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Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Industry observers are certain the next attempt will succeed even if they have to browbeat someone into buying as the government has put its might behind it,' predicts Anjuli Bhargava.

'Lockdown has improved my relations with my sister Huma'

'Lockdown has improved my relations with my sister Huma'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'It's like as if God was telling us that we have not spent time with each other despite being siblings, so now you have to spend time and talk.'

Need to protect young WI talents from vultures of world cricket: Pollard

Need to protect young WI talents from vultures of world cricket: Pollard

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Youngsters like Brandon King, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Keserick Williams and Hayden Walsh Jr were preferred for the India tour

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Want to buy the best stocks with moderate risk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers queries on how to invest in stocks.

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Ian Chappell reveals battle with cancer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'I've had multiple skin cancers cut off, burnt off and every other way you can get rid of them. You get to 70 and you start to think, 'Christ, it's getting near the end now.' But I saw my mother, Jeanne near the end and she'd come to grips with death, and that's probably when I thought, 'shit, this is something you need to deal with'.'

Remembering a Hero

Remembering a Hero

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Two months ago, May 2, Major Anuj Sood made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in a hostage-rescue mission in J&K. As his grieving family grapples with their immense loss, they graciously share memories of the young major -- a husband, brother and son -- whose only calling was the fauj.

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

I have learnt my lessons from 2015 tour: Du Plessis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Du Plessis had a tough time in 2015, scoring just 60 runs in seven innings.

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Want cash? Bollywood tells you how!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Some lessons to be learnt here!

DRL, 1st Indian company to supply generic drugs to China's state hospitals

DRL, 1st Indian company to supply generic drugs to China's state hospitals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The drug that it would supply is called Olanzapine, used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

How chat show storm made Hardik better

How chat show storm made Hardik better

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer.

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

KKR slumped to their third straight defeat after losing to CSK by five wickets in a home game, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Why the next 30 days is good to buy real estate

Why the next 30 days is good to buy real estate

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Nearly 60 per cent of Indians think that next one month would be a good time to buy real estate with improvement in consumer sentiments following formation of a stable government.

SP MP who defeated BJP in Gorakhpur joins saffron fold

SP MP who defeated BJP in Gorakhpur joins saffron fold

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav termed it as a 'ghaatey ka sauda' (loss-making deal) for the saffron party.

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'There were days when we had to shoot the 20-year-old character first and then do the transformed Bulbbul and then return to the 20 year old. Those days were difficult.'

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Kapil Dev's major concern about '83'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev hopes that the focus is not just on him, but on the entire squad in the upcoming film '83' which narrates the story of the historic 1983 World Cup triumph. In '83', directed by Kabir Khan, features Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, who led the team to India's first-ever World Cup win against the mighty West Indies.

How India can return to higher growth rate

How India can return to higher growth rate

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'The slide in growth has arisen primarily because we have an NBFC crisis on top of a banking crisis,' points out T T Ram Mohan.

Farewell, Floyd

Farewell, Floyd

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Aseem Chhabra remembers Master Chef Floyd Cardoz who died of coronavirus in New York on Wednesday.

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Apoorba Kumar Patranabish, 37 from Hyderabad reveals how he went from 127 kg to 90 kg in 11 months.

Banks set to reject Mallya's loan repayment offer

Banks set to reject Mallya's loan repayment offer

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The lenders, led by State Bank of India (SBI), are due to inform the Supreme Court of their decision on the offer at a hearing on Thursday.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

I am really happy what we could achieve as a team. If you know me, at no stage of my career has personal glory been important. The milestones (2442 runs in a year as opener) are fine but winning every series is what we focus on, says Rohit, who is keen on winning a big ICC event before hanging up his boots.

Amy Jackson attends London Fashion Week

Amy Jackson attends London Fashion Week

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to throw a birthday party

Lessons from Bollywood: How to throw a birthday party

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Bollywood shows you just how to party!

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Meet India's likely World Cup team

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Indeed, this might be the easiest way to select India's World Cup team of 15, by picking the top 15, with only No 16 Vijay Shankar perhaps replacing No 13 Khaleel Ahmed to bolster the batting!

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

Can masturbation produce better orgasms?

Can masturbation produce better orgasms?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

A survey has recently revealed that people, especially women, engaging in self-love or masturbation can produce better orgasms.

If GDP is over-estimated, the tax targets are too high

If GDP is over-estimated, the tax targets are too high

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'We get an overzealous army of tax inspectors pushing the economy too hard,' says Ajay Shah.

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'A narrative is needed that captures the reality in Pakistan objectively and more fully'

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Football Extras: Brazil's Neymar says injury not serious

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar told reporters that while a scan was needed to confirm the exact diagnosis, he did not think the injury to Neymar's adductor muscle would keep him out long and Neymar confirmed that early diagnosis.

First Look of Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan

First Look of Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan

Rediff.com25 May 2017

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'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

'I have the experience to take Indian hockey forward'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Newly-appointed chief coach Graham Reid's biggest desire is to have a 'stable environment' for himself as well as his players.

Kapil on who should bat at No 4 for India in World Cup

Kapil on who should bat at No 4 for India in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The 1983 World Cup winning captain said that the batting slots should be decided according to the match situation.

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Honed and utilised in-house for over three years, the engineering major's new arm - L&T-Nxt - will focus on AI, IoT, vitual reality and cyber security among other fields of digitisation.

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The banks have asked the court to demand his return and to impound his passport.

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), former general officer in commanding, 15 Corps, explains what may have happened during the Indian Army's anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir in which four soldiers and one policemen, including the commanding officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.