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BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria. The car is the quintessential European luxury SUV with all the creature comforts one finds in the executive sedans of the company. Indian automobile website MotorBeam.comtests the mettle of the big-brawny SUV from BMW.

Deepika, Jacqueline, Anushka: TOP Earning Actresses of 2014

Deepika, Jacqueline, Anushka: TOP Earning Actresses of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

It was a happy year for these Bollywood leading ladies.

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria.

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday

Jaswant Singh, the lone warrior

Jaswant Singh, the lone warrior

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Jaswant Singh may have fallen to political designs within his party. But his lack of connect with his voters is bound to make the Barmer contest tougher for him to win.

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The fight between Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for supremacy in this temple town has divided students of IIT, Varanasi into two camps who will campaign for their chosen candidate in their own ways.

The man who uses instincts over numbers

The man who uses instincts over numbers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Naveen Tewari loves cycling but over the past few years, he has been keeping his first love waiting.

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has warned his team to beware a backlash from a wounded Australia in the second and final Test in Abu Dhabi starting on Thursday.

Dhoni's men won't buckle under pressure at World Cup, says Ganguly

Dhoni's men won't buckle under pressure at World Cup, says Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Defending Indian cricket team's often-criticised character of crumbling under pressure, former captain Sourav Ganguly claimed that the current side under Mahendra Singh Dhoni is much better in responding to difficult situations than the other Indian teams in the past.

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Experts say you may invest in small-sized funds and benefit from their nimbleness.

'There are no bowlers in the Indian team with suspect action'

'There are no bowlers in the Indian team with suspect action'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says instead of reporting a bowler with suspect action, umpires can straightaway call the offender or inform the captain to take him off attack, as that would not allow the bowler to have an impact on the outcome of the match.

In I-Day speech, PM Modi says bullets or abuses won't help resolve Kashmir

In I-Day speech, PM Modi says bullets or abuses won't help resolve Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Addressing the nation on the 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, he asserted that his government is committed to restoring the lost glory of Kashmir and its status as 'heaven on earth'.

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

Ranveer, oh so toofani!

Ranveer, oh so toofani!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania on what makes Ranveer Singh so popular that he is succeeding Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.

His life stopped and my career started... Sreejesh jogs down memory lane

His life stopped and my career started... Sreejesh jogs down memory lane

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

PR Sreejesh is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world at the moment, but he feels that the absence of an experienced back up custodian is a major worry.

Wenger puts positive spin on daunting City trip

Wenger puts positive spin on daunting City trip

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

It is hard putting a positive spin on a trip to Manchester City's fortress, especially after a midweek mugging in Naples, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger did his best on Friday.

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Review: Thagararu is fast paced and interesting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The story of Thagararu moves along at a brisk pace with lots of comedy and well defined roles for all the characters.

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

As RBI chief Rajan retreats, his long-time nemesis advances

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

While he has plenty of critics at home, Rajan is a favourite among foreign investors and has been credited for bringing inflation under control.

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Raghuram Rajan: A victim of dirty politics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Even before Prime Minister Narendra Modi swept to power in 2014, Subramanian Swamy was agitating for Rajan's removal.

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

All this caucus talk and the US elections itself has left you confused, don't worry, we're here to help.

Jaishankar's appointment sets a healthy precedent

Jaishankar's appointment sets a healthy precedent

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Given his stint in Beijing, as India's longest serving ambassador there and that too through some challenging and interesting times, Jaishankar ought to have been appointed as foreign secretary in 2013 itself,' says Sanjaya Baru.

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Four years after a bronze at London Games made her the toast of the nation, Saina Nehwal will once again carry a billion hopes when she along with the other six shuttlers, including doubles exponent Jwala Gutta, begin their campaign at the Rio Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Often reviled, mostly ignored, sometimes venerated, he has taken it all in his stride.' 'He has stood by the nation through thick and thin,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Akhilesh's 'cycle' victory forces BJP, BSP to change poll strategy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Both the parties had been banking heavily on the internal feud in the first family of the state

The human side to the Maggi crisis

The human side to the Maggi crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Being conservative is good, but not quite in a crisis.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

How Naveen Patnaik became a clever politician

How Naveen Patnaik became a clever politician

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'In being dismissive of Naveen, his colleagues showed incredible naivety.' 'On the few occasions that he put his foot down, the overconfident party leaders, who believed they were using him and not the other way around, failed to read the signs of what was to come.'

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

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

EPL: Terry's effort helps Chelsea end Everton's resistance

EPL: Terry's effort helps Chelsea end Everton's resistance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Chelsea scrambled a stoppage-time winner to snatch a 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, showing their Premier League title mettle by claiming three points when they looked on course to suffer another damaging blow.

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

India's Pride@Rio: Fighters all the way

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

They shut up the naysers with sheer success.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The indomitable Chennai Super Kings will have the advantage of familiarity with the conditions but the unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders would still be a tough nut to crack when they clash in the Oppo Champions League T20 final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Piku, Gabbar, Bajrangi Bhaijaan: BIGGEST summer releases of 2015

Piku, Gabbar, Bajrangi Bhaijaan: BIGGEST summer releases of 2015

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A look at the potential blockbusters this summer.

2015 Rewind: Sushil-Narsingh tussle, PWL hog spotlight in wrestling

2015 Rewind: Sushil-Narsingh tussle, PWL hog spotlight in wrestling

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

If a keen tussle for a ticket to Rio Games between double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and rising star Narsingh Yadav grabbed headlines off the mat, the youngsters showed the sport's bench strength in a country that gave the world the much-touted Pro Wrestling League this year.

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

IPL 2017 auctions: Players who will go under the hammer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The players auctions for this year's IPL is scheduled for this weekend. Rajneesh Gupta looks at the players retained and released by the teams for IPL 2017.

'They are misleading Sonia and Rahul'

'They are misleading Sonia and Rahul'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

'If the leadership gets wrong information, what results you can expect?'

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Given the twin embarrassments of a TTV win and party nominee Karu Nagarajan losing his deposit, polling fewer votes than NOTA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP boss Amit Shah would be pushed to rethink their strategy. Tamil Nadu would thus become a part of the BJP's grander strategy for 2019 rather than a stand-alone affair, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

About to resign in a huff? 6 reasons why that's a terrible idea!

About to resign in a huff? 6 reasons why that's a terrible idea!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

When you quit let it be for the right reasons says Sonia Golani, CEO, Management Consultants Group and author of three acclaimed books!

Five things Race 1 of the Formula One season taught us

Five things Race 1 of the Formula One season taught us

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Unlike the Australian GP, where the majority of drivers carried out only one pit-stop, of Sunday's second race of the season, at Sepang, Malaysia, will see at least two, says Raja Sen.

Questions the media NEEDS to ask Smriti Irani

Questions the media NEEDS to ask Smriti Irani

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Prominent journalists have been giving the HRD minister a hall pass, asking her about politics and TRP-generating issues rather than focusing on her visions for the country's education sector.