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Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The bureau said there was 'concrete' threat of attacks on Chabad centres and synagogues throughout India, including Goa, as well as on sites frequented by Israelis and Westerners.

Top four companies take Rs 19k cr hit in market valuation

Top four companies take Rs 19k cr hit in market valuation

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys and ONGC saw a squeeze in their market capitalisation in holiday-shortened last week

Review: Falling hard for Iron Man 2

Review: Falling hard for Iron Man 2

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The first film gave us the backstory and this sequel packs in, some might feel, far too much gravy for one film. But this is Iron Man, and he writes his own hyperactive ticket. So buckle up and keep your eyes open.

Brazil's happy feet rediscover samba beat

Brazil's happy feet rediscover samba beat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

After a World Cup where they failed to live up to expectations, the smiles appeared to return to Brazilian faces again on Tuesday after a new-look team beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly.

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Sentencing the men, Justice Globe said the men had been gripped by a "long-standing, radical, violent ideology".

Vaani or Freida: Who wore the outfit better?

Vaani or Freida: Who wore the outfit better?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Take the poll and tell us which of the two actresses stunned in the sequined Burberry dress. Vote now!

Auto sales figures present worrying picture

Auto sales figures present worrying picture

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Factors like high fuel prices, higher insurance cost and firm interest rates kept buyers away, especially in case of passenger vehicles.

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Ghana's national soccer team won a $20,000 cash bonus per player on Tuesday and were hailed moral victors by former U.N. chief and countryman Kofi Annan after losing out on a World Cup semi-final place.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

How the markets performed in the past one year

How the markets performed in the past one year

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Sensex and Nifty have been volatile in the past one year on domestic and global worries.

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

918 COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 7,409, as many as 764 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. Of the total 273 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 127 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 36, Gujarat at 22 and Delhi at 19.

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Women suffer a higher unemployment rate

Women suffer a higher unemployment rate

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Violence is just too stark, too TRP friendly and so it gets a lot of attention in the media. But the crime of discrimination is much worse because it is much greater, it attracts no attention and it has no recourse, says Mahesh Vyas.

Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

Bollywood celebrates Children's Day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Bollywood celebrated Children's Day with the cutest pictures on social media!

Avoiding terror attacks: Here's what you can do

Avoiding terror attacks: Here's what you can do

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Rediff.com looks at five possible forms of attack and describes the sort of thing that the security plan should cover in each case and ways to deal with it.

Milan face rampaging Real, Liverpool look for form

Milan face rampaging Real, Liverpool look for form

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

AC Milan will be given a stark reminder of their current plight when they come face to face with former talisman Kaka in Wednesday's Champions League game at Real Madrid.

Casual shutterbug? Camera phones beat digital ones

Casual shutterbug? Camera phones beat digital ones

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

If that sounds very difficult to believe, here are seven points on why a cellphone camera has a digital camera licked.

Grievances: How should managers react?

Grievances: How should managers react?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Associations with board-level representation may sound radical but they aren't such a bad idea.

Malayalam writer Kamala Das passes away

Malayalam writer Kamala Das passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Whether in her poems in English or highly-appreciated short stories in Malayalam, Kamala had sought to expose the hypocrisies of a society living in an illusory world of pseudo morality, oblivious of the stark realities around.

Bhullar, Muniyappa's rise highlights of Indian golf in 2009

Bhullar, Muniyappa's rise highlights of Indian golf in 2009

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Gaganjeet Bhullar bridged the gap between promise and performance, while C Muniyappa starred in a rags-to-riches story as the Young Turks outshone their senior pros in 2009 to assure that the future of Indian golf is in safe hands. Among the Big Three, Jeev Milkha Singh had a rare winless year, Arjun Atwal spent most of the time recovering from career-threatening injuries and inconsistent Jyoti Randhawa tasted his lone success at the Singha Thailand Open.

How Djokovic overcame flu to beat CIlic

How Djokovic overcame flu to beat CIlic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Djokovic had his personal best winning sequence of 30 consecutive sets ended as Cilic played almost flawlessly aggressive tennis to draw first blood in a magnificent duel.

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

All of V R College's 1,007 students secured a first class in the Class 12 exam! 222 of them got identical marks!

Employee had warned Toyota boss on safety issues

Employee had warned Toyota boss on safety issues

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The head of Toyota was handed a stark warning just over three years ago of significant problems with the safety of a number of models as the result of cost-cutting and the use of temporary workers, says a media report.

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Castrate child rapists to curb sex offences, Madras HC to Centre

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The HC judge in a letter to the Centre said it would be a good deterrent in wake of increasing crimes against minors.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Tottenham Hotspur have shown impressive durability in the Premier League lately, but they will need to be at their most steadfast to deny champions and league leaders Manchester City who travel to Wembley on Monday.

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Data localisation, an overarching theme across recent government policy proposals, has been a thorny issue with industry

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Shah will enjoy his new job, but will Sitharaman?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

If Amit Shah is likely to take to the home ministry like a duck to water, Nirmala Sitharaman's handling of finance will show whether she will justify the confidence which Modi has placed in her.

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Don't miss Visaranai Commission

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Doordarshan's Visaranai Commission, directed by Vasanth, is a beautifully crafted, hard-hitting dose of real life; a must watch.

Romancing the winter, Bollywood style

Romancing the winter, Bollywood style

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

With the frosty weather making its presence felt in many parts of the country and across, here's sitting back, in your warmest woollies with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, to rivet over the Winter Wonderland of Bollywood.

Jio ahead in network coverage but trails in 4G speeds: Report

Jio ahead in network coverage but trails in 4G speeds: Report

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jio carries 90 per cent plus of all data traffic in the country currently while its network capacity share is closer to 35 per cent

What Deepak Chopra says about Obama's Cairo speech

What Deepak Chopra says about Obama's Cairo speech

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Spiritual Guru Deepak Chopra on US President Barrack Obama's speech:

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Kargil@21: When the choppers attacked the enemy

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'We decided that we would fire our rockets and dive into the valley and get away, making it difficult for the missiles to be fired.'

Review: Rocket Singh is refreshingly different

Review: Rocket Singh is refreshingly different

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Comfortable in its own skin, the film never tries too hard, and while it takes a little while to really get going, it completely eschews glitz and bling -- never an easy thing to do, moreso considering the hero's the hottest property in town.

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

EXCLUSIVE! Model Mitali Rannorey turns photographer for Rediff

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Model Mitali Rannorey went behind the camera at Lakme Fashion Week, and captured moments only an insider can.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.

Australia withdraw from India squash doubles

Australia withdraw from India squash doubles

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Australia have pulled out of this month's squash world international doubles championships in India because of security concerns. Squash Australia chief executive Gary O'Donnell said the team had reluctantly withdrawn from the event, starting in Chennai on Dec. 15, after consulting with the Australian government.

DeMo will have no material effect on black money, RBI had warned

DeMo will have no material effect on black money, RBI had warned

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Only Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency notes did not return to the banking system, rest 99.9 per cent was deposited raising question mark over the government's effort of curbing black money through the demonetisation.

India's gold jewellery demand reaches record 662 tonnes

India's gold jewellery demand reaches record 662 tonnes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

India imported 769 tonnes of gold in 2014, down from 825 tonnes in 2013.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'