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India faces scary groundwater scenario

India faces scary groundwater scenario

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

US satellites are being used to gauge groundwater use in India and the observations are worrying, according to a report published in sciencemag.org.

Jeffrey Archer on Paths to Glory

Jeffrey Archer on Paths to Glory

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Author Jeffery Archer was in Mumbai for the launch of his latest novel, Paths of Glory

Indian Americans named to digital task force

Indian Americans named to digital task force

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Their assigned two-year mission is to develop a viable economic sustainability strategy to ensure that today's data will be available for further use, analysis and study.

Third person arrested in California double-murder

Third person arrested in California double-murder

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

A 56-year-old man and his teenage daughter Indian-Americans- were burnt to death

BPO: India in danger of being dethroned?

BPO: India in danger of being dethroned?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Parts of Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are vying to become new offshoring hubs - and nudging aside established players

This is how HIV develops into AIDS

This is how HIV develops into AIDS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The common notion is that HIV evolves to grow better over time following Darwin's theory of natural selection, eventually killing the patient.

Stars' £100m boycott

Stars' £100m boycott

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

England's stars want to blow a gaping £100million hole in the FA's finances by refusing to co-operate with their commercial activities.

Review: Woman in Black 2 is scary but not truly horrifying

Review: Woman in Black 2 is scary but not truly horrifying

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Woman in Black: Angel of Death gets predictable real quick, says Paloma Sharma.

Hansen sets world record in 100m breaststroke

Hansen sets world record in 100m breaststroke

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

American Brendan Hansen broke his own world record in the men's 100 metre breaststroke at the US swimming championships.

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

What's social media got to do with weight loss?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

According to a study, the more time you spend on social media, the more motivated you are to lose weight.

James Bond director loves Hindi films

James Bond director loves Hindi films

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

The best things about Bollywood films are the song and dance sequences, says Irvin Kershner.

Beware! Less sleep can lead to Facebook addiction

Beware! Less sleep can lead to Facebook addiction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

If you find yourself checking your Facebook account many times during the day, then it is a sign of compulsive behavior, which, according to a recent study, is a result of lack of sleep.

Ricin found in baby food

Ricin found in baby food

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Two containers of Gerber banana yoghurt were found contaminated with the deadly poison.\n\n

From Europe to Jordan via Japan

From Europe to Jordan via Japan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Man convicted of killing Indian-American ex-girlfriend's father, sister

Man convicted of killing Indian-American ex-girlfriend's father, sister

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A jury in Orange County, California, convicted Iftekhar Murtaza for murdering his ex-girlfriend's father and sister and attempting to kill her mother, the Orange County district attorney's office announced on November 22.

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis became the fourth South African to score a hundred in his last Test, emulating Pieter van der Bijl, Lee Irvine and Barry Richards.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Arsenal and Manchester City meet at The Emirates on Saturday when both teams will seek to roar into life after making spluttering starts to their Premier League campaigns.

Top 10 best places to work

Top 10 best places to work

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The list is based on what the employees of these companies experienced over the past twelve months.

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm, which is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand -- such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Gaurav, Vikas claim gold; boxers fetch best ever medal haul at CWG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Men joined the gold quest through Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) as the team rejoiced its best ever medal haul at the mega-event on Saturday.

5 Indians in boxing finals, 3 settle for bronze

5 Indians in boxing finals, 3 settle for bronze

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Asian Games medallists Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) were among the five Indian boxers who entered the finals, on Friday, while three others settled for bronze medals in what is turning out to be India's best ever performance inside the ring at the Commonwealth Games.

Confederations Cup: Sanchez becomes breaks Chile's top-scorer

Confederations Cup: Sanchez becomes breaks Chile's top-scorer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The Arsenal forward broke the record just five minutes into the match, taking his tally to 38 with his national side at the Kazan Arena, Kazan.

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

Sports Shorts: Dortmund stun Bayern; PSG sweep aside Monaco

Sports Shorts: Dortmund stun Bayern; PSG sweep aside Monaco

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

'I'm sorry but the truth is Man United is not in balance now'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Playing spectacular football is all well and good but Manchester United must find the right balance in both areas of the pitch if they want to be successful this season, manager Louis van Gaal has said.

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Sports Shorts: Bajrang, Pinki win gold; Sakshi disappoints

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

EPL: Blind rescues a point for lacklustre United

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Daley Blind's late second half strike helped a lacklustre Manchester United salvage a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Monday.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

His death highlighted the problem of gun violence in South Africa only days after Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was jailed for five years for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year.

'Xi is a black box'

'Xi is a black box'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'The American fear of the Chinese military is overblown. The countries that should be concerned are China's neighbours,' Jeffrey Wasserstrom tells Rahul Jacob.

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

South Korea miss chance, Japan book ticket to Russia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

South Korea squandered a chance to book their spot at next year's World Cup finals on Thursday after a 0-0 draw with 10-man Iran left their qualification hopes precariously balanced.

Ferrari stay silent on Raikkonen rumours

Ferrari stay silent on Raikkonen rumours

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Kimi Raikkonen has plenty of supporters among the passionate Ferrari 'tifosi' as the team's first champion of the post-Schumacher era, and last to date, and his return would a break with Ferrari tradition as much as a blast from the past.