News for '-leap'

'India poised for a big leap; growth to touch 8%'

'India poised for a big leap; growth to touch 8%'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The Finance Ministry's Economic Survey had projected a growth rate of 7-7.75 per cent.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Wolves took the lead a minute later when Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross found Sarabia poorly marked in the middle of the box. The Spain international headed past Grbic to score his third goal in the campaign.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

Samridhii Will Make Your Heart Go Pitter-Patter

Samridhii Will Make Your Heart Go Pitter-Patter

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The television actor likes a dash of comfort with her style.

Racing for Ferrari a childhood dream come true: Hamilton

Racing for Ferrari a childhood dream come true: Hamilton

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'I know some people didn't understand it at the time but I was right to make the move then and it's the feeling I have again now. I'm excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.'

Big leap in global coffee exports: ICO

Big leap in global coffee exports: ICO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Export of coffee across the globe has witnessed a big leap in the crop year that began in October.

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Jumper!

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Jumper!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters captures base jumpers as they leap off the 300 metre high open deck at the Kuala Lumpur Tower during the annual KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2023.

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The court said it was dissatisfied with Mishra's answers to its queries during his appearance before it in the previous hearing.

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Third-gen Hyundai i20 is a leap forward for Korean carmaker

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

'The CGI Was Very Challenging Because Nothing Like That Has Been Done Here'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Neeraj Chopra's journey from chubby kid to Tokyo gold

Neeraj Chopra's journey from chubby kid to Tokyo gold

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Never got mentally down when people made fun of my weight: Neeraj Chopra in Fit India Champions podcast

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Chhattisgarh Minister T S Singhdeo, 70, goes skydiving in Canberra, Australia.

Air India to buy 470 planes from Airbus, Boeing in a landmark aviation deal

Air India to buy 470 planes from Airbus, Boeing in a landmark aviation deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Air India will purchase 220 planes from Boeing for $34 billion, with an option to buy 70 more aircraft that could take the total transaction value to $45.9 billion, a deal that US President Joe Biden described as a "historic agreement". While announcing the Boeing-Air India deal on Tuesday, Biden also asserted that together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was looking forward to deepen the ties between India and the US. As per an announcement from the White House, Boeing and Air India have reached an agreement under which the airline will purchase 190 B737 MAX, 20 B787, and 10 B777X for a total of 220 firm order valued at $34 billion at list price.

Poll code first imposed in Kerala in1960, here is its history

Poll code first imposed in Kerala in1960, here is its history

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to the Election Commission of India, the code has evolved over the last 60 years to assume its present form.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

How Swara Celebrated Diwali

How Swara Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

For Swara Bhaskar, this Diwali has brought multiple joys.

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A man and a woman were detained on Wednesday while they were protesting outside the Parliament building carrying cans that emitted a yellowish and red smoke, the police said in New Delhi.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

Tejaswin wins high jump gold in Boston

Tejaswin wins high jump gold in Boston

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Tejaswin overcomes world champion's challenge to win high jump gold

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Young pacer Harshit Rana is enjoying a dream run with the ball in IPL 2024.

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy says the unprecedented nomination for the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award doesn't hold much relevance for her but she would like to believe that the recognition is a giant step forward for women's cricket.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rohit Signs Off In Style!

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma enthralled home fans to a fine exhibition of sumptuous strokeplay in what could probably be his final knock for the Mumbai Indians.

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 qualifiers played on Thursday night

Simply Stunning! Janhvi, Rashmika, Tamannaah...

Simply Stunning! Janhvi, Rashmika, Tamannaah...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Bollywood's glittering stars graced the launch of the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai.

If India Wants To Win 50 Olympic Medals

If India Wants To Win 50 Olympic Medals

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

''What I would really like to see India as a country is to start looking at sport more holistically and not singularly from the prism of high performance.'

'You are truly god's child'

'You are truly god's child'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Utterly grateful to Him for blessing me with your love and to watch you grow from strength to strength and achieve all that you have, and will, being honest to yourself and to the sport always.'

Look before you leap for that home loan!

Look before you leap for that home loan!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

If one has to draw a parallel to a home loan, marriage comes pretty close. There is a high involvement of finances, emotions and a long time commitment. But don't let this analogy send your thought trail in a frenzy! Just like marriage, this can turn out to be the best decision of your life.

'God Gave Me One More Opportunity'

'God Gave Me One More Opportunity'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'

India set for a giant leap in space

India set for a giant leap in space

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

In the year gone by, Indian Space Research Organisation achieved self-reliance in launch vehicle technology with the successful ground testing of the Cryogenic Upper Stage, a key component in putting heavier payloads in orbit.

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.

Indian crypto firms welcome US SEC approval for bitcoin ETF

Indian crypto firms welcome US SEC approval for bitcoin ETF

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The securities regulator's approval for the first US-listed exchange traded funds (ETF) to track bitcoin has given Indian cryptocurrency companies hope that the move would create domestic support for the digital assets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved 11 ETFs for bitcoin, perhaps the most popular virtual currency. It would enable investors to access bitcoin without challenges such as setting up wallets or accounts with crypto exchanges that have previously suffered cyberattacks or implosion.

4 Gaganyaan astronauts are among IAF's, and India's, finest

4 Gaganyaan astronauts are among IAF's, and India's, finest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

IAF's four fighter pilots undergoing rigorous training for the landmark Gaganyaan mission, and who earned the 'astronaut wings' on Tuesday, have a stellar resume. They have a flying experience in the range of nearly 2,000-3,000 hours and two of them are recipients of the prestigious 'Sword of Honour'.

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Tata Steel and Infosys. NSE Nifty surged 191.95 points to 15,824.05.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's two ODI matches at home against Zimbabwe =saw a number of movers, most notably on the bowling side through spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who moved to a career high rating (634) and rank (11th) with four wickets across the matches.

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta.