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Bush gives more powers to CIA chief

Bush gives more powers to CIA chief

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

Railways go to IIM

Railways go to IIM

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

AAP fumes after Delhi L-G stalls home delivery services

AAP fumes after Delhi L-G stalls home delivery services

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Hitting out at Baijal over the move, Sisodia wondered whether the L-G should have powers to express difference of opinion with an elected government on such critical matters of public interest.

Lalit Modi row: Congress protests outside Sushma's house; demands resignation

Lalit Modi row: Congress protests outside Sushma's house; demands resignation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Scores of Congress workers on Monday protested outside residence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj demanding her resignation for "extending help" to scam-tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi in procuring travel documents in the United Kingdom.

Test your Spielberg IQ!

Test your Spielberg IQ!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

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BJP backstabbed Balasaheb by snapping ties with Sena: Aditya

BJP backstabbed Balasaheb by snapping ties with Sena: Aditya

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Sharpening attack on erstwhile ally Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena on Sunday accused it of backstabbing late Sena supremo Bal Thackeray by snapping ties with his party over seat sharing in Maharashtra assembly polls.

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key administrative officers on improving productivity by using Microsoft technologies

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

2019, however, will be a bigger test as the firm continues to deal with rising attrition and margin pressure.

'Sridevi was extremely health conscious'

'Sridevi was extremely health conscious'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'No late nights, no partying.' 'Though she avoided eating beyond her dietary regime, Sridevi loved to feed others.'

MCX-SX to be rechristened Metropolitan Stock Exchange

MCX-SX to be rechristened Metropolitan Stock Exchange

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

MCX Stock Exchange on Tuesday said it has received approval from capital markets regulator.

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

Bush slams Kerry's economic plans

Bush slams Kerry's economic plans

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

US President George W Bush has sharpened his attack on Democratic opponent Senator John F Kerry on economic and welfare issues, calling him a "tax and spend liberal", while describing himself as a "compassionate conservative."

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

Tata Tiago is an excellent buy if you are a daily city commuter

Tata Tiago is an excellent buy if you are a daily city commuter

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

It doesn't lack in practicality, affordability and drivability and even comes with interiors that are appealing

All about Formula One racing

All about Formula One racing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Sharpen your database on the elite motorsport event.

Banned cricketer Sreesanth was 'attacked' in Tihar jail

Banned cricketer Sreesanth was 'attacked' in Tihar jail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Noted Malayalam singer Madhu Balakrishnan said his brother-in-law S Sreesanth survived a murder attempt in Tihar jail.

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.

NaMo vs RaGa is not musical, it's cacophony: CPI-M

NaMo vs RaGa is not musical, it's cacophony: CPI-M

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Elections should be fought on the basis of issues, not on the basis of personalities contesting them, Communist Party of India - Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury has said.

Jwala-Ashwini pair eyes Canada title ahead of Rio Games

Jwala-Ashwini pair eyes Canada title ahead of Rio Games

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Rio-bound Indian women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa will look to boost their confidence ahead of the Olympic Games when they start their title defence at the Canada Open badminton tournament, starting in Calgary on Tuesday. 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallists, Jwala and Ashwini didn't have the best results in the run up to the Rio Olympics and the duo will look to put their best foot forward when they take the court here with just a little more than a month to go for the Games.

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Final leg of Manchester United's 'Rising Stars' program kicks-off in Goa

Final leg of Manchester United's 'Rising Stars' program kicks-off in Goa

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The two-day talent hunt -- the Airtel Rising Stars final -- conducted by Manchester United coaches kicked off at Duler Stadium in Mapusa, Goa on Thursday.

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Kalam's prescription for 10% GDP growth

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Setting the prescription for a 10 per cent annual economic growth, President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday asked the Indian industry to sharpen its competitive edge to enhance its share in the global market.

Sir Paul -- from father to godfather

Sir Paul -- from father to godfather

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Hazare warns of another fast over 'anti-farmer' provisions in land bill

Rediff.com12 May 2015

"He (Modi) is concerned more about corporates than farmers," Hazare told PTI in an interview in Latur.

Inside Vietnam's extraordinary underground military base

Inside Vietnam's extraordinary underground military base

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Kanika Datta visits the Cu Chi military tunnels -- a testimony to a plucky little country's 30-year war of resistance against, first, French colonisers and, then, the US.

KC-M quits Congress-led UDF in Kerala

KC-M quits Congress-led UDF in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The Kerala Congress-Mani led by former Kerala finance minister K M Mani on Sunday decided to withdraw its support to the Congress-led United Democratic Front coalition of which it was a part for more than three decades.

South African swimmer Le Clos plays mind games with champion Phelps

South African swimmer Le Clos plays mind games with champion Phelps

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Ahead of his much-anticipated clash with the celebrated Michael Phelps at the Olympics Aquatics Stadium in Barra da Tijuca, South African Chad Le Clos has announced that he's the best out there.

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Rediff.com13 May 2018

This being done by the Indian Army, with an eye on the future, which is focusing on strengthening its combative air assets by procuring attack helicopters.

SBI bullish on healthcare sector

SBI bullish on healthcare sector

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

State Bank of India is planning to sharpen its focus on the healthcare sector and is in the process of appointing a market research organisation for identifying new projects, including speciality hospitals.

PM not taking action against his 'industrialist friends': Rahul

PM not taking action against his 'industrialist friends': Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

"Your money will be given to those select 15-20 industrialists," Rahul alleged.

'Congress more keen on forming UP govt in 2022'

'Congress more keen on forming UP govt in 2022'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at his one-time ally, the Congress, and said that in the state the BJP is nowhere.

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Students of the elite Indian Institute of Management in Kolkata are vying for an internship with the ruling Trinamool Congress to be a part of the party's Lok Sabha war-room.

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

She has just one year to live. This is how she plans to spend it

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Her story is sure to tug on your heartstrings.

After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

After Champions Trophy silver, focus now on Rio: hockey coach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Having achieved the goal of a podium finish at the recently-concluded Champions Trophy in London, the Indian men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans has now set his eyes on his next big target -- the Rio Olympics.