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'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Composer Sidhant Bhatia, singer Raja Kumari, singer-producer Raghav Mehta and mixing engineer Deepak PA talk about Sounds of Kumbha, which is shortlisted for the Grammys in the Best Global Music Album category.

India Needs SuperGen To Fight Corruption

India Needs SuperGen To Fight Corruption

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Correction of India's ills requires focussed direction of our energy. For this, we need a collective Conscience. We need Commitment. We need Cleanliness. We need Cooperation. We need Collaboration. We need Courtesy. And, we need enlightened Conversation, asserts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Navy sails into history with 5th century stitched Ship INSV Kaundinya

Navy sails into history with 5th century stitched Ship INSV Kaundinya

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Indian Navy has inducted a traditionally-built stitched ship, named INSV Kaundinya, at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka. The ship is a recreation of a fifth-century vessel and is named after Kaundinya, a legendary Indian mariner who sailed across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia. The ship is a tangible symbol of India's long-standing maritime traditions and its induction marks a culmination of a project celebrating India's rich shipbuilding heritage. The INSV Kaundinya will embark on a trans-oceanic voyage along the ancient trade route from Gujarat to Oman later this year.

Indian rowers halted due to missing oars

Indian rowers halted due to missing oars

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

The Indian rowing team's preparations for the Olympic qualifiers have been hampered since their oars have gone missing.

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The rhythmic sound of the oars hitting the water and the sight of countless pilgrims chanting along the riverbanks created an unforgettable atmosphere, says Varalaxmi Sompuri.

Bajaj Rises to Top in E-scooters With Low-cost Strategy: Can it Stay There?

Bajaj Rises to Top in E-scooters With Low-cost Strategy: Can it Stay There?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The two-wheeler giant had only 14 per cent of the electric two-wheeler market in May this year, but its 26.8 per cent in December

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.

Rowers Arjun-Arvind fail to qualify for double sculls final

Rowers Arjun-Arvind fail to qualify for double sculls final

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Indian rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh failed to qualify for the men's lightweight double sculls final at the Tokyo Olympics after finishing sixth and last in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Olympics: Indian rowers move to repechage round

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Finish 5th in heats.

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Winter Olympics: Doping case launched against Russian athlete

Winter Olympics: Doping case launched against Russian athlete

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The court said no hearing date had been fixed yet and no further information would be provided for the moment.

Honda drives Japan to World Cup

Honda drives Japan to World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Asian champions Japan became the first side to qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil when playmaker Keisuke Honda scored an injury-time penalty to claim a 1-1 draw with Australia in Saitama on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Socceroos fearless, Japan and Korea quietly confident

FIFA World Cup: Socceroos fearless, Japan and Korea quietly confident

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Clubbed in a veritable group of death for next year's World Cup, Australia believe they can spring a surprise while fellow Asian qualifiers Japan, South Korea and Iran were more cautious with their optimism despite being dealt kinder draws.

Nano gets a roaring response in God's Own Country

Nano gets a roaring response in God's Own Country

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Tata's small car might just have managed to steal the thunder from the annual boat racing festival in Kerala. For a special offer for Onam, Keralites have decided to give oars a rest, and test-drive the Nano instead.

Congress on reset mode in Kerala

Congress on reset mode in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The shift toward a staunchly secular identity will help Congress to rebuild its trust and confidence with the minority communities, especially Muslim voters. Arguably, this is where the Congress' future also lies in national politics, observes M K Bhadrakumar.

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Winter Olympics: Russians sing banned anthem after beating Germany to gold

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

At their medal ceremony, the players team sang the Russian anthem over the sound of the Olympic anthem at the Gangneung Hockey Centre despite being barred from having their flag raised or anthem played.

Amul to pay farmers 20% more to earn more

Amul to pay farmers 20% more to earn more

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

The executives of Anand, Gujarat-based Amul, the country's largest dairy products maker, said that there is enough untapped market to make it a mission possible

10 TIPS To Survive The New Work Normal

10 TIPS To Survive The New Work Normal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Continuing with the same behaviour while things around you change is a sure recipe for failure. Successful leaders will demonstrate agility and adaptability.

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Kashmir, bringing relief to the residents from dry weather. The snowfall, which began in the late afternoon on Friday, has continued in most parts of the valley, said officials, adding it is one of the heaviest snowfalls in the recent years in the plains of Kashmir.

Srinagar experiences coldest Dec night in 3 decades

Srinagar experiences coldest Dec night in 3 decades

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

On December 7, 1990, Srinagar had recorded a low of minus 8.8 degrees Celsius.

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

One dead as four SAI women athletes attempt suicide

One dead as four SAI women athletes attempt suicide

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Four teenaged sportswomen, who were undergoing training at Sports Authority of India's, Water Sports Centre in Alapuzha, Kerala, attempted suicide on Wednesday afternoon.

Day 3: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Medvedeva sets world record, Canada lead team event

PHOTOS: What Pope told Fidel Castro

PHOTOS: What Pope told Fidel Castro

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

In a 30-minute friendly meet, the two leaders spoke about humanity and exchange books

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Bemused curlers ask 'why would anyone dope in our sport?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Winter Games' least taxing and physically demanding sports feel it necessary to use performance-enhancing drugs

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

Varanasi dares to dream: All it took was one election

Varanasi dares to dream: All it took was one election

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The long-term plans for Varanasi will take time to materialise but what has changed is the mood, says Aditi Phadnis

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Because the Andaman Islands are gorgeous!

Day 14: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 14: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Russian teenager Alina Zagitova edged compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva with a stunning free skate on Friday that earned the Olympic Athletes from Russia a first gold at the Pyeongchang Games.

FROZEN: Layer of ice covers Dal Lake

FROZEN: Layer of ice covers Dal Lake

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Famous Dal Lake and other water bodies froze partially as Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed the coldest night of this winter with mercury plunging to minus 5.6 degrees Celsius.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

In photos: Going home with Usain Bolt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

As the sprinter runs his last race, we veer off the trodden tourist trail in Jamaica and revisit his hometown, Trelawny Parish.

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Narmada, the Giver of Pleasure

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Of India's sacred rivers, she is the holiest. It is believed that even the Ganga comes in the form of a cow for a purifying bath in the Narmada, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 10: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Day 11: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Russians had appealed their exclusion from the Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the doping scandal from the 2014 Sochi Games.

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Let us hope that with Nandan, like Cincinnatus back on his farm, taking over the reins, Infosys will not only regain its vigour and momentum, but vastly improve upon its achievements as a global player,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.