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Godhra verdict: Congress slams Narendra Modi

Godhra verdict: Congress slams Narendra Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Congress refused to comment on the special court's verdict on Godhra train burning case but sharpened its attack against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi holding him resposible for post-Godhra communal riots in the state which claimed over 1,200 lives.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.

2G scam: BJP demands Dr Singh's resignation

2G scam: BJP demands Dr Singh's resignation

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

Sharpening its attack on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday demanded that he step down owning "moral responsibility" for the 2G spectrum scam.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

The BIG spat: US 'scolds' China on human rights

The BIG spat: US 'scolds' China on human rights

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The United States on Wednesday sharpened its criticism of China's human rights record, citing handling of restive Tibet region, triggering a strong retort from Beijing.

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

Kings XI Punjab would play fearlessly like I have played: Sehwag

Kings XI Punjab would play fearlessly like I have played: Sehwag

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he would encourage Kings XI Punjab players to play aggressive cricket during the upcoming tenth season of the Indian Premier League.

India tests N-capable Prithvi-II, Dhanush missiles

India tests N-capable Prithvi-II, Dhanush missiles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Dhanush has a payload capacity of 500 kg and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. It can hit both sea and shore-based targets.

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'

Class X: Try these FREE Science tests

Class X: Try these FREE Science tests

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Here rediff.com in collaboration with TCYonline present three mock papers for Maths for students to improve their speed and sharpen their skills.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

'Fabregas needs to improve defensively'

'Fabregas needs to improve defensively'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas must continue to sharpen the defensive side of his game to earn a place in Chelsea's starting line-up, manager Antonio Conte has said.

Class X: Try these FREE Maths tests

Class X: Try these FREE Maths tests

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Here rediff.com in collaboration with TCYonline present three mock papers for Maths for students to improve their speed and sharpen their skills.

CAT 2010: How to find your comfort level in DI

CAT 2010: How to find your comfort level in DI

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Data interpretation gives most CAT aspirants the jitters, especially those from non-technical backgrounds. Here Gaurav Bakliwal, of Testfunda.com, share some useful tips on how students can sharpen their DI skills.

Nadal to play Wimbledon warm-up tourney at Queen's

Nadal to play Wimbledon warm-up tourney at Queen's

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will sharpen his grasscourt game at London's Queen's Club ahead of Wimbledon in June, organisers of the Aegon Championships said on Tuesday.

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Wary of past pain, Nadal eyes third Wimbledon title

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

After all, he has been champion there twice, is bang in form after a record-stretching 12th French Open, is injury free and last year was a whisker away from reaching the final.

Dhoni gave Shami belief to perform match-winning 'trick'

Dhoni gave Shami belief to perform match-winning 'trick'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

A wise word from Mahendra Singh Dhoni inspired Mohammed Shami to bowl the delivery that earned his place in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup history.

Infosys CEO on the future of India's IT industry

Infosys CEO on the future of India's IT industry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

'We will have to wait for at least two quarters of data to ascertain whether the recovery is real and sustainable.'

If Bollywood remixed Kites

If Bollywood remixed Kites

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Here's an imagining of five alternate Kites.

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

How India can leash nuclear monsters in our neighbourhood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'Only when India's adversaries are convinced that India has both the necessary political and military will and the hardware to respond to a nuclear strike with punitive retaliation that will inflict unacceptable loss of human life and unprecedented material damage, will they be deterred,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Microsoft unfazed by competition from Google

Microsoft unfazed by competition from Google

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

'Good for us, bad for them'. That's what Microsoft's Chief Information Officer, Tony Scott, has to say to competitors like and Google.

June gold imports decline 80.6%

June gold imports decline 80.6%

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India sharpened measures to curb imports of the yellow metal by hiking the import duty and restricting consignment imports, after shipments jumped to more than 300 tonnes in April and May.

Why Bhuvi is confident of excelling in World Cup

Why Bhuvi is confident of excelling in World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

An emphatic victory over Bangladesh in their final warm-up game on Tuesday may have boosted the team's confidence, but former champions India are yet to finalise plans for their World Cup campaign opener against South Africa, says seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials, however, will be available only for the genuine Windows users. It can be installed on PCs running original Windows XP, Vista and Win 7 operating systems.

China and South Korea gunfight rages on

China and South Korea gunfight rages on

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

China and South Korea's ferocious gunfight at the 2010 Asian Games continued on Monday, the two rivals hogging all eight titles in the Aoti Shooting Hall in Guangzhou.

IIT JEE: Try these FREE mock test

IIT JEE: Try these FREE mock test

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

rediff.com in collaboration with TCYonline present mock papers for mathematics, physics and chemistry for JEE students to improve their speed and sharpen their skills.

Core sector financing a big challenge: RBI

Core sector financing a big challenge: RBI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

"Going forward financing infrastructure is going to be a big challenge for the banking sector... a big issue is the asset-liability mismatch. . .apart from finding resources, Banks will also need to hone their skills in appraisal and management of risks inherent in infrastructure lending," RBI governor D Subbarao told an IMC-organised banking conference in Mumbai.

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The world's largest software firm Microsoft on Sunday said it is sharpening its focus on the fast growing smartphones market and other wireless devices in India.

Infosys to have region-specific plans

Infosys to have region-specific plans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Infosys, the country's second largest information technology exporter, plans to sharpen its focus on specific segments for select regions as part of its strategy for expansion and servicing of new markets.

Many cooks make the broth cost-effective

Many cooks make the broth cost-effective

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Market forces always work and India has an intensely competitive service economy, says Rama Bijapurkar.

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The focus on Swachh Bharat has sharpened with Prime Minister Modi asking ministers to show the outcomes of schemes launched since the NDA government came to power

Centre to set up four spy schools

Centre to set up four spy schools

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

The Centre is all set to establish four specialised institutes to train personnel of state police forces in intelligence gathering so that they can deal with emerging terror and Naxal challenges.

How Infy plans to capture the digital market

How Infy plans to capture the digital market

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As IT majors face a decline in their legacy business, they are realigning their sales strategies to push up revenues from newer technologies.

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discusses his party's future in an exclusive interview

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discusses his party's future in an exclusive interview

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat discuss his party's future, the coming battles in Bengal and Kerala, and the Maoists in an exclusive interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Chidambaram hits back at Modi on economic views

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

As Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the government accusing it of failing to curb price rise, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday hit back saying the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will have to "unlearn" a lot before he learns about Indian economy.

Clijsters loses to Azarenka in Eastbourne

Clijsters loses to Azarenka in Eastbourne

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Kim Clijsters was out-hit and out-shrieked on Thursday as Victoria Azarenka bundled the former world number one out of the Eastbourne championships in the quarter-finals. The Belgian, sharpening her grasscourt game for next week's Wimbledon championships, lost 7-6, 6-4 at the south-coast venue which has witnessed several shocks this week.

Indo-Pak FS-level talks likely to go ahead

Indo-Pak FS-level talks likely to go ahead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

The Indo-Pak foreign secretary-level talks are likely to go ahead as per schedule on February 25 despite the Pune bomb blast, with the incident expected to sharpen focus on the issue of terror that India is poised to raise.

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

TaxiForSure's Aprameya Radhakrishna's new venture, Vokal, is a peer-to-peer content generation platform that is a cross between Reddit and Quora.

Left hones plan to have petro price hike reversed

Left hones plan to have petro price hike reversed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

While the Left parties are in talks with secular Opposition parties on a joint strategy during voting on the Budget in the budget session resuming from April 15, they are not not averse to BJP and its allies supporting a joint opposition cut motion.

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Subtle and sharp, sarcastic and self-deprecating. And sometimes just downright rude. There are wife jokes, husband jokes, boss barbs, Modi jibes, weight gain worries and the inevitable China insults. Humour in all forms is the panacea it seems for people around the world who are united in their need to laugh or at least crack a smile in these troubled times.