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Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

He will look at early stage software, Internet, and tech companies.

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Meet the world's wealthiest bachelors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

With an estimated personal fortune of $15.3 billion, 60-year old Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is the world's wealthiest bachelor, followed by 79-year old Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani who has a net worth of $10.9 billion.

Flipkart raises $160 million in latest funding drive

Flipkart raises $160 million in latest funding drive

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Bangalore-based company had raised $200 million in July from existing investors.

PGP in business administration

PGP in business administration

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A post graduate programme in Business Administration and an opportunity to train with the best Indo-German brands.

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has returned the best colour and the highest resolution images yet of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which show a surprisingly complex and violent history.

Bajaj deal: Owning a superbike made easier

Bajaj deal: Owning a superbike made easier

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a long time collaborator of Bajaj Auto, has announced that the company will launch high performance bikes by mid-2008.

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Leonard Nimoy let us all experience how sexy thinking could truly be, says Raja Sen.

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been game changers in the upper part of the mid-size segment, with compelling style and highway capability.

(Strip)tease: Aamir's PK trailer is out now!

(Strip)tease: Aamir's PK trailer is out now!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

What on earth is Aamir Khan up to? The trailer of his latest -- P.K. -- offers a peek!

PIX: Fans pay tribute to Spock

PIX: Fans pay tribute to Spock

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Leonard Nimoy, 83, passed away on February 27.

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love for her dogs and on Monday it emerged just how much.

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

PICS: Raising the heat at Auto Expo 2018

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani spotted these beauties at the Auto Expo 2018

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma.

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Where Flipkart raised its $1 billion from

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Who invested how much into Flipkart in its latest round of $1 billion funding? Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com finds out.

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Has the economy dramatically changed recently?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A V Rajwade wonders if the Modi sarkar is pursuing price stability at the cost of potential social instability in both rural and urban India.

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Enforcement Directorate sources tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that the probe into FDI received by Flipkart continues and a show cause notice will be issued to the online retailer.

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Star Trek is middle-aged and a bit tired but it's definitely here to stay, feels Shuma Raha.

Flipkart raises $1 bn funding, highest ever in Indian e-commerce

Flipkart raises $1 bn funding, highest ever in Indian e-commerce

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

The company did not disclose its new holding pattern.

Review: The Imitation Game is well-performed but spineless

Review: The Imitation Game is well-performed but spineless

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Imitation Game is an unsubtle film that delivers exactly what you expect in the most predictable way, laments Raja Sen.

ISS turns 15: NASA celebrates space station's birthday

ISS turns 15: NASA celebrates space station's birthday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The International Space Station has completed 15 years of continuous human presence.

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Rush is a rousing, thrilling film, feels Raja Sen.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.