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Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

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Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

India announced its intention to acquire S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile systems in 2015. The contract worth $5.43 billion was signed during the visit of President Putin to India last year.

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and far between, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Trump has roped in Army Corps of Engineers to build hospitals all over the country, activated the ready reserve components of the Armed Forces and invoked the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to accept, perform and prioritise federal contracts for ventilators.

'It just felt shocking that I won; I didn't expect to win'

'It just felt shocking that I won; I didn't expect to win'

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Twelve-year-old Indian origin boy Sathwik Karnik, the winner of the prestigious annual National Geographic Bee, is still too excited to plan for his future, reports Chaya Babu.

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports'

The burden of being a son, a father and a prince

The burden of being a son, a father and a prince

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

A look at the three generations of fathers and sons of the British royal family

Future of flying: Solar-powered planes?

Future of flying: Solar-powered planes?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

For now, it does not seem possible that solar-powered aircraft can be used as passenger planes. Only a revolution in technology related to solar panel or battery can help.

TV firms zoom in on corporate market

TV firms zoom in on corporate market

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

History of electronics indicates that no company, nor any nation for that matter, has been able to cement pole position and maintain it through several cycles. he death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry, says Devangshu Datta.

Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Mounting expenses, intense competition clip IndiGo's wings

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

IndiGo's co-founder and interim CEO Rahul Bhatia said profitability was significantly impacted by costs pressure from the increases in fuel price and the depreciation of rupee as well as competitive fare environment.

Ben Stokes to miss fourth Pakistan test due to calf injury

Ben Stokes to miss fourth Pakistan test due to calf injury

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

England's Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against Pakistan at The Oval due to a calf injury but the all-rounder refused to write off his chances of playing in the subsequent limited overs matches against the same opponents.

Dhoni's team wins first race of World Super Bike C'ship

Dhoni's team wins first race of World Super Bike C'ship

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Mahi Racing Team India began their World Supersport Championship campaign with a bang when their lead rider Kenan Sofuoglu of Turkey comfortably won the first race of the season at the Philip Island, Australia on Sunday.

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Statue of Ferguson unveiled at Old Trafford

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Alex Ferguson's glittering reign as Manchester United manager was celebrated when his wife Cathy unveiled a bronze statue of the Scot outside Old Trafford on Friday.

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country's most-capped Test player and record test run scorer.

Photo: Kareena is in Vogue!

Photo: Kareena is in Vogue!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

She looks startlingly beautiful on the cover of the fashion magazine.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

China on Wednesday expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, the largest expulsion of overseas media personnel from the country in more than three decades, after the newspaper declined to apologise for a column which Beijing criticised as "racist" and tarnishing its efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus epidemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China made repeated representations to the US newspaper over the opinion piece which had the headline: 'China is the real sick man of Asia', but regretted that it had not offered a public apology.

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's Ajay Jayaram, Parupalli Kashyap and Lakhanee Sarang entered the second round of the men's singles event of the Yonex Dutch Open badminton tournament in Almere on Wednesday. Top seed Jayaram defeated Henri Aarnio of Finland 21-16 21-12 in his opening match, while 11th seed Kashyap defeated Bjorn Seguin of US 21-12 24-22 and Lakhanee prevailed over Scotland's Kieran Merrilees 21-12 21-18 in the first round encounters.

Are 'refurbished' electrical items any good?

Are 'refurbished' electrical items any good?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Many of us would recoil at the thought of refurbished electronics, with many preferring to buy new items because we trust that nothing can go wrong with them, but refurbished does not always mean a resurrected defective product.

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

World media reacts to Pandit Ravi Shankar's demise

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The demise of Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar has sent shockwaves throughout the world.

Goa: BJP-MGP steal show; curtains down for Cong stalwarts

Goa: BJP-MGP steal show; curtains down for Cong stalwarts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Many of the Congress stalwarts including four from Churchill Alemao family and state party chief Subhas Shirodkar bit the dust as the Bharatiya Janata Party-Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party alliance on Tuesday managed to bag majority of seats in Goa assembly elections.

Kapur close to win after four-shot lead at Kensville

Kapur close to win after four-shot lead at Kensville

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Shiv Kapur carded a flawless seven-under 65 in the penultimate round to grab a four-shot lead over Andrew McArthur (71) of Scotland at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Cricket Buzz: What's Arjun's price at Mumbai League?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

At the auction, Arjun, a budding left arm pacer and a batsman, who had played unofficial Tests for India-U19, was among the few players in focus.

Take a bow! Wills-Kate show off their new son to the world

Take a bow! Wills-Kate show off their new son to the world

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from the exclusive maternity unit at St Mary's Hospital after giving birth to a healthy son.

'It would be nice to finish with as many Test wickets as Lillee'

'It would be nice to finish with as many Test wickets as Lillee'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Mitchell Johnson has set his sights on equalling the record of mentor Dennis Lillee after becoming just the fifth Australian to take 300 Test wickets last week.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The 46-year-old will run the T20 side for three games against Sri Lanka while head coach Darren Lehmann is in India preparing for a four-match Test series.

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The 93-year-old British monarch and Head of the 54-member Commonwealth of nations which includes India, acknowledged the grief, pain and financial difficulties being faced the world over during this "time of disruption" and expressed the hope that the whole world was uniting in a 'common endeavour'.

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Prince Philip, 90-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has undergone a successful heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery after being rushed to hospital with chest pain.

Army Red beat Pune FC in Durand Cup

Army Red beat Pune FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Army Red defeated a second string Pune FC 2-0 in the opening match of the quarter-final league stage of the 126th Durand Cup Football Tournament in New Delhi on Monday.

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

West Indies left-hander Darren Bravo will stay with the West Indies' team despite sustaining a torn hamstring.

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

Review: Total Recall is engaging

Review: Total Recall is engaging

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The film does not try to be celebral, and makes for an entertaining watch.

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

11 Hair Styling Accessories For A Quick Makeover

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Here are 11 hair styling accessories For A Quick Makeover

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

England captain Alastair Cook was almost speechless with delight after his side's 124-run victory over New Zealand in a gripping first Test at Lord's.

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Nastase not welcome at Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Former Romanian tennis player Ilie Nastase will not be welcome at this year's Wimbledon championships and could be stopped at the gate if he tries to attend.

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Want that dream internship? Click on!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Students need an opening and firms want juniors who'll fit, without spending time and effort in hiring. Online portals are filling the gap.

Rare and spectacular images of North Korea

Rare and spectacular images of North Korea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world.