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Lavish spread at Fardeen's wedding

Lavish spread at Fardeen's wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Can Nokia 6 rebuild Nokia's fame?

Can Nokia 6 rebuild Nokia's fame?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Let's just say it upfront: the start-up HMD, which is now using the Nokia name, doesn't disappoint.

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The company has introduced motorised boats in Mandovi river, which is the major river in the coastal state, with vast picturesque backwaters.

MIT team aims at mending broken hearts

MIT team aims at mending broken hearts

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Researchers at the institute have been trying to engineer a patch of tissue that has the same properties as native heart tissue.

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

'Fundamentalists should speak to me'

'Fundamentalists should speak to me'

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Taslima has been in exile in Europe from 1994 after fundamentalists issued a fatwa against her for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Israel blames Al Qaeda for Egypt blasts

Israel blames Al Qaeda for Egypt blasts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

Israel on Friday blamed Al Qaeda for a series of bomb attacks in Egypt's Sinai peninsula that left at least 19 people and another 38 missing.

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

How to pick the right life and health insurance policy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

It is important to look at factors like claim settlement ratios, persistency ratios, the extent of premium increase with age, insurer's reputation, etc, says Vaidyanathan Ramani.

How to chase big totals the Dhoni way

How to chase big totals the Dhoni way

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Back in form with a marauding knock, Mahendra Singh Dhoni says no required run rate is too high in a chase if one manages to keep calm the way he did during Rising Pune Supergiant's Indian Premier League clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

CIA warns of Istanbul-type attack in US

CIA warns of Istanbul-type attack in US

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Brennan said global instability is one of the defining issues of the time, and its implications are hard to overstate.

MMTC shines at gold festival

MMTC shines at gold festival

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

MMTC recorded a sale of jewellery worth about Rs 15 crore (Rs 150 million) at its recently concluded 'Festival of Gold'.

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of luxury mobility.

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

Yuva: As good as it gets!

Yuva: As good as it gets!

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

British tourists returning from Egypt told to leave luggage behind as airport security is tightened in wake of disaster in Sinai

2019 election and the brown man's burden

2019 election and the brown man's burden

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease these privileged nations feel at the rise of Asian nations like India and China.' 'But what ought to shock all right-thinking Indians is that many of our own countrymen/women have joined this chorus,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Spain and Italy have undergone managerial changes since Antonio Conte handed Vicente del Bosque a tactical masterclass at Euro 2016, but Spain go into Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Turin in better shape than their Group G rivals.

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Hichki's greatest handicaps are its predictability and sentiment, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The astronomical fee paid for Ben Stokes at the IPL auction is a confirmation of his status as the modern game's finest all-rounder.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Rs 42,000 crore and counting! Jan Dhan is not just a 'Re 1 trick'

Rs 42,000 crore and counting! Jan Dhan is not just a 'Re 1 trick'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

As many as 24.27 crore accounts have been opened under the scheme and the percentage of zero balance has come down to 24.43 per cent

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

Dhoni took a very good decision in stepping down: Yuvraj

Dhoni took a very good decision in stepping down: Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Yuvraj Singh on Monday hailed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to quit limited-overs captaincy as he feels that they can now conjure up the magic of good old days and enthrall the fans with their 'fearless brand of cricket'.

Twin bombing attacks in Baghdad market kill at least 24

Twin bombing attacks in Baghdad market kill at least 24

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Militants attacked an outdoor market on Sunday in eastern Baghdad, killing at least 24 people and wounding dozens, officials said.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Anand draws with Aronian in Sinquefield Chess

Anand draws with Aronian in Sinquefield Chess

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Armenian Levon Aronian has had mixed results with Anand but the Indian has troubled his opponent a great deal in the past few years.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Why would Kale offer money?

Why would Kale offer money?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

EPL PIX: Jesus double gives Man City much-needed win

EPL PIX: Jesus double gives Man City much-needed win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The victory takes Pep Guardiola's side into provisional second spot

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the central mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano, killing at least 120 people on Friday, witnesses and police said, in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Islamist Boko Haram militants.

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Does China have much to celebrate these days?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'The leadership is confronted with an economy growing at its slowest pace in 20 years,' points out Claude Smadja.

Warne should bowl slower: Jenner

Warne should bowl slower: Jenner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Terry Jenner said the leg spinner needs to slow down in an attempt to regain the flight and drift which were his hallmarks.

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Although there has been no official word so far, it is unlikely that Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar would travel to Islamabd as planned this Thursday for talks with his Pakistani counterpart for the comprehensive bilateral dialogue.

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'His humble words are no substitute for a clear vision for the future of the country. But humility has its own power, its own impact.' 'And it's probably more than that of a monogrammed suit,' says Shuma Raha.

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'The forces of good are on the run.' 'But dark times also challenge people to fight.' 'I believe Indians will rise against these dark times.'

We gave one year of corruption-free governance: Jaitley

We gave one year of corruption-free governance: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The economy is growing at 7.5-8 per cent, the finance minister said.

Rahul asks CWC to pick non-Gandhi as Congress president

Rahul asks CWC to pick non-Gandhi as Congress president

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The meeting of the party's highest decision-making body will go into the reasons behind the party's debacle and discus as to why its poll narrative failed to convince the people.

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Sufi leader murdered by suspected Islamists in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Initial investigations found that Shahidullah was involved in a property dispute with neighbours 'which could be a reason of the murder'.

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.