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From Ganguly's belligerence to Dhoni's charisma

From Ganguly's belligerence to Dhoni's charisma

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The process that began under Sourav Ganguly's combative leadership culminated under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's charismatic captaincy as India occupied its rightful place as the number one Test team in the world.

'Lately, sex just feels like a biological need'

'Lately, sex just feels like a biological need'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on November 18 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

Cos upbeat about hiring in July-Sept quarter

Cos upbeat about hiring in July-Sept quarter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Corporate India is bullish about its hiring plans in the July-September period this year, with companies looking beyond metros to smaller cities in its search for talent, a report by staffing firm TeamLease said.

PM intervenes in Advani's speech in Lok Sabha

PM intervenes in Advani's speech in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed an interesting passage of arms when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh intervened repeatedly and rejected senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's charge that United States' pressure was behind India's decision to talk to Pakistan.

Looking for a personal loan? A checklist!

Looking for a personal loan? A checklist!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

By virtue of it being an unsecured loan, personal loans have a very high rate of interest attached to them.

Thaw in tensions? India proposes talks with Pak

Thaw in tensions? India proposes talks with Pak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Reflecting thaw in relations with Pakistan, India has proposed foreign secretary-level talks to discuss terrorism and any other issue that could lead to peace between the two neighbours.

Pakistan eyeing India's seat in Interpol panel

Pakistan eyeing India's seat in Interpol panel

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Interpol's executive committee has 13 members, including president, three vice-presidents and nine delegates. Each member is selected for a three-year term.

Interest rate hike: What the aam aadmi has to say

Interest rate hike: What the aam aadmi has to say

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Rediff.com interviewed people from several walks of life to know their opinions on the rise in rates by RBI.

Three die in explosion in Jaipur's scrap factory

Three die in explosion in Jaipur's scrap factory

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

At least three persons died and three injured in an explosion at a scrap factory in Jaipur's Vishwakarma Industrial Area on Sunday afternoon.

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Bugti's son files murder case against Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's son Jamil Akbar Bugti has filed a petition in the Sibbi district and sessions court seeking an order to register a case against former President General Pervez Musharraf and other senior officials in connection with his father's death.

Brad Pitt calls ex-wife Aniston 'pathetic'

Brad Pitt calls ex-wife Aniston 'pathetic'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

According to sources, a peeved Pitt allegedly told his pals that the Friends stars is "pathetic" for appearing on the cover of his favourite magazine.

Himalayan glaciers bring India, China together

Himalayan glaciers bring India, China together

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

India and China are in talks to monitor the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas, a border region crucial to both countries' water supplies, Minister for Environment Jairam Ramesh has said. "We are talking to the Chinese about monitoring the Himalayan glaciers," Ramesh said. However, he cautioned that India would not allow Chinese scientists "to climb all over India's glaciers", but sought a collaborative research programme.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

How Real Madrid made seamless transition into post-Ronaldo period...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Real Madrid have started the season flying with three wins from three games.

'There is no slowdown in Indo-US relations'

'There is no slowdown in Indo-US relations'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

'India as a market is broader than most, with eight or nine major customers and the defence business which is now open.'

President unfazed by women's bill ruckus

President unfazed by women's bill ruckus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Unfazed by Monday's developments in the Rajya Sabha, President Pratibha Patil said that it will be 'graceful' if the Women's Reservation Bill is passed after consultation 'as far as possible.'

Pak rejects Menon's remarks on ISI

Pak rejects Menon's remarks on ISI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Pakistan on Friday rejected India's charge that Inter Services Intelligence was involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, alleging that it was a "manifestation of undisguised hostility" and "smear campaign" against Islamabad.

A decade on, govt has new official for Naga talks

A decade on, govt has new official for Naga talks

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

'I am happy to announce the appointment of R S Pandey as the interlocutor and the representative of the government of India to hold talks with NSCN-IM,' Home Minister P Chidambaram said in a statement.

45 killed in Lahore blast

45 killed in Lahore blast

Rediff.com27 May 2009

45 killed in Lahore blast.

US attorney general declines to comment on FIFA probe, Blatter

US attorney general declines to comment on FIFA probe, Blatter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch declined to comment at a press conference on Wednesday on whether FIFA President Sepp Blatter is under investigation as part of a probe by US authorities into the soccer organisation.

Koda's judicial custody extended

Koda's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A special vigilance court extended the judicial custody of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda and his cabinet colleague Kamlesh Singh till January 19 in a disproportionate assets case on Tuesday.

PM should intervene in Ambani gas row: Ram Naik

PM should intervene in Ambani gas row: Ram Naik

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Had the government intervened at the right time, the controversy over an MoU that provides for dividing a national resource, would not have arisen, he said.

Farah: I will be Shah Rukh's friend till I die

Farah: I will be Shah Rukh's friend till I die

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The director says contrary to rumours her friendship with King Khan continues to be strong.

Chelsea beat United to win Community Shield

Chelsea beat United to win Community Shield

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

Chelsea got their hands on the first trophy of the English season on Sunday when they beat Manchester United on penalties to win the curtain-raising Community Shield after a lively Wembley encounter had ended 2-2.

Enough evidence given to Pak on Saeed: India

Enough evidence given to Pak on Saeed: India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

India on Thursday rubbished Pakistan's contention that it was not provided sufficient evidence about involvement of Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed in Mumbai attacks, even as it is seeking details about Islamabad's claim about banning outfits like JuD and Jaish-e-Mohammad.

ITC reaps growth benefits from its green capital

ITC reaps growth benefits from its green capital

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Twelve years on, and an unspecified amount of investment, ITC's green initiatives labelled as sustainability goals have translated into 24 per cent total shareholder returns, measured in terms of increased market capitalisation and dividends, at a compounded rate of growth.

The incredibly bizarre world around us

The incredibly bizarre world around us

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Here's a collection of images that show we live in a crazy, crazy world.

Simple steps to retire young and wealthy

Simple steps to retire young and wealthy

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The mindset of today's young professionals is changing radically. They would like to have a semi-retired life in their late forties or early fifties by taking up a hobby instead of a regular job. Here's then how to retire sooner and richer.

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Samuel Eto'o scored another cracking goal to give Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday and hit back at the racist chanters who had earlier held up the game.

Pakistani troops fire at US helicopters

Pakistani troops fire at US helicopters

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Pakistani troops fired at two United States helicopters that intruded into the restive North Waziristan tribal region, forcing them back to Afghanistan, a media report said on Monday.The gunship helicopters apparently intruded into Pakistani airspace at the border village of Lowara Mandi in North Waziristan Agency before they were fired at by Pakistani forces on Sunday night. Pakistani soldiers used 12.7 mm light machine guns at the helicopters, forcing them to fly back.

Not every Taliban is an extremist ally: US

Not every Taliban is an extremist ally: US

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

'The main leadership of the Taliban that is allied with Al-Qaeda is in Pakistan. Now, they send people across the border. They help to fund the Taliban extremists who are, you know, more associated with Al-Qaeda than indigenous groups,' Clinton told ABC News in an interview.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

It's confirmed: Prabhakaran is dead

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Prabhakaran's body was found near Nandikadal lagoon in the No Fire Zone.

Gujarat to form raise intelligence unit

Gujarat to form raise intelligence unit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

In a bid to strengthen the information-gathering mechanism to thwart terror activities, the Gujarat government has decided to create a special intelligence unit by directly recruiting cadres.

India's sovereign ratings may turn negative: Moody

India's sovereign ratings may turn negative: Moody

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

The sovereign ratings outlook for India may turn negative, from stable currently, if the country's fiscal policy fails to check external shocks like crude prices or aggravates the inflation concerns, global rating agency Moody's warned on Monday.

Injury forces Paes out of Davis Cup

Injury forces Paes out of Davis Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Leander Paes has pulled out of the crucial Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against South Africa due to shoulder and elbow injuries.

I wish I had never left Manchester United: Beckham

I wish I had never left Manchester United: Beckham

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

David Beckham wishes he had stayed with Manchester United for his entire career and not left in 2003 for Real Madrid, the former England captain said on Sunday.

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Instead of fighting over whatever will be left of the present world, the permanent members of the UN security council should have raised a little finger to arrest the death and devastation around us,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Want good returns on your FDs? Lock it NOW

Want good returns on your FDs? Lock it NOW

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

Bank FD rates are expected to go down in the near future. Lock in now if you want stability as well as returns

NASA tests deep space Internet successfully

NASA tests deep space Internet successfully

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Working as part of a NASA-wide team, engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, used software called Disruption-Tolerant Networking to transmit dozens of space images to and from a NASA science spacecraft located about 20 million miles from Earth.