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Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on public display for the first time.

Pak-based terror groups plotting attacks in India: US intel chief

Pak-based terror groups plotting attacks in India: US intel chief

Rediff.com12 May 2017

In South Asia, the intelligence community assesses that the political and security situation in Afghanistan will almost certainly deteriorate through 2018.

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Drones, high capacity auto prime pumps, autonomous vehicles, robots, all played a role in the seemingly impossible rescue, reports Pranjal Sharma.

'Kangana's personality reflects in her attire'

'Kangana's personality reflects in her attire'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Deepak Pathak, from UP's Ballia speaks about his first big break, his inspiration and the designer he admires the most.

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Haley said her India visit aimed at solidifying partnership.

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"The shift is gradually happening more on account of favourable risk-reward for stocks in these sectors and the shift would be more pronounced as investors roll over their targets to 2017," the head of research at a foreign brokerage said.

95-year-old rule amended to give one-year extension to FS Jaishankar

95-year-old rule amended to give one-year extension to FS Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Rediff.com was first to break the news of Jaishankar's extension hours before it became public.

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Risk sentiment is likely to be favourable if oil prices stay benign, global growth sentiment remains robust and the dollar index does not break out, says B Prasanna.

'China would like to work with India to strengthen globalisation'

'China would like to work with India to strengthen globalisation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Chinese President Xi Jinping called for moving globalisation to a more open, inclusive, universal, balanced and win-win direction.

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Lanka floods toll reaches 82 as more bodies pulled out

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Rescuers pulled out more bodies from the muddy debris of disastrous landslide taking the toll to over 80.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

Sensex tanks 184 pts on earnings pain, Fed stance

Sensex tanks 184 pts on earnings pain, Fed stance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Tata Motors was the worst performer on the Sensex, plummeting 10.32 per cent to Rs 436.55 after the company reported a steep 96.22 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the December quarter.

Here's what measures India will take if shooting is scrapped...

Here's what measures India will take if shooting is scrapped...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Olympic Association is yet to get an official confirmation about shooting being scrapped from the programme of 2022 Commonwealth Games but said it will ask the organisers to reconsider its decision.

Bonds: Rising interest rates may hurt India's GDP

Bonds: Rising interest rates may hurt India's GDP

Rediff.com2 May 2018

As yields rise, bond prices fall. Higher yields not only translate into losses for investors, it also pushes up borrowing cost for companies as well as government

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The nod for the extension of his tenure till January 28, 2018 was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, official sources said.

Nepal to initiate talks with member states on rescheduling SAARC summit

Nepal to initiate talks with member states on rescheduling SAARC summit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Nepal said it would take necessary initiatives and hold discussions with member-states to press for holding the 19th SAARC Summit.

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Making significant progress, India has reduced its "out of school" children by over 90 per cent and has achieved "universal primary education", said a UNESCO global education report released on Thursday.

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

iPhone X launch: The LONG lines and madness around the world

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The race to get your hands on the flagship iPhone is on.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

He said the US will apply other punitive measures if Tehran does not give up its reported goal of developing nuclear weapons.

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Given that India will get a huge part of its oil supplies from Iran through its government-owned oil PSUs, any unwelcome shocks in global crude rates could be absorbed well enough.

India well prepared to tackle US rate hike: IMF

India well prepared to tackle US rate hike: IMF

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Strong dollar will impact financial system in India.

PM Modi, Trump to have first meeting on June 26

PM Modi, Trump to have first meeting on June 26

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Announcing the visit from June 25, the external affairs ministry on Monday said the Modi-Trump discussions will provide a new direction for deeper bilateral engagement.

Rohit Sharma to be co-owner of Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors

Rohit Sharma to be co-owner of Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was on Wednesday named as the co-owner of the Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors.

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The US is experiencing a worldwide delay in processing of visa and passports.

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

With a loan book of $268 billion, India's retail banking is now ahead of Russia, Malaysia and Mexico but behind China, Brazil and Thailand

5 events the markets may react to in 2017

5 events the markets may react to in 2017

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Demonetisation impact, earnings growth, central bank policies will get attention.

Cooperation with India on tax issues at good level: Switzerland

Cooperation with India on tax issues at good level: Switzerland

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Both countries have been working on administrative assistance.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Word cloud: PM Modi's address at 'Digital India' dinner meet

Word cloud: PM Modi's address at 'Digital India' dinner meet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Rediff.com did a word cloud analysis (see the image below) of the Prime Minister Modi's speech at the Digital India dinner meet.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

US blames Pakistan for deterioration in Indo-Pak ties

US blames Pakistan for deterioration in Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Director of US National Intelligence said that Islamabad's failure to curb terrorists and the rise in number of cross-firing incidents was the cause for increasing tensions.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesdy included India among the nations which supported China's stand on the strategic South China Sea after Beijing rejected the verdict of a United Nations-backed tribunal that struck down the Communist giant's claims of "historical rights" in the disputed area.

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday sent a legal notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, initiating proceedings to seek compensation from the Indian Cricket Board for not honouring the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

Create conducive environment for successful SAARC meet: Nepal

Create conducive environment for successful SAARC meet: Nepal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Nepal said it 'has received communications' from four member-states -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and India -- in which they conveyed their inability to participate in the 19th SAARC summit.

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

5 issues to watch out for at SCO's Qingdao summit

5 issues to watch out for at SCO's Qingdao summit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'Given the sharp increase in oil prices, a mounting problem for the 2nd and 4th largest importers like China and India -- the Qingdao meeting is likely to push for the large energy producers (Russia and the Central Asian Republics) and energy consumers (China and India) to arrive at some understanding for mutually beneficial outcomes,' notes Srikanth Kondapalli.

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Bizarre ways of ball tampering: Mint, zipper, teeth and now sandpaper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Cameron Bancroft hiding a yellow strip of sandpaper in his pants easily fits into one of the many bizarre ball-tampering tactics