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Presidential candidate: Karat meets Mulayam

Presidential candidate: Karat meets Mulayam

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Communist Party of India - Marxist general secretary Prakash Karat on Friday met Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and the two leaders are understood have discussed the pros and cons of probable candidates for the upcoming Presidential election.

Naval exercise brings east and west together off Bengal

Naval exercise brings east and west together off Bengal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The ongoing naval exercise is testing new platforms, weapons sensors, communication systems and tactics in order to optimise the network combat power of the fleet, which included over 40 surface combatants of various classes, submarines and a large number of aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles, reports RS Chauhan

Now, the spanking new Canon DSLR @ Rs 2,06,995

Now, the spanking new Canon DSLR @ Rs 2,06,995

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The successor to the popular 5D Mark II is out. Swapnil Mathur of ThinkDigit tells you if it's worth the money.

IN PICS: Pulsar 200NS takes on KTM and Honda CBR!

IN PICS: Pulsar 200NS takes on KTM and Honda CBR!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Ayan Sengupta of IndianDrives.com weighs in the pros and cons of three of the newest bikes in the Indian markets today.

HTC One S: Will YOU buy it at Rs 33,590?

HTC One S: Will YOU buy it at Rs 33,590?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

HTC's latest dual-core offering does many things welll -- it has a good display, impressive build, a good camera, and delivers good performance overall.

Collector's abduction: No breakthrough in talks

Collector's abduction: No breakthrough in talks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Mediators on Friday failed to achieve any breakthrough to secure the release of abducted Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon after the second round of talks even as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh asserted that the demands of the Maoists would be considered only "within the legal framework".

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kallis had earlier said that not entering the tournament as favourites could work in South Africa's favour.

US Secret Service removes 3 agents involved in sex scandal

US Secret Service removes 3 agents involved in sex scandal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The United States Secret Service - responsible for the protection of the President - has removed three of its personnel, who were allegedly involved in a sex scandal in Columbia.

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

GITPRO asked US Senators to support the legislation in the Congress.

Steely presence of Maoists weakens Bhilai Steel Plant

Steely presence of Maoists weakens Bhilai Steel Plant

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The report says that SAIL had started clearing forests, but since October, 2010, it could cut down only 12 trees till now.

Salary talks: Indians most confident

Salary talks: Indians most confident

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

As per the survey conducted by professional networking website LinkedIn across eight countries, Indian professionals are the most confident people in career negotiations like asking for a raise or closing a business deal.

Teenager's Rs 2,657 camera takes stunning earth PHOTOS

Teenager's Rs 2,657 camera takes stunning earth PHOTOS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

While NASA might spend millions to take snaps of the Earth, a teenager in the UK has captured stunning images of the planet by floating a second-hand camera worth 30 pounds (Rs 2,657) in to space using a balloon.

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

TCL 55P6US comes with a fairly minimalistic design: a metal frame and a bezel so narrow that you will barely notice it.

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The home ministry will examine on merit the mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, sentenced to death for assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, and it will be submitted to President Pratibha Patil for a final decision.

UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

As the fracas over the coal-gate continued for the 12th day in Parliament, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government was playing a double game on the SC/ST quota Bill, and urged it to get the House in order first.

Davis Cup: Paes leads inexperienced squad against Korea

Davis Cup: Paes leads inexperienced squad against Korea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Thrust into action courtesy a controversy, it will be a test of nerves and skill for the Indian rookies when they take on South Korea in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, beginning in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Naga Chaitanya gets ready with Dohchay

Naga Chaitanya gets ready with Dohchay

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Dohchay is scheduled for release in March.

LS adjourns abruptly after BJP insisted on voting

LS adjourns abruptly after BJP insisted on voting

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The Lok Sabha was adjourned abruptly on Wednesday after uproar created by the Bharatiya Janata Party which wanted voting on two bills -- Judicial Accountability and 114th Constitution Amendment Bill.

World Cup success can spur England to Ashes glory: Root

World Cup success can spur England to Ashes glory: Root

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Hosts England ended a 44-year wait to win the World Cup as they beat New Zealand side on boundary count after a tied Super Over in a dramatic final on Sunday.

Defending champs Spain hold edge over Italy

Defending champs Spain hold edge over Italy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Spain will go into Sunday's Group C opener against old foes Italy with a swagger that was missing from past encounters after a pivotal moment in their rivalry four years ago.

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Complaint against Bhushan over Kashmir remarks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The complaint has been filed by Vibhor Anand, a law student, seeking directions to the police for registration of FIR against Prashant Bhushan for his alleged remarks on status of Kashmir and withdrawal of Army from the region.

'Muslims don't benefit from an exodus'

'Muslims don't benefit from an exodus'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Chairman of the Popular Front of India E M Abdul Rahiman speaks to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about how some sections are desperately trying to tarnish the image of the PFI.

I would die rather than see another WC blunder: Blatter

I would die rather than see another WC blunder: Blatter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said he "would die" if he saw another World Cup blunder such as Frank Lampard's disallowed goal for England against Germany in South Africa in 2010.

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While players in the financial ecosystem are opening up to the idea of receivables funding for the sector, this market needs a regulator, which a Parliament panel feels only RBI can provide.

'Cosmetic changes'to UN Security Council will not help: India

'Cosmetic changes'to UN Security Council will not help: India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

India on Wednesday said that mere "cosmetic changes" to the United Nations Security Council will not improve its effectiveness, asking its five permanent members to realise that the reform of the powerful body, including its expansion, is necessary to reflect contemporary realities.

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Why MBA grads DO NOT want jobs anymore!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Many join an MBA programme to bag a lucrative job. But some students are skipping placement season to plan their own ventures.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

Regretful Strauss was looking to draw 1st Test vs SA

Regretful Strauss was looking to draw 1st Test vs SA

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

England captain Andrew Strauss was left with a 'sour taste in the mouth' after his team suffered a crushing innings and 12-run defeat by South Africa in the first Test on Monday.

IN PICS: The camera more EXPENSIVE than 3 Nanos!

IN PICS: The camera more EXPENSIVE than 3 Nanos!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Check out the Nikon D4 that costs almost Rs 3.5 lakh, which makes it more expensive than the original price of three Tata Nanos! Our question: Will YOU buy it?

PHOTOS: How India ended Windies' hopes of innings lead

PHOTOS: How India ended Windies' hopes of innings lead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Temperamentally poles apart, a cavalier Pant and a composed Ajinkya Rahane eventually wrested the initiative back with a burgeoning 146-run partnership to guide India to 308-4 at stumps.

Love running? Then you'll love this

Love running? Then you'll love this

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The liking for a running shoe is mostly driven by how it 'feels' and the Floatride Run Flexweave feels close to perfect, says Dhruv Munjal.

'Asking Indian docs to return after higher studies unfair'

'Asking Indian docs to return after higher studies unfair'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

India's Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad would like Indian doctors travelling to the US for further studies to sign a bond assuring that they'd return to India after completing their course. Divya Nair weighs in the pros and cons.

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The development comes after Bhandarkar had to cancel the promotional events of 'Indu Sarkar' in Pune and Nagpur fearing wrath of Congressmen who had gathered to protest the film's release without a green signal from senior party leaders.

'BJP's only legacy has been 7 CMs in the past 7 years'

'BJP's only legacy has been 7 CMs in the past 7 years'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Congress will definitely win in Uttarakhand and replace the "corrupt" Bharatiya Janata Party government in the forthcoming polls, says All India Congress Committee in-charge of the state Chaudhry Birendra Singh in an interview

Rushdie goes silent about visit to Jaipur Literature Festival

Rushdie goes silent about visit to Jaipur Literature Festival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Even as uncertainty looms over Salman Rushdie's appearance at the Jaipur Literature Festival, the India-born author himself is not giving any hints about his plans to visit India and has maintained a stoic silence on Twitter. The Midnight's Children author has logged on to the microblogging site Twitter regularly and commented on various issues, occasionally tweeting several times a day.

Why you must buy a top up insurance plan

Why you must buy a top up insurance plan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

It acts as an additional health safeguard in case your basic insurance plan is not enough to take care of your medical bills

HOT PICS: Celebs and their sexiest body parts!

HOT PICS: Celebs and their sexiest body parts!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Users of one of Europe's fastest growing online beauty retailers, feelunique.com were asked to vote for the most beautiful body parts of celebrities they admired the most. The results were, well, stunning.

German engines roaring as title moves into view

German engines roaring as title moves into view

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Germany turned on the turbo chargers to race into the Euro 2012 semi-finals and with their fourth consecutive last four spot in a major tournament secured they can see their first silverware in 16 years on the horizon.

'Trinamool Congress acting like B team of the CPM'

'Trinamool Congress acting like B team of the CPM'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Congress MP Deepa Dasmunshi's remarks on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress is acting as the 'B' team of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) threatened to further pull apart the two uneasy allies, seven months after they formed the government in West Bengal.