margin ever.

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Asserting that there is "no substitute" for teachers, Indian mathematician and founder Anand Kumar has said that there is a need to create an atmosphere in which teachers get respect and recognition to draw the best to this profession.

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'Modi and the BJP don't want Delhi to function.' 'The LG is like a puppet of the BJP.'

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Patnaik's biggest challenge in 17 years

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As the Odisha CM prepares to face the BJP onslaught, the BJP hopes to rope in some BJD heavyweights.