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Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

Time to make tax-saving investments

Time to make tax-saving investments

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Tax planning should not be left for March. If you do so, you could face a severe cash crunch in that month, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.

BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

BlackBerry Curve 9360: The expensive Apollo has landed

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Straightaway, the Curve 9360 impresses with its extremely sleek form factor and the new OS7, which offers some features and performance updates. However, visually, there is really no difference between the OS6 and the OS7.

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Zync Z999 plus is a significant improvement over its predecessor and stands tall among the competition. If you are in the market to buy a tablet in the price range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, you can consider this device.

Six Pak Rangers indicted for killing unarmed youth

Six Pak Rangers indicted for killing unarmed youth

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Seven men, including six paramilitary troopers, accused of involvement in the shooting and killing of an unarmed man in a park in Karachi were indicted by an anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

Kids, here's why your parents are hiring 'Navratri detectives'

Kids, here's why your parents are hiring 'Navratri detectives'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

For children of many conservative Indian families, Navratri means getting the licence to do what they always wanted to -- partying, smoking, drinking and making out. But with parents increasingly resorting to private detectives to snoop on them, the festival of nine nights isn't always fun and games. Abhishek Mande weighs in the pros and cons.

RCB will go all the way for CLT20 trophy

RCB will go all the way for CLT20 trophy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Having come pretty close to winning in the IPL on two occasions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be desperate to clinch a major championship title when they begin their campaign in the Champions League Twenty20 against Warriors at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bangalore, on Friday.

Lock-in period for FIIs in infra bonds may be cut to 1 year

Lock-in period for FIIs in infra bonds may be cut to 1 year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

With a view to attracting more foreign funds into the economy, the government is weighing the pros and cons of reducing the lock-in period of long-term infrastructure bonds for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to one year.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A spiffy OS, shining more so with the Mango update Nokia Lumia 800 seems far superior. Critically, it again boils down to the pricing bit, and we hope Nokia gets it right.

Gadget review: Should you go for Samsung Galaxy Note?

Gadget review: Should you go for Samsung Galaxy Note?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It is neither the smartphone, as we know it. Nor it is the tablet, as we know it. This is the perfect example of the hybrid device -- slots in perfectly between the smartphone and tablet. While it may not appeal to everyone, the performance boost is undeniable. The Note pricey, but at the same time it is a niche device as well. Meant for those who find a tablet too big, but at the same time, find the 4.0-inch smartphones a little too small!

Are you into console gaming? Here's list of best buys

Are you into console gaming? Here's list of best buys

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Console gaming is not just about fun, but a great way to bond with your family too.

Delhi cops seek 2 days to decide Anna's fast venue

Delhi cops seek 2 days to decide Anna's fast venue

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The Delhi police is understood to have sought two more days to take a decision on giving permission to social activist Anna Hazare to organise his indefinite fast against Lokpal Bill in New Delhi even as his team has secured a no-objection certificate from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to hold the protest at Ramlila Maidan.

TN Congmen wonder if Rahul's charisma will work

TN Congmen wonder if Rahul's charisma will work

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

After a drubbing in the Bihar assembly polls, Krishnakumar Padmanabhan finds that Congress workers are sceptical about Rahul Gandhi's charisma working in the TN polls.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Kaushik Basu now wants RBI to ease policy rates

Kaushik Basu now wants RBI to ease policy rates

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

"There are some pros and cons the RBI needs to keep in mind. The credit tightening, in terms of interest rates - we were expecting that was going to slowdown growth. We were expecting that was also going to slow down inflation. Unfortunately, what seems to be happening is, it is impacting growth and not having sufficient impact on inflation," Basu said.

Do we need a black money amnesty scheme?

Do we need a black money amnesty scheme?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Sukumar Mukhopadhyay, former member, Central Board of Excise and Customs, and Govindrao Adik, MP and General Secretary, NCP, debate the pros and cons of offering amnesty to tax evaders.

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

There's a lot to like about Motorola Xoom, especially after tweaks and updates collectively make it a much better device. The biggest problem isn't the Xoom, but the dearth of tablet-friendly apps -- it seems only iOS is hot when it comes to this class of device form factor.

Petition filed against Owaisi for offering legal aid to terror suspects

Petition filed against Owaisi for offering legal aid to terror suspects

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

A petition seeking lodging of a case against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi was filed in a court in Meerut by a member of Uttar Pradesh Bar Council who alleged his remarks on the youths held by the National Investigation Agency amounted to treason and promoted terrorism.

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Don't opt for the moratorium unless critical, advises Charlie Lee, founder and CEO, True Balance.

The business of banking

The business of banking

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Jaimini Bhagwati assesses the key points in RBI's discussion paper on new bank licences.

Anti-talks NDFB faction declares truce

Anti-talks NDFB faction declares truce

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The anti-talks faction of banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), a Bodo tribe militant group in Assam has declared a unilateral truce with the government of India, in response to the government's call for negotiations.

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Calling a Dalit by his caste with a view to insulting him or her is an offence under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), the Supreme Court has ruled, upholding the conviction of two persons in Tamil Nadu.

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kallis had earlier said that not entering the tournament as favourites could work in South Africa's favour.

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'If we again become complacent at the end of the second wave, we are going to suffer more as it will be even more intense.'

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Looking for an affordable smart TV?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

TCL 55P6US comes with a fairly minimalistic design: a metal frame and a bezel so narrow that you will barely notice it.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

If you are someone eager to get your hands dirty with photography, but cannot afford to spend a lot, the D3200 is a great starter camera. The AF-S 18-55mm VR lens is not all that bad either in good lighting, but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Indo-Pak series to be on agenda in BCCI meeting

Indo-Pak series to be on agenda in BCCI meeting

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Resumption of India's bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan would be up for discussion in a BCCI meeting next month, the Indian Board's vice-President Rajeev Shukla has said.

Quiz: 10 must-know credit card FACTS

Quiz: 10 must-know credit card FACTS

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Here's a quiz on credit card designed to test your basics. Take it!

India not ready for full capital account liberalisation: RBI

India not ready for full capital account liberalisation: RBI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

India allows foreign investors to buy upto $81 bn

Are you ready for these sequels?

Are you ready for these sequels?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Some we're really looking forward to, while some others just look like painful franchises past their prime.

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Senior analyst B Raman gauges the pros and cons of the Raymond Davis case which is on the verge of denting American ties with Pakistan.

Love running? Then you'll love this

Love running? Then you'll love this

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The liking for a running shoe is mostly driven by how it 'feels' and the Floatride Run Flexweave feels close to perfect, says Dhruv Munjal.

Li Na faces fans fury over remarks at Aus Open final

Li Na faces fans fury over remarks at Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

National pride turned into a "rally of abuse" for tennis player Li Na after she shouted at Chinese spectators not to teach her how to play tennis during Saturday's tense final against Kim Clijsters in the Australian Open.

Archers Deepika, Rahul strike gold

Archers Deepika, Rahul strike gold

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Teen sensation Deepika Kumari and Rahul Banerjee won gold medals in individual recurve events on the last day of the archery competition as India's archers ended their campaign on a high note, finishing with three golds one silver and four bronze medals.

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.

Superbikes: Are Hyosung GT650R and ST7 worth it?

Superbikes: Are Hyosung GT650R and ST7 worth it?

Rediff.com3 May 2011

How do the new Hyosung GT650R and Hyosung ST7 launched in India fare? The pros and cons of the two new superbikes launched in India recently.

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Mohammad Shami has started bowling full tilt at the nets with his brother facing him, Shami said he still can't gauge how an old red ball will behave without the application of saliva.