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Tender for importing onions floated

Tender for importing onions floated

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India has floated tender after kitchen staple prices touched Rs 90 even though wholesale rates were much less at Rs 50-60 a kg.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Top moments of 2014. Courtesy, the White House

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Gina Haspel, Super Spy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Donald Trump's new CIA pick hasn't been greeted with the avalanche of media gush that inevitably follows a woman who becomes the first among her gender to get a top job.

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

... and ONE man could be the reason for that, say scientists.

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

10 super cool college campuses

10 super cool college campuses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Where education = fun!

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In a letter sent to Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reforms, 54 lawmakers wrote, "We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr Trump. With that said, the President should be allowed to present evidence in his own defence."

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

'I have had heartbreaks'

'I have had heartbreaks'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'Itna passionately issine mujhse pyaar nahi kiya.'

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

Nixie: The incredible drone that'll blow your mind!

Nixie: The incredible drone that'll blow your mind!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The cute new drone that wraps itself around your wrist and also take selfies!

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.

Why we need an Arun Jaitley Index

Why we need an Arun Jaitley Index

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

'The economy is suffering (perhaps 'enjoying' is a better word) the lowest credit demand in decades; banks are struggling with stressed loans equivalent to near 10 per cent of GDP,' points out Devangshu Datta.

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

'They may have been trying to get me along to the England camp but...'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Australia batsman Steven Smith revealed English county side Surrey once tried to push him into the country's national set-up by virtue of his mother's British heritage.

Indian-origin anesthesiologist faces lawsuit in US actress Joan Rivers' death

Indian-origin anesthesiologist faces lawsuit in US actress Joan Rivers' death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Rivers, 81, died in September last year of brain damage caused by a loss of oxygen during a routine outpatient procedure

How to wear high heels without killing your feet

How to wear high heels without killing your feet

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Wearing heels properly can take quite a bit of effort, but done right you can walk taller, and do it without any of the pain.

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

Bratty Sanju Baba to lovable Munna Bhai

Bratty Sanju Baba to lovable Munna Bhai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The most striking comment Yasser Usman makes -- not only about Sanjay Dutt, but also our contemporary society -- is about the transformation that he goes through: From being a man who claimed Muslim blood to one who is a devotee of Hindu gods,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted Clinton's vision of a "powerful, vibrant and strong" nation with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's vision of "hopelessness and despair".

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A California commission -- mandated with recommendation and revision of school text books -- has rejected demands of replacing India with South Asia for pre-1947 references

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems '3 Sections'.

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Roger Moore: On Her Majesty's Service

Rediff.com24 May 2017

In photos: Remembering the longest-serving James Bond.

Rupee falls most in 2 weeks; Fed policy outcome in focus

Rupee falls most in 2 weeks; Fed policy outcome in focus

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The partially convertible rupee closed at 63.37/38 per dollar compared with 62.83/84 on Monday. The unit dropped 0.85 per cent on the day, its biggest single-day fall in two weeks.

Team India trains at breeding ground for Nobel laureates

Team India trains at breeding ground for Nobel laureates

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

All focus at the India's training session was on Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan.

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

World Cup qualifiers: Spain clinch spot with slick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For investment bankers, a Brexit vote is more than just about volatile prices on a screen but also about where they may end up working and living.

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2015 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

World Cup Blog: Hogg senses Australia will miss final

World Cup Blog: Hogg senses Australia will miss final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Tarishi Jain: 'She was beautiful, kind, sweet, dedicated'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'It is not just a loss for India or UC Berkeley, it is a loss for the world.'

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rajan's exit: RBI's independence is now in doubt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices almost certain to rise, Raghuram Rajan's ideas would have come in handy.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

'Is India so weak and fragile?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

'...that it cannot accommodate dissent and objection.' 'Are its foundations so delicate that it feels endangered even in instances outside of armed rebellions?' 'The question that needs to be asked of the political supporters of such laws is not why they are confident of the importance of the law on sedition.' 'It is instead why they are lacking in such confidence about India.'

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.