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Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Tennis: Murray loses, won't play US Open singles

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

How VIP plans to keep younger rivals at bay

How VIP plans to keep younger rivals at bay

Rediff.com2 May 2017

VIP Industries, the second largest luggage manufacturer in the world, is using the theory of constraints to improve its profits, reports Ritwik Sharma.

Lalu calls PM Dhritarashtra over his silence on Dadri lynching

Lalu calls PM Dhritarashtra over his silence on Dadri lynching

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad took a potshot at Narendra Modi on Monday calling him a Dhritarashtra who is not only "blind" but also "deaf and dumb" and a "coward", as the chorus of criticism against the prime minister's "silence" on Dadri lynching grew louder.

15-yr-old becomes UK's youngest convicted terrorist

15-yr-old becomes UK's youngest convicted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The 15-year-old, who was not identified, will serve at least five years in jail for inciting terrorism and will not be released until he is considered not to be dangerous.

Is Congress serious about elections?

Is Congress serious about elections?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'What do you think the Congress is today?' 'Is it a political party heading for a life-and-death battle?' 'Or an NGO, just doing its thing and hoping it will improve the state of the world?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

IAF's top guns brave extreme Alaska

IAF's top guns brave extreme Alaska

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Codenamed Red Flag Alaska 16-1, the exercises are being conducted in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range in the world at more than 65,000 square miles.

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'All appointments are from one family. And this is the fundamental difference between the Congress and the BJP'

Review: Ivan Maryadaraman is torture

Review: Ivan Maryadaraman is torture

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

It may not work for most adults, warns Paresh C Palicha.

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Modi attacks PM, Sonia; says LS polls all about decisive PM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Launching a frontal attack against the Congress top brass including Manmohan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Thursday took swipes at him over a book written by his former aide and said the current Lok Sabha polls was all about a "decisive" prime minister.

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Be loyal and ready for 'regional war': China's Xi tells army

Be loyal and ready for 'regional war': China's Xi tells army

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the People's Liberation Army to be combat ready to win a "regional war" and make sure that all decisions from the central leadership are strictly followed.

'My life may be unfulfilled but it isn't unhappy'

'My life may be unfulfilled but it isn't unhappy'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Sanjay Leela Bhansali looks back at his life.

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Images from Day 7 of the 2019 French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Travel: A Parisian rendezvous

Travel: A Parisian rendezvous

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Paris is a place brimming with history, irony and a bit of discontent.

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

For India, the talks will work as another opportunity to sharpen its positions ahead of the formal UN negotiations.

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Practice democracy in your own home: Modi tells Congress

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

In his campaign blitzkrieg in poll-bound Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of seeking to divide the people on caste and religious lines.

3 wives of BJP leaders under probe for influence peddling

3 wives of BJP leaders under probe for influence peddling

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Narendra Modi government is in possession of names of three women who tried to peddle influence in the run-up to the formation of the new Bharatiya Janata Party government in India.

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

5 habits of highly successful people

5 habits of highly successful people

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Successful people have mastered these habits! What about you?

Dalit attacks: MPs seek quick action, statement from PM

Dalit attacks: MPs seek quick action, statement from PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Cutting across party lines, members in Lok Sabha highlighted the cases of atrocities being committed on Dalits in various parts of the country and demanded steps to prevent them.

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

McIlroy shatters tournament record at Wells Fargo

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Rory McIlroy won for the second time in three weeks and shattered the tournament record when he clinched a seven-stroke victory at the $7.1 million Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday.

Dynastic politics cause of all problems in J&K, Modi says

Dynastic politics cause of all problems in J&K, Modi says

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Sharpening his attack on the ruling coalition in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described dynastic politics as a termite that eats away the foundations of democracy.

5 tips to draft a winning CV

5 tips to draft a winning CV

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Be honest, specific and keep it error-free.

'Cinema is my first love'

'Cinema is my first love'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Seven years after she rose to fame with Amber Dhara, actress Kashmira Irani returns to televsion with a youth-based show.

Applying eyeliner may cause vision problems

Applying eyeliner may cause vision problems

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Women who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, a new study has warned.

Aamir committed a 'moral offence', says BJP

Aamir committed a 'moral offence', says BJP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The BJP on Wednesday sharpened its attack on Aamir Khan for his remarks on intolerance and said the actor blaming the entire country for his own sake is unacceptable.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Man United expect to rake in moolah in 2017-18

Football Briefs: Man United expect to rake in moolah in 2017-18

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Nike runs to seal the bond with young adults

Nike runs to seal the bond with young adults

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The sportswear major has picked the activity to encourage a community around it in colleges.

Modi a 'divisive' leader, Congress a failure on all fronts: Mayawati

Modi a 'divisive' leader, Congress a failure on all fronts: Mayawati

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Sharpening her attack on Narendra Modi, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Sunday dubbed him as a "divisive leader" and warned that communal riots may erupt in the country if he came to power.

Domestic cos go slow on expat hiring; turn to Indian talent

Domestic cos go slow on expat hiring; turn to Indian talent

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Domestic companies are going slow on expat hiring while sharpening their focus on getting Indians with requisite global experience, and this trend is likely to continue for two more years, HR experts say.

Dhadak Review: Many scenes brought tears to my eyes

Dhadak Review: Many scenes brought tears to my eyes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

To those who feel that Dhadak doesn't measure up to Sairat, Kshamaya Daniel, 19, has one piece of advice: We're talking about wine here, not scotch.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

2018: Another good year for Hollywood in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Franchise films will continue to dominate the calendar, with big-ticket movies like Avengers: Infinity War, Aquaman, Dark Phoenix, Deadpool 2, Black Panther.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Internships provide a platform for you to experiment with your career, explore new options, learn new skills.

After Modi's Emergency attack, Congress hits back with Aurangzeb jibe

After Modi's Emergency attack, Congress hits back with Aurangzeb jibe

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Modi accused the Congress of criticising EVMs and the functioning of the Election Commission after they were reduced to 44 seats from 400 in Lok Sabha. "They did not question the EVMs after the recent Karnataka elections," he added.

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Rediff.com11 May 2015

TOP Scheme shows how sport treated unequally in India, says Pankaj Advani.

After FB & Twitter, Yuri Milner bets big on India's e-commerce

After FB & Twitter, Yuri Milner bets big on India's e-commerce

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Yuri Milner is focussing on on consumer-driven Internet start-ups.